Unprecedented damage by wildfires, flooding, and extreme heat across the southern half of the United States made headlines all summer long. Yet, too often, gaps in resources and knowledge needlessly put countless people with disabilities in harm's way during natural disasters. Wheelchair users rebuilding after losing everything face economic obstacles that are more stubborn than any debris field.
We're ready to change that.
- Ready to Roll gives you the know-how to navigate an emergency. In partnership with the Neilsen Foundation, our grant programs enable wheelchair users to rebuild their battered homes better and more accessible than ever.
- Our Emergency Preparedness Working Group crafted a masterful collection of wildfire preparedness resources by and for people with disabilities
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Did you know that post offices and all other federally owned buildings and facilities are covered under the Architectural Barriers Act and not the Americans with Disabilities Act? Read on to learn more from our ADA (and ABA) Expert.
Do you have a burning question about accessibility in the places where you live, work and play? A sticky issue involving reasonable accommodation? Reply to this newsletter, and we'll field your question to our ADA Expert.
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