Program Access and the ADA
Program access is the foundational principle for Title II of the ADA relative to physical accessibility.
7 Ways to Celebrate the ADA
As we age, we don’t celebrate birthdays and anniversaries as frequently as when we were kids. We tend to only pop open the champagne and celebrate the big ones, those divisible by 5 or 10. That’s okay. Everyone has their own style and preference for celebrating milestones. But as an ADA community of individuals, advocates and practitioners, it is important that we acknowledge its anniversary. The ADA is, after all, the single greatest piece of legislation guaranteeing civil rights and inclusion of people with disabilities.
Why Wheelchair Swings Aren’t Meant for Your Public Playground
Twice a year, like clockwork, I either get asked about the best wheelchair swings for playgrounds or am forwarded a touchy-feely article about a local philanthropic that has raised money to install one at a community park. I silently shriek and the politely respond. Make no mistake. I am an advocate for accessible and inclusive playgrounds. I’ve been advocating for the inclusion of children with disabilities on public playground since 1992. I’ve seen all types of designs, equipment and surfaces.… Why Wheelchair Swings Aren’t Meant for Your Public Playground
Are Your Applications and Registration Forms Too Nosy?
What do the cities of DeKalb, Fallon, Isle of Palms, and Vero Beach have in common? All four cities have recently entered into settlement agreements with the U.S. Department of Justice for disability-related questions on their employment applications. When applications and registration forms are too nosy, they illicit too much information — information that could lead to intentional or unintentional discrimination on the basis of disability. “Do you have any physical or mental conditions, which may impair your ability to… Are Your Applications and Registration Forms Too Nosy?