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"There is no greater disability in society, than the inability to see a person as more."
~ Robert M. Hansel
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Car Insurance for Drivers with Disabilities (the Zebra)
Understand your coverage and ways to save on your modified vehicle
Disability Resource Guide – Zippia
Having a physical disability can make finding a job difficult. From learning about laws that protect you, how to interview, to finding accommodating companies, here is a guide to make things a little easier
Grants for Home Modification: 16 Resources for Homeowners with Disabilities
If you have concerns regarding the affordability of home modifications, you will be relieved to know that there are many ways to receive financial assistance to cover part or even all of your expenses. There are many organizations at national and state levels dedicated to providing financial support to citizens living with disabilities.
Guide to Attending a Sporting Event for Disabled, Special Needs & Senior Citizens (SportFacts)
Showing up at the local stadium to support your favorite team and enjoy the atmosphere of a sporting event is one of the cornerstones of American life. In the past it was difficult for citizens needing special accommodations to attend but these days most facilities are in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (often referred to as just ADA). Even with these advancements there are still strategies and tips that you’ll want to be aware of to get the most out of your experience. Here is our guide to having a great time at the ballgame as a disabled, special needs or senior citizen.
Keeping Seniors and Special Needs Individuals Safe Around Construction
This comprehensive guide has been designed to provide safety best practices for seniors, disabled adults, and their caregivers to help them safely navigate construction sites. Also, it outlines the ADA’s recommended construction zone safety standards. If a worst-case scenario occurs, and you or a loved one is injured in a construction zone, this guide also offers actionable advice for how to react and respond.
REV UP: Register, Educate, Vote and Use your Power
AAPD created REV UP to educate and engage voters. It includes a questionnaire the presidential candidates with answers from both the Democratic and Republican nominees, along with several other voting related resources.
Unveiling 51 State Voter Guides (10/27/16)
Respectability created individualized state voter guides, utilizing candidate responses to both the down ballot and presidential campaign questionnaires.
Vote. It's Your Right. A Guide to the Voting Rights of People with Mental Disabilities (2016)
Bazelon Center, NDRN, and Autistic Self Advocacy Network created a guide to voting rights for people with mental disabilities, along with several other voting related resources.
