Access Granted

The countdown begins - less than 100 days until I compete at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo, Japan.

You will never learn anything if you do not consider new perspectives.

Having equal access to technology that meets the needs of a wide range of disabilities is a win for both the user and the provider.

The ADA is more stringent than the Fair Housing Act when it comes to hotel units in apartment projects. Owners and operators can provide an accessible project with some simple upfront planning.

Certain aspects of the ADA seem obvious, but sometimes people lack empathy or let their own best-interests guide their thinking.

Older adults are a key source of strength!

Instructional design is the process of identifying the specific needs, performance and/or skill gaps of a target audience and developing tailored learning that bridges this gap.

The history of disability in this country has many pages. These pages expose both the dark and beautiful sides of humanity. They demonstrate digression, persistence, grit, and the need to be treated equally in our society.

 “When engagement with art is happening – there is an opportunity for change.”  - Jim Hodges

Advocacy begins with you and only you. Then everything else will begin to fall into place. Just remember you are never alone in this process.