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    Virginia Bill Proposed to Prevent Discrimination for Individuals with Disabilities Unanimously Approved by Subcommittee

    On January 7, 2021, Delegate Mark Sickles, Chairman of the Health, Welfare, and Institutions Committee, introduced...

    Legal 2 min read

    Beginner's Guide to Supporting Employees with Autism

    If preparing to employ an employee on the autism spectrum seems like a daunting task, with some simple steps, you...
    Employment 8 min read

    What Is Job Restructuring?

    As a reasonable accommodation, job restructuring may involve redistribution or reallocation of the marginal...
    Employment 2 min read

    Campus Wheelchair Accessibility Report Offers Important Information and Practical Guide

    A harsh and unfortunate reality for some individuals is that, regardless of their intellectual capabilities, their...
    Education 6 min read

    Removing ADHD Stigma Starts with Education

    Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a non-apparent, neurodevelopmental disorder that can cause,...
    Research and Stats 3 min read

    How Schools Can Give Students a Voice in IEP Meetings

    A student is the focal point of an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Still, some meetings talk around the...
    Education 3 min read

    Medical Examinations Under The ADA in The Pre-Employment and Hiring Process

    ADA Title I protects people from discrimination on the grounds of disability during the hiring process and...
    Employment 3 min read

    Is Twitter Striving to Set an Accessible Standard Other Social Networks Should Follow?

    In June, Twitter rolled out a new feature across all accounts that allows users to record 140-second voice clips...
    Digital Accessibility 2 min read

    Benefits of Improving Training of Law Enforcement Interactions with People with Disabilities

    People with disabilities comprise the largest minority group in the United States. To effectively address this...
    Research and Stats 3 min read

    TIEP Meetings: Tips to Help Students Transition to the Adult World

    Transition planning is required by law under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Together, the...
    Education 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...

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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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    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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    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

    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...
    Legal 3 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

    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

    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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