A public service announcement taking on negative stereotypes about #disabilities is premiering on television and streaming services nationwide and will appear in print and on billboards. disabilityscoop.com/2024/09/03/ad-…

The Access Board has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking for #accessible electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. 🔋 The rule covers a number of features and elements to help increase #accessibility. Learn more about this proposed rule: access-board.gov/news/2024/09/0… #a11y

The Southwest ADA Center and The ILNET based in Houston, Texas, are conducting a study to gain insights into #cancersurvivor experiences within their community. This study is IRB-exempt through UTHealth Houston Why participate? Your input will contribute to greater support and

Houston Orgs!! Don't forget! The deadline to register for #HoustonWCSD exhibitors is this Friday, Sept. 6th!!

For people with #disabilities, choosing to get married can mean losing access to critical government benefits. A documentary set to air on #Hulu spotlights one woman's experience. disabilityscoop.com/2024/09/06/hul…

Houstonians! We are looking for Spanish speaking individuals or their caregivers for an anonymous paid study about their experiences obtaining rehabilitation services for a disability or illness. For more info contact Jocelyne Fajardo at 713-520-0232 or email [email protected].

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott activates emergency response resources in preparation of potential tropical system click2houston.com/news/local/202…

With new guidance, federal officials are outlining steps that states should take to ensure that people with #disabilities are not inadvertently dropped from #Medicaid home and community-based services. disabilityscoop.com/2024/09/09/fed…

Think College Visits the White House: 🏛️ Our new blog post on our incredible trip to Washington, D.C. for the White House's celebration of the Paralympics & Disability Pride is now up on the website! Check it out at buff.ly/4dTVhK5.

Check out this great resource from W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) to learn more about how people with #disabilities use the web, and the importance of #accessible information and communication technology: w3.org/WAI/people-use… 💻

Join the September 17, 4 PM ET AIR-P Network webinar, "Neurodiversity Affirming Approaches: They Don't Have to Break the Bank." Four researchers will present cost-effective and time-efficient approaches in medical settings. Register today 👉 bit.ly/3z8ZEle

Our final national panelists for our Transit and the City Community Conversation is Jay Arzu, bringing a wealth of knowledge and insight into actionable community engagement. We’re so excited for Jay to join us for this conversation. Join us at bit.ly/TATC24

Groups seek pay hike for caregivers of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities houstonlanding.org/groups-seek-pa…

Xbox Releases New Adaptive Gaming Controllers newmobility.com/xbox-releases-…

Houstonians! Did you or a family member get rehab after a stroke, TBI, spinal injury, or amputation? We need participants for an anonymous study on rehab experiences. Call/email for info: 713-797-7171/[email protected]

¡Houston! Buscamos participantes con discapacidades para un estudio anónimo sobre experiencias de rehabilitación. Para más info llame: 713-797-7171 o correo electronico: [email protected]

A popular reality show following the dating experiences of people with #autism has claimed some of television's top honors. disabilityscoop.com/2024/09/10/aut… #disabilities #Emmys

Direct support professionals are more than caregivers—they’re lifelines to independence, dignity & quality of life. They wear more hats than we can count in an incredibly complex & demanding job that often goes unrecognized. #DSPRecognitionWeek

This month’s Health Equity Forum Podcast episode focuses on #SickleCellDisease. In honor of #SickleCell Awareness Month, CAPT David Wong, MD spoke about improving quality of life for people living with the disease. Listen here: fda.gov/consumers/heal…