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Do you need a service dog? Here’s what you should know.

In recognition of September’s National Service Dog Month, we put together a number of links and…

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Service Dog Best Practices

By Meghan L. Mills, PhD NCHPAD Operations Director The use of a Service Dog is a…

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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Announces New Rules to Enhance Protections Against Disability Discrimination

On May 1, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through its Office for…

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Choosing a Fitness Center

Introduction Making the right choice is always important, and choosing a fitness center is no exception.…

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What is Ableism? A Conversation with Imani Barbarin, Dr. Kara Ayers and Mia Ives-Rublee

“What is Ableism,” part two in a webinar series presented by NCHPAD with our friends at…

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What is a Disability? A conversation with Judy Heumann, Keith Jones and Dr. Anjali Forber-Pratt

“What is a Disability,” presented by NCHPAD with our friends at the UAB School of Health…

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How to Connect and Engage with Disability Advocates and Communities

According to the CDC, approximately one in four people in the US have a disability while…

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Getting Started with Self-Advocacy

Self-advocacy is a powerful self empowerment tool. Consider a student with dyslexia. Self-advocacy allows them to…

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Making Self-Advocacy Work For You In Recreation Settings

While inaccessible recreational spots are a daily reality for many, there’s a growing movement of self-advocacy…