What rights do service animals have? Under the ADA, State and local governments, businesses, and nonprofit organizations that serve the public generally must allow service animals to accompany people with disabilities in all areas of the facility where the public is normally allowed to go. Read more.
Myride2 can help you get where you need to go
myride2 is a one-call, one-click mobility management service developed by the Area Agency on Aging 1-B that provides one central location to offer alltransportation resources in Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne counties via a toll-free, multilingual phone line. Read more.
Guide for Students with Visual Impairments
For students with visual impairments, the experience of obtaining tertiary education is double the challenge that an average student has to deal with. To understand how detrimental the situation is, here are some statistics for you. In 2015, the National Federation of the Blind registered more than 7 million adults with visual disabilities. Only 15% of them were able to …
Outfitting your house for a child with a disability
Are you outfitting a home for a child with a disability? The U.S. Census Bureau reports that around 12 percent of the population is disabled while the PEW Research Center puts that number even higher. That means while only 5.4 percent of children five to seven years old are disabled, they still comprise a pretty large part of the population. For those children, …
A Guide to Smart Home Tech for the Elderly and Disabled
People who are disabled or advanced in age will benefit from smart home technology more than others. Smart home devices do more for people who might otherwise not be able to control things in their homes on their own. The options that people can find for their smart home needs cover a diverse array of functions. These smart home devices …
Guide to Home Ownership for People with Disabilities
Owning a home is a key part of the American dream. Unfortunately, if you have a disability, you may find it harder to afford to buy and retrofit a home to accommodate your needs. That’s because if you are unable to work or if you face significant medical expenses, you might not be able to qualify for a traditional mortgage or …
Students with disabilities: Your guide to landing a job
Many students think that finding a good well-paid job is the real challenge and it is indeed true considering a 37% unemployment rate among the civilian non-institutional population of 16 years and older. However, students with disabilities are the ones who face even more obstacles as barely 20% of them mentioned that they are employed, according to the 2018 annual …
Renters’ Rights and Housing Assistance for People with Disabilities
Living independently is a goal for many young adults with disabilities. It’s an important part of having a fulfilling life, and the drive for freedom exists regardless of ability. Establishing a home outside the nest looks different for each adult child with special needs. This guide will cover situations related to host homes and self-reliant apartment living. Read more.
Everything you need to know about Disability Home Loan Grants
A disability shouldn’t prevent you from owning a home. Loan programs exist on a state and national level with low or no-down payment requirements and affordable interest rates. Several non-profit organizations build custom homes for people with disabilities. Luckily, there are numerous programs and grants for homebuyers with disabilities, limited resources, and low incomes. Moreover, most states provide mortgage assistance …
Ultimate Guide to Home Remodeling for People with Disabilities
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are over 40 million Americans living with a disability, which represents 12.7 percent of the total civilian non-institutionalized population. There are several resources available to help individuals living with a disability to not only have a comfortable home, but the ability to own a home that’s designed to allow them to live safely and happily. …