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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- Trump Suggested Some With Disabilities ‘Should Just Die,’ Nephew Says July 25, 2024In a new book, Donald Trump's nephew Fred C. Trump III says that the former president told him that people like his son, who has intellectual and developmental disabilities, 'should just die.' The post Trump Suggested Some With Disabilities ‘Should Just Die,’ Nephew Says appeared first on Disability Scoop.
- SpongeBob SquarePants Has Autism, Voice Actor Confirms July 25, 2024"Of course" SpongeBob SquarePants is on the spectrum, says the voice actor who's been behind the character for 25 years. "That's his superpower." The post SpongeBob SquarePants Has Autism, Voice Actor Confirms appeared first on Disability Scoop.
- American Airlines Looks To Improve Travel Experience For Passengers With Disabilities July 24, 2024A major U.S. airline says it is taking a first-of-its-kind step to help people with disabilities. The post American Airlines Looks To Improve Travel Experience For Passengers With Disabilities appeared first on Disability Scoop.
- Barbie Unveils Dolls With Down Syndrome, Blindness July 23, 2024A year after introducing its first doll with Down syndrome, Barbie will add another doll with the chromosomal disorder and debut a blind Barbie. The post Barbie Unveils Dolls With Down Syndrome, Blindness appeared first on Disability Scoop.
- Nonprofit Uses 3D Printing To Quickly Produce Assistive Technology July 23, 2024To help people with disabilities solve problems they encounter in daily life, a nonprofit is making customized devices that are inexpensive and quick to produce, but make a big difference. The post Nonprofit Uses 3D Printing To Quickly Produce Assistive Technology appeared first on Disability Scoop.
- Another State May End Subminimum Wage July 23, 2024Fifteen states have passed laws eliminating their 14(c) programs that legally pay people with disabilities below the federal minimum wage. Another state could join the list. The post Another State May End Subminimum Wage appeared first on Disability Scoop.
- Pediatricians Get Guidance On Dental Care For Kids With Developmental Disabilities July 22, 2024Children with IDD often struggle to access dental care even though they are at increased risk of tooth decay and other issues. Now, new guidance is detailing what pediatricians should do to help. The post Pediatricians Get Guidance On Dental Care For Kids With Developmental Disabilities appeared first on Disability Scoop.
- Amid Shortage Of DSPs, Disability Advocates Push For Nationwide Head Count July 19, 2024The federal government is weighing whether to start tracking the number of DSPs, a move advocates call a critical first step in easing the nation's dire shortage of workers caring for people with IDD. The post Amid Shortage Of DSPs, Disability Advocates Push For Nationwide Head Count appeared first on Disability Scoop.
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