Uplifted by the ADA

By Dan Sullivan With the advent of the ADA’s upcoming 25th anniversary, has this historic legislative act completely changed the world for those of us with disabilities? The surprising answer may be a resounding no. The reason being is that the Americans with Disabilities Act never was meant to make wholesale changes. Instead, it was…

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Doing the DVR Shuffle

Dan provides some insight into the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) and what they can offer individuals with disabilities. He also reminds us, to “always keep in mind; it’s your own ongoing drive and determination that makes this process successful.”

Interview Tips for Graduates with Visual Impairments

By Theresa Sweeney-Smith Congratulations, Class of 2014! As a Human Resources Director for 26 years, and a visually impaired member of the workforce, I would like to offer some tips for when you are interviewing for your first job. * You do not have to tell the interviewer over the phone that you have a…

Six Rules for Living with a New Disability

By Katherine Schneider (Excerpted and expanded from “Occupying Aging: Delights, Disabilities and Daily Life” (Available from Bookshare, Amazon, and in Kindle format from Amazon) A consultation with an elder who is going blind prompted me to expand my rules for assistive technology into six rules for living with a new disability. As with all rules, there…