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Accessible Triathlon/Running Events, Part 1

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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Simple Etiquette for Service Animals

Service animals have very important jobs. They are specifically trained to help people with disabilities in a variety of ways, ranging from mobility to psychological issues to chronic health conditions.

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Planning for Success

When I started working at the Rocky Mountain ADA Center, I was advised by several people already working with the Center that I will never be able to see the world again the same way.

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Can You Repeat That?

March 3rd is World Hearing Day, in observance of the importance of hearing health. In the U.S., hearing loss is the third most common chronic health condition.

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Jessica Luzanilla

Instructional Designer
Jessica Luzanilla is the Instructional Designer for the Rocky Mountain ADA Center. In this role, Jessica is responsible for developing curricula for adult learners to be delivered in both facilitated…
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Jaime Garvin

ADA Information Specialist
Jaime Garvin is an ADA information specialist for the Rocky Mountain ADA Center. Her primary duty is to respond to technical assistance calls and emails from the general public to help people…
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Chris Murphy

Information Specialist
Chris Murphy is an Information Specialist who focuses on architectural elements of the ADA, and title II/III of the law. He focuses on covered entity’s obligations for providing accessibility…
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Maggie Sims

Project Manager
Maggie Sims is the Project Manager for the Rocky Mountain ADA Center and is the longest-tenured employee of the center. She specializes in providing information, technical guidance and training on the…
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Emily Shuman

Director, Rocky Mountain ADA Center
Emily Shuman leads all of the Rocky Mountain ADA Center’s workforce and daily operations. She mentors RMADAC’s staff to ensure her team has the tools needed to deliver on the center’s mission to…
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International Wheelchair Day!

The use of mobility devices, such as wheelchairs, scooters, canes, crutches, and walkers, has grown in recent years.