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
Author: jonathan@demandouraccess.com
The Next Live Episode will be November 16
The next live version of the podcast will take place on Saturday, November 16. The topic will be what to do when you are being discriminated against at work.
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
Explaining the Demand in Demand Our Access
I chose the name Demand Our Access because I’m an aggressive person. I truly believe our rights matter and that the best way we, as individuals, can be better included in society is by insisting our rights as disabled people be met. Even though I’m an aggressive person who is very comfortable demanding my access,…… Continue reading Explaining the Demand in Demand Our Access
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
The Next Live Episode is October 19
The next live episode of the Demand Our Access podcast will be October 19, 2024. In this episode, I will be covering Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
The Next Live Episode is October 5, 2024
The next live episode the podcast will be on October fifth at 2:00 PM EDT. In this episode, I will discuss how parents can advocate for their rights as parents with disabilities with the schools of their children.