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two children dressed in Halloween costumes are receiving Halloween candy at someone's front door
Blog Article

Zombies at Your Door!

Ideas to Ensure a Fun and Safe Halloween for All.
a group of 10 individuals from Uganda posing in the middle of the opening of a circular sculpture with the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Center insignia
Blog Article

Visitors from Uganda

I participated in a Q&A with visitors from Uganda. Today's post highlights some of the more interesting topics of our conversation.
National Hispanic Heritage Month text banner with colorful Huichol pattern in the background
Blog Article

Increasing Mental Health Awareness in the Hispanic and Latino Community

As Hispanic Heritage Month continues, my hope is that disability advocates in the community will continue to encourage and work towards breaking the stigma of mental health and work towards normalizing it.
an equation composed of several graphics: a circular photo of a woman in a wheelchair working at a computer with colleagues, followed by a plus sign, followed by a square image of a woman who uses crutches viewing a document with a colleague, followed by an equal sign, followed by a light bulb icon
Blog Article

National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2022

National Disability Employment Awareness Month - October 2022. Disability: Part of the Equity Equation.
Podcast

Ep. 37 - Beth Leleck

Today’s guest is Beth Leleck. In 2008, Beth was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. She was determined to maintain her mobility while living with the disease.

man with prosthetic leg in physical therapy
Research

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.
a senior woman in a wheelchair studying online and taking notes
Blog Article

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.
a wheelchair user sitting at the window, looking at a plane
Blog Article

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

Airlines May Be Required to Accommodate Travelers in their Wheelchairs.
Research

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.
hands of different colored people standing in a circle, making the "I Love You" in American Sign Language
Blog Article

Deaf Awareness Month 2022

Deaf Awareness Month celebrates the deaf community and promotes advocacy for the rights they deserve.
a cover page titled 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design in white lettering on a black panel. published by the Department of Justice on September 15, 2010. behind the black panel are light gray diagrams showing the measurements of various building elements.
Blog Article

Your Guide to the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design

The 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design set the requirements for physical accessibility per the ADA. Reading the Standards can feel daunting, but there are resources available to help increase your understanding.
an out of focus picture of a group of people at night, blurred city lights in the background
Blog Article

Taking Vision for Granted

I recently performed an informal walkthrough of facilities at the Olympic and Paralympic Training Center to educate the facilities personnel. A common problem was the lack of access for people who are blind and visually impaired.