Subject: The Importance of Accessibility Design in Academic Institutions To whom it may concern/Institution President From: Theresa Morgan Date: February 18th, 2024 Disability is an inclusive term that encompasses impairments (cognitive and motor), physical limitations, and limitations that will affect one’s ability to participate in activities of daily living. Disabilities are complex, individualized, and not always visually apparent. Accommodations or necessary variations to programs/activities that prevent individuals with disabilities from being excluded, but rather included, and thus be welcome participants, should be mandated in all institutions. I believe accommodations should be reasonable, and not cost prohibitive. Accessibility is the ability to be a part of the community, to be able to fully engage, interact, and relate to those around us. Accessible design is an important inclusion device that should be mandatory for this and every institution. As a s...
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