Access Ready Strategic Supports The American Foundation for the Blind and Joins the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) and the Independence Through Enhancement of Medicare and Medicaid, The ITEM Coalition, Along With Other Organizations on Vital Policy and Public Interest Positions

Many Groups and Organizations respond to Policy Issues

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The recent rapid approach to policy changes at the Federal and State levels are prompting detailed responses by the affected communities through the organizations that represent their collective interests. Access Ready Strategic supports an AI survey by the AFB.

The American Foundation for the Blind is conducting a study on how people interact with AI. We want to hear from adults with and without disabilities, whether you are an experienced user or not. Your input will help us better understand how AI is being used across different communities.

Adults age 18 and older only
People with or without disabilities
To begin, go to www.afb.org/AISurvey  

Access Ready In Support of Policies and Positions

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Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination Obligations of Contractors and Subcontractors Regarding Individuals With Disabilities: 12/9/2011

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Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination Obligations of Contractors and Subcontractors Regarding Individuals With Disabilities: 9/24/2013

August 25, 2025

Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination Obligations of Contractors and Subcontractors Evaluation of Affirmative Action Provisions Under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, as Amended: 7/23/2010

August 25, 2025
CCD Comments on Adding AI to Secretary Priorities 2025

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CCD SSTF Comment SSA 2025 0123

August 25, 2025
Ed Department Preparing To Cut Millions In Special Education Funding, Advocates Warn

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Fears Grow That Trump Will Cut Special Education Support Funding

August 25, 2025
ITEM Coalition Call to Action on Competitive Bidding (FINAL) (D1192079)

August 25, 2025
ITEM Coalition CB Webinar (Final) (D1191694)

August 25, 2025
ITEM Coalition Letter to CMS re Medicare Coverage Pathway for Breakthrough Technology (Final) (D1192512)

August 25, 2025
Students With Disabilities Can More Quickly Be Removed From Class Under A New Tennessee Rule

August 25, 2025
Modifications to the Regulations Implementing Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as Amended: 7/1/2025

(Editor's Note) We apologize for duplicate or cross postings made in our effort to include as many as possible in our information stream.

Access Ready Strategic Social Purpose Corporation is an independent, cross-disability education and advocacy organization promoting a policy of civil rights, and equality for all. It advocates for digital inclusion and accessibility across information and communications technology (ICT).
The business, government and nonprofit sectors at all levels are becoming increasingly dependent on information and communications technology to provide goods and services. For people with disabilities, accessible information and communications technology is a necessity, not a luxury or a convenience, which fosters independence, economic self-sufficiency, and active, meaningful participation in civic life.

Access Ready is pleased to support the Policies and Positions of our compatriot organizations and civil rights advocates.

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