Disability Advocacy Solutions LLC

01/01/2026

Happy New Year!!

We are kicking off 2026 with the addition of our "Comprehensive Alabama Medicaid WaiverToolkit" to our website.

This waiver toolkit is rich with information to make these easy to find and access.

https://disabilityadvocacysolutions.com/alabama-medicaid-waiver-toolkit-table-of-contents/

12/10/2025

Access for ALL Wednesday: Disability Accessability

Waiting rooms at healthcare providers are required to be accessible for people with disabilities!

The 2010 ADA Standards require waiting rooms to have an accessible route, clear floor space, and features like accessible seating and signage to ensure usability for people with disabilities.

The picture shows a hospital that did it right! They have spaces designated, signed, and large enough for wheelchair users to wait without having to block the path of travel. These spaces must be 36” wide for 1 space or 33” wide for each space if two spaces are side by side.

More information can be found at this link:
https://www.ada.gov/resources/medical-care-mobility/ #:~:text=Entry%20Doors,maneuvering%20clearance%20or%20accessible%20route.

If you run into a physical access issue, our advocates are skilled and here to empower you to assist with filing a disability discrimination complaint! info@DisabilityAdvocacySolutions.com

12/07/2025

Social Security Sunday

Do you know someone with a newborn who has a low birth weight?

They may qualify for payments from Social Security and Medicaid, and qualifying for this program is not restricted by the parent(s) income!

(Note: Birth weight below 2 pounds, 10 ounces — SSA evaluates low birth weight - in infants from birth to age 1 and failure to thrive in infants and toddlers from birth to attainment of age 3. Learn more: https://www.ssa.gov/disability/professionals/bluebook/100.00-GrowthImpairment-Childhood.htm)

If you know someone with a baby who meets this criteria, let them know that our advocates are skilled and here to empower them on their Social Security journey! info@DisabilityAdvocacySolutions.com

12/05/2025

Friday Favorite Resources

New Disabled South is one of our favorite resources, and their Plain Language Policy Fact Sheets are a great starting point to learn about their important work!
https://www.newdisabledsouth.org/factsheets
The more you know, the better you can advocate!

Our advocates are skilled and here to empower you with all of your disability advocacy needs.

Contact us: info@DisabilityAdvocacySolutions.com

Discover plain language policies, voter rights, and accessible voting information tailored for the South, promoting inclusion and informed civic participation.

12/04/2025

Effective Communication

Did you know that Word documents can be inaccessible to people with disabilities?

The more we know, the better we can do to implement inclusive practices.

One of our favorite resources will teach you how to create accessible Word documents so you can be more inclusive of all people in your work, church, and community.

https://www.section508.gov/create/documents/training-videos/

Our advocates are skilled and here to empower you with your Effective Communication needs!

Reach us at: info@DisabilityAdvocacySolutions.com

12/03/2025

Let's talk about accessibility.

Did you know there is specific guidance for doorway widths in public places?

404.2.3 Door openings shall provide a clear width of 32 inches (815 mm) minimum.

Unfortunately, the hospital where this picture was taken did not implement the 2010 Standards for Accessible Design when they remodeled this clinic space and failed to correct the 27” doorway to the only bathroom available to patients.

Note:
The clinic shown in the image serves children who use mobility devices.
Also important to note in this image is the placement of the chair in front of the bathroom door, another violation of ADA standards.

If you run into a physical access issue, our advocates are skilled and here to empower you to assist with filing a disability discrimination complaint!

info@DisabilityAdvocacySolutions.com

12/02/2025

Did you know that Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 sets standards for making Information and Communication Technology accessible for people with disabilities?

Accessibility and inclusion are important for those of us who require specific fonts, amplification of audio, color contrast on webpages, and more.

Check out this resource to better understand Section 508: https://www.section508.gov/manage/how-508-standards-benefit-pwd/

Our advocates are skilled and here to empower you with your Effective Communication needs!

info@DisabilityAdvocacySolutions.com

Section508.gov is the official U.S. government resource for ensuring digital accessibility compliance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C. 794d). It offers comprehensive guidance, tools, and training to help federal agencies and vendors create accessible information and communicatio...

12/02/2025

Take Action Tuesday: Education Advocacy

Does your student have food allergies?

Do you worry about their safety and inclusion at school-based holiday parties?

Check out these important resources to better learn about your student’s rights to safe inclusion.
https://www.ed.gov/media/document/ocr-factsheet-food-allergies-2024-33827.pdf

Pages 90-93
https://archive.cdc.gov/www_cdc_gov/healthyschools/foodallergies/pdf/20_316712-A_FA_guide_508tag.pdf

Disability Advocacy Solutions is here to help with all of your and needs.

Contact us at: info@DisabilityAdvocacySolutions.com

12/02/2025

Medicaid Monday- Waiver Watch

Alabama Medicaid Waivers: Has your loved one been “kicked off” the Elderly and Disabled Waiver?

Know Your Rights!!
You may appeal any Medicaid decision that:
- Denies, reduces, or terminates your services
- Fails to act on your claim promptly
- Affects your eligibility
- Is otherwise incorrect or unfair

You have the right to an informal conference and a fair hearing, but you must act immediately upon receiving the denial notice!

Our advocates are skilled and here to empower you on your Alabama Medicaid Waiver journey! We can also help you prepare for your informal conference and the Fair Hearing.

info@DisabilityAdvocacySolutions.com

12/01/2025

True or False: When a child is the applicant for a Medicaid waiver, the parents’ income and assets are deemed to the child.

FALSE! For waiver applications, it is the child’s “income” that counts. No family members’ income is deemed to the child. However, this is necessarily the case for standard Medicaid.

Our advocates are skilled and here to empower you on your Alabama Medicaid Waiver journey!

You can reach us at: info@DisabilityAdvocacySolutions.com

11/30/2025

Social Security Sunday!

Do you know a 17 year old living with a disability who does not qualify for Social Security because of their parent’s income?

Now is the time to act!

When a disabled person turns 18, they can apply for Social Security without consideration of their parent’s income, but it is important to have your medical records up to date and organized in advance.

Our advocates are skilled and here to empower you on your Social Security journey!

Connect with us at: info@DisabilityAdvocacySolutions.com

11/29/2025

Is your child struggling in school? Are you concerned they may have a learning disability?
Ask the school for an evaluation!

Use our template letter to help you get started, and send your request via e-mail to the school’s special education coordinator.

https://disabilityadvocacysolutions.com/templates-for-school-letters/

Disability Advocacy Solutions is here to help with all of your and needs.

Contact us at: info@DisabilityAdvocacySolutions.com