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Automakers’ Mobility Programs

Most new or leased cars and vans have a rebate for adaptive equipment. Things like ramps, hand controls, and seat ...
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How to Get Ready to File a Discrimination Complaint Based on Disability

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is the law that forbids discrimination against people with disabilities. Discrimination means treating someone ...
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Making Complex Topics Easy to Understand

Why Iowa Compass Rewrote Its Tip Sheets in Plain Language Iowa Compass is the state’s leading source of information on ...
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Funding Support for Anti-Elopement/Wandering Devices

Assistive technology (AT) can help stop elopement or the wandering away of people with autism spectrum disorder. AT can be ...
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