Accessible Cleveland

09/06/2025

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25/03/2025

Ableism is when you dismiss someone else's disability as not being something you need to make adjustments for because it's not your own experience.

20/02/2025

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After two years of applications and interviews and rejection after rejection, I’d started to believe the hate comments and messages; maybe I would never be able to work as a bedside nurse again.

I was about to give up when I had one final interview for a position on a Mother/Baby Unit at a local level 1 trauma center. After so much rejection, I figured they would take one look at my disabled body and turn me down. But to my surprise, when I brought up my chair the response wasn’t what I was used to. Instead I heard, “I don’t see why being in a wheelchair would impact your ability to deliver good nursing care in the slightest...plus, you’re the perfect height to catch.”

I was STUNNED to say the least. I kept thinking “They made a mistake,” and, “Maybe I misheard them.” So much so that I barely told ANYONE until I had my orientation schedule in hand. But it WAS real and I didn’t mishear a thing.

Monday I will begin orientation for my new job as a nightshift staff nurse on Mother/Baby and the hospital’s very first RN on wheels. I still keep thinking I’m going to wake up from this incredible dream. Y’all pray for me as this trauma ju**ie learns a VERY different specialty! Stay tuned for more as I navigate entering back into the world of bedside nursing, ON WHEELS!

Credit: Ryann

12/11/2024

Privilege is when you think something is not a problem because you aren't affected personally.

15/10/2024

The Americans with Disabilities Act is outlined and organized under 5 subject headings each known as a "Title" of the written law.
Title I = Employment
Title II = Public Entities (Government)
Title III = Private Entities (Business)
Title IV = Electronics/Telecommunications
Title V = Misc.

10/10/2024

https://theworldisaccessible.com/breaking-news-wheelchair-accessibility-in-aircraft-set-to-become-reality-by-2025

BREAKING NEWS: Improved Wheelchair Accessibility in Aircraft Set to Become Reality in 2025 October 10, 2024October 10, 2024 by TWIA_Member In a monumental development for accessible air travel, the FAA has announced that wheelchair spaces in aircraft cabins are on the horizon, with safety approvals....

04/09/2024

Cleveland!

Help show the Special Olympics why they should come to Cleveland in 2030.

We're preparing a bid for Cleveland to host the 2030 Special Olympics – the largest inclusive sports event in our history bringing over 125,000 athletes, coaches and attendees to the city – and we need your help.

Hit the link and sign the pledge to show your support for Cleveland hosting this event: www.specialolympicscle.com

04/09/2024

Accessible housing is a human right. 🏡

30/06/2024

https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/woman-says-she-couldnt-see-her-favorite-band-after-being-turned-away-from-ada-parking

Jo May is a Dave Matthews Band superfan. She goes to see the band every year at Blossom, but this Tuesday's show was different.

30/06/2024

Guess what? We're just days away from Disability Pride Month! One of the important milestones in July is the anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. We're kinda biased, but we think that's an important day to celebrate! Get geared up for the 34th anniversary on July 26 with these great resources available from the ADA National Network. Visit https://adaanniversary.org/ now!

19/06/2024

Despite the efforts to promote inclusion, individuals with disabilities remain a underserved population with ignored civil rights.