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Vocational Rehabilitation Business Relations Services for Businesses

For a number of businesses finding resources and support to help with the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities can feel like an overwhelming task.  The Rocky Mountain ADA Center is a wonderful resource that provides

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One Step at a Time

The ADA has opened up so many opportunities for citizens with disabilities! Our communities have become more welcoming to those with mobility limitations, customers with service animals, and those who need effective communication.

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Ron Arthur

JD/MBA
Ron is the State Equal Opportunity Officer and the ADA Title II Coordinator for the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment. He also serves as a member of the Rocky Mountain ADA Center Advisory Committee.
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When Title l would have made a big difference for me.

Title I of the ADA covers employment. My assumption is that having an equal opportunity to have a job is integral to being able to participate in society.

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The Effect of War and Politics Upon Persons with Disabilities

Even though many persons with disabilities may not have the opportunity to participate directly in the most featured, romanticized, glorified and wasteful events in history—war—they could continue to be “lost in the shuffle” caused by war

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Sharing My Experience with Disability

As we begin a new year, it’s a natural time to reflect on the past. This year has been particularly interesting for me since I made the decision to retire from Paralympic Cycling and join the ADA Center in a full-time capacity.

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Singing the Blues

The holidays can be so wonderful! Lots of food and cheer going on around us, lovely decorations, and high expectations for seasonal entertainment.

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Alan Fugleberg

Contributing Writer
Alan Fugleberg serves as Deputy Director for Summit Independent Living. He works from Summit’s offices in Hamilton and Ronan. Alan has personal experience with disability after sustaining a traumatic…
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My Wishes for a New Year: 2024 Edition

As we stand on the threshold of a new year (hello, 2024!), it is a moment to reflect on the progress made this year and set our sights on the future.

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Digital Accessibility in Post-Secondary Education: A Critical Consideration for Executives and Senior Administrative Officers

Post-secondary education plays an important role in preparing students for the workplace, retraining workers who lost their jobs due to business closures, or perhaps sustained injuries or illnesses that result in disabilities and requires retraini