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August 8, 2024
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Our Very Existence Could Be at Stake Come November | Democracy and Disability

By John Robinson As another Disability Pride month comes to a close, I must admit that I’m more discouraged than encouraged about the future of individuals with disabilities and our role in American society. Election Day is about 90 days away, and very few people are talking about disability inclusion. While some Republican members in Congress have referred to Vice President Kamala Harris as a ‘DEI hire,’ there’s been little discussion about diversity, equity or
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November 13, 2024
Our Ability Podcast

Our Ability Podcast: The Future of Disability

Are we living in 1935 Germany? Are we striving for the best 2035 America? People with disabilities are at a crossroads after this November election. There is discussion that federal dollars will be eliminated, and that will have a direct and indirect impact on the 40 million individuals with disabilities in the United States. What can we do to discuss? What can we do to build employment? How do we avoid further institutionalization of individuals
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November 19, 2024
Our Ability Podcast

Our Ability Podcast: Beyond Compliance, The Future of Digital Accessibility

After a series of webinars conducted by Syracuse University on digital accessibility, we decided to bring this to our podcast audience. Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and its moving parts have real ramifications come April 2026. Local, county, city, and state agencies must be aware that their web pages, documents and applications must all be compliant to digital accessibility. Our Ability will create an accessible pathway for agencies, universities, and businesses looking beyond compliance
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December 3, 2024
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Inspiration porn or not….Our Ability on International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2024

    Today, we reflect on where we are presently as individuals with disabilities worldwide, and where we can continue to make inclusion improvements around the planet. My biggest thought today is that we should celebrate the everyday people with disabilities who are trying to become educated, employed, or entrepreneurs to live the lives we want to live.
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