Access Granted

The 2020 elections are around the corner and I believe it is time for people with disabilities to step up and craft the messages we want to hear from candidates.  It is our responsibility to demand that talking points are not always about us being

The first Monday in September is the annual American holiday called Labor Day. It’s commonly celebrated with picnics, parades, cook-outs, retail sales, and for many, a day off from work. Kind of ironic.

I have been with the Rocky Mountain ADA Center for almost two years. In my time, I've learned the importance of giving a voice to individuals with disabilities who need accessibility.

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