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May 8, 2013
May 10th is World Lupus Day—-Sign the Pledge!
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that can affect any part of the body. An estimated 5 million people around the world have lupus.
Most people know very little about lupus. But by working together we can change that. Imagine the impact we can have if we all help raise worldwide recognition of lupus, assuring earlier diagnosis, better treatments, and greater support for people everywhere! Join me and pledge to raise awareness for lupus.
Click here to sign the pledge.
Original article: May 10t...
May 7, 2013
For Large Print Documents–What Kind of Font Should Be Used & What Size?
Many people with vision impairments rely on Large Print Documents.
Large print documents should be at least 16 point in a sans serif font such as Verdana, Arial and Helvetica, but 18 to 20 point is preferred.
Original article: For Large Print Documents–What Kind of Font Should Be Used & What Size?
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May 6, 2013
If You Have a Disability, You May Qualify for a Free Access Pass to National Parks
The Access Pass is a free, lifetime pass available to United States citizens or permanent residents, regardless of age, that have a permanent disability. The Pass can be used at over 2000 Federal recreation sites across the nation, including National Parks, National Wildlife Refuges, and many National Forest lands. The Access Pass admits the Pass owner and any passengers traveling with him/her in a non-commercial vehicle at per-vehicle fee areas or the Pass owner and three additional adults w...
May 3, 2013
Obama Administration simplifies and significantly shortens application for health insurance
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced this week that the application for health coverage has been simplified and significantly shortened. The application for individuals without health insurance has been reduced from twenty-one to three pages, and the application for families is reduce by two-thirds. The consumer friendly forms are much shorter than industry standards for health insurance applications today.
In addition, for the first time consumers will be able to fill...
May 2, 2013
Virginia Brain Injury Needs & Resources Assessment
The Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) is conducting a statewide Brain Injury Needs & Resources Assessment of the needs of individuals with brain injury, their family members/caregivers, and professionals and programs serving persons with brain injury in Virginia. The Survey Evaluation and Research Laboratory (SERL) at Virginia Commonwealth University is assisting DARS in collecting information from individuals and caregivers about their experiences.
If you are a...
April 26, 2013
Are Charter Schools Exempt From the ADA and therefore Do Not Need To Make Their Programs Accessible?
No, Charter schools are not exempt from the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Charter schools, because they are part of the public school system, have Title II obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act and must make their programs accessible when viewed in their entirety.
Original article: Are Charter Schools Exempt From the ADA and therefore Do Not Need To Make Their Programs Accessible?
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April 22, 2013
Can Public Transit Deny Transportation to a Person Using a Wheelchair if the Wheelchair Cannot be Secured?
NO, a public transportation agency cannot deny transportation to a person using a wheelchair if the wheelchair cannot be secured in a bus or a train, even if the agency requires the wheelchair to be secured.
Original article: Can Public Transit Deny Transportation to a Person Using a Wheelchair if the Wheelchair Cannot be Secured?
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April 9, 2013
March 22, 2013
Who enforces the Americans with Disabilities Act’s architectural guidelines?
Because the Americans with Disabilities Act is civil rights law, compliance with and enforcement of its implementing regulations, including its guidelines for new construction and alterations, is not overseen by a local building code official but is exercised through private suit or by specified federal agencies when discrimination – or the probability of discrimination on the basis of disability – is alleged.
Original article: Who enforces the Americans with Disabilities Act’s architectural g...
March 16, 2013
Spread the Word to End the Word
Spread the Word to End the Word is an ongoing effort by Special Olympics & Best Buddies to raise the consciousness of society about the dehumanizing and hurtful effects of the R-word (“retard(ed)” and encourage people to pledge to stop using the R-word.
Respectful and inclusive language is essential to the movement for the dignity and humanity of people with intellectual disabilities. However, much of society does not recognize the hurtful, dehumanizing and exclusive effects of the R-word.
The...
