Traditionally after Olympic and Paralympic Games, the athletes who had participated in those Games would always be invited to visit the White House in the fall, but that did not happen last year due to COVID.
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Autism Acceptance Month
April was Autism Acceptance Month, a nationwide effort to promote autism awareness first launched by the Autism Society.
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Accessible Triathlon/Running Events, Part 2
In late 2021, I was asked to sit in on a webinar discussion panel to talk about the ADA requirements for Temporary events. The webinar was hosted by USA Triathlon and aimed at organizers of triathlon and running events.
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May is Older Americans Month!
In 1963, about a third of older Americans were living in poverty, with very few programs available to meet the needs of senior citizens. This prompted then-President John F.
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Mental Health Month 2022
An estimated 26% of Americans – 1 in 5 – experience a diagnosable mental disorder in any given year.
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Transition from High School to Higher Education for Students with Disabilities
In K through 12th Grade many students who have disabilities receive educational accommodations to assist them with issues related to learning disabilities, ADHD/ADD, vision or hearing loss, emotional or physical issues. These services
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Need Help Finding Qualified Employees?
The recent COVID-19 pandemic has affected the world in a variety of ways. The obvious ways are the health issues and the quarantine we have experienced the past two years; as well as residual problems that are showing up from having had COVID.
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Good Access is Good for Business
Is your business accessible for all? Do people with disabilities frequent your place of business? As potential customers, everyone makes choices about your business based on how easy it is to use.
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Web Accessibility Guidance
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has just released new web accessibility guidelines under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
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Stress Awareness Month 2022
Here’s the conundrum about stress. It can help motivate people or it can be sickening, literally. It is important to be aware of how your mind and your body react to signs of being stressed.