The January 2023 storms have been good reminders of the importance of being prepared for Northern Nevada winters. It’s also important to know who to call in an emergency, so we thought we’d share a list of important numbers all in one place. We'll continue to update this list as we learn more.
Travel Routes: Plug your route into www.nvroads.com/ to not only get directions, but also to find out about any potential road closures due to weather or construction.
As we enter the winter months, it looks like we’re going to have more than snow and ice to worry about. Based on current data, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is predicting a hard flu season. Just last week, they shared:
It’s November, which means you might be planning holiday travel. As with everything else, COVID has disrupted the travel industry so it’s even more important to plan ahead.
The Centers For Disease Control shares these general tips:
People with disabilities want and deserve jobs just as much as anyone else. And employers benefit from hiring people with disabilities. This all seems pretty obvious, but since there is a whole month devoted to it we’re going to talk about the importance of disability employment awareness.
October is also officially Blindness Awareness Month, which is officially designated to “bring a heightened focus on the blind and visually impaired community and the realities of living without sight.”
The National Federation of the Blind has taken that a step further, designating October as Blind Equity Achievement Month, which is designed to, “Remember history, advance equality and celebrate accomplishments.”
White Pine High School senior Autumn Cavender says her teachers generally follow IEP guidelines, but for her (and presumably other IEP students), they need more individualized accommodations to help them succeed.
Autumn has been diagnosed with dyslexia and Irlen Syndrome, a problem with the brain’s ability to process visual information. Irlen Syndrome manifests differently for different people — in Autumn’s case, it causes light sensitivity which combined with dyslexia can make reading and processing information a big challenge.
We were very proud to co-promote Mark Wellman Adventure Day at Sparks Marina Park on June 5, when participants had the opportunity to explore adaptive equipment and experiences. In between, they were able to get free COVID-19 and/or flu vaccines from Immunize Nevada.
On July 26, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) turns 32!
Last year we celebrated ADA’s 31st anniversary and the end of the pandemic shutdown with a get-together at Sparks Marina Park that included COVID-19 information and free vaccines provided by Immunize Nevada.
People flock to Nevada from all over the world to spend time in our amazing mountains, deserts, rivers and lakes. In addition to enjoying the beauty that surrounds us, there is plenty of evidence that being outside is good for our minds and bodies. Though this can be challenging for people with disabilities and older adults, there are resources available.
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