Tag: accessibility
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Life & OT hacks that just make sense
After multiple bouts of paralysis, I’ve become well-acquainted with occupational therapy and hacking my life. Here are things I recommend for safety, staying active, mobility aids, home adjustments, organization, and cleanliness. These products improve my daily life and help ensure my continued independence.
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Ableism and Universal Design
People with disabilities are the largest minority group in our nation. It is the only minority group that any person can join at any time. The ADA is the bare minimum, not the gold standard. Because adding accessibility options and being smart about design helps everyone.
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Accessibility For All – put it on the website
Yesterday was an amazing day because after almost eight months of work, Cleveland Clinic published a one-stop-shop for accessibility resources and accessing care at our locations. Don’t presume — specifically in healthcare — that you know what anyone is going through.
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The Disability Tax
There is a disability tax that without invite, attaches to all aspects of your life. People don’t talk about this and probably, unless forced, don’t think about it either. I know I didn’t! There is a loss of personal agency and choice.
My Chronic Library 