Funding Resources for Accessible Vehicles & Adaptive Equipment

Although purchasing a wheelchair accessible vehicle can be expensive, your NMEDA dealer can guide you to programs that may help you. Below are a few general […] The post Funding

Closing the Gap: Achieving Equitable Education for Persons with Disabilities in Pakistan

Closing the Gap: Achieving Equitable Education for Persons with Disabilities in Pakistan Proposed Solutions to Bridge the Gap in Equitable Education Published: 2023-06-25 | Updated: 2023-06-27Author: Usman Afzal | Contact:…

Employers And Workers With Disabilities Both Benefit From Technology Accessibility

Edit Story ForbesLeadershipDiversity, Equity & Inclusion Employers And Workers With Disabilities Both Benefit From Technology Accessibility Diane Winiarski Contributor Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. I write on…

High Standards & Innovative Solutions: How Some States are Addressing the Special Educator Shortage Crisis

By Meghan Whittaker, OSERS Special Assistant Today, more than 60% of students with disabilities spend at least 80% of their day in general classes. This wouldn’t be possible without special

Teacher Invents a Device That Revolutionizes Braille, STEM and Art Learning for Blind …

Teacher Invents a Device That Revolutionizes Braille, STEM and Art Learning for Blind Children Worldwide The BrailleDoodle Kickstarter Main Picture A boy’s hands is doing braille on the BrailleDoodle Millie…

$240,000.00 Jury Verdict in Blind Students’ Accessibility Lawsuit against Community College

On May 26, 2023 a jury in Los Angeles, California awarded two blind students a little over $240,000.00 in their lawsuit against the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD). The

Two US Government Agencies Address Online Accessibility in Higher Education: Are Regulations Next?

On May 19, 2023, two United States federal agencies issued what is known as a “Dear Colleague” letter about the importance of digital accessibility in higher education. A Dear Colleague