October 2026

General Disability Etiquette – Visual Impairments Introduce yourself when approaching. Provide clear verbal instructions Do: Always introduce yourself when you approach someone who is blind or has a visual impairment. “Hi, I’m [Your Name]. How can I assist you today?” Do: When giving directions, be specific. For example: “The door

Working to Restore Accessible Transportation The loss of COAST Transportation was devastating to our region. DAC has been working ever since to rebuild accessible transportation in rural parts of Idaho. In rural areas, accessible transportation is often the difference between independence and isolation. Distances are long, public transit is sparse

Seeing the World thru Color Blind Eyes Color Blindness Awareness is a global initiative to educate the public about color vision deficiencies (CVD), promote color accessibility, and support the estimated 350 million people affected worldwide. Color blindness affects 1 in 12 men (about 8%) and 1  in 200 women (about

QUESTION: Why aren’t there more universal changing tables in public restrooms? ANSWER: The ADA mandates that baby changing stations be present in both men’s and women’s restrooms. If you have changing tables in your facility that has multiple toilet or bathing rooms, changing tables should be dispersed throughout the facility.

by Dean Burgess Caregivers of people with disabilities often carry a quiet, constant tug-of-war: supporting someone else’s needs while still wanting a steady career and a life that feels like their own. The workday doesn’t pause for appointments, paperwork, or sudden changes, and career goals alongside caregiving can start to

The Ford Foundation, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) today announced joint funding to launch a credit union to serve people with disabilities. Artichoke Credit Union is a sub-brand created in partnership with Michigan State University Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU) and