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.
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.
Research
High Rates of Unemployment for People with Disabilities
There's a significant gap in unemployment rates between those with and without disabilities. This disparity is caused by a number of factors discussed in this report.
Podcast
Ep. 36 - Chai Feldblum
Chai Feldblum is a long-time civil rights advocate and scholar. As Legislative Counsel to the ACLU AIDS Project in the late 1980s, Chai played a leading role in drafting and negotiating the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Podcast
Ep. 35 - Andrés Gallegos
Today’s guest is Andrés Gallegos. He is the Chairman of the National Council on Disability, appointed by President Biden.
Podcast
Ep. 34 - Keah Brown
Today’s guest is Keah Brown. Keah is a journalist, author, studying actress and screenwriter. She is the recipient of Ulta Beauty’s Muse 100 award, Which is a celebration of 100 inspirational voices around beauty.
Podcast
Ep. 33 - Scott Ready
Today’s guest is Scott Ready. Scott has served the education industry for 20+ years and has worked for 35+ years in accessibility.
Podcast
Ep. 32 - Tiffany Yu
Today’s guest is Tiffany Yu. Tiffany is the CEO & Founder of Diversability, an award-winning social enterprise to elevate disability pride.
Podcast
Ep. 31 - Rick Allen and Lauren Monroe
Today’s guests are Rick Allen and Lauren Monroe.
Staff
Jessica Luzanilla
Instructional Designer
Jessica Luzanilla is the Instructional Designer for the Rocky Mountain ADA Center. In this role, Jessica is responsible for developing curricula for adult learners to be delivered in both facilitated…
Staff
Jaime Garvin
ADA Information Specialist
Jaime Garvin is an ADA information specialist for the Rocky Mountain ADA Center. Her primary duty is to respond to technical assistance calls and emails from the general public to help people…
Staff
Chris Murphy
Knowledge Translation Specialist
Chris Murphy is an Information Specialist who focuses on architectural elements of the ADA, and title II/III of the law. He focuses on covered entity’s obligations for providing accessibility…
