Tag Archives: Americans with Disabilities Act

Meet the Research Teams at the ADA National Network

Posted on July 6, 2022 by naricspotlight

Did you know the ADA National Network and its 10 regional centers conduct research on the impact of the ADA and barriers and supports to its implementation? Find out more as we celebrate the 32nd Anniversary of the ADA! Continue reading →

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Answered Questions for June 2022: Learning About the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Posted on June 23, 2022 by mpgarcia

Answered Questions is a monthly resource for the Spanish language Disability Community that fills an information need. This month’s question is I am new to the disability community and would like to know more about the Americans with Disabilities Act … Continue reading →

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Answered Questions for May 2022: Accessible Transportation

Posted on May 26, 2022 by mpgarcia

Answered Questions is a monthly resource for the Spanish language Disability Community that fills an information need. This month’s question is I was recently diagnosed with a disability, which affects my ability to drive. What research, resources and information are … Continue reading →

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What is Ableism?

Posted on November 11, 2021 by mpgarcia

The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines ableism as “discrimination or prejudice against individuals with disabilities”. The Disability & Philanthropy Forum, a philanthropy-serving organization created by the Presidents’ Council on Disability Inclusion in Philanthropy, goes one step further and defines ableism as “stereotypes … Continue reading →

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Answered Questions: Monthly News for the Disability Community on Resources for the Latinx Disability Community for September 2021

Posted on September 23, 2021 by mpgarcia

Answered Questions is a monthly resource for the Spanish language Disability Community that fills an information need. This month’s question is: I am a service provider that works with the Latinx disability community. What information, resources, research are available in … Continue reading →

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What are Addiction and Recovery and are They Covered by the ADA?

Posted on September 9, 2021 by mpgarcia

According to the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), addiction is a “treatable, chronic medical disease involving complex interactions among brain circuits, genetics, the environment, and an individual’s life experiences.” People with addiction may use substances, such as drugs or … Continue reading →

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Answered Questions: Monthly News for the Disability Community for July 2021 on Accessible Healthcare

Posted on July 22, 2021 by mpgarcia

This month’s Answered Questions discusses accessible healthcare, barriers to healthcare, and how primary care physicians can make their practices more accessible for people with disabilities. Continue reading →

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Answered Questions: Monthly News for the Disability Community on the Intersection of Disability and LGBTQIA+ for June 2021

Posted on June 24, 2021 by mpgarcia

June’s Answered Questions discusses the intersection of disability and LGBTQIA+. Continue reading →

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What is the Difference between Disability Employment Policy Research and Employment Research?

Posted on February 9, 2021 by mpgarcia

For people with disabilities, full participation in the community can include working full- or part-time, ideally in an integrated setting with a mix of people with and without disabilities and for competitive pay. Research and development in employment seeks to … Continue reading →

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Answered Questions: Monthly News for the Disability Community for December 2020 – COVID-19 Resources for People with Disabilities

Posted on December 24, 2020 by mpgarcia

Answered Questions is a monthly resource for the Spanish language Disability Community that fills an information need. This month’s question is: The COVID-19 pandemic has affected everyone. Are there resources and information related to COVID-19 specific to the needs of … Continue reading →

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