Tag Archives: accessibility
The Next Step: Introducing Dislaw Consulting
Dislaw Consulting is the next step in bringing all that work together: protecting rights, strengthening cases, supporting other lawyers, advising organizations, and helping ensure that people with disabilities receive both effective advocacy and meaningful access to justice.
Accessibility Shouldn’t Be Rare
Overall, accessibility in the beauty space shouldn’t be rare, it should be the standard. Everyone deserves products that are thoughtfully designed, easy to use, and high quality.
Inclusion Aboard Icon of the Seas
By: Andrea Chavarriaga My name is Andrea Chavarriaga, and I am a high school sophomore sharing my experience aboard Icon of the Seas and how accessibility helps create a more inclusive travel experience for everyone. When I recently went on a cruise on the Icon of the Seas, I noticed how much cruise ships… Read More »
Get Ready to Vote: The Florida Primary Election
Florida’s Primary Election is happening this month! Election Day is Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Even if you do not have a party primary race on your ballot, you may still have important nonpartisan races or local questions to vote on.
Celebrating the ADA: Then & Now
The ADA is more than a law. It represents the voices of advocates who refused to accept barriers and believed that disability should never limit opportunity.
2026 Miami-Dade County Voting Information
A particularly important priority is ensuring that voters with disabilities can cast their ballots independently, confidently, and with dignity.
Representation in Musicals + My Recommendations
More than anything, this class taught me to look beyond whether disability is simply present in a story and instead ask how it is represented.
A Playground for Everyone
That is why accessible playgrounds are so important. They are made so that more kids can play together. Some have ramps instead of stairs, swings with extra support, sensory toys, and smoother ground. These changes help more kids join in, instead of being left out.
Get Ready to Vote: Check Your Registration for Florida’s Primary Election
Even if you have voted before, it is a good idea to check your registration information now. If you moved, changed your name, or need to update your signature, taking care of it before the deadline can help prevent problems later.
The View From Here (26-06)
Behind the Wheel – Part 1 By: Justine Chichester “The road to success is always under construction.” – Lily Tomlin For many people, getting behind the wheel of their car is something they hardly think about. They grab their keys, start the car and head off to work, the grocery store or dinner with… Read More »
Hurricane Season: Prepare Before the Storm
For people with disabilities, emergencies can affect more than shelter and supplies. Power outages, transportation changes, communication barriers, service interruptions, and limited access to medication or medical equipment can all impede staying safe and accessing needed support. Planning ahead can help reduce stress and make emergencies easier to manage.
Preparation does not need to happen all at once. Start by thinking about the things you use every day and what you would need if you had to leave quickly or stay home for several days.
Get Ready to Vote: Check Your Registration and Signature
Many people register once and do not think about it again, but information can change over time. If you moved, changed your name, or your signature looks different than when you first registered, it is a good idea to update your information now.
Your signature is especially important. In some situations, election officials compare the signature on voting forms to the signature they have on file. If your signature has changed because of age, disability, illness, injury, or simply signing differently over time, updating it now may help you avoid problems later.
Benefits 26-06
Social Security Disability Insurance or Title II, Disability Benefits SSDI: pays benefits to people with disabilities and certain members of their family if the beneficiary is “insured,” meaning that he/she worked long enough and paid Social Security taxes.
Supplemental Security Income SSI or Title XVI pays benefits to people with disabilities based on financial need.
What Do You Have to Lose?
I didn’t get everything done correctly, but I exceeded my expectations and I met some amazing ladies in the cast, who I now call my angels. I am grateful to Phillip Church and his team, who brought us all together to bring Rebekah Taussig’s book to the theater.
More Than a Role: Finding Strength on Stage
All I knew was, there was a part for a woman who used a wheelchair. Imagine that! The thought that there was an interest to recruit someone with a disability, specifically a woman with a disability!
Benefits 26-05
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Social Security Income (SSI) both provide needed financial assistance to many people in the United States who have mental health conditions.
Local Elections: Why They Matter in 2026
Local elections are where change is most immediate and visible. When you vote, you are helping decide how your community is built, how services are delivered, and whether your community is inclusive and accessible. Your vote helps shape the place where you live every day.
Benefits 26-04
The Bottom Line: You can work, You can protect your benefits, You can increase your income.
With the right guidance, work becomes an opportunity—not a risk.
A Landmark Decision Years in the Making
This month, the 11th Circuit made something clear: The ADA is violated not only when individuals are institutionalized, but also when state systems place them at serious risk of institutionalization.
The court recognized that systemic failures in providing services can be a form of discrimination.
State Elections: Why They Matter in 2026
State decisions have a direct impact on people with disabilities. These decisions affect access to health care and support services, funding for disability programs, and whether housing and transportation are accessible.
