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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- Netflix Green-Lights More Episodes Of Autism Dating Show April 30, 2024An Emmy-winning series that follows people with autism as they search for love is getting another season. The post Netflix Green-Lights More Episodes Of Autism Dating Show appeared first on Disability Scoop.
- Kids With Medically Complex Conditions Wait Months Or Years For Specialty Care April 30, 2024Families are having an increasingly hard time getting appointments with pediatric specialists putting children at risk for more serious medical problems, developmental setbacks and treatment delays. The post Kids With Medically Complex Conditions Wait Months Or Years For Specialty Care appeared first on Disability Scoop.
- Deep-Water Pool Would Be A Godsend For People With Disabilities, Planners Say April 30, 2024At 130 feet, the proposed pool would be the deepest in the U.S. and offer a therapeutic deep-water diving experience for people with physical and cognitive disabilities. The post Deep-Water Pool Would Be A Godsend For People With Disabilities, Planners Say appeared first on Disability Scoop.
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- Autism Diagnosis Often Takes Longer For Girls April 26, 2024Because autism research has historically focused on males, the diagnostic criteria has long been based on their experience. As a result, nearly 80% of women with autism are undiagnosed at age 18. The post Autism Diagnosis Often Takes Longer For Girls appeared first on Disability Scoop.
- Feds Finalize New Rules For Medicaid Home And Community-Based Services April 25, 2024Federal officials are reshaping the rules surrounding community-based services for people with disabilities in an effort to improve access and strengthen the direct support professional workforce. The post Feds Finalize New Rules For Medicaid Home And Community-Based Services appeared first on Disability Scoop.
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- PBS Looks To Make Kids’ Shows More Accessible April 23, 2024PBS Kids is reworking many of its most popular shows to be more accessible to children with disabilities. The post PBS Looks To Make Kids’ Shows More Accessible appeared first on Disability Scoop.