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Access Granted

Access Granted is our blog giving you the latest in ADA news and updates.

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Happy Birthday ADA!

We must continue to stride into the world, determined to fully realize the dream of the Americans with Disabilities Act — our right to be citizens brave enough to demand our freedom.

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What the ADA Means to Me

How the ADA has affected my life and reflecting on civil rights during turbulent times as the 30th anniversary approaches.

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The Story of a Trailblazing Teacher

A daughter's biography of her mother, the first teacher to teach disabled children in a public school in West Milwaukee.

Group of people holding a sign that says THE DEAF HAVE A RIGHT TO EQUAL ACCESS TO COMMUNICATION WORK AND EDUCATION!
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Through the Looking Glass: Tales from the Inside Looking Out

#ThanksToTheADA the lives of people with disabilities not just in the United States but worldwide have improved and their civil rights are protected. #ThanksToTheADA our lives are made more accessible and as a result, better!

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Part of the “ADA Generation” and Thankful For It

Being part of the ADA Generation means being born into an era of hard-earned equal rights. #ThanksToTheADA, we have the power to shape a world where everyone fits in.

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Thankful for the ADA - Learning and Navigating Awareness

No matter what the disability awareness situation may be, it is important to be prepared and address our children’s curiosity about disabilities as open and honest as we can. I am thankful for the ADA for creating a forum for disability awareness with my family.

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30 Ways to Pay Tribute to the 30th Anniversary of the ADA

Thirty ideas for paying tribute to a landmark civil rights law, the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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My Hospital Experience and See-Through Masks

As a Deaf person, communication was so much better with the presence of an on-site interpreter. Effective communication with my doctor and the hospital staff probably saved my life.

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The Value of Community

 

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How To Be An Ally For People With Disabilities

Whether you are online or in the real world, here are some helpful tips on how to be a helpful ally for people with disabilities.

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