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Supporting Students With Disabilities at Your School
Students with disabilities deserve every opportunity to participate in education, development, and activities. Providing equal access is a fundamental responsibility of schools so that no child is excluded. Educators strive to foster an inclusive environment where every student can thrive, and one way to support students with disabilities is by incorporating accessible ramps like the EZ-ACCESS® PATHWAY® HD Code Compliant Modular Access System.
Inclusive Design in Religious Spaces: A Necessity, Not an Option
Inclusive design in religious spaces is crucial for fostering a sense of community and ensuring that everyone, regardless of their physical abilities, can participate in worship and other activities. Religious spaces are places of spiritual growth, community bonding, and cultural preservation. Making these spaces accessible to all is a marker of strong moral senses. While the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) excludes religious organizations and spaces from its requirements, it still serves as a guidepost for how to make accessibility happen in those buildings. We’ll discuss the importance of accessibility in religious spaces, the ADA guidelines relevant to these locations that can help create mobility inclusion, and how EZ-ACCESS® products can make these changes a breeze.
Celebrating 34 Years of the Americans with Disabilities Act
As we mark the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it's important to reflect on the impact this landmark legislation has had on millions of lives. The ADA came into existence on July 26, 1990, as a comprehensive civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on disability. Its goal is to ensure that people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. From ADA-compliant ramps to employment protections, this legislation has had broad benefits.
Accessibility Everywhere: Airport Mobility Edition
Travel has become a more universal need as our world expands. Whether you’re headed somewhere distant for vacation, work, medical care, or visiting family, airplanes are one of the most convenient ways of covering the distance without sacrificing too much time. Those who use mobility devices are just as likely to board an airplane, but they may have added considerations when navigating the airport. Beyond accessibility ramps, there are certain regulations in the United States that ensure minimum requirements for a smoother travel experience for those with disabilities. We will cover key airport accessibility requirements and relevant legislation to help ease your next travel experience.