Access Granted

Good intentions can sometimes be undermining to people with disabilities, people with disabilities should not give permission to other people to invalidate their life experiences, and all people should see the value in exercising empathy. A recent experience of mine that brought these concepts to the surface.

Time for another advanced lesson on disability etiquette and language! This time we discuss the difference between People First Language and Identity First Language.

The intent of universal design is to simplify life for everyone by making products, communications, and the built environment more usable by as many people as possible at little or no extra cost. Universal design benefits people of all ages and abilities.

Summer – and service dogs – are HOT topics!

There are many things you can do to ensure your presentations are accessible and inclusive.

The Individuals with Disability Education Act (IDEA) and college - All you need to know!

The first in a series about Emergency Management for People with Disabilities

July marks the 29th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA is a civil rights law for people disabilities that many fought hard for.

Using a microphone during a presentation is one of the easiest ways to up your accessibility game.

Here we are in July and summer activities are in full force.