Articles related to "American With Disabilities Act"

The American with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) goes into effect January 1, 2009. Learn what this means for you.

A person in a wheelchair can be identified as disabled, but a psychiatric disability is not as obvious. At work, telling others you have a mental illness is up to you.

Disclosing a disability can help protect your legal rights but can also leave you open to discrimination. Still, you may be better off giving management a heads-up.

The American Foundation for the Blind publishes a pamphlet with an accessibility checklist for hotel, motel and other accommodations operators.

Starting a new school can be scary for anyone - new classmates, new teachers, new building. Add a disability to that equation and the fear can be overwhelming.

Owning a service dog is of tremendous help. Being prepared for a variety of reactions from others can help you minimize your stress, advocate, and choose your battles.

The election is just six days away. We have heard both candidates' stances on taxes, the economic crisis and Iraq. Now, read a little about their disability policies.

Having a disability, whether it is physical, mental or emotional, doesn't have to hold back individuals from receiving the same benefits that other college students enjoy

The updated Americans with Disabilities Act, known as the ADA Amendment Act (ADAAA), offers new regulations in opposition to recent court decisions.

Nearly 30 million Americans, including disabled, elderly and anyone with functional limitations are helped by Universal Design and the ADA every day.

A growing number of career development sites enable persons with disabilities to research employers, learn their rights, share strategies, and peer build networks.

The Bryan-College Station Mayors' Committee on People with Disabilities (BCSMC) is an organization that provides solutions to issues that affect people with disabilities.

There is a great deal of confusion about different types of assistive animals. Misunderstandings about service dog laws can needlessly cause problems for the disabled.

In Working Like Dogs: The Service Dog Guidebook, two fans of service dogs explain what they are and what it's like to have a dog that's trained to help a disabled person.

Details of the "Disability" category of complaints against airlines in the US for the year 2006. Government statistics and additional non-government calculations.

Next-generation handhelds and the Americans With Disabilities Act are availing those with sight and hearing impairments of more museums' content.

A shortage of qualified interpreters has left a wide open field of opportunity for the certified American Sign Language interpreter.

Is a situation in which your service animal is being refused access to premises causing you difficulties, damage, or hardship? Reach out to these sources for help.

Many people ask if they can get a service dog for their particular disability, and how to do so. They also express concerns about the possible costs. Here are answers.

Phone booths served several generations well and inspired interesting stories, but they are subject to vandalism and don't fit in with the wireless culture.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness fights for the rights of Americans suffering from mental illness.

Jill Gravink's organization Northeast Passage proves that almost any outdoor activity can be adapted for the disabled and that recreation lies at the core of who we are.

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. has agreed to settle a lawsuit claiming that it discriminated against people with disabilities.

An overview of learning and physical disability resources are described for all adult learners enrolled in higher education courses designed to achieve educational goals.

Community Issues is the aspect from All Aspects of the Industry that provides educators guidelines to teach students about the interaction between company and community.

Summer weather is approaching and with it comes dreams of vacations in far off and exotic locales. If you're planning a summer getaway, these resources can help.

The Aging in Place home modification movement is helping today's elderly remain in their own homes by creating modifications that provide comfort and safety.

Whether you are searching for a support system or are looking for assistance in making your new home accessible, your local CIL can help.

For those dealing with the overwhelming challenge of severe mental health issues, a pet becomes a required companion.

Most people revel in the happiness and friendship offered by a pet. Some pets, though, offer more than companionship. They offer vital assistance to those who need it.

Learning disabilities (LD) not only impact a child's academic ability, they may also interfere with a person's performance in the workplace.

ABLEDATA, funded by the US National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, provides objective information about assistive devices for the disabled.

Starting a new school can be scary for anyone - new classmates, new teachers, an unfamiliar building. Add a disability to that equation and the fear can be overwhelming

Children learn to express wants and needs at a very young age. Teach strategies to kids with special needs with this plan.

Most people revel in the happiness and friendship offered by a dog. Some dogs, though, offer more than companionship. They offer vital assistance to those who need it.

Parents of children with all types of disabilities or gifted abilities requiring special education services can turn for help to a Special Education Advocate.

Many people with drug or alcohol addiction tend to postpone seeking help from a drug treatment center because of privacy fears.

Public transit in New York is especially daunting for those with vision or mobility impairments, but training can help the disabled ride the system with confidence.

The first step in regaining your independence after a disability is to locate your local Center for Independent Living. A CIL offers a wide variety of services to help.

In this day and age, everyone could use a vacation, and summertime is the perfect time for a getaway. A wheelchair-friendly getaway is just a few mouse clicks away.

Not so long ago, wheelchair users couldn't book a dinner reservation. Now, there are few places they can't go, and tour operators eager to take them around the world.

On April 1 the Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park will be turned on for the first time since August.

Classism is the discrimination, oppression, or prejudice against an individual or group based solely on actual or perceived socio-economic class. It shapes life chances.

Whether it's accessible cell phones or MP3 players, or knowing when to pack an umbrella, technology continues to make life easier and safer for blind travelers.

If your asthma episodes increase, or worsen when you are at work, then you may have occupational asthma.

Now more than ever, its easier for the nation's 54 Americans with disabilities to pursue their dream vacation.

Spring is officially here! And with the onset of warmer weather and the nearing of the school year's end come dreams of weekend getaways and family vacations.

Etta K. Brown provides a comprehensive guide to all issues concerned with learning disabilities in her new book.

In this interview, Kathy McGillivray, Director of Disability Services at Bethel University, puts the concept of accessibility in context for disabled college students.

Teachers seeking to increase class participation, performance, and self-confidence of blind students should encourage them to cultivate specialized reading resources.