How has the ADA impacted your life regarding travel/mobility, education, employment, or any other aspect? My employer was finally required to pay for my screen reading software so I could perform my job. Banks are now required to code web pages so I can pay bills online. Brokerage firms are required to have ADA-compliant websites […]
How has the ADA impacted your life regarding travel/mobility, education, employment, or any other aspect? It has provided me scaffolding resources and support that enabled me regain a role in life after my illness. Can you share a “before and after” experience; e.g., before the ADA I couldn’t do X or was denied access to […]
Can you share a “before and after” experience; e.g., before the ADA I couldn’t do X or was denied access to Y, and thanks to the ADA I can do Z. In 2003, I was traveling in Honolulu Hawaii. One of the hostels that I had reserved refused my reservation after I showed up. The […]
How has the ADA impacted your life regarding travel/mobility, education, employment, or any other aspect? I don’t think ADA has positively affected travel in that more and more roundabouts/traffic circles are being set up which I think are unsafe to navigate. I also feel that “quiet” cars make it impossible to listen for traffic. What […]
How has the ADA impacted your life regarding travel/mobility, education, employment, or any other aspect? As a person who is blind, I have traveled alone on buses, trains, and paratransit. Can you share a “before and after” experience; e.g., before the ADA I couldn’t do X or was denied access to Y, and thanks to […]
How has the ADA impacted your life regarding travel/mobility, education, employment, or any other aspect? It’s been difficult to navigate the social world because of my disability. I struggle daily with time management, communication, education, being able to work. I️ haven’t been able to pass the learners permit to get my license. I don’t go […]
What advances in disability rights would you like to see in the next 30 years? It does little to implement laws that aren’t upheld by the predominant institutions of our society. Therefore I would like to see our institutions held to a higher standard of compliance end considerations for awareness by including those with disabilities […]
Can you share a “before and after” experience; e.g., before the ADA I couldn’t do X or was denied access to Y, and thanks to the ADA I can do Z. When I was born, the ADA was already made into law. Thanks to the ADA, I am able to go to school and receive […]
How has the ADA impacted your life regarding travel/mobility, education, employment, or any other aspect? Progressive vision loss resulted in a career change. The ADA through the Department of Rehabilitation Blind Field Services provided for blind school education to learn how to navigate, utilize a computer, cook and read Braille for job readiness. Further, ADA […]
How has the ADA impacted your life regarding travel/mobility, education, employment, or any other aspect? I like the ADA because it makes going to school a lot easier. I also love having access to Bookshare because it’s made it a lot easier for me to get into books. Can you share a “before and after” […]
