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    Early Intervention: How to Address Developmental Concerns in Infants and Toddlers

    Parents of children ages three and younger that are concerned that their children are not meeting their milestones...

    Research and Stats 4 min read

    Students that are Hard of Hearing in the Classroom

    Severe hearing loss and deafness are typically diagnosed before students are school-aged if the cause is...
    Education 4 min read

    Students That Are Hard of Hearing in The Classroom

    Severe hearing loss and deafness are typically diagnosed before students are school-aged if the cause is...
    Education 3 min read

    Accommodations for Students with ADHD

    Special accommodations for students with ADHD, as outlined on their 504 plans or IEPs, can greatly benefit...
    Education 4 min read

    What Are Least Restrictive Environments (LRE’s) And Why Are They Important?

    Federal law requires children with disabilities to be educated in the least restrictive environment (LRE), as...
    Education 2 min read

    504 Plans for Students with Disabilities

    As the school year begins, it is important to know your rights as a student. If you or your child has a “physical...
    Education 2 min read

    Disability Inclusion: Strategies for an Inclusive Workforce

    Recruiting, hiring, and retaining employees with disabilities enables companies to leverage the talent needed...
    Employment 2 min read

    Proloquo2Go – Augmentative and Alternative Communication Making a Difference

    Just because someone isn’t able to communicate using their voice doesn’t mean they don’t have a lot to say. That’s...
    Technology and Innovation 3 min read

    Bill to Increase Rates for Special Education in New York Receives Unanimous Support

    New York State Senate Bill S6516-A, sponsored by John W. Mannion, and Assembly Bill A8013, sponsored by Michael...
    Education 2 min read

    AbleGamers: Using the Power of Video Games to Combat Social Isolation

    The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light the adverse effects of social isolation, including depression, poor...
    Digital Accessibility 3 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

    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

    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

    Examples of Autism Masking

    A while after I wrote my article about autism and masking, I was asked to pen the sequel you’re reading. It's...
    Research and Stats 3 min read