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Access Granted

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

If you need in-depth information or training, we offer training programs and resources to help you and your team understand disability rights, giving leaders peace of mind and creating a better workplace for everyone.

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Vocational Rehabilitation Business Relations Services for Businesses

For a number of businesses finding resources and support to help with the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities can feel like an overwhelming task.  The Rocky Mountain ADA Center is a wonderful resource that provides

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One Step at a Time

The ADA has opened up so many opportunities for citizens with disabilities! Our communities have become more welcoming to those with mobility limitations, customers with service animals, and those who need effective communication.

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When Title l would have made a big difference for me.

Title I of the ADA covers employment. My assumption is that having an equal opportunity to have a job is integral to being able to participate in society.

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The Effect of War and Politics Upon Persons with Disabilities

Even though many persons with disabilities may not have the opportunity to participate directly in the most featured, romanticized, glorified and wasteful events in history—war—they could continue to be “lost in the shuffle” caused by war

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Sharing My Experience with Disability

As we begin a new year, it’s a natural time to reflect on the past. This year has been particularly interesting for me since I made the decision to retire from Paralympic Cycling and join the ADA Center in a full-time capacity.

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Singing the Blues

The holidays can be so wonderful! Lots of food and cheer going on around us, lovely decorations, and high expectations for seasonal entertainment.

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My Wishes for a New Year: 2024 Edition

As we stand on the threshold of a new year (hello, 2024!), it is a moment to reflect on the progress made this year and set our sights on the future.

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Digital Accessibility in Post-Secondary Education: A Critical Consideration for Executives and Senior Administrative Officers

Post-secondary education plays an important role in preparing students for the workplace, retraining workers who lost their jobs due to business closures, or perhaps sustained injuries or illnesses that result in disabilities and requires retraini

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Let It Snow, Clear It Out After

It’s getting to that time of year where daylight is becoming scarcer, and temperatures are dropping throughout Region 8. The holiday season is quickly approaching, and the year will soon come to an end.

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Winter Weather Worries

The first snow of the season is always the most anticipated! Children (and adults too) can’t wait to catch the first snowflake and build the first snowman of the season. Snow ice cream is on the menu and snow sleds come out from the garage.

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