Winnegar Consulting provides consultation on proposal and program development, compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, reasonable accommodations, employment, independent living, rehabilitation research, assistive technology, vocational rehabilitation and Native American Outreach.
Mr. Winnegar serves as an Advisory Board member of the New Mexico Technology Assistance Program. He also provides technical assistance for the Southwest ADA Center, Independent Living Research, and Utilization (ILRU) of the TIRR at Memorial Hermann, the Consortia of Administrators for Native American Rehabilitation (CANAR) and the San Juan Center for Independence.
Mr. Winnegar is a graduate of the University of North Texas and the University of Wisconsin-Stout holding a Master’s Degree in Vocational Rehabilitation.
Mr. Winnegar’s career in the field of rehabilitation includes working in Independent Living, community rehabilitation, public schools and as the Deputy Director for the New Mexico Division of Vocational Rehabilitation for twenty years. In that capacity, he served as Principal Investigator for many innovative federal grant programs.
Newspaper Columns:
Try new approach to serving the mentally ill
Be aware of toll stress from change can take on your body
Those who are immunocompromised should continue to mask up
Advocate disabled in accident as teen helped others live with purpose
Feeling invisible has consequences
Following medical advice, taking prescribed medication make a difference
Disability can be opportunity for rewarding challenge
Pregnant women at risk of passing genetic disorder face fewer options
Knowledge can ease life with disability
Disability doesn’t have to be barrier to adventure
Security gaps of electronic medical records
Getting health coverage for travel out of the country
The harmful effects of noise pollution
Volunteers make life easier for cancer patients
Employers should look to retirees, disabled to fill jobs
Vulnerable people still live in pandemic’s shadow
Simple changes make fashion accessible
The challenges of medical diagnosis
First step in treating neurological illnesses: Identifying the problem
We don’t have much control over how we age
When possible, removing barriers is important — and required
Convincing vaccine skeptics takes time
Disabilities shouldn’t stop summer job seekers
Don’t ignore signs of heart disease
The crucial importance of COVID-19 vaccine
How to cope with long-term stress caused by COVID-19
After 100 years of vocational rehabilitation, programs lack adequate funding
Online chess tournament for people with disabilities draws hundreds worldwide
Hidden disabilities may be difficult to unmask
Difficulties of finding a primary care doctor
Max Evans, 1924-2020: Author, soldier, cowboy chronicled changing West
Face-friendly masks for the hearing impaired
Face mask rules may need modifying for disabled
Residential care facilities leave elderly more at risk
It may be time to revisit your do not resuscitate order
The importance of taking social distancing seriously
Santa Fe speech, language pathologist to make service trip to Kenya
Employer guide to workers with disabilities
Children’s Museum is improving access for kids with disabilities
Preparation for epidemics lacking
Transportation in Santa Fe region a challenge for seniors with disabilities
Few vets access aid benefit to increase pension
Treating traumatic injuries to the brain
Self-acceptance after stroke at birth helped man flourish
Overcoming obstacles to employment opportunities
Website accessibility act not exactly a new idea
Promising treatment for bladder condition
When physical therapy benefits end, consider personal trainer
Gene editing may help some deaf hear
New technology, good medical staff lessen stress of radiation treatment
Lesnic strives to be accessible to all patrons
Disabilty may hinder one’s sexuality
Medical debt often raises credit issues for disabled
Disabling conditions may lead to addiction to opioids
Inaccessible polling sites affect voting by disabled
An end-of-life directive ensures dying wishes
For prostate cancer, older men should consider test
Bill would make it harder to sue businesses over access issues
Memories of flu epidemic linger in Santa Fe
Knowing the ins and outs of medical deductions
Have your personal health records at your fingertips
Depression Is No Laughing Matter Despite SNL Jokes
New bill designed to make hearing aids more affordable
Cybercriminals are getting cagier with their scams
Achilles athletes shine in Boston Marathon
‘Obamacare’ replacement could hurt patients with pre-existing conditions
‘Orphan drugs’ no lifeline if you can’t afford them
Communication boards aren’t only for TV characters
Making a home accessible can be costly
Prison can mean losing cane, wheelchair or even prosthetic leg
Presidents have often kept illness under wraps
Trump is poster child for ‘ableism’
Getting to the ballot box isn’t always easy
Accessibility isn’t just about doors; it’s about portals
Santa Fe business leaders weren’t held back by dyslexia
Fake service dogs can cause trouble for people with real ones
When Fido is not just a friend, but a lifesaver
Understanding Disability: Focus on ‘livability’ helps everyone
Understanding Disability: Vision-impaired woman on mission to improve Alta Vista Street crossings
There’s room for growth in ADA-compliant transportation
Understanding Disability: Need for caregivers in state grows, data shows
Advocate groups push for deaf-friendly media
Understanding Disability: Rise of technology benefits visually impaired
Understanding Disability: Baby boomers postponing retirement
Commentary: Americans with Disabilities Act turns 25, but still has work to do
Understanding Disability: Surviving life during and after cancer
Understanding Disability: Tax credits available for those with disabilities
Smart Phones Can Benefit Seniors
Medical cannabis users not protected by ADA
Discovering work that matches one’s interests is worth the time
Understanding Disability: ADA protects people who have disabilities
Employers can reach out to workers with disabilities
Many with mental illness fail to seek help despite high rates of recovery
Understanding Disability: Assitive tech opens doors for people with disabilities
Understanding Disability: Dealing with low back pain
Publications:
Opportunities for Research to Improve Employment for People with Spinal Cord Injuries
Region VI ADA Training Evaluation Report – September, 2013
AT Program News – Web Accessibility Growing Pains – Winter, 2013
Podcasts:
- Disability Law Low Down — Independent Contractors
- Disability Law Low Down — American Indians with Disabilities
Presentations:
- 2012 Assistive Technology Conference Americans with Disabilities Act-Reasonable Accommodations
- Small Business Reasonable Accommodation Plan 2010 Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) George Washington University National Employment Conference
- 2007 Don Ross Invited Lecturer – Early Deployment of Reasonable Accommodations for State Government Workers. RESNA (Rehabilitation Engineer and Assistive Technology Society of North America) Conference