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ADA Anniversary

Max, Age 2, Youngest attendee of Ability Summit

On July 26 we will celebrate the 28th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It serves as a reminder of both where we have come from as well as the work left to be done.

Why Cities Need Accessible Playgrounds

An aerial view of the Salem Rehab Adaptive Playground, an inclusive therapy and community play area designed in part by Portland-based Harper’s Playground.

Nearly one in five people have a disability in the U.S., yet most playgrounds aren’t built to accommodate them. However, recently, cities have shifted away from the standard playgrounds of the past in favor of more natural, adventurous, and engaging designs.

Americans Are Finally Waking Up About Ableism

Girl sipping starbucks drink out of a straw

Prompted by the gross disrespect and erasure by our nation’s new political leadership, it seems we are currently in “a new wave of activism by disabled Americans who want to change the way disability is viewed in the U.S.”.

How Negative Societal Attitudes Harm Disabled People

Wheelchair facing a staircase representing a barrier

There is so much more to the disabled community than just the physical aspect. Countless individuals with disabilities do not look like they are disabled, but have an invisible illness or disability. Therefore, the theme here should be to not judge a book by its cover.