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Community participation and public transportation barriers experienced by people with disabilities

Significant challenges face individuals with disabilities as they use public transportation, and certain disability groups are more severely impacted by these problems.

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Disability and Law Enforcement Personnel: Perceptions from the Rocky Mountain Region of the USA

Law enforcement personnel must use interpersonal skills to navigate complex responsibilities and conflicting expectations when interacting with people with disabilities. More training and resources are needed.

Source: Interactive infographic for May 2018:bit.ly/HEARDMay2018 at https://behearddc.org/may-2018-infographic/
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Rights of Deaf Individuals in Prisons

Information about the ADA Effective Communication requirements in prisons.

Where do you draw the line? Graphic showing a line with different categories progressing – the labels in order from left to right are: harmless banter, awkward laughter, quite harsh, out of order, upsetting, offensive, and potentially dangerous.
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Advanced Disability Etiquette: Microagressions and other Faux Pas

“There are three ways to ultimate success. The first way is to be kind. The second way is to be kind. The third way is to be kind.” – Fred Rogers

White arrow painted on blue brick wall.
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More Important Resources You May Need

Last month I shared what I perceive to be the top three resources we refer people to when a person requires additional information or services.

Gray scale photo of a horse
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Looking a Gift-Horse in the Mouth

For cities, counties or other organizations it may be prudent to take the time to examine the Gift-Horse to ensure it meets the requirements for accessibility.

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Shot While Disabled: Breakdown in Communication (part 2 of 2)

Continuing the first part of this blog, in my observations and training of law enforcement officers, I believe that one th

A yellow rotary phone on a table next to a blue sofa.
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Our most frequently answered questions

One of the main functions of the Regional ADA Centers is to provide technical assistance to callers who have questions related to the ADA. Our information specialists’ field calls about a wide variety of topics.

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Tips for building/designing sidewalks to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act

Almost every concrete contractor has a horror story about trying to build sidewalks that meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

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Shot While Disabled: Breakdown in Communication (Part 1 of 2)

A law enforcement officer’s life is never easy, especially when it comes to responding to calls. A law enforcement officer can never know what can happen or whether they will come home alive.

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