Accessibility at Soapstone Natural Area
As a part of the feedback process for the Mountains to Plains Zone update, City of Fort Collins Natural Areas asked community consultants from the ARC of Larimer County and the City’s Recreation ARO program to give feedback related to accessibility at Soapstone Prairie. The visit was eye-opening for many NAD staff, who were also able to experience the site via wheelchairs. From garbage cans, to parking, to benches; the community consultants gave a wide variety of helpful feedback that the planning team will use to inform changes at Soapstone Prairie and other natural areas.
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Feds Recommend Strategies To Expand Disability Employment
Nine federal agencies are coming together to encourage state and local governments to do more to ensure that people with disabilities can access and succeed in competitive integrated employment.
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Airlines May Be Required To Accommodate Travelers In Their Wheelchairs
Efforts are underway to allow people with disabilities to remain in their own wheelchairs while traveling by air.
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Nonprofit Teaches Schoolchildren Disability Empathy
DALLAS — Michael Susens is 25, a strong and serious-looking young man who likes model trains and video games. He has his own YouTube channel and hopes someday to make a living reviewing and playing video games.
Meanwhile, he is eager to let people know who else he is.
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Federal Disability Employment Program Bans Subminimum Wage
A major federal program that facilitates jobs for people with disabilities working on government contracts will soon no longer allow them to be paid less than minimum wage.
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Drugmaker Moves to Include People With Disabilities in Clinical Trials
People with disabilities are often excluded from clinical trials, limiting what’s known about how new treatments will affect those with various conditions. Now a major drug company is looking to change that.
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Position Paper on Housing by Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council (CDDC)
On Housing A Position Paper FINAL
Medicaid Expanding Offerings For Kids With Severe Needs
Federal Medicaid officials are issuing new guidance aimed at making it easier for children with complex medical conditions like severe autism and cerebral palsy to access the care they need, even if that means crossing state lines.
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Back-To-School-Tips from Easterseals Colorado
Here are some great tips for a successful school year from Easterseals Colorado:
Judy Heumann – “Mother of Disability Rights” PBS interview
Listen to the interview done by PBS with Judy Heumann where she talks about her disability, her journey, and inspiration for her new books.
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