Exemptions and Special Assistance for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired Posted on July 9, 2021 - 6:02 am by admin As a result of advocacy efforts over the years, as well as the Americans with Disabilities Act, the federal government and many states offer assistance and exemptions for people who are blind or visually impaired. These […]
Reflections on Teaching Kids to Advocate for Themselves Posted on April 12, 2021 - 3:59 pm by Amy Lynn Smith APH’s Director of Accessibility, Diversity, and Inclusion, Tai Tomasi, J.D., M.P.A. (she/her/hers), knows a thing or two about learning to be self-sufficient from an early age. One of 27 children […]
My Experience In a Virtual “Team” Race to Celebrate the ADA 30th Anniversary Posted on October 21, 2020 - 1:48 pm by Amy Bovaird Joining the Team I love to run. In the summer, I run at the high school track. The springy track surface makes the perfect running base for me. So I […]
How the ADA Has Affected My Life Posted on July 24, 2020 - 4:55 pm by Steve Kelley When the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed in 1990, I recall thinking this legislation was entirely appropriate, “the right thing to do,” an expansion of equal rights. At the […]
The ADA in the Age of COVID-19 Posted on July 24, 2020 - 1:54 pm by Pris Rogers With the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act approaching, it is important to reflect on how this pandemic has affected the independence and rights of people with disabilities, […]