Updates in the Community

Arts Accessibility Forum
Arts Accessibility in Action: Where Conversation Becomes Access
Learn how the Arts Accessibility Forum brings arts organizations together to improve accessibility and audio description for the blind and low vision community.
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From Sidewalks to City Hall: Improving Safety for the Blind Community
For several months, I have been working with the city to help improve what is called the truncated domes. These are the raised domes that are utilized for the blind community. Their primary use is to tell...
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Dragons, Differences, and Down Syndrome: A Children's Book with an Important Message
Just in time for World Down Syndrome Day on March 21st, we’re excited to share a beautiful children’s book that celebrates differences and promotes inclusivity. “Bailey the Bright Purple...
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News and updates from The Whole Person
Paralympics vs. Special Olympics
Quick Facts about the Differences and Similarities Common misunderstandings surround the Olympics, Paralympics, and Special Olympics, leading to confusion, particularly regarding the latter two. Here,...
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The Missouri LEAD-K Bill and What It Means
The Whole Person’s Clark Corogenes played an important role in the development and passing of Missouri’s LEAD-K Bill. The purpose of the LEAD-K bill is to ensure that deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) children...
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