Access Granted

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Retribution, Reprisal, Revenge: It All Spells Retaliation!

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has released its 

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IEPs in School

Sometimes, children can have a difficult time in school and may require support to get them on track or get them back on track.

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Creating Accessible Visual Aids

When I studied communication, I learned a lot about the ingredients of engaging presentations. Specifically, I learned what separates effective visual aids from ineffective ones. Visual aids are materials that supplement presentations.

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The Americans with Disabilities Act: A Civil Rights Law

The other day I was talking to a woman whose daughter has the same disability as I have, Erb’s Palsy. She was explaining some of the difficulties of raising a child with a disability as she is entering middle school.

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The Friendly Skies

It’s officially Spring - a favorite time of the year for many. Spring signals new growth, warmer weather, and longer days. It’s a time that many begin to think about and plan for vacation and the air travel that entails.

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Becoming Accessible – Removing Physical Barriers to Access

Did you know that The ADA requires that places of public accommodation remove architectural barriers in public areas of existing facilities when it is "readily achievable" to do so? What does this mean?

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A Guide to Social Media Accessibility

If you’re anything like me, you interact more with friends and family via social media than you do face to face. Not only that, but I use social media as my primary source of news and entertainment.

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Seasonal Affective Disorder

Spring is fast approaching! The sun is coming out earlier! The days are becoming longer! Are you one of those who just all of a sudden grow a burst of energy the minute the temperature rises, and the sun comes out?

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Choosing the Right Assistive Technology by Leyna Bencomo, MA ILT

I work as an Assistive Technology (AT) Specialist at the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs.  The Disability Services Office determines what accommodations are to be granted and then refers the student to me.

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Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM), a national event that aims to raise awareness about the importance of inclusion of people with developmental disabilities.