Where It's AT – Assistive Technology Blog

We know you love Accessibility!  Now’s the time to “Be the Voice” in your community! October is Medication Label Safety Awareness Month.  This is a great time to talk about talking, large print, Braille or dual language prescription labels with friends, family, health care providers, senior centers, social workers or local legislators. Let them know […]

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Every U.S. household can now order free at-home COVID-19 tests through a partnership between the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) and the United States Postal Service (USPS). These tests will detect the currently circulating COVID-19 variants and are intended for use through the end of 2024. […]

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Date & Time: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm, October 9, 2024 Eastern Time (US and Canada) In recognition of Invisible Disabilities Awareness Month, join us for an insightful panel discussion exploring the lived experiences of individuals with invisible disabilities. Titled “Beyond the Surface: Living with Invisible Disabilities,” this event will feature staff members from The IMAGE Center of […]

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Letter to ACL Grantees on Section 504 Rule Yesterday, ACL and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released a joint letter to ACL grantees on the historic May 2024 final rule implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The comprehensive update — the first since the initial […]

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From JSSA:   As a leading community provider of mental health services, JSSA is proud to have expanded its team of ASL therapists to support the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community in the National Capital Region. We believe it’s crucial to provide access to mental health support to all our neighbors and are proud […]

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On August 9, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a final rule on the accessibility of medical diagnostic equipment (MDE) under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This final rule establishes standards for MDE used by state and local government entities that are consistent with the standards issued by the Access Board on January […]

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