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    Department of Justice Issues New Web Accessibility Guidelines: What’s New and What It Means for Businesses

    On Friday, March 18, 2022, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) published an update to web accessibility...

    Research and Stats 3 min read

    Ukrainian Athletes Persevere at Paralympics, Sweeping Multiple Events

    In the first week of competition at the Winter Paralympics in Beijing, the Ukrainian delegation is making an...
    Research and Stats 3 min read

    People with Disabilities Struggle Without Medicaid Homecare as Federal Funding Gets Mired in Red Tape

    People with disabilities who depend on home-aid and community-based services funded by Medicaid have had...
    Research and Stats 3 min read

    Could a New Federal Law End Disability Discrimination During Organ Transplant Selection?

    A new bipartisan bill has been introduced in both chambers of Congress to enhance federal protections for people...
    Research and Stats 3 min read

    The Paralympic Paradox: China Often Leads in Medal Counts but Falls Behind in Accessibility

    As thousands of para-athletes across the globe converge on Beijing to compete in the 2022 Paralympic Games, China...
    Research and Stats 4 min read

    CODA Takes Home Top SAG Prize

    Apple TV+’s CODA (Child of Deaf Adults) took home the top motion picture prize at Sunday night’s Screen Actor...
    Research and Stats 3 min read

    TSA to Court of Appeals: Some Passengers with Disabilities Won’t Be Allowed to Fly

    An accessibility lawsuit against the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has made its way to the D.C....
    Research and Stats 4 min read

    How Will the Russian Invasion of Ukraine Affect Civilians with Disabilities?

    After weeks of escalating tensions in the region, Russian President Vladimir Putin began a military invasion of...
    Research and Stats 3 min read

    Will the VA Finally Take Mental Health Seriously in its Updated Disability Rating Criteria?

    In February, the VA proposed changes to the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) that would alter how...
    Research and Stats 3 min read

    Successful DEI Initiatives Don't Forget the Importance of Mental Health

    DEI is an acronym for diversity, equity, and inclusion. DEI initiatives in the workplace help companies create a...
    Employment 4 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...

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    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...
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