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    What is Inspiration Porn?

    People with disabilities are often portrayed as “inspirational” in the media and among other people. They are...

    Research and Stats 5 min read

    What NBC's the Office Teaches Us About Autism and Communication

    Many people love comedy shows like “The Office,” but most of us don’t think too hard about why exactly these...
    Research and Stats 5 min read

    What Do Customer Service Reps Need to Know When Interacting With Customers with Disabilities?

    It is crucial that employees are trained and prepared to interact with customers with disabilities. A core tenant...
    Research and Stats 4 min read

    Staff Accessibility Training: Understanding Disability and the Law

    Building public trust between your organization and the disability community requires a commitment to transparency...
    Employment 4 min read

    Organizations Should Incorporate Accessibility into Customer Service Training

    Making up approximately 15% of the world's population, or over 1 billion people, the disability market continues...
    Technology and Innovation 4 min read

    What is Intersectionality?

    In 2021 it is estimated that over 61 million Americans live with a disability. As the country continues to improve...
    Research and Stats 2 min read

    What is Autism Masking?

    Masking is a social skill that persons with autism adopt in social settings in which non-autistic people expect...
    Research and Stats 6 min read

    Language and Terms: Sensory Disabilities

    In 2021 it is estimated that over 61 million Americans live with a disability. As the country continues to improve...
    Research and Stats 5 min read

    People-First Language: Do's and Don'ts

    In 2021 it is estimated that over 61 million Americans live with a disability. As the country continues to improve...
    Research and Stats 6 min read

    Disability Language: Stop Using These Words Now

    Everyone has encountered language that was at best outdated and at worst intentionally offensive. Here we review...
    Research and Stats 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...

    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...
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    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