Did You Know?

Did you know that Ohio has a program which gives a computer to any disabled person that needs one?

The Assistive Technology of Ohio helps disabled Ohio residents obtain a computer free of cost.

Did you know that Ohio has made many nature preserves accessible for people with disabilities?

The Ohio Division of Natural Areas and Preserves redesigned several facilities in Ohio's natural preserves in order to accommodate disabled persons.

Did you know that a state professional association in Florida adopted policy to help a disabled member?

The board of directors of the association adopted a policy to provide sign language interpreters at its annual meetings and conventions once requested by a deaf member.

Did you know that the 11th Amendment doesn't protect public universities from lawsuits filed by students under the Americans with Disabilities Act?

The U.S. Court of Appeals overturned a lower federal court's 2001 ruling in a lawsuit brought against Florida International University by a group of hearing impaired students.

Did you know that 1 in 5 Americans are living with a disability?

One in five Americans have a disability and this ratio is expected to increase as Baby Boomers continue to age.

Did you know that Michigan's definition of "developmentally disabled" refers to a person who has impairment of functioning which meets a certain criteria?

According to Michigan, the disability must have developed before the age of 18, must have continued since its onset and be expected to continue indefinitely, and must severely hamper a person's ability to function in everyday society in order for it to be considered a "developmental disability".