Erin Field, who uses a wheelchair, is the newest Citizen at Large on the Alachua County Human Rights Board and the Citizens Disability Advisory Committee. She doesn't know everything about her new work but is trying her best to help.
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When 22-year-old Callen Camp got COVID in August 2021, she said it was the sickest she’s ever been. By the time the University of Florida English senior was able to return to class, she said her brain was “muddy and slow.” Camp is among the nearly 1 in 5 U.S. adults who develop long COVID after experiencing COVID-19, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The UF Health COVID Restore Clinic treats the common symptoms of long COVID.
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A new community outreach and resource center may be on the horizon for residents of northwestern Alachua County.
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As the year comes to a close, here's a look back at the stories that stayed in the headlines.
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This week, the Disability Resource Center and the Office of ADA Compliance at the University of Florida virtually celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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When Florida first began responding to the coronavirus in March, Alachua and Marion counties gave updates without an interpreter or closed captioning, delaying access to vital news for those in the hard of hearing and deaf communities.
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The proposals would formally ban insurance companies and others from denying transplants for anyone with physical or mental disabilities.
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In his Alachua County lawsuit filed last month, Gil — who lives in South Florida — claims information on the county's website can't be read by his screen reader.
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Levy County will soon adjust its website and online documents to comply with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act's standards for visually impaired website visitors.
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Visitors to Melrose Heritage Park can enjoy a day in the enclosure of the gazebo or among the shade of several massive oak trees, while children run around the central fountain and through the playground. They can also shop at a”Multi-Market” farmer’s market, which occurs periodically with vendors selling crafts, art, …
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