advocacy Archives - Ability360

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A Message from Our CEO

Edition 15 | Winter 2019 Share this Post By Phil Pangrazio, President & CEO, Abililty360 Photo by Loren Worthington You… Continue Reading A Message from Our CEO

Legislative Update- April Reed

Share this Post Story by April Reed Victories: Auxiliary aides and services must now be provided in emergency communications to… Continue Reading Legislative Update- April Reed

Creative Team. Photo shows a wall under construction and from left to right, the Ability 360 Creative Team smiles at the camera. John Beaubien, Jennifer Longdon, Clinton McDaniel, Rebecca Cavazos and Loren Worthington.

A Note From the Creative Team: Edition 11

As we enter into our 3rd year, we are reminded of the importance of creating stories that reflect the diversity of the disabled community. We have some great stories about women in our community who are making things happen. Continue Reading A Note From the Creative Team: Edition 11

I’m Sorry: There’s no need to apologize

Gary Karp is in a wheelchair. But when it comes to crowded elevators or restaurants, he doesn’t want people to go out of their way to help him. He knows what he’s doing, after all. Continue Reading I’m Sorry: There’s no need to apologize

April Reed smiles at the camera as a portrait. A young blonde woman with glasses and blue eyes, very serene smile, stands with her hands crossed, and she's wearing a black and white striped sweater.

Meet Ability360’s New Vice President of Advocacy

April Reed, a longtime advocate for disability rights, wants to tackle local and national political issues like healthcare and transportation Continue Reading Meet Ability360’s New Vice President of Advocacy

Photo shows a young woman in a black dress and long, dark hair. She sits in a wheelchair in front of the Arizona State Capitol.

Gina Is On A Roll

Gina Shuh has creative and unconventional ideas for her advocacy. Her legislative priorities include creating ADA-compliance officers to monitor accessibility compliance and incentivizing developers to build barrier-free bathrooms in multi-family homes. Continue Reading Gina Is On A Roll

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Public Policy Advocacy: Good News and Bad News

The good news and bad news on the public policy front. Featuring new legislation on ADA lawsuits and a new bill for accessible parking spaces. Continue Reading Public Policy Advocacy: Good News and Bad News

Ed Roberts: The Father of Independent Living

Ed Roberts was a pioneer in disability rights. We have him to thank for curb cuts, accessible colleges and more. Learn more about his story. Continue Reading Ed Roberts: The Father of Independent Living

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Presence is Everything

There are a variety of ways to advocate and a variety of personalities and styles advocates can have. You would be surprised at the amazing things that happen if you just show up. Start by taking action on what matters to you. Continue Reading Presence is Everything