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A Guide to Social Media Accessibility

If you’re anything like me, you interact more with friends and family via social media than you do face to face. Not only that, but I use social media as my primary source of news and entertainment.

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Seasonal Affective Disorder

Spring is fast approaching! The sun is coming out earlier! The days are becoming longer! Are you one of those who just all of a sudden grow a burst of energy the minute the temperature rises, and the sun comes out?

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Choosing the Right Assistive Technology by Leyna Bencomo, MA ILT

I work as an Assistive Technology (AT) Specialist at the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs.  The Disability Services Office determines what accommodations are to be granted and then refers the student to me.

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Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM), a national event that aims to raise awareness about the importance of inclusion of people with developmental disabilities.

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Recognizing Black Disability Rights Activists During Black History Month

The month of February honors the central role in U.S. history and contributions of Black Americans.

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A-W-K-W-A-R-D!

It’s been said that some things are better to get out in the open, including those embarrassing or awkward moments in our lives.  It happens that on March 18, the nation officially recognizes

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I have a service animal. What documentation do I need?

We receive questions about service animals all the time, and this certainly isn’t the first blog post we’ve published about service animals.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the ADA in Healthcare

Engaging in healthcare is important for everyone, but can be particularly difficult for people with disabilities without the assistance of modifications to facilitate the healthcare process.

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Creating Opportunities for Adapted, Modified or Accommodated Mindfulness, Meditation and Yoga Practices

As more research is done on the benefits of mindfulness practices, meditation and yoga, more studies are being focused on the benefits specifically for individuals with disabilities.

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Accessibility Practices for Arts and Cultural Entities

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Beth Finke for our podcast, Adventures in Accessibility. Beth is an author, speaker, writing teacher, and she’s also bli