Disability Justice, Access & Independence in the Greater Northwest
Showing all posts from the July 2023 newsletter. You may also download the newsletter as a pdf.
The ADA was passed 33 years ago, but its history goes back much further than that. While smaller grassroots efforts had been going on for years, by the 1960s, the civil rights movement had brought national attention to barriers in employment, public transportation, and ...
ACCESS THE OUTSIDE A friend shared a post with me about a device for hiking to carry a child (too large for a backpack) on the trails. A design engineer built the prototype for his daughter so they could continue their outdoor lifestyle as a family. But so many people ...
ABILITY EXPERIENCE Each year, more than 100 men embark on a cross-country bike trip to test their limits, spread awareness, and celebrate the abilities of all people. Disability Action Center NW was pleased to be on hand to welcome The Ability Experience to Pullman on June ...
STATEWIDE IL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION By Jen Grushdale Mark your calendars for September 13- 14, 2023! Registration is opening soon! The folks at LINC are busy creating a two- day experience for folks with disabilities from across Idaho to learn more about independent living, ...
ADA MULTICULTURAL CELEBRATION July 29th INDEx and DAC NW will host the 33rd Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act Celebration in Riverfront Park, Spokane. The event will start at 11am and run through 3pm. You can find us by the fountain! > There will be a ...
ADA CELEBRATION IN POCATELLO It’s time to celebrate the Americans with Disabilities Act with our Annual Community BBQ! This is a fully accessible event. Bring your family and friends. It will be held Wednesday July 26th and starts at 12 pm. Food will be served to 1:30 ...
It’s summer and who among us doesn’t wish to sit on the beach and sip something cool? For people with disabilities, a beach wheelchair can help them achieve that. Beach Wheelchairs are all-terrain wheelchairs or transport chairs that are able to navigate through ...
Accessible Parking Parking needs to be level, and must have at least 1 van accessible space and access aisle. (A minimum 8′ space with an access aisle of 8′), sign posted a minimum of 60″ from bottom of sign to the ground. #Fail.theskinnymini! An epic fail ...
People with disabilities are an important part of the American economic environment. Unlike the workforce of the past, employers today understand the value that people with disabilities bring to the workforce. Here are some tips: Write an Inclusive Job Description: Before ...
Looking at Deprescribing Healthcare providers are looking at deprescribing medication whenever possible. Risks of taking too many medications include adverse drug interactions, can cause falls, cognition or memory loss, blood pressure complications and more. Deprescribing is ...
First, social program benefit levels have never risen enough each year to keep up with the ever-increasing cost of living. Second, a large percentage of SSDI recipients receive a substantial monetary sum every month and live well above the poverty line. They can pay a ...
There are several unintended consequences of becoming an accessible business. Being accessible means you are more inclusive and welcoming to everyone. 1. If you are accessible to people with disabilities today, you are accessible for the baby boomers of tomorrow. 40% of ...
HANDY HOOK DOOR OPENER This door opener is designed to turn a door knob and help make pulling the door open easier from a distance that is clear of the door’s swing path. Wheelchair users will find this door opening aid is easy to use. The non- slip hook is placed underneath ...
