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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. If a child is not meeting developmental milestones or is having difficulties in school, then it is important that parents or guardians intervene as soon as possible.
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Creating Accessible Visual Aids

When you are designing visual aids for presentations, such as PowerPoint slides, ensuring they are accessible expands your reach by considering audience members with disabilities.
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The Americans with Disabilities Act: A Civil Rights Law

After speaking with a mother of a child with a disability, it became apparent to me that more people should understand that the ADA is a civil rights law. I expand on this subject from that conversation in today's post.
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The Friendly Skies

Advance preparation can help make the flight friendlier!
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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?
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A Guide to Social Media Accessibility

Social media is an increasingly dominant communication channel, so it’s important to keep accessibility in mind when creating social media content.
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Seasonal Affective Disorder

Oh, it's just the Winter Blues. Or is it?
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Choosing the Right Assistive Technology by Leyna Bencomo, MA ILT

Without a proper objective assistive technology assessment, many students are not able to successfully function on a college level no matter how many accommodations they are granted.
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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.