Tag Archives: ADA

What are physical barriers?

Posted on June 29, 2018 by mpgarcia

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), physical barriers are “structural obstacles in natural or manmade environments that prevent or block mobility (moving around in the environment) or access” for people with disabilities. These barriers can affect … Continue reading →

Posted in Answer Queue | Tagged accessible physical environments, ADA, ADA National Network, Americans with Disabilities Act, community participation, mobility disabilities, NIDILRR, physical barriers, REHABDATA, The Access Board | Leave a comment

¿Cuáles son las barreras físicas?

Posted on June 29, 2018 by mpgarcia

Según los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC, por sus siglas en inglés), las barreras físicas (en inglés) son “obstáculos estructurales en entornos naturales o creados por el hombre que impiden o bloquean la movilidad (moverse … Continue reading →

Posted in Answer Queue | Tagged ADA, barreras físicas, discapacidades de movilidad, El Conjunto de Acceso, entornos físicos accesibles, Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades, NIDILRR, participación comunitaria, Red Nacional de la ADA, REHABDATA | Leave a comment

Answered Questions: Monthly News for the Disability Community for September 2017

Posted on September 21, 2017 by mpgarcia

Answered Questions is a monthly resource for the Spanish language Disability Community that fills an information need. This month’s question is: What is inclusion and how does it benefit people with and without disabilities? Are there unmet inclusion needs? This … Continue reading →

Posted in Respuestas a las Preguntas | Tagged ADA, arts, assistive technology, barriers, children with disabilities, community living, community participation, education, employment, inclusion, independent living, NIDILRR, NIDILRR Research, participation, people with disabilities, social inclusion, special education, technology, transportation | Leave a comment

In the Stacks: Independent Living

Posted on July 24, 2017 by naricspotlight

This week we’ll be at the annual conference of the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL)! We’re looking forward to greeting the huge crowd of advocates, activists, educators, administrators, researchers, and professionals all focused on the full independence and participation … Continue reading →

Posted in history, Uncategorized | Tagged ADA, independent living, naric collection, Olmstead Decision, Rehab Act | Leave a comment

En las Pilas: La Vida Independiente

Posted on July 24, 2017 by mpgarcia

¡Esta semana estaremos en la conferencia anual del Consejo Nacional sobre la Vida Independiente (NCIL por sus siglas en inglés) (en inglés)! Estamos deseando saludar a la gran multitudo de abogados, activistas, educadores, administradores, investigadores, y profesionales enfocados a la … Continue reading →

Posted in history, Uncategorized | Tagged ADA, colección de NARIC, deicisión de Olmstead, Ley de Rehabilitación, vida independiente | Leave a comment

How Will You Celebrate the ADA?

Posted on July 10, 2017 by naricspotlight

This month will mark the 27th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This landmark civil rights legislation has changed lives and formed the basis for similar legislation in countries around the world. We’ve shared personal … Continue reading →

Posted in Right Resources Right Now | Tagged ADA, advocacy, Americans with Disabilities Act, civil rights, legislation | 2 Comments

¿Cómo va a celebrar la ADA?

Posted on July 10, 2017 by mpgarcia

Este mes marcará el 27 aniversario de la firma de la Ley de Americanos con Discapacidades (ADA por sus siglas en inglés). Esta histórica legislación sobre los derechos civiles ha cambiado las vidas y ha constituido la base para la … Continue reading →

Posted in Right Resources Right Now | Tagged abogacía, ADA, derechos civilies, legislación, Ley de Americanos con Discapacidades, NARIC, NIDILRR | Leave a comment

Preguntas y Respuestas: Noticias Mensuales para la Comunidad de la Discapacidad de Abril 2017

Posted on April 27, 2017 by mpgarcia

Preguntas y Respuestas es un recurso mensual para la Comunidad de la Discapacidad de habla española que llena una necesidad de información. Proyectos de NIDILRR: Los diez Centros Regionales de la Red Nacional sobre la ADA (en inglés) (varios) proporcionan … Continue reading →

Posted in Respuestas a las Preguntas | Tagged ADA, animales de apoyo, animales de servicio, bienestar psicosocial, Centros Regionales sobre la ADA, educacion, empleo, leyes, NIDILRR, participación comunitaria, perros de servicio, Red Nacional sobre la ADA, tecnologías móviles, tecnologia | Leave a comment

Answered Questions: Monthly News for the Disability Community for April 2017

Posted on April 27, 2017 by mpgarcia

Answered Questions is a monthly resource for the Spanish language Disability Community that fills an information need. NIDILRR Projects: The ten ADA National Network Regional Centers (English) (various) provide information, technical assistance, and training to maximize the full inclusion and … Continue reading →

Posted in Respuestas a las Preguntas | Tagged ADA, ADA Centers, ADA National Network, Answered Questions, autism, children, community participation, educarion, employment, mobile technologies, NIDILRR, psychological well-being, rehabilitation, service animals, service dogs, Spanish, Spanish-language, support animal | Leave a comment

Dogs, and Other Animals, at Your Service

Posted on March 13, 2017 by naricspotlight

Last month, the US Supreme Court sided with the family of Ehlena Fry, stating that the family did not have to go through exhaustive administrative appeals when Ehlena’s school denied her request to bring her service dog, Wonder, into the … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged ADA, Ehlena Fry, emotional support animals, guide dogs, service animals, service dogs | Leave a comment