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, …
Nell Koneczny Nell Koneczny is the accessibility and meetings coordinator for the American Anthropological Association. She promotes a culture of accessibility within the association and its events and communications. “Community is where you show up and …
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 mobility concerns. As a result, …
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 a growing part of our culture. The …
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." …
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 …
Schools 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 they develop friendships. Children are heavily influenced by education and are especially …