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The ADA Turns 32 Three figures appear to the left of ADA32: one man has a prosthetic arm, another man is in a wheelchair, and a woman is blind and holds a cane
Published July 26, 2022

The ADA Turns 32 

Today is the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. This landmark legislation affirms and protects the rights of people with disabilities in a wide range of public settings. Since the ADA came into effect, American society has benefited tremendously; nevertheless, there is still significant work to be done. In this blog, individuals share ways the ADA has impacted their lives and the additional support they would like to see.

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Career Launch @ Perkins Prepares Trainees for Customer Service CareersCareer Launch @ Perkins appears above a woman seated at a computer with a man holding a white cane behind her and a Bookshare logo in the upper right corner
Published January 25, 2022

Career Launch @ Perkins Prepares Trainees for Customer Service Careers

Innovative program at Perkins School for the Blind provides training and coaching to jumpstart careers for blind and visually impaired young adults. A recent panel of customer service professionals, including a representative from Bookshare, shared their advice with Perkins trainees.

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Join Bookshare’s #CatchUpTogether Summer Read-a-thonBookshare's #CatchUpTogether summer read-a-thon
Published May 13, 2021

Join Bookshare’s #CatchUpTogether Summer Read-a-thon

Summer is knocking on the door, so that means it’s time to get ready for a summer of reading! You are invited to #CatchUpTogether with Bookshare’s Summer Read-a-thon. Readers of all ages have the opportunity to catch up on the books they want to read, find new books in curated summer reading lists, stay connected with the Bookshare community, and keep students reading-ready in the fall.

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Bookshare Student Forum: Advocating for Your Rights #BeyondtheBookFive students are studying around a table next to a diagram that says disability services surrounded by the words resources, programs, support, equipment, goals, and personal help. Above the diagram is a photo of a man using a screen magnifier.
Published October 29, 2020

Bookshare Student Forum: Advocating for Your Rights #BeyondtheBook

On October 22, the Bookshare community came together virtually to hear two students and an adult share their advice as disability advocates. They discussed important topics such as securing accommodations, getting accessible materials, and recruiting allies to achieve success in the classroom and workplace. The blog summarizes the key messages and links to the full recording and additional resources.

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