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 …
Reverse Mortgages A reverse mortgage is a special type of home equity loan that allows you to receive cash against the value of your home without selling it. For most reverse mortgages: You can choose to receive a lump-sum payment, a monthly payment, or a …
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, …
Basic Needs Understanding Long-Term Care In the year 2000, almost 10 million people needed some form of long-term care in the United States. Of this population, 3.6 million (37%) were under age 65 and 6 million (63%) were over age 65 (Roger & Komisar, …
Planning for Dementia Alzheimer's Disease and related Dementias In general, planning for long-term care is like planning for dementias like Alzheimer's disease . While many of the same planning steps apply, certain steps take on added importance. The loss …
Coverage Limits Chart The below chart shows the most common types of insurance and the very limited long-term care coverage they provide. Coverage Limits of Long-term Care Offered by Health Insurance Public Private Long-term care Service Medicare Medigap …
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." …
