This page provides additional sources of accessibility information. The Americans with Disabilities Act page has accessibility and US ADA compliance links.
[otw_shortcode_content_toggle title=”Accessibility Guide for Event Planning” opened=”closed”]This accessibility guide is part of the Functional Central business website. Functional Central is an event planning business serving Great Britain. Designer to comply with the UK 2010 Equality Act the excellent recommendations made in their guide can be used worldwide.
[/otw_shortcode_content_toggle] [otw_shortcode_content_toggle title=”United Nations Enable Accessibility Guide” opened=”closed”]https://www.un.org/esa/socdev/enable/designm/index.html
Accessibility for the Disabled
A Design Manual for a Barrier Free Environment
This manual was prepared by the Urban Management Department of the Lebanese Company for the Development and Reconstruction of Beirut Central District (SOLIDERE) in collaboration with the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) and with the approval of the Ministry of Social Affairs and the National Committee for the Disabled.
Disability Access Symbols
www.graphicartistsguild.org/tools_resources/downloadable-disability-access-symbols
Free download of 12 disability symbols in EPS and TIFF formats in a ZIP file – Disability Access Symbols were produced by the Graphic Artists Guild Foundation with support and technical assistance from the Office for Special Constituencies, National Endowment for the Arts.
Disability Art
Free downloadable images of Braille symbols, ASL alphabet signs, international disability signs a few graphic images.
[/otw_shortcode_content_toggle] [otw_shortcode_content_toggle title=”American Sign Language Resource” opened=”closed”]American Sign Language Resource
There are many other sites available for ASL, American Sign Language, instruction and assistance. This was chosen for its useful information on ASL including a video dictionary demonstrating word signs.
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Disability Sleep Resources
Discovering disability-related information on mattress review sites was quite a surprise. I have been in contact with the sites listed here and I am encouraging future improvements from each site.
[otw_shortcode_content_toggle title=”Best Mattress Reviews” opened=”closed”]https://www.bestmattressreviews.com/mattress-and-bedding-guide-disabilities/
Best Mattress Reviews is run by a review team of veterans from the mattress industry as well as journalists who have written extensively about sleep health and sleep products. Their contact form is open “to give us feedback, receive personalized mattress recommendations or ask us questions.”
A large selection of informative research guides dives into many topics that affect sleepers of all kinds. The disability page includes:
- Mattress and Bedding Guide for People with Disabilities
- Studies and Findings
- Bedding Products for People with Disabilities
- Assistive Bedding Devices
- Mattresses and Mattress Accessories
- Pillows and Other Accessories
- Online Resources: Sleep-related links for People with Disabilities and Caregivers
Articles, guides, blogs, and information on sleep related issues.
The Sleep Resources page (listed on the Sleep Health page on the main menu) has several pages on disability related sleep problems, recomendations and information.
Disabilities include:
Multiple Sclerosis
https://www.tuck.com/multiple-sclerosis-sleep/
Mental Illness
https://www.tuck.com/mental-illness-and-sleep/
Neurodegenerative Diseases
https://www.tuck.com/neurodegenerative-diseases/
Down Syndrome
https://www.tuck.com/down-syndrome-and-sleep/
And others…
Visibility
An idea for literally making basic access into your home for visitors.
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October 2019
