Lend An Ear Consulting

09/15/2026

Today is the day! So excited for this conversation!!

What does it take to design technology that gives people back their independence? I am joining the Tech for Good: Accessibility and Mobility panel at EXPLORE Pittsburgh Tech Week on September 15th at Nova Place, alongside builders from Humotech, Testa-Seat, my company Lend An Ear Consulting, Inglis, the Department of Veterans Affairs, ATDev, and pathVu. Live panel, demos, and workshop dialogue where every voice in the room is heard. Free to attend, registration required: luma.com/ui7sgaty

08/10/2026

WE BELONG HERE AND WE’RE HERE TO STAY. 💛🖤

Disability Pride Pittsburgh is back for our 5th year, and this celebration feels especially important right now.

In a world that can feel increasingly divided, uncertain, and isolating, gathering is powerful. Community is powerful. Disabled joy is powerful.

Disability Pride is about more than one day in the park. It’s about creating spaces where we don’t have to explain ourselves, apologize for our access needs, or make ourselves smaller to belong.

It’s about showing up together.

On September 26, we’re taking up space at Schenley Plaza with music, laughter, resources, vendors, games, creativity, advocacy, and JOY.

Because we belong in our communities.
We belong in public spaces.
We belong in the decisions that affect our lives.
We belong exactly as we are.

And when the world tries to make disabled people feel invisible, gathering together becomes its own form of resistance.

We Belong Here, and We’re Here to Stay.

📅 Saturday, September 26
⏰ 12–4 PM
📍 Schenley Plaza, Pittsburgh
🎶 DJ • Vendors • Resources • Face Painting • Airbrush Tattoos • Games • Giveaways

♿ Access includes ASL, sensory space, masking encouraged, and more. Check out all of the access we provide at [email protected]

Bring your friends. Bring your family. Bring your pride. Come find your community.



ID…A gold and black flyer with two black men standing together, one with breathing tubing. Words fill the space on the left of the photo and logos from our partners at the bottom.

07/04/2026

07/04/2026

The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, in partnership with the Institute for Disability Empowerment and Advocacy at Duquesne University (IDEAatDuquesne) invites people ages 14 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities, along with their families and caregivers, to participate in our Sensory Nature Walk and Education Seminar Series at the Frick Environmental Center.

Each session includes:
• A guided walk along our ADA-accessible Sensory Nature Trail
• A relaxed opportunity to experience nature through the senses
• A brief educational seminar for parents and caregivers about post-secondary inclusion opportunities

Dates
• July 25
• August 22
• September 26
• October 24

Time: 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Location: Frick Environmental Center

Registration link in comments!

Duquesne University School of Education

06/23/2026

Starting last week, June 17, 2026, airlines must provide required training for personnel and contractors who assist passengers with disabilities and handle wheelchairs or scooters. Training is to include the safe use of the aisle chair, effective communication with and taking instructions from passengers with disabilities, and transferring passengers to and from their wheelchairs, the aisle chair, and the aircraft seat.

According to the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, the training is not only about wheelchair users, although wheelchairs are a major focus, but also includes awareness of different types of disabilities.

DOT regulations regarding this training fall under the Air Carrier Access Act, which prohibits disability discrimination in air travel. These regulations are separate from the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Learn more:

Disability Scoop’s article covering the requirement: bit.ly/AirTravel17.

Types of training required: bit.ly/training-required.

Notice of Enforcement Discretion from the Department of Transportation: bit.ly/Notice-DOT.

06/23/2026

In case you don’t know why someone who is disabled, advocates, or cares for someone who is disabled, is angry or afraid.

What can happen to one vulnerable demographic, can happen to all. We should ALL be concerned.

In 1999, the Supreme Court ruled disabled people have a “right to live in the world” and the right to refuse to be institutionalized.

Although this paved the way for millions to live and receive care at home, we’re still advocating for the far too many people who remain excluded and without the support they need.