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In this blog, I share my new perspective on the requirements for shopping center accessibility including the Americans with Disability Act and practical ideas for shopping center development. These thoughts came to me after my recent visit with my parents who are pictured below. #icsc #retaildevelopment #retaildesign #shoppingcenters #americanswithdisabilitiesact

It's Peak of the Week! I hope you are working towards reaching any goals you set for this week. Do your goals include disability inclusion and accessibility? Would you like a freebie? Check out the Be #PeopleSmart Ltd Personas! Clara, Jacob, Jodie, Brian, Luci (plus guide dog Bruce) and Sky were created to help you. Every one of our personas has been created from multiple real lived experiences, to enable you to use their needs, their preferences and the barriers they've faced to improve employee and customer experience within your own organisation. Let me know what you think. https://lnkd.in/e7QPw3uS #PeopleSmart #Personas #DisabilityInclusion #Accessibility Image shows the Be #PeopleSmart logo and title "Have you met our personas?" Jodie is smiling and pointing at a photo of all of the personas she's holding in her hand. Text reads "A free resource, created from real lived experiences, to help you to improve disability inclusion and accessibility."

As someone who struggles with chronic illness, pain, and mobility this guide is great. Every item on this list is something that I have a variation of or would love to have (minus the visual aid - that ship has sunk 😂). Disability is not a bad word and doesn’t mean we live horrible lives and need or want pity but there are many things that we need to consider in our daily lives and there are products our there that make it much less frustrating and easier. #disability #DisabilityGiftGuide

The Wold Health Organisations says - An estimated 1.3 billion people experience significant disability. Disability Access Day serves as a poignant reminder of the ongoing importance of creating inclusive environments that cater to the diverse needs of individuals with disabilities. This annual observance aims to raise awareness about the challenges faced by people with disabilities and highlights the significance of fostering accessibility in various aspects of life, including public spaces, transportation, and digital platforms. It serves as a call to action for communities, businesses, and policymakers to prioritise and implement measures that enhance accessibility, ensuring that everyone can fully participate in society. Here at Wellity, we offer a range of sessions around this topic: - Opening Eyes: Not All Disabilities Are Visible - Caring for Carers: Supporting Caregivers - Check Your Blind Spot - Uncovering Unconscious Bias To find out more about these sessions, click here: https://buff.ly/3HxMsXC To book a meeting, contact our team at hello@wellityglobal.com. #DisabilityAccessDay #Disabilities #Inclusivity #WorkplaceWellbeing #Accessibility #BetterEveryDay

How does your city rank in the most disabled-friendly cities across America? Check out this updated list of the best places to live across the country for an individual living with a disability. Do you live in a city that made the list?

As we near the end of April, we're reflecting on the incredible energy and advocacy poured into Autism Awareness & Acceptance Month. From insights from self-advocates to community resources to celebrations of Autistic joy, this month has been truly amazing. Let's keep the conversation going! Share your favorite moments, insights, or resources from this month in the comments below. We'll start with this post from Disability:IN! #AutismAcceptance #AutismAwareness #AutismAwarenessMonth #CelebrateDifferences #NeurodiversityAcceptance

Make your voice heard to improve transportation for the disability community! Participants are needed for studies investigating transit usability for the disability community. Just email macias626@gmail.com for a link to the survey. [ID: The following copy is overlaid on the background of a map: Participants Needed For studies investigating transit usability for those with mobile disabilities or limitations. Do you rely on public transit and use Google Maps or a similar application? Your opinion matters. Who do we need? -18 years or older Relies public transit (any city is fine) -Has a mobile disability or limitation This study consists of a quick Google survey. For more information, contact Jeff Macias atrmacias626@gmail.com This research being done independently, without financial institutional backing.]

DAARA (Disabled Access and Accessibility of the Rutland Area) in Vermont is conducting a comprehensive survey to gather information on disability accessibility issues in various locations of the Rutland area in Vermont. We would like to hear from anyone who has witnessed or experienced such issues firsthand. If you have encountered any obstacles or concerns related to disability accessibility, we encourage you to share the details with us. Perhaps it's an inaccessible entrance, a lack of wheelchair ramps, or other challenges that limit the mobility and independence of individuals with disabilities. Your input is crucial in identifying areas that need improvement. To report an issue, please reach out to DAARA at the VCIL Rutland Office by calling (802) 779-9021. Alternatively, you may contact our knowledgeable Peer Advocate Counselor, Jessie Butterfield, at jbutterfield@vcil.org or (802) 772-7042. Your contribution will help us work towards a more inclusive and accessible environment for all members of our community. #DisabilityAccessibilityRutland #InclusiveRutlandVT #AccessibleRutland #DisabilityRightsVT #MobilityMattersRutland #ImprovingAccessibility #RutlandCommunitySurvey #EqualAccessVT #DisabilityAdvocacyRutland

“The Week Without Driving challenge is simple: Participants can get around however they want, but can’t drive themselves.” - Anna Zivarts, Founder, Disability Mobility Initiative at Disability Rights. Zivarts points out that Week Without Driving is not about completing an entire week without driving – rather, it’s about truly reflecting on how individuals without the option to drive would cope. Learn more about why you may want to try #WeekWithoutDriving for yourself: https://ow.ly/x4bo50PS2EF