ADA History - In Their Own Words: Part Three The ADA Becomes Law Action in the House of Representatives While only one Senate committee had jurisdiction, in the House of Representatives, four separate committees, with seven subcommittees, had jurisdiction …
ADA History - In Their Own Words: Part One Origins of the ADA The signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was a watershed event in modern U.S. history. This series of webpages explores some of the key events that led to its creation and …
ADA History - In Their Own Words: Part Two Crafting the Law When the 101st Congress convened in 1989, the disability rights community approached Senator Ted Kennedy and Carolyn Osolinik, his chief counsel, to introduce a new version of the proposed ADA, …
Accessible recreation Whether you love swimming, skiing, hiking, fishing, or just playing at the park, recreational activities are a part of healthy living. This is why it is so vital for parks and recreational facilities to incorporate universal design …
Policy and Regulations ACL-Wide Policy and Guidance Language Access Plan Download the Microsoft Word Document. ACL is committed to ensuring that all older adults and people with disabilities can access the programs and services we fund. Making …
Accessible scales Stepping on a scale to be weighed is a regular part of many doctor or hospital visits. However, most scales are designed for use while standing and cannot be used by many wheelchair users and others with limited mobility. As a result, …
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 The following tables show the amounts of the federal grants provided to each state under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic …
Older Americans Act (OAA) State and Tribal Funding Allocations State Allocation Tables: Title III State Allocation Tables: Title III (NSIP) State Allocation Tables: Title VII Tribal Organization Allocation Tables: Title VI, including NSIP State Allocation …
Art therapy bus Lisa Lounsbury used ADA guidelines to ensure her mobile art therapy practice can serve clients of all abilities After searching for the perfect “healing space” for her art therapy practice, Lisa Lounsbury had an idea: “Put it on a bus." …
Electronic Health Records People with disabilities often work with a variety of medical and community providers. In the best-case scenario, these providers work together as a team — with each member building on the expertise of the others to create a …
