Idling: A Transit Story (trailer)

Posted: February 5th, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: Accessibility Information | Tags: , , , | 9 Comments »


Idling: A Transit Story is an online documentary produced by Jeff Preston, chronicling the lack of accessible transportation in London, Ontario and across the province. Follow Jeff on his mission to bring about change the disabled population desperately needs by driving his wheelchair over 650km from his home in London, Ontario to the nation’s capital in Ottawa.


EZ-Access Suitcase Signature Series Portable Ramp distributed by Handicare

Posted: January 31st, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: Accessibility Information | Tags: , , , , , , , | No Comments »


This ultra-strong, single-fold ramp provides the safety and strength required while remaining lightweight and portable. The smooth and quiet action of the live hinge — a continuous full length low profile hinge — adds strength and stability to the ramp. Ergonomically designed flexible, non-breakable handles offer convenient carrying and a comfortable grip. Features an extruded non-skid tread for superior traction, and a self-adjusting bottom transition plate for easy conversion from ramp to ground. Welded construction provides long-term durability and safety.


Shelsea ETC video.wmv

Posted: January 26th, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: Accessibility Information | Tags: , | No Comments »


This video highlights some postives and negatives in regards to accessibility in a University hall.


AccessAbility Awareness Week .wmv

Posted: January 21st, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: Accessibility Information | Tags: , , , | No Comments »


Students in the Human Services Program at NICC Peosta created events to promote awareness of disabilities that people may experience. Under the direction of Lisa Schaefer, Human Services Faculty, students created cupcake decorating with disabilities, amazing race with clues on different disabilties as well as a wheel of fortune game. Other activities included a wheelchair challenge, autism simulation, blind simulation and mix it up luncheon.


Able Beats webcam

Posted: January 16th, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: Accessibility Information | Tags: , , | No Comments »


Mike explains the various uses for the webcam with the Able Beats package


Dana Marlowe of Accessibility Partners Wins a 2010 Stevie

Posted: January 11th, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: Accessibility Information | Tags: , , , , , , | No Comments »


Dana Marlowe of Accessibility Partners wins a Stevie for Best Executive in the 2010 Stevie Awards for Women in Business.


Enable (Part 1 of 6) People with Disabilities & Computers

Posted: January 6th, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: Accessibility Information | Tags: , , , , | 3 Comments »


Join The Flying Karamazov Brothers as they introduce you to people with disabilities and the technology they use.


ITQ Talking heads 4.wmv

Posted: January 1st, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: Accessibility Information | Tags: , , | No Comments »