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Coronavirus, voting, pregnancy, and travel, all this and more in this issue of Accessibility for All.
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Coronavirus And People WithDisabilities
"The COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak haseveryone spooked, and hopefully, taking steps tocontrol the outbreak and prepare to get throughwhatever may come of it. But one group facesadditional risks and consequences, as well as
anxieties: people with disabilities and or chronicillnesses."
Studies show number of USmedical students withdisabilities grows, butdisparities continue
"Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers report thatthe number of disabled students admitted to U.S.medical schools rose from 2.9% to 4.9% over thelast three years. However, the percentage of NIH-
funded researchers with disabilities declinedbetween 2008 and 2018. The grant success rate
for this group was lower than for researcherswithout a disability, indicating that despite more
people with disabilities prepared to enterbiomedical research, their prospects as
professionals are weakening."
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The Eggstraordinary Easter EggHuntSaturday, April 11, 20201:00pm-3:00pm Eastern TimeTallahassee, FL"The City of Tallahassee willhost The Eggstraordinary EasterEgg Hunt for those with special
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How Algorithmic Bias HurtsPeople With Disabilities
"In hiring, for example, new algorithm-driven toolswill identify characteristics shared by a company’s
“successful” existing employees, then look forthose traits when they evaluate new hires. But as
the model treats underrepresented traits asundesired traits to receive less weighting, peoplewith disabilities—like other marginalized groups—
risk being excluded as a matter of course."
When a Physical DisabilityKeeps You from Getting
Mental Health Help"Depression and suicidal ideation are more likelyamong people with disabilities due to factors likeabuse, isolation, and stressors related to poverty,among others. Transportation options are often
limited and there can be problems with olderbuildings only having stairs or doors that aren’t
wide enough. One study even found suicidality wasseen as significantly more acceptable for people
with disabilities."
Disability And Fighting ForThe Right To Vote
"Many Americans are not allowed to vote - felonsin some states, for one. And also, thousands ofpeople with mental disabilities are banned from
voting. Many of them lost that right when they wereplaced under guardianship. In order to get theirvoting rights back, they have had to appeal to a
judge."
People with disabilities arestill struggling to find
employment — here are theobstacles they face
"The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Feb.26 an unemployment rate of 7.3% among people
needs at Messer Park."Location:Messer Park North2899 Jackson Bluff RdTallahassee FL
For more upcoming events,search through the Agency forPersons with Disabilities (APD)Event Calendar!
Webinars& ApplicationsDisability Equity by Design: AThree-Part Webinar Part 1: Wednesday, May 6,20201:00pm-2:00pm ESTPart 2: Wednesday, May 13,20201:00pm-2:00pm EST Part 3: Wednesday, May 20,20201:00pm-2:00pm EST"This three-part webinar serieswill explore concepts that shapethe disability experience andpractical applications to theonline environment thatcontribute to equitable learningexperiences. Presented byAHEAD President-Elect,Amanda Kraus, and beingsponsored by the OnlineLearning Consortium. Thisthree-part series will becomprised of three 60-minutewebinars. Webinars aredesigned ideally to be taken insequence but can be takenindividually. The webinar seriesrequires separate registrationfor each webinar"
Rheumatoid Patient Foundation
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with disabilities in 2019, a slight decrease from the8% reported in 2018. Yet, people with disabilities
are still twice as likely to be unemployed,compared to those without a disability."
High rates of unintendedpregnancy in women with
disabilities
"New research indicates that unintendedpregnancy is much more likely in women with than
without disabilities. Research in the generalpopulation indicates that outcomes for both motherand child are better in intended pregnancies, and
that may be especially true for those withdisabilities, who may have complex medical
situations and require additional care."
Passenger disabilitycomplaints about flights on
the rise
"Airline passengers with disabilities say flight staffneed more training and the airplanes need better
accommodations to meet their needs, according totestimony during a House subcommittee hearing
Tuesday. Their concerns were part of a discussionabout passenger experiences with airlines.
Testimony was presented from a recent report bythe U.S. Government Accountability Office that
said the number of passenger disability complainsreported to the U.S. Department of Transportation
and to airlines directly have steadily increasedsince 2011."
30 years after Americans withDisabilities Act, college
students with disabilities saylaw is not enough
Scholarship ProgramApplication Deadline:Tuesday, June 20, 2020 "Eligible applicants must beU.S. residents applying to apost-secondary/vocationalinstitution or already enrolled ata college or vocational school.Applicant has a confirmeddiagnosis of RA or JRA/JIA, orhas a parent with such adiagnosis and will be required tosubmit an application form anda written paper in response toan essay prompt. Previous RPFScholarship winners are noteligible. For more information orto apply, please visit thescholarship provider's websiteat [email protected]. Amount: $1,000. "
About the DHPThe Disability and HealthProgram (DHP) is fundedthrough a grant from theCenters for Disease Control(CDC). Formerly, the FloridaOffice on Disability and Health,the DHP is housed under theFlorida Department of Health,Bureau of Chronic DiseasePrevention in Tallahassee, FLwith partnership from theUniversity of Florida.
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"This year marks 30 years since the Americans’
with Disabilities Act was enacted and whilesignificant strides have been made to
accommodate students with disabilities at collegesand universities across the country, some studentsand disability advocates say the law doesn’t go far
enough to meet the needs of the disabled."
Tips, Briefs, &GuidesFinding Accessibility: Tips for
Disabled House HuntersThis article provides tips for people with disabilities
who are looking to buy a house. Some of theimportant things to keep in mind include getting
estimates for potential home modifications,changing locks, and getting the house
professionally cleaned before move-in.
7 Tips For Traveling With AnInjury Or Disability
"Traveling with an injury or disability can be verychallenging. That said, with the right arrangementsand preparations, it can be done. Just ensure thatyou do your research on how to make the trip a lot
better. Also, check with your doctor, carry yourmedication, check with the airline and check that
the hotel or apartment you will be staying at iswheelchair-accessible."
Disability Innovation: 3 PitfallsTo Avoid, 5 Tips For Success
"The thing about innovation in the world ofdisability is that there are some very specific waysit tends to go wrong. Unrealistic expectations, poorplanning, and inadequate market research are badfor any new venture. But new products, initiatives,and service models intended to benefit people with
disabilities are both tantalizingly easy to think of,
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and depressingly likely to fail or fizzle out. Sobefore launching that brilliant new “game changer”idea that’s going to revolutionize disabled people’s
lives, it’s helpful to identify some of the mostdistinctive ways such projects go off the rails or fail
to thrive."
11 Tips to Become aConfident Wheelchair User
This article provides tips for people new to using awheelchair including finding the right fit before youbuy and adjusting your clothing style so that you're
comfortable in your chair.
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