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    Barriers to Independent Living: Causes

    It’s easy to talk about barriers to independent living and the possible solutions for those barriers; however,...

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    Barriers to Independent Living: United Kingdom

    The United Kingdom's Independent Living Movement (ILM) began in the late 1970s as many people in the disability...
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    Barriers to Independent Living: Abuse, Hate Crime, and Domestic Violence

    Abuse, hate crime, and domestic violence is often an unheard-of barrier to independent living. Unfortunately,...
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    Barriers to Independent Living: Conservatorship and Institutions

    The Independent Living Movement exists to protect, support, and encourage people living with disabilities to live...
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    Barriers to Independent Living: Lack of Public Awareness

    It might surprise you to learn that a basic lack of public awareness can be a considerable barrier to independent...
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    Service Animals for Emotional Support and Mental Health

    It’s easy to think of service animals as accommodations for employees living with physical or sensory...
    Research and Stats 2 min read

    Deaf/hard of hearing FAQ: Interpreters

    There are many times during office hours that someone who is D/deaf or hard-of-hearing might require an...
    Employment 3 min read

    Deaf or deaf in the Workplace

    When working with employees who identify as Deaf or deaf, it can be confusing to know which is which and how your...
    Research and Stats 2 min read

    What Are Service Animals?

    If you’ve ever wondered about the difference in types of service animals, our guide should help you figure things...
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    Hard of Hearing in the Workplace

    Hiring someone with a hearing disability doesn’t have to be tricky or expensive. There are several easy ways to...
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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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    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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