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 was a watershed event in modern U.S. history; this history explores some of the key events that led to its creation and passage. Through the …
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 …
Nell Koneczny Nell Koneczny is the accessibility and meetings coordinator for the American Anthropological Association. She works to promote a culture of accessibility within the Association and its events and communications. “Community is where you show …
Accessible Scales Stepping on a scale and getting your weight 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 mobility concerns. As a …
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 …
Making gaming more accessible Video games have shaped our culture for many decades. Many remember classic games like Pong (1972), Space Invaders (1978), and Pac-Man (1980). In the years since video gamers have been agrowing part of our culture. The gaming …
Art therapy bus serves clients of all abilities 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 …
Accessible recreation: Places where we can all have fun 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 important for parks and recreational …
Schools – An Overview Schools are a fundamental part of our communities. Our educational institutions are not only the place where children learn, they are also the place where children develop friendships. Children are heavily influenced by education and …
