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Woman uses a wheelchair on a ramp outside of a business.

What is ADA Compliance?

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law in 1990. Modeled after the Civil Rights Act of 1964, it heralded sweeping regulations supporting the rights of people with disabilities. Although this law greatly expands the rights of individuals with

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Joe, a person with disabilities supported by ALSO, interacts with an ALSO employee as both individuals smile at the camera.

What Life Can Be with Supported Living Services: The Deinstitutionalization of People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Pt. 2

Joe arrives at our interview on his electric bicycle, having cycled to the coffee shop from his home in Tualatin. The thirty-six-year-old lives in his one-bedroom

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The Benefits of Hiring People with Disabilities

For some employers, hiring someone with a disability may initially feel a bit overwhelming. Fortunately, many employers, including small business owners, have discovered several advantages of embracing disability inclusion practices. What are the Benefits of Hiring People with Disabilities? In

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Girl with Down's Syndrome smiling and showing the different paint colors on her hands.

Supporting Students with Disabilities with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)

Individualized education plans (also known as IEPs) are a necessary step in ensuring that students with disabilities receive a high-quality education that supports opportunities for reaching their full potential as fully included and productive members of

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Close up of a woman with cerebal palsy using assistive technology on a computer including a joystick in place of a mouse.

Assistive Technology in the Workplace for People with Disabilities

Are you a person with an intellectual and/or developmental disability? Are you a member of this person’s support system (e.g., parent, relative, or friend)? If so, you know that rewarding and enjoyable employment opportunities are critical

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