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INVISIBLE DISABILITIES
Invisible disabilities are those that cannot be seen by looking at an individual, but are very real just the same. They include Neurodevelopmental Disorders, such as Specific Learning Disorders (Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, Nonverbal Learning Disorder), Communication Disorders (Language Disorders, Auditory Processing Disorder), Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, and Psychiatric Disorders (Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Anxiety.)
EQUITY
Equity ensures that people are provided with the resources necessary to achieve equal outcomes to those of their peers. With equity and hard work, those with disabilities have an opportunity to attain success comparable to those without disabilities.
ACCOMMODATION EQUITY
People with invisible disabilities are entitled to public accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Unfortunately, those accommodations are often inequitable. Equitable accommodations allow those with invisible disabilities to experience the same quality of life and enjoyment as those without disabilities.
WHAT WE DO
Normalize Now leads projects that create equitable accommodations, by working with businesses and government institutions to make everyday devices and activities equitable to all.
Currently, someone who needs a closed captioning device at a movie theater has to insert the base of the device into the cup holder of their seat, preventing them from storing their drink. People with auditory processing disorders who use closed captioning devices should not have to choose between their drink and cinematic experience. We are working to redesign the closed captioning device so that users can have their drink stored properly and understand the movie just like people without an invisible disability can.
We are also working on getting all political/town/county/state/ and federal level events closed captioned so that all constituents can participate equally.
People with dysgraphia and nonverbal learning disorder can't always replicate their signature on their absentee or in-person ballot. They also have a hard time filling in the bubbles and writing the required information. Normalize Now plans to work with elected officials to verify voting signatures for people with these disorders and uphold election security while ensuring every vote is counted.
Normalize Now was founded by Alex to combat the inequity that invisibly disabled people face. An invisibly disabled person himself, Alex has Bipolar Disoder, ADHD, Non Verbal Learning Disorder, Dyslexia, Dygraphia, and Dyscalcula. Alex served on the student government at Elizabethtown College where he also chaired the
Normalize Now was founded by Alex to combat the inequity that invisibly disabled people face. An invisibly disabled person himself, Alex has Bipolar Disoder, ADHD, Non Verbal Learning Disorder, Dyslexia, Dygraphia, and Dyscalcula. Alex served on the student government at Elizabethtown College where he also chaired the social work association and interned at the National Assocation of Social Workers. He currently studies at Fordham University.
John is an MBA with a passion for finance and storytelling. His media production background brings a unique and creative perspective to problem-solving. He is a hard-working and collaborative leader who drives results. John served as an Equity Research Analyst in NYC at Cannell & Co.
Jalen is a recent graduate from Elizabethtown College, where he received his B.A. in Legal Studies with minors in Communication, Data Analytics, and Economics. While at Elizabethtown, Jalen founded the Elizabethtown College Chapter of the NAACP along with the Social and Civic Leadership Academy, which helped motiv
Jalen is a recent graduate from Elizabethtown College, where he received his B.A. in Legal Studies with minors in Communication, Data Analytics, and Economics. While at Elizabethtown, Jalen founded the Elizabethtown College Chapter of the NAACP along with the Social and Civic Leadership Academy, which helped motivate at-risk high school students to pursue a college education. He also developed a financial literacy program to help high students become connected with resources to plan their journey for college readiness and success. Jalen seeks to positively impact communities by empowering people of color to be agents of social change through peacemaking and social justice. Jalen is currently a Masters candidate in Social Policy at the University of Pennsylvania. He is a Community Engagement Coordinator for PhillyBOLT. He is excited to use his past experiences and interests to further the work being done!
Normalize Now, Inc. works to improve the equity of accommodations for people with invisible disabilities through projects that include improving closed captioning device placement in theaters and making voting easier for people with dysgraphia and Nonverbal Learning Disorder.
Our funding comes from everyday people who care about our cause. We also accept grants and discounts and donations that we are eligible for through our tax exempt status.
Our mission allows us to reach many places far and wide across America by nature, but the core of our work is in Rockland County, New York.