Information and Resources

The Wyoming Institute for Disabilities (WIND) is committed to fostering inclusive communication, accessibility, and community engagement through a variety of programs, policies, and resources. WIND welcomes participation on its social media platforms and upholds a respectful, moderated environment where relevant disability-related content is shared responsibly and with proper attribution. The institute ensures that all digital materials and publications are accessible to individuals with disabilities and those from diverse linguistic backgrounds, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Additionally, WIND provides critical resources for individuals Unable to Self Evacuate (UTSE), including emergency readiness guides and planning tools for individuals, families, first responders, and employers. As part of a broader national effort supported by the Administration on Developmental Disabilities (ADD), WIND aligns with federal goals to promote independence, productivity, and community integration for people with developmental disabilities across areas such as health, education, employment, and housing.

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Social Media Policies

We welcome your active participation on the Wyoming Institute for Disabilities (WIND) social media outlets. We are excited for the new opportunities to interact with people interested in WIND and disabilities.

WIND Rights and Responsibilities

WIND strives to post updates and content which are pertinent to our topics and provide contemporary disability news.  WIND promises to post a reasonable amount of updates and will never update in a fashion which would be considered spamming.

WIND respects all intellectual property.  We will link the source or attribute information on our social media pages to give credit to the original author or source.

The page is a moderated forum. WIND reserves the right, with or without notice, to delete comments that contain vulgar language, personal attacks of any kind, or offensive comments of any kind. WIND reserves the right, with or without notice, to delete comments that are spam, or inappropriate photographs or links to other sites; that are off topic; that advocate illegal activity; that promote particular services, products, or ideological or political issues or organizations; or infringe on copyrights or trademarks. Additionally, the WIND reserves the right, with or without notice, to block anyone who posts such comments.

User Rights and Responsibilities 

Please feel free to post comments, links, videos, and photos; however, remember that information posted on the page is available for a number of people to see and comments are subject to all federal and state laws, including those related to libel, slander, antitrust, trademark, copyright, patent and unfair competition. WIND or our affiliates are not responsible for negative results from your posts.

Comments posted on the WIND pages are the personal opinions of the original authors and do not represent the official opinion of WIND, its staff, faculty, advisory committee, the University of Wyoming, or associate organizations. WIND accepts no responsibility for the content posted by others on the page.

For any questions or concerns with this policy please contact WIND at 307-766-2761.

Accessibility Statement

Publication and Digital Material Accessibility

The Wyoming Institute for Disabilities (WIND) believes all individuals should have access to our publications, digital material, and information. We comply with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act that requires all state and local governments to take steps to ensure that their communications with people with disabilities are as effective as communications with others. Furthermore, WIND will ensure our publications and digital material are available to individuals from a variety of linguistic backgrounds.

Alternate formats and translations of our publications are available upon request. If you have a request, need assistance with our website, or have suggestions to help make our site more accessible, please contact WIND at uwwind@uwyo.edu or 307-766-2761.

Unable to Self Evacuate (UTSE) Resources

Administration on Developmental Disabilities

The Administration on Developmental Disabilities (ADD) is the U.S. Government organization responsible for implementation of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000, known as the DD Act. ADD, its staff and programs, are part of the Administration for Children and Families, of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.*

Goals of ADD

The major goal of The Administration on Developmental Disabilities (ADD) is for grantees to partner with state governments, local communities and the private sector to assist people with developmental disabilities by helping them to reach their maximum potential through increased independence, productivity and integration within the community.*
Grants fund activities in eight areas of emphasis*:

  • quality assurance

  • education and early intervention

  • child care

  • health

  • employment

  • housing

  • transportation

  • recreation activities

*This information is taken from the ADD website.