Mike, Past President of APA, has completed the APA‐ADA Specialist designation with the Accessibility Professionals Association as well as the…
01 September
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This month marks the 50th anniversary of the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA), the first federal law to address accessibility for…
24 May
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After attending the recent APA meeting February, Mike Love has earned the APA/Assembly Areas Specialist designation offered by the organization….
19 April
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Texas Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities and APA award three projects for outstanding program access and accessibility design. We congratulate…
19 April
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Marsha Mazz receives Accessibility Professional Association’s President’s Award from Mike Love at the annual meeting in Round Rock Texas. Marsha has…
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- Researchers Weigh How To Prepare Transition Age Youth For Public Transportation January 14, 2025Transportation can be a major barrier to employment and community involvement. A new initiative is looking to foster independence by teaching young adults with disabilities to navigate public transit. The post Researchers Weigh How To Prepare Transition Age Youth For Public Transportation appeared first on Disability Scoop.
- Autism Affects More Than 60 Million Worldwide, Study Finds January 13, 2025New estimates show that 61.8 million people around the globe have autism and that the developmental disability is among the most common health issues facing youth. The post Autism Affects More Than 60 Million Worldwide, Study Finds appeared first on Disability Scoop.
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- Communication Method Finally Gives Nonverbal Woman A Voice January 10, 2025Talia Zimmerman wasn't able to communicate using more than a single word or two for more than two decades. Then, thanks to a controversial approach, the floodgates opened. The post Communication Method Finally Gives Nonverbal Woman A Voice appeared first on Disability Scoop.
- IRS Raises ABLE Account Deposit Limit January 9, 2025Starting this month, individuals with disabilities can accrue more money than ever before in a special type of account that allows people to save without jeopardizing access to government benefits. The post IRS Raises ABLE Account Deposit Limit appeared first on Disability Scoop.
- Despite Federal Oversight, People With Disabilities Still Being Institutionalized January 8, 2025For nearly 15 years, the feds have overseen one state's treatment of people with developmental disabilities, but even after hundreds of millions of dollars in investments, the system still has holes. The post Despite Federal Oversight, People With Disabilities Still Being Institutionalized appeared first on Disability Scoop.
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- New Project Showcases ‘Disability-Forward’ Housing January 7, 2025Located steps from City Hall, the symphony, public transit and more, a new development where 25% of homes are reserved for people using supportive services is changing the face of disability housing. The post New Project Showcases ‘Disability-Forward’ Housing appeared first on Disability Scoop.