Necessity is the mother of invention. So, in true fashion, it was a mother who invented Caroline’s Cart. Drew Ann Long has a daughter who has special needs and uses a wheelchair.
AODA Resources
Resources on issues of accessibility and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
Flex Seating in the Classroom Benefits Kids with Disabilities
Remember the days of classrooms that had one seating plan? Usually, the desks were all facing the front and set in rigid rows. But, those days are long gone. Instead, classroom teachers are choosing collaborative setups, such as clustered desks. What’s more, is that some teachers are choosing flex seating in the classroom. Consequently, this shift in classroom management may help kids with disabilities to learn.
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First Accessible Apartment Building Opens in Calgary
Calgary opened its first fully automated accessible apartment building named Inclusio. The building is for low-income single adults who have limited mobility. The building is different than other assisted living buildings. It is designed to help people with limited mobility live with less help from others by automating their daily tasks.
IEPs Help Kids with Disabilities in the Classroom
With a brand-new school year just a few weeks away, it is important that parents are setting up their kids for a successful year. Sometimes this may include an Individual Education Plan (IEP). An IEP helps kids with disabilities learn on an even playing field with their peers. Without IEPs, some students with disabilities may feel overwhelmed and become discouraged. If you are the parent of a kid with a disability, it is important for you to understand what an IEP is so that you can be actively involved in the creation process.
How to Behave Around a Service Animal
Many people have seen a service animal in public. However, you may wonder how to behave around a service animal. Service animals are working animals with jobs and duties. They are providing a service to their person. Service animals help people with many disabilities and medical conditions, such as:
- Visual impairments
- Diabetes
- Epilepsy
- Autism
- Hearing disabilities
In this article, we discuss how to behave around a service animal in public.