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Disability Rights Laws Around the Globe

For countries who follow the International Building Code (IBC) and American National Standards/ANSI A117.1-2017: Accessible and Usable Buildings requirements, most of the physical accessibility requirements consistent with the 2010 Americans with

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The ADA Celebrates 34 Years

It's hard to believe but July 2024 is the 34th anniversary of the passing of the ADA. What were you doing when the ADA passed? I was busy raising three kids and was completely oblivious to the new law.

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Structural Impracticability/Technical Infeasibility

Vizzini: “Inconceivable!”

Inigo Montoya: “You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.”

- The Princess Bride

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Rocky Mountain Region Demographics Report

This report summarizes findings from the U.S. Census and ADA-PARC (ADA Participation Action Research Consortium) and shows the number of individuals in different racial and ethnic groups in the service area of the Rocky Mountain ADA Center.
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Continuing to Break New Ground

Civil rights laws continue to make a difference!  The ADA was a ground-breaking civil rights law that passed in 1990 and will celebrate its 34th anniversary in July.

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Did you know…

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Accessible Outdoor Activities in the Rocky Mountain Region

As the snow starts to melt and flowers start to bloom, springtime in the Rockies brings a sense of renewal and signals a time to partake in outdoor activities.

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Business Realities: The ADA Compliance Puzzle

The reasons businesses may struggle with or choose not to fully comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) can vary based on several factors.

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Adaptive Avalanche Course, the First of it's Kind

Recently, I was afforded the opportunity to participate in a backcountry avalanche safety and rescue course. This was a course specifically for people with disabilities by people with disabilities.

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Ahhhh, Spring!

Springtime - flowers, birds building nests, and longer hours of sunshine! Looking forward to spring and milder, warmer weather, we usually also think of living life a little less confined.