Written by: Merlisha Henderson Very soon we will celebrate the 35th anniversary of the establishment of the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act). The first thought
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January is National Mentoring Month.
Written by: Ali Chancellor “A mentor is someone who allows you to see the hope inside yourself.” — Oprah Winfrey. This blog will be super
New School Year, New Inclusive Play Spaces
Author: Jill Moore We’ve officially reached back to school season! While in my school days I always thought getting new office supplies was the pinnacle
The Importance of the Americans with Disabilities Act
In July 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act was officially signed into law. I was born in 2006, so I don’t know what it was
The Significance of Disability Pride
Let’s talk about Disability pride! In honor of the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) being passed in 1990, July is Disability Pride
How the ADA Has Changed Our Lives
As a person who was injured after the ADA was put in place, I can’t imagine how people and things went down without it. Simple
How to View Pride During Disability Pride Month
June was LGBTQ Pride month. In July, some disabled people celebrate the anniversary of the passage of the ADA with disability pride parades. As a
Assistive Technology and Personal Use
Recently, I had a friend who needed a piece of assistive technology as a reasonable accommodation at work. They were met with a huge amount
Disability Representation in Laws Around the World
I am constantly researching and attempting to improve my knowledge about what my rights as a disabled citizen are. As I am still learning at
Universal Design
When we talk about accessibility in the United States, we often talk about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and if we are lucky, the
What ADA Means to Me
To be totally honest with you, before my accident, I didn’t really know what the ADA was. I guess I should have been more aware
Celebrating ADA 30
This year I was a bit bummed that all the big, in-person celebrations for the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act were canceled due