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We’ve Been Certified as a Great Place to Work — Again!
We've Been Certified as a Great Place to Work -- Again! GT Independence was recently named a Great Place to Work for the 2nd year in a row. And we are so excited about it! What is a Great Place to Work certification? The goal of the Great Place to Work organization is to s…
Why Inclusion for Kids and Communities on the Playground Is Important
Holly Carmichael It’s been 32 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) passed. In that time, we’ve seen fantastic improvements in accessibility in daily life, transportation, workplaces, and so much more. This includes huge steps toward prohibiting discrimination. …
How the ADA Improves Quality of Life for People in the United States
Have you ever noticed that movies have subtitles? Or that most public doors have lever-like handles instead of round doorknobs? Or that some bathroom stalls are big enough for a wheelchair? How about how curbs are flat at crossings? Or how public transportation has lifts? (The list just gets longer …
How the Better Care Better Jobs Act Impacts Our Future
Almost every one of us will end up with a disability or long-term health needs. Whether it’s from aging, health complications, or something we’re born with, some day at least 70% of us will need assistance to live our lives. Let's take a deeper dive into why this matters here and now. …
Hello From Jeremy Gump. Chief Administrative Officer at GT.
Jeremy Gump has been named GT’s new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). This may be a new role for Jeremy and GT, but he is far from new to the company. Jeremy has been working with us behind the scenes since 2017. He has helped with legal, financial, and administrative issues. Now, Jeremy is join…
Caregiving Can Be Heartbreaking, and We Thank You for It
Are you a caregiver to a loved one? Do you feel stressed, overwhelmed, under appreciated and unnoticed? We at GT Independence want you to know–what you do is important, and we see you. We See How Hard You Work How the burdens can be overtaking and the work is unimaginably difficult not only …
A Quick History of Disability Rights
Today, many people with disabilities have the freedom to live independently. This means they have access to the support they need to live life the way they choose. People with disabilities form the largest minority group in the world. Over 15% or 1 billion people live with disabilities worldwide.…