The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed in 1990 and became a significant landmark in people with disabilities’ quest for equal rights. In addition to the ADA, several people, organizations and events influenced the Disability Rights Movement. These are just some of the highlights: 1956 – Congress passes the Social Security Amendments of 1956, […]
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Walk With Me to Benefit Easter Seals Crossroads
What: A walk to benefit children and adults with disabilities When: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 Where: Butler University, Indianapolis Registration activities, including entertainment, are from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. During registration, all participants can meet our Honorary Ambassadors from Easter Seals Crossroads and hear their success stories. There will also be music, refreshments and “fun […]
Online Accessibility Conference
What: Online, Live Accessibility Conference When: Wednesday, September 30, 2010 from 9am-5pm EST Where: Online at Accessibility Summit Environments for Humans brings together some of the Web’s most notable experts in accessibility for an all-new, all-day online conference, the Accessibility Summit. The first 50 tickets are only $149 for individual tickets, or $449 for a […]
Tech Tip Monday: Empower Learning
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Assistive Technology Showcase at George Mason University
What: A FREE Assistive Technology Showcase When: October 12, 2010 & October 13, 2010 […]
iDress for Weather: Assistive Technology Application
iDress for Weather is the first ever assistive technology weather application available to enrich the lives of persons with disabilities. iDress for Weather supports people whose cognitive processing or memory is affected by a disability, or has changed due to injury or illness. iDress for Weather can be a tool to learn or relearn the […]