Tag Archives: ADA

Inspiring Trail-Blazer Passes the Torch: Remembering Marca Bristo

Posted on October 6, 2019 by Donna W. Hill

The following tribute to the late disability rights pioneer, Marca Bristo, was written by Fun For The Disabled’s Vanessa Harris and Access Living’s Bridget Hayman. It is being re-printed with permission. Anyone with a disability, whether from vision loss, birth … Continue reading →

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Web Accessibility for Blind Americans: Obama’s Broken Promise

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Donna W. Hill

Most Americans take the internet for granted. Banking, accessing medical records, making reservations, shopping and school/work-related research are routinely done online. Blind Americans, however, who rely on text-to-speech software (aka screen readers) are being left behind. And, why? The technology … Continue reading →

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Writer’s Rant: Unchain Me from This PC!

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Donna W. Hill

Hope springs eternal … at least until it is dashed on the rocks of reality. Whether it’s a month, a year or a decade, perceptions of that perfect house, job, community or relationship can switch from a beautiful thing to … Continue reading →

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Equal Rights for Blind Americans? Author Says We’re not There Yet

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Donna W. Hill

As a member of various blindness, advocacy and guide dog organizations, it’s not uncommon to come across a request from a college student to take a survey on blindness, and I’m always happy to participate. Rarely, however, (in fact, never) … Continue reading →

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Authors, Advocates & the Press: Humiliation, Angst & Recovery

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Donna W. Hill

Hurray! I can finally scratch “getting humiliated by a national law journal” off of my bucket list. Oh, wait, it wasn’t on there to begin with. Nonetheless, it happened. I hope sharing the experience will enlighten my fellow authors and … Continue reading →

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ADA: 24 years — Why People with Disabilities are Complaining

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Donna W. Hill

Americans with disabilities are supposed to have equal rights. They are protected by federal law from discrimination in areas such as employment, public accommodations, transportation and government services. The landmark legislation establishing these rights and the framework to procure and … Continue reading →

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