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    Celebrating Judy Heumann: A Trailblazer for Disability Rights

    December 18 marks the birthday of Judith “Judy” Heumann (1947–2023), a pioneering advocate whose work reshaped...

    ADA 2 min read

    Human Rights Day: Why Accessibility Is a Human Right

    Every year on December 10, the world commemorates Human Rights Day—the anniversary of the United Nations’ adoption...
    Digital Accessibility 2 min read

    The Future of ASL in a Digital World: Bridging Communication Gaps Online

    In a world where digital communication dominates, accessibility is more important than ever. For the Deaf...
    Digital Accessibility 2 min read

    Understanding American Sign Language: A Vital Part of Accessibility

    American Sign Language (ASL) is not just a means of communication, but a rich and vibrant language with its own...
    Digital Accessibility 2 min read

    Celebrating World Usability Day: Designing for a More Inclusive Digital World

    Each year on the second Thursday in November, the global community celebrates World Usability Day (WUD)—a day...
    Usability 2 min read

    ADA Website Demand Letters: What They Mean and How to Respond

    Businesses of all sizes are seeing more ADA website demand letters—formal notices alleging that a company’s site...
    ADA 2 min read

    Plain-English Guide to WCAG Compliance: Why It Matters and How to Start

    Creating an accessible website is not only a moral obligation but also a smart business move. While the Web...
    Digital Accessibility 2 min read

    Quick Tips for Better Closed Captioning

    Closed captioning is essential for accessibility and for improving video engagement—but producing high-quality...
    Digital Accessibility 1 min read

    Closed Captioning: Why It Matters and How to Get It Right

    Closed captioning is no longer a nice-to-have feature—it’s essential for accessibility, inclusion, and engagement....
    Digital Accessibility 2 min read

    Celebrating the International Day of Sign Languages 2025: Advancing Inclusion Through Communication

    Each year on September 23, the world recognizes the International Day of Sign Languages (IDSL)—a global observance...
    ASL 2 min read
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    Do All Deaf People Use Sign Language?

    When you encounter someone who is deaf or hard-of-hearing, your first instinct may be to use your hands to communicate. Maybe you’re fluent in...

    Research and Stats 2 min read

    What Are Accessible Fonts?

    With text making up so much of the digital content that we consume, keeping it accessible is a crucial step in...
    Technology and Innovation 3 min read

    Accessibility Rules of Dressing, Fitting or Locker Rooms

    One simple way clothing stores, mall outlets, gyms and fitness boutiques can build loyalty with the one in four...
    Physical Accessibility 3 min read

    ADA Requirements for Sales and Service Counters

    If your business requires a sales or service counter, it’s important to ensure the counter meets a set of...
    Physical Accessibility 2 min read

    Do Small Businesses with Fewer Than 15 Employees Have to Be ADA Compliant?

    One in four U.S. adults – or 61 million Americans – has a disability. Each one of those is a potential employee,...
    Legal 3 min read

    Autism Representation in the Media — And How It Impacts Real Life

    In the past few years, autism has been in the media more than it ever has before. This is a very positive change —...
    Research and Stats 8 min read

    The Verdict: Can Plaintiffs Make Money from ADA Lawsuits?

    The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law in 1990 to prohibit discrimination against people...
    Legal 3 min read

    Accommodating Employees with Fragrance Sensitivities

    An estimated 32.2 percent of the population experiences negative health effects from exposure to scented products....
    Employment 3 min read

    The History and Evolution of Disability Models

    A few decades ago, people who were diagnosed with a disability were pigeonholed into a category and often set on a...
    Research and Stats 5 min read

    What is Crip Time?

    The term crip time is used by some disability theorists and advocates to describe disabled individuals’ unique...
    Research and Stats 2 min read