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Individual Change vs. Systems Change
- Individual Change Systems Change: Buy one person a braille printer.
- Systems Change: Library buys braille printer for use by
public.
- Individual Change: One employee receives an accommodation.
- Systems Change: The company's policy is changed so
accommodation is the rule, not the exception.
- Individual Change: Training 12 students with disabilities to advocate for themselves.
- Systems Change: Self-advocacy education a part of the school
curriculum.
- Individual Change: Training one employee at a vendor of assistive technology equipment to listen to the customer with a disability.
- Systems Change: The vendor trains all of its' employees to
work well with all customers.
- Individual Change: One Habitat for Humanity Home is built to be accessible for one family.
- Systems Change: All Habitat for Humanity Homes are built using universal design principles so they are “visitable” and easy to adapt.
