Articles related to "Disability Rights"
20th Century Triumph: Disability Rights + Computer Technology
The co-evolution of the disability rights movement and modern technology--the most significant outcome of the 20<SUP>th</SUP> Century.
assistive technology • disability rights • ed roberts • independent living • computers
The co-evolution of the disability rights movement and modern technology--the most significant outcome of the 20<SUP>th</SUP> Century.
assistive technology • disability rights • ed roberts • independent living • computers
Letter to President Clinton:Responsibility to America's Disabled
Anybody who cares about changing the world you live in should write to influential people concerning disabled issues. This might give you some inspiration!
epilepsy funding • disability rights
Anybody who cares about changing the world you live in should write to influential people concerning disabled issues. This might give you some inspiration!
epilepsy funding • disability rights
Patience is a Virtue
Sometimes you have to be creative when doing battle with local forces to improve Disability Access!
disabilities • handicapped • disability rights • handicapped rights • parking
Sometimes you have to be creative when doing battle with local forces to improve Disability Access!
disabilities • handicapped • disability rights • handicapped rights • parking
People First
"Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me." It depends on who you talk to.
people first • language • people first language • people with disabilities • disabilities
"Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me." It depends on who you talk to.
people first • language • people first language • people with disabilities • disabilities
Famous Right Brains
While we may not respect right brains as much as left brains in our western culture, history does show us that they do add greatly to society.
albert einstein • learning disabled • homeschooled • leonardo da vinci • benjamin franklin
While we may not respect right brains as much as left brains in our western culture, history does show us that they do add greatly to society.
albert einstein • learning disabled • homeschooled • leonardo da vinci • benjamin franklin
Manifest Accessibility
An editorial on Spector et. al vs. Norwegian Cruise Line Ltd.
wheelchair travel • accessible vacations • senior cruieses • elder travel • barrier-free travel
An editorial on Spector et. al vs. Norwegian Cruise Line Ltd.
wheelchair travel • accessible vacations • senior cruieses • elder travel • barrier-free travel
Universal Access in Travel Symposium: An Interview with Tom Zoeller
An interview one of the organizers of the “Universal Access in Travel: Symposium and Exposition”, Tom Zoeller, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs for the American Association of Airport Executives. The event will be held December 12-14, 2005 at the Marriott Baltimore Waterfront Hotel.
accessible travel • inclusive travel • wheelchair-friendly travel • multi-sensory travel • barrier-free travel
An interview one of the organizers of the “Universal Access in Travel: Symposium and Exposition”, Tom Zoeller, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs for the American Association of Airport Executives. The event will be held December 12-14, 2005 at the Marriott Baltimore Waterfront Hotel.
accessible travel • inclusive travel • wheelchair-friendly travel • multi-sensory travel • barrier-free travel
Filing a Claim for Service Animal Discrimination
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.
service animal • discrimination • filing a claim • service dog • denied access
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.
service animal • discrimination • filing a claim • service dog • denied access
Getting the Design Right - Inclusive Destination Development
A slow transformation is taking place in the travel and hospitality industry. Concepts like "Universal Design," Visitability," and "Inclusive Destination Development" are part of the new vocabulary of a tourism exhibiting the "Curb Cut Effect."
jordan • king abdullah • inclusive destination development • sustainable tourism • tourism ethics
A slow transformation is taking place in the travel and hospitality industry. Concepts like "Universal Design," Visitability," and "Inclusive Destination Development" are part of the new vocabulary of a tourism exhibiting the "Curb Cut Effect."
jordan • king abdullah • inclusive destination development • sustainable tourism • tourism ethics
Inclusive Tourism: Some Definitions
Inclusive Tourism draws from Universal Design and Visitability to assure participation of the broadest range of travelers.
inclusion • ada • disability rights • travel for all • accessible travel
Inclusive Tourism draws from Universal Design and Visitability to assure participation of the broadest range of travelers.
inclusion • ada • disability rights • travel for all • accessible travel
Meeting the Public with Your Service Animal
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.
service animal • service dog • wheelchair • working dog • invisible disability
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.
service animal • service dog • wheelchair • working dog • invisible disability
Understanding Service Animals
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.
service animals • guide dogs for the blind • therapy dog • emotional support dogs • companion pets
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.
service animals • guide dogs for the blind • therapy dog • emotional support dogs • companion pets
Organizations and ADA links that help service dog owners
Places and ADA links that helps service dog owners
legal help • organistions that help. service dog legal help.
Places and ADA links that helps service dog owners
legal help • organistions that help. service dog legal help.
Vocab: LRE
The law says that your school system is obligated to educate a student with disabilities in the least restrictive environment (LRE) possible. Do you know what that MEANS?
lre • least restrictive environment • disability • broan v. board • civil rights
The law says that your school system is obligated to educate a student with disabilities in the least restrictive environment (LRE) possible. Do you know what that MEANS?
lre • least restrictive environment • disability • broan v. board • civil rights
A Talk With Ableize's Robin Kettle
In 1977, wheelchair users couldn't access most airlines, cinemas, and public places. Though far from perfect, Kettle, a DDA Access Auditor, says things are "on the up."
robin kettle • ableize • disability discrimination act • dda • access auditor
In 1977, wheelchair users couldn't access most airlines, cinemas, and public places. Though far from perfect, Kettle, a DDA Access Auditor, says things are "on the up."
robin kettle • ableize • disability discrimination act • dda • access auditor
Casey Martin vs. The PGA: Conclusion
The continuation of Casey Martin's legal battles with the PGA. Will the PGA recognize the legalities of the American's with Disabilities Act?
suite101 • suite101 disabilities • disabled • handicapped • golf
The continuation of Casey Martin's legal battles with the PGA. Will the PGA recognize the legalities of the American's with Disabilities Act?
suite101 • suite101 disabilities • disabled • handicapped • golf
Housing Discrimination in America
Housing discrimination denies the rights of individuals on the basis of race or color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status or disability.
housing discrimination • fair housing act • mortgage loan discrimination • housing race/color discrimination • housing religion discrimination
Housing discrimination denies the rights of individuals on the basis of race or color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status or disability.
housing discrimination • fair housing act • mortgage loan discrimination • housing race/color discrimination • housing religion discrimination
Models Of Deafness And Disability
According to UKCoD, there is no unity in deaf and hard-of-hearing people. In such cases models of deafness and disability may help identify their differences.
models of deafness • bsl • deaf and hard-of-hearing people • cultural and linguistic minority • language barriers
According to UKCoD, there is no unity in deaf and hard-of-hearing people. In such cases models of deafness and disability may help identify their differences.
models of deafness • bsl • deaf and hard-of-hearing people • cultural and linguistic minority • language barriers
Society Perceptions
My experiences dealing with the public and their views
society perception • disabled • disabilites • cerebral palsy
My experiences dealing with the public and their views
society perception • disabled • disabilites • cerebral palsy
Top Autism Blogs - Neurodiversity
The neurodiversity movement is gaining strength, partially due to several popular bloggers. Both autistic self-advocates and parents blog about true autism acceptance.
neurodiversity • autism acceptance • ballastexistenz • amanda baggs • left brain/right brain
The neurodiversity movement is gaining strength, partially due to several popular bloggers. Both autistic self-advocates and parents blog about true autism acceptance.
neurodiversity • autism acceptance • ballastexistenz • amanda baggs • left brain/right brain
Disability ON LINE
Persons with disablities are fighting for Civil Rights. How and why?
disability • web • amputation • civil rights • discrimination
Persons with disablities are fighting for Civil Rights. How and why?
disability • web • amputation • civil rights • discrimination
HS Exit Exam Testing Debate
The Department of Education and California is currently struggling with the specifics and impacts of test modifications on the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE).
high stakes testing • exit exams • testing • exams • california board of education
The Department of Education and California is currently struggling with the specifics and impacts of test modifications on the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE).
high stakes testing • exit exams • testing • exams • california board of education
Society's Outcast
Believe it or not, we are our own worst enemy. We preach to society that we can all feel secure in thinking that we are equal. There's a common misconception, though... it doesn't include everyone.
opinion • disability • discrimination • foreshadow • implementation
Believe it or not, we are our own worst enemy. We preach to society that we can all feel secure in thinking that we are equal. There's a common misconception, though... it doesn't include everyone.
opinion • disability • discrimination • foreshadow • implementation
The disabled must be informed voters to protect their rights.
Disabled citizens must be well informed on the voting behaviors of their political parties
disabled • voting • political parties • civil rights
Disabled citizens must be well informed on the voting behaviors of their political parties
disabled • voting • political parties • civil rights
The disabled must be informed voters to protect their rights.
Knowing the voting behavior of political parties is the key to protecting your rights.
disabled • voting • political parties • civil rights.
Knowing the voting behavior of political parties is the key to protecting your rights.
disabled • voting • political parties • civil rights.
Disability-Friendly Colleges
It's October and that means football, Homecoming games and Halloween. For many high school seniors, it also means the time has come to start looking at colleges.
college • disability-friendly colleges • high school seniors • accessibility • campus
It's October and that means football, Homecoming games and Halloween. For many high school seniors, it also means the time has come to start looking at colleges.
college • disability-friendly colleges • high school seniors • accessibility • campus
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