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    Why positive representation should be a part of accessibility

    You won’t find a success criterion in the WCAG guidelines about representation, but your company should take the...

    Digital Accessibility 3 min read

    American Sign Language (ASL) uses more than the hands

    Languages are more than just collections of words. When talking, a hearing person might vary elements like tone,...
    ASL 3 min read

    Fixing inaccessible content: where to start?

    Digital accessibility has not been a priority for many companies until recently. However, now that they know their...
    Digital Accessibility 4 min read

    What if everyone knew sign language?

    This week (September 19th - 25th), the World Federation of Deaf People celebrates International Week of Deaf...
    ASL 3 min read

    The legacy of the ‘Deaf President Now’ protest

    In 1988, students at Gallaudet University, a private university for deaf and hard of hearing individuals, erupted...
    Education 3 min read

    Is American Sign Language (ASL) a language?

    Today's focus for International Week of Deaf People 2022, September 19th - 25th, is on Sign Languages in...
    Education 4 min read

    Creating accessible hybrid college courses

    In early 2020, college instructors worldwide suddenly found themselves teaching online. Many instructors and...
    Digital Accessibility 4 min read

    Accessible eLearning: challenges, benefits, and strategies

    Online learning presents accessibility challenges. It also offers opportunities. Designing eLearning that meets...
    Digital Accessibility 5 min read

    Universal design for learning and eLearning

    The concept behind universal design is simple. Instead of adapting built environments to disability needs, design...
    Education 3 min read

    Web accessibility for low vision and blindness

    Visual disabilities are among the most common disabilities. According to the World Health Organization, vision...
    Digital Accessibility 5 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

    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

    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

    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

    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 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

    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

    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