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"Promoting Independent Living" The Vision of Access Independence is a barrier-free community for all individuals to achieve their greatest potential.
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.
Operating as usual
Every press briefing for the White House will now have an ASL interpreter
White House press secretary Jen Psaki announced Monday that an American Sign Language interpreter will be a regular fixture at daily press briefings during the Biden administration.
Our office is CLOSED to the public today because of the weather, if you need to, you can leave a message and we will get back to you on Wednesday. Thank You !!
Finally one for us wheelchair users !! lol
Me and Bernie Sanders waiting patiently for this asshole to move so we can get up my ramp!
This mobile stair climber gets you to the top (or bottom) of the stairs but not very functional because your wheelchair is left behind *image of a couple using a stair climber*
Finally, with technology, stairs are less of an obstacle. Check out the Mobile Stair Lift HERE: https://www.mobilestairlift.com/collections/mobile-stairlifts (this video is not sponsored) Its fun to check out new pieces of technology that can make things easier for someone in a wheelchair. Stairs ar...
Online workouts for people with disabilities
*image of two people exercising in different ways*
Kakana is a fitness platform that launched in late October of 2020 and features a range of live and on-demand workouts for people of all abilities.
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How people with disabilities are shaping the technology you use everyday
*image of a quadraplegic at his desk*
Microsoft's advances in accessible technology stem from tests, surveys, reviews and conversations with people with disabilities, all guided by an emphasis on inclusive participation.
More people with disabilities are showing up on TV, playing people with disabilities !!
Characters with disabilities are set to account for a larger percentage of those on prime-time television shows this season than ever before, according to a new analysis.
An inclusive accessible housing development coming to California, all states need something like this !!
Designed with adults with developmental disabilities in mind, a new inclusive housing development is on track to begin construction this summer with a little help from Google.
Experience getting the COVID-19 Vaccine with a disability
Getting the vaccine gave me a sense of feeling like I might be okay going on through this pandemic.
White House website is now more accessible for all to use
The Biden AdministrationliveLatest UpdatesBiden Takes OfficePandemic Response17 Executive Orders SignedAdvertisementContinue reading the main storyBiden Kicks Off Term With Executive Orders and Prime-Time CelebrationThe Biden administration quickly revamped the White House website. Here’s how.Jan....
Thoughtful Thursday.....Just be Kind
Pledge of Allegiance spoken and in ASL
The Presidential Inaugural Committee has made accessibility a stated priority and is providing ASL interpretation, live closed captioning and audio descriptions for the day's events.
This man lives in his van and travels the world in his wheelchair
After traveling everywhere from Alaska to South America, Kirk Williams is now helping others regain their independence, too.
More people are being exposed to deaf interpreters because of COVID-19 briefings
More people than ever are being exposed to sign language through Covid press briefings as interpreters work to pass on vital information
Wheelchairs are moving into the 21st century, finally !!
Candlekeep Adventures includes 17 adventures from 19 different designers
A Real-estate agent that specializes in accessible homes, Yay !!
When Ryan Gebauer became a quadriplegic, he thought he had no future. But he got his real estate license, and specializes in accessible housing.
Samsung making new TV's more accessible for people with hearing or seeing disabilities
The company also is developing new innovations that would use AI to make its TVs more accessible -- and is working on making its TVs respond to sign language commands.
Check out this cool wheelchair made for this little boy in Idaho
The family received a grant through the Challenged Athletes Foundation of Idaho, which has a mission to empower lives through sport.
President-elect Joe Biden wants to do away with a decades-old option to pay workers with disabilities less than minimum wage
President-elect Joe Biden wants to do away with a decades-old option to pay workers with disabilities less than minimum wage while giving stimulus payments to more people in this population.
HHS office to make sure people with disabilities are not discriminated against when it comes to COVID-19 protection
Civil rights officials at the Department of Health and Human Services issued a series of actions to protect people with disabilities from health care
Wheelchair users now starting to get the COVID-19 vaccine
Wheelchair users are starting to receive COVID-19 vaccinations and report being relieved that they may soon be immune to the virus. “In short, it is amazing! I have waited on this since March, and I feel like I can now finally see the light at the
Wow, this guy climbing on the outside of a building in his wheelchair, trying to raise money
Lai Chi-wai became the first in Hong Kong to climb more than 250 meters of a skyscraper while strapped into a wheelchair as he pulled himself up for more than 10 hours on Saturday to raise money for spinal cord patients.
We are CLOSED today in observance of Martin Luther King day, we will be open regular hours on Tuesday.
Hi! I truly hope you’ve enjoyed my Pampered Chef party !
I have extended this Pampered Chef online fundraiser thru the weekend....do your someone you know love to cook/bake?? Or just like kitchen gadgets?? PLEASE SHARE!!! Proceeds benefit Access Independence, Inc. book a future online/virtual party and we earn even more and you can earn some awesome stuff too!!!
Here is the link to order:
https://www.pamperedchef.com/party/karenharris1207
Your Invited to a New Year New You Pampered Chef Facebook Party!! I am excited for you to join us for this virtual party to see what all pampered chef has to offer you ! We will have many games, & Delicious recipes plus great videos to watch about our amazing product line! Join the Fun and invite yo...
From our friends @ United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley
Walmart is supporting your local United Way by giving shoppers the opportunity to round-up their purchases to the nearest $ and donate the change. Round-up is available on WalMart.com and the Walmart app through Jan. 29!
People with disabilities want and need more accessible parks
*image of a man in his chair going down a walkway in the woods*
Advocates say there’s room for improvement
5 Important disability related issues
Disability issues are far more important and relevant than most people realize. They also offer ground for some tentative returns to a semblance of political bipartisanship, and restoration of faith in society’s ability to do things better.
Great story about a non-profit in Richmond Va. building ramps for people that need them
RICHMOND, Va. — To those who know her, Susan Revere exemplifies one of the key ingredients of doing things for others: working behind the scenes and being an instrument of a good cause. Many area residents may be familiar with the nonprofit organization she leads, RampsRVA, which is short for Ramp...
This guy mounted a nerf gun on his chair so he could play with his son !!
The University of Utah has made a wheelchair-mounted Nerf gun, enabling a dad that uses a wheelchair to shoot Nerf guns with his son :D #nerf #wheelchairdad
Check out our friends @ MITS of Virginia for Accessible Vans, located in Waynesboro Va. !!
Welcome 2021!! Let's get this year rolling!! We are open for business Monday thru Friday from 8am until 5pm.
As always we have an ever changing inventory of wheelchair accessible vans for sale. We have new and used lift chairs in stock or if you would rather order a one more suited to you we would be happy to do that for you, several used scooters for great prices and multiple other items like shower chairs, bedside commodes, rollators, transport chairs and more!!
Let's start the New Year off with some great products and fantastic pricing!! Say you saw the ad here and until the end of the month we will give you an additional 10% new or used DME equipment that is owned by MITS (items on consignment are not included) !
Check out this new company that matches people with disabilities to employers
The Kansas City, Kan., company connects people with disabilities ― a chronically untapped talent pool ― with prospective employers.
Adopting a cat may improve social skills for kids with autism
*image of a cat in a window*
Adopting a cat can make a big difference for kids with autism, new research suggests.
Check out this Snowman !!
SCI Photo of the Week: Daniel Moseley and his snowman on wheels 👍😝 Follow him on IG at @daniel.moseley #spinalcordinjury #wheelchair #quadriplegic #UK #snowman
324 Hope Dr
Winchester, VA
22601
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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| Tuesday | 08:30 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 17:00 |
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