Columns
Editor's Column
by Tim Benjamin
The "First Lady of Civil
Rights", Coretta Scott King, died in her sleep on Jan 31, 2006.
In the beginning of the civil rights movement, Mrs. King marched
alongside her husband, but she will be remembered in her own right
as an inspiration to millions as a lifelong political activist. ... read
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Disability Technology
Making It Work
by Jenni Mundl
The Americans with Disabilities
Act is a Federal law enacted in the 1980s. One goal of this legislative
document is to ensure that reasonable accommodations are provided
on-the-job when needed. Reasonable accommodations can mean the difference
between being able to work or not ... read
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Home Access Answers
Home Access Answer
Ramp “Hide and Seek”
by Jane Hampton, CID. Access
Specialist
Dear Jane,
We need a ramp installed at
our home. My husband can no longer climb stairs. We’re over
68 years old and are concerned about safety, but don’t want
to advertise to those who pass by that we are vulnerable. Do you
have any suggestions? ... read
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Living Independently
Finding a “House
Call” in the Twin Cities
by Lisa Schmidtke
Previous “House Call” columns
on grocery delivery and cleaning services might benefit an audience
far beyond the disability community. This month we’ll narrow
the focus and talk about how people with disabilities can live more
independently. There are some basic needs that must be met for a
person with physical limitations to live in his or her own home. ... read
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