Frequent Barriers Experienced by People with Disabilities
Disability is a very common characteristic and occurrence within the human condition. People with disabilities are sometimes reluctant to identify due to fear of stereotypes or discrimination.
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Is 36 Enough?
Before I get into the meat of today’s post, I want to make it very clear that I am not supposing that I have deep insight into what it’s like to have a severe mobility disability.
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Better Speech and Hearing Month 2023
When I was diagnosed with sensorineural hearing loss at the severely profound level, I got my first pair of hearing aids when I was about 18 months (about 1 and a half years) old.
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Retribution, Reprisal, Revenge: It All Spells Retaliation!
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has released its
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IEPs in School
Sometimes, children can have a difficult time in school and may require support to get them on track or get them back on track.
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Creating Accessible Visual Aids
When I studied communication, I learned a lot about the ingredients of engaging presentations. Specifically, I learned what separates effective visual aids from ineffective ones. Visual aids are materials that supplement presentations.
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The Americans with Disabilities Act: A Civil Rights Law
The other day I was talking to a woman whose daughter has the same disability as I have, Erb’s Palsy. She was explaining some of the difficulties of raising a child with a disability as she is entering middle school.
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The Friendly Skies
It’s officially Spring - a favorite time of the year for many. Spring signals new growth, warmer weather, and longer days. It’s a time that many begin to think about and plan for vacation and the air travel that entails.
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.
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? What does this mean?