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Dear reader, are you ready for it? Register now to attend our virtual conference this October. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4bw6zlG

We’re wishing all our para athletes the best of luck as they strive for gold at the Paris Paralympics.

The games will bring together 4,400 para-athletes from around the world from 28 August to 8 September 2024.

You can stay up to date with all the news from the Australian Paralympic Team on their page.

For ways to show your support for our athletes, visit www.paralympic.org.au

Today's the day to demand more from air travel! ✈️

For , established by All Wheels Up, send a letter to improve air travel for with disabilities: https://www.votervoice.net/PVA/Campaigns/113137/Respond.

https://www.travelandleisure.com/accessibility-programs-in-travel-global-vision-awards-2023-7111114

These 2 Accessibility Initiatives Will Change the Way You Think About Travel The honorees are pushing for more inclusive journeys for all.

https://www.travelandleisure.com/friend-like-me-accessibility-app-national-parks-8303283

This App Will Help You Find Accessible Fall Foliage Adventures in National Parks across the U.S. Accessibility app Friendly Like Me shares data on the most accessible national parks that also have fantastic fall foliage.

Interested in presenting at one of the 2025 National ADA Symposium events? The call for presentations is now open! For complete information, visit https://bit.ly/2025ADASymposiumRFP

Deadline for submissions is August 31, 2024!

🎉Woohoo, we are over 80% to our goal! We now need more responses from users of mobility scooters, walkers and manual wheelchairs. Please reshare!🙏

Fill out our screening form to participate! http://tinyurl.com/sidewalk-screener

The Ultimate Back-To-School Guide for Families of Children With Disabilities - The Arc At The Arc, we know that proper preparation can make all the difference in your child's growth and success. Here are some practical tips to help you and your child start the school year off right and carry that momentum throughout the year.

The Design + Accessibility Summit 2024 The essential HOW-TO event for design professionals who need to master accessibility. Join us online October 8–11.

If you want to lean more about the or earn Continuing Education credits, sign up now for one of these webinars happening TOMORROW, Thursday, August 22. Check our events calendar for more learning opportunities!
Web; https://adasoutheast.org/events/
• Effective Communication in Health Care Settings – 4th Thursday ADA Talks
• Peer Recovery Support Series: Passionate Professionals; Dispassionate Practice – Ethical Boundaries in Non-Clinical Roles
• Unlocking the Power of Recreation: Promoting Accessibility for All
• ADA National Network Learning Session: Personal Experiences with Healthcare Barriers & the ADA: A Panel Discussion

Reasonable accommodation and the ADA: Top 8 rules for employers | JD Supra If you follow these, you should be in great shape. Reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act continues to flummox many...

Join us at the 2024 ADAcon and take the first step towards greater inclusivity and profitability in the hospitality and tourism industry! More information and registration here: https://loom.ly/FQ79zy4

Did you know that landlords and building renters are still covered under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act? Check out our archived webinar where we debunk more common myths about Title III! https://loom.ly/49sRynE

In Wroclaw, Poland each cathedral and even the rivers have a tactile model nearby for blind people to see them too. See more: themindcircle.com/mini-sculptures/

We are honored to be included on this international resource for people with disabilities.

Global Index Accessibility Consultants Accessible Travel Press Global Index Accessibility Consultants. Registration is free. Commercial consultants, non-profits and accessibility advisory boards.

I have these leftover from a job. I paid $37 a set. They are heavy brass. Excellent for bathroom and bedroom doors to increase the clear opening width by 1.5". 3 hinges per box.

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Myths about Title III of the ADA are revealed in this archived ADA Webinar! Learn more here: https://loom.ly/wtYdSVE

Service Dog discrimination is real. This guy got fired over his dog. NYC. NY peeps please share.

TizzyEnt on TikTok Central NY Doug Waterbury has a problem

My lovely D-I-L assisting with measuring accessible routes, accessible parking, and wonky access ramps. Huge thank you.

KCI is home to the world’s first accessible & inclusive play area inside of an airport. KMBC 9

The VarietyKC play zone has a simulated airplane and air traffic control tower, inclusive exercise videos and sensory toys.

Kansas City International Airport is setting the bar!

Awesome adaptive equipment!

SHARING: Starting Wednesday, February 15 at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT
"Direct Support Professionals – Accompanying People in their Spiritual Journeys."

The Religion and Spirituality Interest Network of the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) and RespectAbility, a diverse, disability-led nonprofit that works to create systemic change in how society views and values people with disabilities, are launching a new four-part webinar series.
MORE INFORMATION:

American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) Religion and Spirituality Interest Network 2023 Webinar Series - RespectAbility Pathways to Belonging: Supporting the Spiritual and Faith-Community Interests of People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.

SHARING: Here's a free seminar with Accessibility Activist Judy Heuman discussing DISABILITY & FAITH.
Tomorrow, January 31 at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT!
FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION

In celebration of JDAIM’s 14th anniversary we are excited to have Judy Heumann speak to our community about her lived experiences with disability and faith. We will explore this intersection by discussing her memoir, Being Heumann – An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Advocate. Judy provides insight into the nuances of her identity as a disabled Jewish woman and how it has informed her activism. Along with a personal history of these important issues, Judy hopes to ignite a call to action for activists and faith leaders that will shape the future of disability inclusion in faith communities. This webinar will have live CART captions and ASL interpretation.

JDAIM Reflections on Faith and Disability with Judy Heumann - RespectAbility To celebrate JDAIM 2023, we are excited to have Judy Heumann speak to our community about her lived experiences with disability and faith.

Have you ever wondered about how pool lifts are used? Watch this video.

Paraplegic Pool Entry, Exit, and Swim Techniques Coach Allen Voisard instructs on working with paraplegic athletes in the pool.

Merry Christmas. As some know a recent injury has me using a wheelchair for 3 months. I enjoyed this wheelchair Christmas workout with Paul. Such a delightful man.

Have Some Fun this Christmas with this Wheelchair Cardio Workout! 4 People with Limited Mobility! Do you have friends or family members with limited mobility? If so, then this workout is perfect for people with limited mobility who want to celebrate the h...

Amazing. Cory is the man to follow. Accessible helicopter tour of Hawaii.