ADA 30 Webinar Series: Developing ADA Transition Plans and Protecting Businesses Don’t Lose Your Federal Funding: Helping State and Local Governments Develop and Update their ADA Transition Plans Does your organization have an ADA transition plan? Over the past five…
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How to Get Help from FEMA for ASL interpreter, benefits, etc – 16 counties in Texas
Help from FEMA for Texans who had damage to their home and property during October floods. ASL interpreters also available upon request at the Disaster Recovery Centers. Help from FEMA for Texans who had damage to their home and…
Texas Effective Communications Tool Kit
Texas Effective Communications Tool Kit In order to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements and to support the whole community, including people with disabilities and others with access and functional needs, all emergency management materials are to be developed…
2015 ADA Update: A Primer for State and Local Governments
2015 ADA Update: A Primer for State and Local Governments The Department of Justice has published a new technical assistance document, ADA Update: A Primer for State and Local Governments, to help State and local government officials understand how title…
FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler Advocates for Direct Video Communication
April 16, 2015 Shaping An Accessible World FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler Advocates for Direct Video Communication Let’s talk face to face, literally. FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler wrote in his blog on April 14, 2016 advocating for Direct Video Communication. He’s…
House investigators: Disability judges are too lax
House investigators: Disability judges are too lax WASHINGTON – Social Security is approving disability benefits at strikingly high rates for people whose claims were rejected by field offices or state agencies, according to House investigators. Compounding the situation, the agency…