Pack Your Bags (and Maybe a Backup Plan): A Disabled Traveler’s Field Guide
Travel is one of life’s greatest pleasures. It opens your mind, fills your stomach with new food, and gives you stories that will make your
September 3, 2026
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Our use of negative or stereotyping words and labels can cause others to think that people who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing or individuals with a disability are not able to achieve the things that others can achieve.
The movement toward people-first language began in the 1980s, advocating for language that puts the person before their disability.
Use this guide to help you effectively communicate with your Deaf and Hard of Hearing patients.
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Travel is one of life’s greatest pleasures. It opens your mind, fills your stomach with new food, and gives you stories that will make your
When we talk about the Americans with Disabilities Act, we often treat it like the holy grail of civil rights. And to be fair, in
There is a fundamental tension in disability advocacy: the difference between a legal status and a cultural identity.
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The ADA is one of America’s most comprehensive pieces of civil rights legislation that prohibits discrimination.
This detailed guide helps students ensure they know their rights, the extra help they can get, and the scholarships they can apply for.
The mission of the program is to provide access to basic telephone service for Californians who have difficulty using the telephone.
Training on adaptive tools and strategies, consultation and coaching to teams and families.
This federal program includes several different components that can provide valuable financial assistance regardless of your age.
Fostering Students’ Self-Esteem & Academic Success By Uniting the Fields of Education and Mental Health.
Partners in Policymaking® teaches the power of advocacy to change the way people with disabilities are supported, viewed, taught, live and work.
Best practices for resume writing, laws that protect you from discrimination, and several other topics that you should know about as a worker who is deaf or disabled.
A non-profit, volunteer-based organization promoting adaptive sports, like skiing, and encourage people with disabilities to participate in sports, recreational, and social activities in their communities.
upport our mission to make healthcare and wellness facilities more equitable and accessible for people with disabilities and the Deaf community. Every dollar helps
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