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Visitors from Uganda

Recently I had the opportunity to co-present a training on the ADA to a group of coaches and administrators from Uganda.

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Increasing Mental Health Awareness in the Hispanic and Latino Community

Every year between September 15th and October 15th, the achievements of millions of Hispanic and Latinos are celebrated throughout the United States.

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National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2022

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Psychological Impact of Acquiring a Disability

Adjusting to life after acquiring a disability can be an emotionally difficult time. Individuals will experience grief and loss and may struggle with accepting their new life.
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Learning is for All: A Checklist for Accessibility

Adults learn a bit differently than children: they are self-motivated and understand the value of their education, while children typically need more engagement and are far less motivated.

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Look! Up in the Sky! It's a Bird! It's a Plane! It's an ACCESSIBLE Plane!

Well, that’s the hope of the Department of Transportation.

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The Reversal of Roe V. Wade: Impact on Individuals with Disabilities

This report will highlight the impact of overturning Roe v. Wade on individuals with disabilities, with attention to various concerns associated with reproductive health and disability, along with the future implications of this decision for individuals with disabilities.
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Deaf Awareness Month 2022

Deaf Awareness Month occurs every September. This occurrence promotes awareness of needs amongst the deaf community and celebrates their rich cultural history.

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Your Guide to the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design

At the beginning of most trainings, I like to explain the social model of disability. Whether it’s a whole slide breaking down the model or a quick verbal explanation of it, I think it’s important that people hear its principles.

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Taking Vision for Granted

I have the privilege to train at the Olympic and Paralympic Training Center located in Colorado Springs. This facility hosts and houses a number of sports which serve to develop athletes looking to compete at the Olympic and Paralympic Games.