Welcome to the Website of Website Supplied Access News Association. Since 2000 we have been a voice for individuals with disabilities and seniors. In 2003 we created and premiered our website www.wsana.org we have had almost 300,000 persons visit our website which contains over 1,000 catergories of information, we constantly add to the posts on the website.
Is there something you need explained or want to get information on please feel free to call us at 708-383-6358.
Begining September 1, 2011 there will be changes to some Public Aid programs, watch your mail for information. 

CAN I USE ITEMS ON YOUR WEBSITE?
All items on our website as well as the name of our website may be used. We do ask that if you use a post from our website that you do give credit to use for the post. 

OUR WEBSITE GROWS
On April 16,2008 the Illinois House of Representatives issued
Resolution # 1196 which honored WSANA among other items for having 98,786 visitors to our website. At the end of 2010 234,488 persons visited the website. In 2010 alone 54,896 persons visited the website, this is the most visitors to the website in one year alone.
  
OUR WEBSITES GROWTH IN 2011
During 2011 the overall total of visitors to our website since June of 2003  has been 289,973
In March of 2011 we had 6,696 visitors to the website.  
April of 2011 had 5,900 visitors to our website. 
May  had 5,819 visitors to our website. 
June  had 4,670  visitors to our website. 
July  had 5,511  visitors to our website
August  had 8,502 visitors to our website 
September has had 9,273   visitors to our website.         

On August 26,2011 we welcomed our 282,000th visitor to our website
On August 29,2011 we welcomed our 283,oooth visitor to our website.
On September 2, 2011 we welcomed our 284,000th visitor to our website.
On September 6,2011 we welcomed our 285,000th visitor to our website.
On September 9, 2011 we welcomed our 286,000th visitor to our website.
On September 14.2011 we welcomed our 287,000th visitor to our website.
On September 17, 2011 we welcomed our 288,000th visitor to our website.
On September 20,2011 we welcomed our 289,000th visitor to our website.

 WHY IS THIS WEBSITE UNIQUE?
This website is unique because not only are we able to post items on the website, but we are able to list the item in as many of the many categories as needed. We also are able to allow visitors to send us their comments and for us to post them on the website. To leave a comment look for the comment link at the end of each posting. We invite you to keep checking to see what new information we may post in the categories that are of interest to you.  

THE PLANS OF WSANA FOR 2011
During 2011 WSANA plans to 

1.  To make more information available on our website.
2. To hold public informational meeting to explain the additions to the American with Disabilities Amendments Act. (ADAAA)  
3. To inform about the Accessible Health Care Act.
4. To work with non-profits to be sure that their offices and phone numbers are know by all as well as their services and programs known.
   
   GET OUR NEWSLETTERS AND PRESS RELEASES
   Send your e-mail address and name to news@wsana.org and you will start to receive our newsletters and press releases when they are issued.
    
   WHAT IS A MOBILITY DEVICE? WHO IS A PEDESTRIAN WITH A DISABILITY?
    Both Federal and State Legislation which passed in 2010 has defined what a “Mobility Device” is to mean a support cane, walker, crutches,wheelchair, scooter, or other device which may be necessary for use by a pedestrian with a disability when traveling.
   “Pedestrian with a disability” means a person with a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, who may require the use of a mobility device, service animal, or white cane to travel on the streets, sidewalks, highways and walkways.
   “Service Animal” means a service animal as defined by the Code of Federal Regulations
   (28 CFR 36.104).
   “White Cane” means a cane that is predominatly white or metallic in color, with or without a red tip, that is held in an extended or raised position.

Most municipalities (cities,towns, villages, townships, and even states) have passed legislation which states that a pedestrian with a disability has the same rights as any other pedestrian  to equal access and use of streets, sidewalks, highways, and walkways of that municipality.

WHEN IT HAS SNOWED WE ASK YOU TO BE A FRIEND OF PEDESTRIANS WITH A DISABILITY?
Most municipalities have passed laws which require homeowners,landlords, and businesses to shovel their sidewalks within 24 hours of a snowstorm. Be a friend of pedestrians with a disability and shovel your sidewalk as soon as you possibly can, don’t wait for 24 hours to pass after a snowstorm, and be sure to keep your sidewalk clean. Please also pay attention to the curb cuts and sidewalk ends. Having the ends of the sidewalk clear will help all to be able to use the sidewalks.   You will also help pedestrians with a disability to be able to get out and walk around or move around. Thank you for being a friend of pedestrians with a disability. 

 BECOME A MEMBER OF WSANA
As of December of 2010 WSANA is now accepting members. Members get our monthly newsletters e-mailed to them as well as other news items that interest them, membership rate is just $10 a calendar year. To become a member  send your check for $10.00 to us at P.O. Box 3221, Oak Park, IL. 60303. We will then contact you to find out your interests. Please mark your check membership. Membership is tax deductible.
For more information on becoming a member go to member@wsana.org.

DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION?
If you have a question and you can not find the answer to it on our website please let us know. Feel free to e-mail us at joel@wsana.org or feel free to call us at 708-383-6258.

QUESTIONS TO SEE IF YOU CAN ANSWER
How many of you visiting  our website can answer the question, what is a Center for Independent Living and what services do they provide?
The next question is can you explain the difference between mentioning an autistic boy or saying a boy who has autism?
If you ask questions you must give answers. A Center for Independent Living is a federally mandated organization which usually has employees who have disabilities and are there to provide services to individuals with disabilities to live independently in the community of their choice. They have many programs and service which allow them to do this.The second question is more involved to answer.No matter what your religion may be you are taught that all persons  are the same, thus to point out a person has a disability before you go ahead and point out that they are a person first is not acceptable. Although most forms of media do not follow this rule I urge you to visit our catergory “Preferred Terms” on our website.   

PLEASE CONSIDER GIVING BLOOD 
Many of the conditions that individuals with disabilities have at times requires for the person to have transfusions of blood. Since the first of the year our Executive Director as part of his medical condition has received 9 units of blood. If blood is not available then there is a problem. If you can not give blood ask your family or friends to give blood and help others.