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The Americans with Disabilities Act: A Civil Rights Law

After speaking with a mother of a child with a disability, it became apparent to me that more people should understand that the ADA is a civil rights law. I expand on this subject from that conversation in today's post.
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The Friendly Skies

Advance preparation can help make the flight friendlier!

Communicating Effectively with People with Disabilities

What does it mean for communication to be “effective”? This guide covers effective communication and the obligations Title II and III entities have to meet these requirements.
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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?
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A Guide to Social Media Accessibility

Social media is an increasingly dominant communication channel, so it’s important to keep accessibility in mind when creating social media content.
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Seasonal Affective Disorder

Oh, it's just the Winter Blues. Or is it?
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Choosing the Right Assistive Technology by Leyna Bencomo, MA ILT

Without a proper objective assistive technology assessment, many students are not able to successfully function on a college level no matter how many accommodations they are granted.
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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.
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Recognizing Black Disability Rights Activists During Black History Month

The month of February honors the central role in U.S. History and contributions of Black Americans.
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A-W-K-W-A-R-D!

Be sure to know what is and isn’t appropriate to ask.