This edition of Breaking Waves includes items on: Resources that talk about the rights of and protections for individuals with disabilities when traveling by plane, bus, and/or rail. The Pacific ADA Center’s CASp Exam Prep Course offered January 8 – 11, 2024. Justice Department agreements to improve services for individuals with disabilities in Arizona and … Continued
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has a new article called “Providing an Accessible Workplace.” The article talks about laws federal agencies have to follow to make sure individuals with disabilities can fully access job facilities, physical spaces, and information technology. Also, it provides information about where agencies can find more resources to help them … Continued
The following organizations have resources that can help in planning holiday celebrations everyone can participate in: ADA National Network, Temple University Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Community Living and Participation of Individuals with Serious Mental Illness, Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access, Office of Disability Employment Policy, National Assistive Technology Act Technical Assistance … Continued
Sen. Parkinson wants all Guam leased government offices to follow the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and has introduced Bill 191-37. This law would make offices accessible to everyone. Sen. Parkinson talks about how hard it is for people with disabilities when these offices aren’t accessible. He says nobody should be stopped from using government … Continued
Free at-home COVID-19 tests available on the official U.S. government website. Second round of ordering opened on November 20. Ellume tests provided for the blind and low vision community. Each household can place a second order for four additional tests. Ellume tests feature a smartphone app with audio instructions and results. Get your tests here.
Supreme Court avoids ruling on disability rights case involving activist Deborah Laufer. Laufer reviewed hotel websites for ADA compliance. The case questioned if she could sue hotels for not disclosing accessibility information if she didn’t plan to book a room. The case could have stopped the ability of “testers” to bring lawsuits to benefit the … Continued
When workplaces include everyone, everyone benefits. The Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN) helps businesses include disability in their diversity plans and activities by providing educational resources. These resources include factsheets, guides, and webinars: Business Benefits: Explains the positive impacts of disability inclusion. Inclusion@Work: Guides on creating disability-inclusive workplaces. Expressing Commitment: Ways … Continued
The Smithsonian is using technology to improve museums and the resources people have access to. The goal is for everyone, no matter where they are, to get a better understanding of the changing world. New software will make things better for visitors, donors, volunteers, and others who deal with the Smithsonian. The aim is to … Continued
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority has a program called the “On the Move Riders Program.” It received the Spirit of Accessibility Award for helping seniors with transportation. The program teaches L.A. older adults about using public transportation through workshops, events, and tours. Seniors aged 62+ who sign up get discounted fares on Metro … Continued
The Arizona prisons are changing how they treat people who are blind or have low vision. They weren’t giving them aids or services like Braille, audio materials, or screen reading software so they could communicate well. It was also hard for people with vision disabilities to ask for help or complain about the problems. The … Continued
