Author: jonathan@demandouraccess.com

What do do When You Face Discrimination at Work

My Mastodon Handle In case anyone is interested, I joined Mastodon. My handle is @JonathanSimeone@caneandable.social. All of the posts I make to the Demand Our Access website will automatically be shared to my Mastodon account. I look forward to meeting you on Mastodon. Disclaimer The information presented in any of the Demand Our Access podcast…… Continue reading What do do When You Face Discrimination at Work

I was Laid off

Since I’m mentioning this on the podcast today, I thought I should post about it too. As the title says: I have been laid off from my job. It has been a long nearly three months. On September fourth, I was told my position was being reclassified, I was placed on paid administrative leave, and…… Continue reading I was Laid off

Blind People Should Lead Agencies for the Blind

For decades, the most important concept in disability equity has been nothing about us without us. Recently, some in our community have begun using nothing without us as their call to action. The sad reality that most agencies for the blind aren’t run by blind people is an affront to both concepts of disability equity…… Continue reading Blind People Should Lead Agencies for the Blind

Using AI to Advocate and Learn About the Law

Introduction As the title indicates, this episode is about using artificial intelligence (AI) to advocate for our legal rights and to learn more about the law. Specifically, I demonstrate using AI to find who to contact when you need to make an ADA request of your local government, having AI draft the substance of an…… Continue reading Using AI to Advocate and Learn About the Law

Changing the Focus a Bit

I have been doing Demand Our Access for more than two years. During this time, one thing has become clear: it is not going to be enough to simply provide people legal information. If I want people to realize the benefits for themselves of demanding their access and to assist our community in achieving greater…… Continue reading Changing the Focus a Bit

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

About Me It has been more than two years since I shared a little about me in one of these episodes. So, I am going to do it here for the benefit of people who have started listening since I last shared a bit about myself. Education and Certifications I have a law license from…… Continue reading Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Advocating for the Rights of Disabled Parents

Disclaimer The information presented in any of the Demand Our Access podcast episodes, on the Demand Our Access website, or otherwise shared in conjunction with or through association with the Demand Our Access project is expressly not individual legal advice. Applying the law depends on the circumstances and events that comprise every situation. Since legal…… Continue reading Advocating for the Rights of Disabled Parents

Uber’s Voluntary Service Animal Disclosure Plan

If you want to learn more about your rights as the handler of a service animal, check out the episode called Rideshares and People with Disabilities. Uber has announced a plan where handlers of service animals can include in the information given to drivers that they have a service animal. I don’t have a service…… Continue reading Uber’s Voluntary Service Animal Disclosure Plan