March 2012
Posted on February 15, 2012 by Thomas Green
Public transportation is a vital service to the community. People with disabilities use accessible public transportation to get to school, jobs and businesses in the community. Not being able to get to work or around one’s community is a serious barrier to independent living.
Read MorePosted on February 08, 2012 by Kimberly Lackey
Beginning on March 26, 2012, the Supreme Court will spend five and a half hours over the span of three days listening to oral arguments regarding the Affordable Care Act. The arguments will cover four different topics that have been debated in lower courts. A decision is expected to be handed down in the latter part of June.
Read MorePosted on January 30, 2012 by Amanda Beals
As the Civic Engagement Organizer at Paraquad and member of the Missouri Disability Vote Project, I have had the opportunity to travel across the state of Missouri and speak to several people about voting, elections, and the election system. While building these relationships, I have been quite surprised at some of the conversations I’ve been a part of; conversations of which we, as the disability community, need to be made aware.
Read MorePosted on January 27, 2012 by Megan Burke
MO HealthNet creates healthier, more productive communities when people with disabilities and seniors can access necessary health services to manage their health and maintain their independence. People with disabilities and seniors will soon be facing more barriers to MO HealthNet services as Missouri implements stricter spenddown rules.
Read MorePosted on January 23, 2012 by Guest blogger: Stephanie Russell, DEAF Way Interpreting and Community Services
Read MorePosted on January 20, 2012 by Willie Kimbrough, Jr.
With the New Year come new resolutions, motivations, and responsibilities. If you are an advocate for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) then you might want to consider a new role this year. And what role is that you ask? Well we are all familiar with what it takes to advocate for our rights, we make the calls to our legislators, we attend rallies to show our support, and we write letters to Congress etc. But how many advocates actually consider the role of enforcing the ADA?
Read MorePosted on January 13, 2012 by Kimberly Lackey
The Missouri Attorney General, Chris Koster, has created a disability advocates roundtable group focused on outreach and education on accessibility issues. This “Accessibility Initiative” works to increase accessibility in Missouri in all places of public accommodations. The Initiative seeks to build a community of advocates dedicated to improving the lives of all Missourians.
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