2020 marks the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) a landmark piece of legislation that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public. The purpose of the law is to make […]
How To Host an Accessible Event
Organizing an event or social meet-up for the general public requires a lot of planning. Including people with disabilities is important. Some venues are not accessible so thinking outside the box may be needed. It is important to consider the time of day when the event will begin and end. There must be an […]
Annual International Day of Persons with Disabilities -December 3rd
In 1992, the United Nations, founded in 1945 as a world peace organization, proclaimed the annual observance of International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3rd of each year. According to the United Nations, “the observance of the day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights, […]
Peer Support for Youth with a Disability
A Peer Support Specialist is an individual with lived experience that empowers others. They typically help people with mental health, developmental, intellectual, neurological, psychological, and substance use disorders to have a fulfilling self-direction in their lives. It is important for a disabled Peer Support Specialists to work with disabled youth and perhaps with a specific […]
