Through the Looking Glass is conducting a national survey of mothers with physical disabilities who have at least one child 36 months of age or younger. They state the purpose for the survey like this: There is very little research to find out how mothers with physical disabilities manage routine child care tasks. Are certain child care tasks more challenging because of a …
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Invisible Disabilities
In recent decades some invisible disabilities such as autism, traumatic brain injury and diabetes has skyrocketed. At the same time new invisible disabilities have appeared, such as fibromyalgia, metabolic syndrome and multiple chemical sensitivities. There are hundreds of diagnoses that can come under the heading of invisible disabilities. The Invisible Disabilities Association (IDA) is dedicated to making a difference in these people’s lives, regardless …
Read More »Voter Accessibility Feedback Wanted
Call me naive, but I would have thought that this long after the ADA was enacted, accessibility in voting places would be fairly well handled. Silly me! During the last election in 2008, only 27% of polling places were barrier-free. That means nearly three quarters of the voting places were inaccessible! The number of Americans with disabilities is increasing. At the same time, many states are instituting voter …
Read More »Ever Make a Mistake in a Job Interview?
Everybody makes mistakes, and job interviews are no different. But if you make a mistake in a job interview, it’s not the end of the world–though it might feel that way temporarily. Shelly Goldman, guest blogger on Disability Blog, not only puts interview mistakes into perspective, but she also tells you how to turn it into an advantage. See her whole blog here.
Read More »Accessible Playhouse Raffle
Do you know a child with a disability who dreams of owning a playhouse? The Silicon Valley Independent Living Center (SVILC) is collaborating with Intel and Habitat for Humanity Silicon Valley to provide accessible playhouses to children with disabilities and their friends through a raffle. One raffle ticket will be drawn every month as long as playhouses are available, but …
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