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When the groundbreaking Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law in 1991, civil rights activist Justin Dart, Jr. said, “It is the world’s first declaration of equality for people with disabilities by any nation. It will proclaim to America and to the world that people with disabilities are fully human; that paternalistic, discriminatory, segregationist attitudes are no longer acceptable; and that henceforth people with disabilities must be accorded the same personal respect and the same social and economic opportunities as other people.”
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Hollister Sponsors Auti Angel Events Arena for Community Presenters and Performers
Expo fans, buckle up for an action-packed weekend in the Auti Angel Events Arena as local community leaders share a slew of adaptive sports, fun dance opportunities, info-packed service animal demonstrations plus more activities. We are pleased to announce that our longtime exhibitor, Hollister Incorporated, will be the exclusive sponsor of this hub of action and audience involvement…
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Reeve Foundation Leads the Pack in Resources and Support for People with Paralysis
By Rita Gentles, Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation provides a National Paralysis Resource Center (NPRC) that offers a wide range of FREE programs, resources and support systems for those affected by paralysis. The pulse of the NPRC is our Information Specialists who are trained to help anyone—from newly-paralyzed individuals and their family members to…
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Grow your Savings: Open a Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) Today!
The Government of Canada understands that long-term financial security is a real concern for people with disabilities and their families. What is a RDSP? Created in 2008, the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) supports persons with disabilities, their families and loved ones save for the future. The RDSP is a long-term savings plan, which allows…
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Building Your Employ-Ability
Access 2 Accessibility (A2A), a Canadian non-profit created November 13, 2017, is a central resource hub for people with disabilities and older adults. A2A delivers programs based upon empowerment of people with disabilities, focusing on their strengths and abilities, over their disabilities. In 2019, Carol-Ann Chafe and Mary Daniel created their “Building Your Employ-Ability” (BYEA)…
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Do You Need to Disclose a Disability in a Job Interview?
By Adrian Johansen Living with a disability shouldn’t be a hurdle to a meaningful career. Yet, it is not unusual to feel as though you need to be cautious about disclosing to potential employers. This may be through concerns about conscious or unconscious bias in hiring decisions. It could also simply be the case you…
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The Best Rental Car Companies for Wheelchair Users
By Adrian Johansen Preparing for a road trip can be a tedious process for anyone who uses a wheelchair. On top of planning an itinerary, learning local laws, and packing snacks, drinks and clothes, you’ll need to book a rental car that fully accommodates your needs. Finding a vehicle that you can safely get in and…
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What to Look for in Senior Living?
By Johny Kershaws There are several things to consider when choosing senior living for disabled people. The most important thing is to find a welcoming and inclusive community of all residents, regardless of ability level. Here are some other factors to consider: Get to know caregivers and staff Visiting the facility is one of the…
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How I Became an Advocate for Inclusion and Accessibility
By Leslie Farin, Publisher, 50PlusToday Online Magazine I am on a personal mission to help build a world that’s equally accessible for all. You may wonder why since I do not have a physical disability myself. Here’s my “why.” My mother, who lived an extraordinarily active and healthy life for most of her years, suddenly found…
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Help Employees with Disabilities Transition Back to the Office
By Adrian Johansen Many businesses allowed employees work from home due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. As COVID-19 vaccines have become generally available, companies are increasingly asking their remote employees to return to business as usual. Yet, for employees with disabilities, the transition away from remote work can be exceedingly difficult for several reasons. First,…
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Representation Counts: More People with Disabilities Should Hold Office
By Jillian Day If you’re in a room with eight people, U.S. statistics calculate that two of them are likely to have a life-impacting disability. That’s right—about 61 million Americans have a disability, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Yet, even with some high-profile officeholders like Texas Governor Greg Abbott, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth,…
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5 Solid Ways Disability Healthcare is Improving
By Adrian Johansen The last couple of years have thrown emergency after emergency at a public already struggling with accessible healthcare. For individuals with disabilities, this has created a difficult situation for navigating care solutions for physical and mental health. The upside of the COVID-19 pandemic, however, is that it has inadvertently led to some improvements in…
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Breakthrough Study Reveals that Intensive Therapies Improve Motor Function in Kids with CP
By Anne Mancour In a landmark research study on eighty-two children with spastic cerebral palsy (CP) on one side of the body, researchers at Burke Neurological Institute, Teacher’s College-Columbia University, and Weill Cornell Medicine learned that two intensive training therapies improved hand and arm function, allowing children to learn new, long-term life skills regardless of how the…