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    Senator Bob Casey Introduces S. 3333 Requiring Airlines to Improve Accessibility of Entertainment

    Oh, for flying out loud − airlines have to be told to effectively communicate with passengers. Despite the...

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    Celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities

    On December 3, 2021, we celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) and the 40th anniversary...
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    Department of Justice Reaches Settlement Agreement with Hy-Vee, Inc.

    On December 1, 2021 the Department of Justice (DOJ) reached a settlement agreement with Hy-Vee, Inc., an...
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    Build Back Better Act Includes $10 Billion for New Housing Investment Fund

    Despite the Build Back Better Act including the word disability only 39 times and accessibility just 9 times...
    Research and Stats 4 min read

    Celebrating Veterans Service, Sacrifice, and Advocacy

    From the Soldiers Rehabilitation Act to the Forever G.I. Bill, Accessibility.com celebrates Veterans Day 2021 with...
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    Congress Introduces Voters with Disabilities Bill of Rights (H.RES.757)

    As Americans headed to the polls last week many in the disability community continued to face barriers to voting...
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    Law Enforcement and Effective Communication

    As technology continues to improve and effective communication tools evolve, so do the processes in which law...
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    President Biden's Infrastructure Plan: What's in it for Accessibility?

    Despite the word "accessibility" only being used 5 times in relation to digital accessibility (in contrast, the...
    Research and Stats 4 min read

    Jason Taylor - Let's Take Accessibility Seriously | #AccessibilityPlus2021

    Kevin McDaniel speaks with Jason Taylor, Chief Innovation Strategist and Advisor to UsableNet CEO, and speaker for...
    Technology and Innovation 5 min read

    Accessibility.com Celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month

    In 1945 Congress designated the first week in October to recognize the skills and contributions of people with...
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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...
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    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,...
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    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...
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    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 —...
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    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...
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    Accommodating Employees with Fragrance Sensitivities

    An estimated 32.2 percent of the population experiences negative health effects from exposure to scented products....
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    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...
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    Assistive Technology for Physical Disabilities

    Assistive technologies have evolved rapidly in recent years, providing people with physical disabilities with...
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