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Launched Winter 1998. Last updated: 4.1.2016 It is harder to update this site as I no longer have Dreamweaver for my new Mac, and am manipulating the source code. I actually liked using Claris Home Page the best from 1997-2007, but that's been long gone. If I talk about software and/or plug-ins that I miss, we'll be here all day. Recently, I was talking to a lady without any disabilities who was upset about people who use the Access-a-Ride van, who did not look disabled. I explained to her that while someone might not look like they have a disability, they may indeed have one. A person with COPD may not be hooked up to an oxygen tank, or a wheelchair, but also may not be able to walk up a street without breathlessness. Having Invisible disabilities does not mean one's disability is less worthy of services. Trying to explain such things to those who experience nothing in that realm of life is like pulling teeth. Speaking of the totally oblivious, if you have an already established reasonable accommodation with your current supervisor or with HR at your job, and your boss (or new management) justs ups and takes your accomodation away, that is an ADA violation and your employer (if there are more than 50 employees) can be fined. I believe it is something like a $50,000.00 fine for the first vioaltion and $110,000.00 fine for the 2nd violation. If new management comes into your company, and they are in the position to desginate or change your work position and/or enviroment/situation, then they have the 'need to know' of your accomodation. And if new management hires new supervisors for your department, you cannot assume that the new manager will inform your newly hired supervisor/s of your accommodation. I'm not suggesting that responsibility sits on the employees' shoulders as to informing those with the need-to-know, but it would not hurt, as in large organizations, the new managers, or even tht old ones may have a lot on their plate and just not remember. Still a violation is a violation is a violation. I'm only sugggesting that employees take it upon themselves to inform those with a 'need-to-know' due to any possible, future, uncomfortable scenarios that could arise. It is not as though I'm suggessting you harp on about anything, it just would not hurt to remind others who managerially have the 'need to know'. I still have to step up with tech info. There are mobile device apps for hailing a taxi. (Taxi Magic , Hailo, and Uber Taxi) They are free to download and are available on Android and iOS devices. I too am sorry if I lagged on this for a year, but generally, if you need accessibility information that you and/or your family or your PCA are unable to locate in my guide or elsewhere, feel free to email me and I will try to get back to you in a timely manner. I will do special reseearch for legitamite requests. Please give me AT LEAST TEN (10) DAYS to get back to you.. You can now type ballardsaccessguide.com into your browser's address bar and it will forward to this page! Sincerely, Wen
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