Updated as of January 28, 2024 Several laws protect our right to travel independently in airports and in airplanes. Let’s discuss air travel and examine the rights of disabled individuals with regard to independent mobility tools: both guide dogs and white canes. Note: this tip focuses on mobility tools and will not address issues regarding […]
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Accessible Thermometers
Updated as of January 28, 2024. Let’s explore options for non-visually accessible thermometers. Why Are Accessible Thermometers Important? Fevers When we’re not feeling well, the presence or absence of a fever, the temperature range of that fever, and the length of time the fever is present all provide important information about what might be going […]
Updated as of January 28, 2024. Let’s discuss First Aid Kits and how to build our own. Accidents happen, and having a first aid kit at hand provides peace of mind. First Aid Kits Purpose First aid kits provide a one-stop shop for routine health needs, especially for small accidents. For example, a stumble or […]
Updated as of January 28, 2024. Let’s delve into the “Why” and “How” of labeling medicine containers so that they are non-visually accessible. Why Label Medicines? Many medicines come in different shapes and sizes, particularly medicines we buy over the counter. While we can use the shape of the bottle to identify the medicine, this […]
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Accessible Prescriptions
Updated as of January 28, 2024 Let’s survey various ways to obtain prescription medications with non-visually accessible labels. New Law in Maryland Will Require Accessibility from Pharmacies Just last month, Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed into law important changes with regard to pharmacy labels and information for customers. This law, which will go into effect […]