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 …
About To tackle the challenge of combatting social isolation, the Administration for Community Living pulled together partners from across federal government, the aging and disability networks, philanthropy, and industry. Together, they created Commit …
Give the Gift of Connection Connecting with other people is a huge part of our lives — and it’s essential to our health and well-being. It’s also a huge part of what makes the holidays special. The good news is there are many ways we can connect, even if …
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, …
Engage Commit to Connect Brand Brand color sheet Branded PowerPoint template Join the Conversation Technology makes it possible for us to connect in so many ways, and social media is a great place to start. Use #CommitToConnect to share your experiences, …
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 …
