Stephen Grammer

04/27/2026

04/22/2026

National Assistive Technology Awareness Day – April 22!

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04/06/2026

APRIL IS FAIR HOUSING MONTH.

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03/27/2026

National Disability Institute

Steve spent nearly a decade living in a nursing home after his mother could no longer care for him. Fifteen years later, he is living independently in the community with the supports he needs.
But independence does not mean freedom without transportation.
For years, limited transportation options kept Steve from being fully free. Owning his own wheelchair accessible van changed that. It gave him the ability to go where he wants, when he wants - without relying on an inaccessible system.
Access to transportation supports independence, opportunity and community living.
Explore NDI’s Funding and Affordable Financing Options Guide and the Selecting or Upfitting a Vehicle for Accessibility Guide to learn more:
https://www.nationaldisabilityinstitute.org/.../assistiv.../
Video description: Steve, who is a wheelchair user, sits looking at the camera wearing a red quarter zip and nodding. We see a photo of he and a friend in front of his accessible van. Overlaid white text on teal background reads: Transportation access means freedom. Next, a teal title slide with white text reads: Steve's Accessible Vehicle Story. The video ends on a teal screen with the NDI logo in the center of the screen and white text reading: Everyone deserves access. bit.ly/AccessVehicleNDI.
Audio description: Steve uses a speech-generating device with an informative tone. Bright, inspirational lo-fi music plays in the background.

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03/16/2026

This month is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month. Here’s an article.
https://cparf.org/cerebral-palsy-awareness-month/...

The world wasn't built for people with disabilities, but we know it can and should be. This March, let’s stand together, take action, and move closer to the accessible and inclusive world we know is possible. Join us in making a difference!

03/05/2026

Happy DD Awareness Month!!

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01/08/2026

Ed Roberts Day 2026 will be celebrated on Friday, January 23, 2026, honoring the birthday of Ed Roberts, the influential leader often called the "father of the Independent Living movement" for his disability rights advocacy. The day recognizes his pioneering work in establishing the first Independent Living Centers and his fight for accessibility, inclusion, and equality for people with disabilities, with events and observances happening annually on this date.

01/08/2026

Today I spoke at the general assembly about the housing choice voucher. My part starts at 47:00.

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09/20/2025

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Valley Metro is an easy and affordable way to get around the Roanoke Valley, with service to the City of Roanoke, City of Salem and Town of Vinton. In this v...

07/26/2025

HAPPY 35TH ANNIVERSARY TO THE ADA!

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