Milestone HCQU West Blog

September 18, 2024

Starbucks…Brewing More Inclusion and Accessibility

Who loves a good, hot cup of coffee? I do! It does not matter to me if I have that cup of coffee at home or at a coffee shop with a friend. Perhaps you are someone who enjoys coffee and visiting a coffee shop from time to time with those you support. Maybe you have gone into the shop...

Community/Resources

May 17, 2023

Accessible Places

Do you ever take your mobility for granted? I know I do. I never thought about not being able to go somewhere because it wasn’t accessible to me. For those that use walkers, wheelchairs, or any other mobility device, this is a common problem. It wasn’t until I had a family member who became immobile that I gave it some...

Community/General/Resources

March 22, 2023

Hey Google – Translate This for Me!

Not so long ago, instant translation was the stuff of science fiction. I remember watching shows like Star Trek and being amazed by the idea of making oneself understood across cultures without having to spend months learning and becoming fluent in another language. Who could have guessed that by the early 21st century, instant translation would become a reality? Enter...

Resources/Technology

July 8, 2020

News from Google Helps People with Disabilities

It is widely acknowledged that smart phones and tablet computers are playing a significant part in improving the lives of people with disabilities. New technology to make things easier for those with cognitive and physical disabilities is being introduced by Google™. An app, Action Blocks™, designed for Android™ devices will make smartphone tasks more manageable. A block (shortcut) can be created for...

General/Resources/Technology

October 23, 2019

LEGO®: A Brand for Every Ability

LEGO®…doesn’t the mere mention of that name bring back fond childhood memories? How many of you can remember playing for endless hours with LEGO® sets? I do. In fact, I still enjoy putting a LEGO® set together with my children or using our imaginations to come up with our own creations. The LEGO® group was founded in Denmark in 1932,...

Community/Everyday Life/General

May 29, 2019

Accessible Erie

Flip-Flops, the smell of suntan lotion, and big blue sky days are soon to be heading our way. Almost nothing excites me more than the arrival of summer and trips to Lake Erie. It’s not hard to convince me to go anywhere as long as Lake Erie is nearby. I love Geneva-on-the-Lake, Sandusky, and Put-In-Bay, but I spend most of...

Community/General