by Dan DeMarle | Feb 13, 2025 | Disability, Section 504
Last May, the Biden administration’s Dept. of Health and Human Services strengthened equal rights and protections for patients with disabilities in healthcare and other HHS services. https://www.aapd.com/hhs-discrimination-rule
by Dan DeMarle | Jan 8, 2025 | Disability
A major department store is rolling out a new line of clothing specifically tailored to meet the needs of women who use wheelchairs featuring options for both everyday wear and special occasions. Click this link
by Dan DeMarle | Dec 21, 2024 | Disability, Travel
From specialized excursions to accessible trails, travel experiences are increasingly geared toward meeting a broader range of needs. Breaking Down Barriers for Travelers With...
by Dan DeMarle | Oct 23, 2024 | Arts, Assistive Technology, Disability
“Other places could learn from the island country, where measures like audio description and braille surtitling have become standard practice.” New Zealand’s Disability-Led Path to Accessibility in the...
by Dan DeMarle | Oct 21, 2024 | Arts, Disability
Though increasingly common for movies and TV, the practice has yet to become widespread in live performance venues. Gravity Access is trying to change that. How Audio Description Sets the Stage for More Accessible...
by Dan DeMarle | Sep 19, 2024 | Americans with Disability Act (ADA), Augmentative Communication, Disability, Legislation, Speech and Language
“As House floor speeches go, the subject of recent remarks by U.S. Rep. Jennifer Wexton, D-Va., was unremarkable — she proposed renaming a small-town Virginia post office. But the speech nevertheless marked a new era for people with disabilities: Wexton’s words...
