July 2024 - Access Ready, Inc.

Rene Pellerin, seen at home in Waterbury Center on Friday, June 21, is DeafBlind and has been using a pilot program that provides the assistance of a sighted guide who uses tactile American Sign Language. Photo by Glenn Russell/VTDigger

Vermonters With Hearing And Vision Loss Fear End Of A Pilot Program

haileyreed5890July 22, 2024July 25, 2024

The program helps Vermonters with hearing and vision loss run errands, attend events and socialize. But grant funding is slated…

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A judge in a black robe is seated at a wooden desk, holding a gavel in one hand and striking it on a wooden sound block. In the foreground, there is a set of golden scales of justice, and beside it are several large, thick books with red covers, symbolizing law and legal texts. The judge is focused on documents on the desk, indicating they are in the process of delivering a verdict or making a legal decision. The background is plain and dark, keeping the focus on the judicial elements and the judge.

NH Advocates Push To End Use Of ‘Special’ When Talking About Disability

haileyreed5890July 15, 2024July 18, 2024

Disability rights groups in New Hampshire are pushing to end use of the word “special” when talking about people with…

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Photo of the United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS).

Supreme Court Rulings Challenge Disability Rights: A Call to Action from Access Ready, Inc.

Access Ready, Inc.July 2, 2024

Author: Douglas George Towne Title: Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Access Ready, Inc. and Access Ready Strategic Social Purpose Corporation….

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