The Vision of Access Independence is a barrier-free community for all individuals to achieve their greatest potential.
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We live our values; We are people with disabilities empowering people with disabilities; We believe in being ethical and having integrity; We believe in treating people with respect and dignity; We believe in the principles of equal rights, access, and opportunities for all.
Mission: Access Independence’s mission is to promote independent living by providing services that enhance the quality of life for people with disabilities living in Virginia’s Northern Shenandoah Valley.
Adaptive Shopping carts for Kids
Thanks to one mom, a supermarket chain is the first to provide carts in all of its stores designed for children with special needs who are too big to sit in regular carts.
Students with Disabilities learning new skills in South Carolina
The "Power Up" Career Academy is teaching students interviewing and networking skills while also introducing them to local businesses.
Push to Expand Access to Community Living Hits Roadblock
Despite strong bipartisan support, federal legislation that would entitle people with disabilities access to community-based services and outlaw waiting lists appears to be stalled.
More Accessible Beaches
Accessible Beaches: Track wheelchairs increase access for disabled beachgoers Accessible Beaches: Track wheelchairs increase access for disabled beachgoers August 2, 2019 Gary Wilson By Gary Wilson August 2, 2019 0 0 Shares Summer is defined for many by outdoor activity. In the Great Lakes region, w...
Ride Sharing companies are starting to get Accessible Vans !!
Transportation options for wheelchair users, especially those riders who use a fixed-frame wheelchair, have grown but are still limited.
Bright Futures offering FREE Haircuts to Winchester, Frederick County students !!
Bright Futures of Frederick County and Winchester kicked off their free back to school haircut sessions at schools across the area.
25% of Americans are Disabled and we want to be heard
People with disabilities are feeling excluded from the presidential debates.
Check out this Power Chair available at a National park in Michigan
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Access Independence welcomes, Chris Lofton as the new Executive Director. Chris stated earlier today that he looks forward to working with the communities of the Northern Shenandoah Valley. (Picture is of Chris Lofton at Access Independence). Let's be sure to welcome Chris into the Ai family.-dkp
Millbrook Grad helping with the US Paralympic Track Team
When you’re blind like Paralympian track athlete David Brown, you appreciate the senses that you do have.
In celebration Deaf Awareness in September, I am looking for local agencies or businesses that would allow me to come do a short demonstration with CapTel, and other telephone amplifiers, for our local Senior Citizens and Hard of Hearing.
This would be a great opportunity to bring awareness to new consumers.
Donna Day - Technology Assistance Program (TAP) Specialist for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing
540-931-9124 (videophone) or
[email protected]
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Ever thought about this, if you use a wheelchair you have !!
"Do you care if people use the disabled toilet?" Wheelchair users explain why the issue is more complex than you might think.
Watch the full episode of You Can't Ask That:
https://gem.cbc.ca/media/you-cant-ask-that/season-1/episode-1/38e815a-010f362a939
Will the Democrats talk about Disability?
Washington, D.C., July 30 – This year marks the 29th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) becoming law. The ADA was intended to ensure that people with disabilities could earn a…
Average Hourly rates, with and without a disability
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We love this! Japan just elected two new lawmakers, both whom use wheelchairs. Renovations are currently underway at government buildings so they can fully partake in their new roles.
New Sign language terms for scientific words
Deaf scientists will no longer have to spell out long complex biological names thanks to the efforts of one determined university student.
Blue Ridge Hospice Thrift Store
In memory of our dear friend and associate, Mary Flagg, we will be collecting school supplies for Bass Hoover Elementary at our Stephens City Thrift Shop.
Donations will be happily accepted through August 15th. Please spread the word!
**Mary so enjoyed interacting with children. This is a perfect way of carrying on her legacy. **
Life with a special needs Child
Are you the parent of a child with a SCI/disability? Here are some helpful tips from Chicago Parent magazine.
The Inclusion effect
"Companies who strive to make their offices accessible set themselves up to hire great candidates and tap into a much larger talent pool.”
Image Description: Artwork of people with disabilities, computers, and office chairs and tables.
Celebrate the ADA
Celebrate #ADA29 with us by sharing your own thoughts on the Americans with Disabilities Act in the comments below. #DisabilityInclusion #ThanksToTheADA
Disabled and going to College? read this ....
Will you be going to college this Fall? Here's a great article on making sure you get the accessible accommodations you need.
Walgreens Top Business on Disability Equality
For a third consecutive year, Walgreens has been given the top-score of 100% on the 2019 Disability Equality Index.
More disability related emojis coming from Apple
Apple will introduce disability-themed emojis in a move designed to "bring even more diversity to the keyboard."
Meet a Deaf NASA Engineer
She had no access to language as a child. But everything changed when she learned ASL at age nine.
Students with Autism learn what college life is like in Richmond, Va.
Colleen Berry knew she wanted to go to college but, like many others, worried about how she’d acclimate to campus. That all changed last week.
National park in Michigan offers Powerchairs to Visitors
Since the track chair program launched in May, national park representatives say that dozens of visitors have used the chair to travel the gorgeous trails.
Cool Story, Ableism to the ADA
Ableism - the oppression and discrimination against people with disabilities - has always been with us. Despite centuries of isolation, segregation, violen...
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Stay Cool Our Friends-Be Safe Outside Today !
Learn the signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses and how to treat them. More #extremeheat tips: https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/heattips.html
A new app to help riders with disabilities navigate public transportation in Washington DC
The free app and associated website will provide riders with audio-based navigation.
Register to VOTE
In 2018, over 35 million people with disabilities were eligible to vote, but only 16 million did. Help us make sure our community is registered, educated, and engaged to exercise their civil right to vote! It only takes 2 minutes to register online! #REVUP #DisabilityVote www.aapd.com/REVUP
[Image: ADAPT REV Up Poster with American flag in the background with a black fist with a white ADAPT logo on it. Next to it is a circular REV Up logo that says Make The Disability Vote Count with red stars on top and the bottom says Register! Educate! Vote! with the words REV Up! in the middle in red with a blue check mark as the V with a white star in it. At the bottom it says Show The Power Of The Disability Vote. Find out more American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) - www.aapd.com/REVUP ]
It's National Disability Voter Registration Week
🗳 It's National Disability Voter Registration Week is (July 15-19) 🗳
National Disability Voter Registration Week (NDVRW) is a concerted effort to get people with disabilities registered to vote, educated about this year’s election, and prepared to cast a ballot in November.
Disability Law Center of Virginia has information available to assist all individuals in registering to vote and answer any voting rights questions you may have.
For more information or to register to vote, visit our Voting Rights page: www.dlcv.org/voting-rights
#DisabilityVote #REVUp #CripTheVote
Websites are often inaccessible to people with disabilities
Presidential candidates and online companies claim to support diversity, but their websites are often inaccessible to people with disabilities.
Young Man using The Frog
Taylor and Ally Moreland noticed it was tough for their son Brody, who has spina bifida, to play in a wheelchair. So they invented a device called 'The Frog.'
Former College Running Back gets an Accessible Home !!
Finally getting an accessible home after an injury? Priceless.
Federal Funding Plummets for Special Needs
Programs for preschoolers with disabilities are required by law. But as the number of students needing services has doubled, funding per child has decreased 40 percent in two decades.
Scam Alert
We have received information that an individual is calling residents stating their name is Sgt. Jason Cook with the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office. This person is telling individuals they need to pay a fine due to missing jury duty. THIS IS A SCAM CALL. The Sheriff’s Office will never call asking for a fine to be paid over the phone. Hang up immediately.
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She doesn't walk, and he lost his sight. Together, they're reaching new heights.
Melanie Knecht doesn't walk and Trevor Hahn lost his sight, so they teamed up to help each other climb mountains in Colorado.
Disability Housing Assistance
Federal officials say they plan to dole out millions of dollars to help thousands of people with disabilities access housing in the community.
High School football coach delivers uplifting speech
Rob Mendez loves football and refused to let anything get in the way of his dream of becoming a coach.
At my eye doctor's office today. Talk about accommodating for reading materials. Picture is a mothly issue of PC World in braille.-dkp
Presidential Candidates SILENT on Disability Rights !!
It is just one of many ways 2020 Democratic candidates have disregarded disability issues.
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Access Independence Inc. (AI) is a Center for Independent Living (CIL) serving the counties of Frederick, Clarke, Warren, Shenandoah and the city of Winchester. We are a consumer controlled, community based, cross disability, non-residential, private, non-profit organization that is designed and operated within our local region by individuals with disabilities.
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