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Landmark Settlement Between DOJ and Massachusetts DCF Requires Changes to State Agency's Discriminatory Practices Against Parents with Disabilities

One of the worst fears faced by some parents with disabilities is that their children may be taken away by...

Legal 3 min read
The events of this year have affected everyone, but not necessarily in the same ways. Deaf and hard of hearing...
Technology and Innovation 5 min read
Freelancing has become one of the nation’s most common and preferred ways to work. Freelancing affords people the...
Legal 3 min read
Diversity and inclusion, in the corporate and government arenas, have become "hot" issues, as these worlds have...
Employment 4 min read
In 2018, 20.3 million Americans over age 12 had a substance use disorder (SUD), according to the National Center...
Legal 5 min read
Complying with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations regarding restrooms may seem tricky because...
Physical Accessibility 2 min read
Why accessible hospitality websites are important It’s always exciting to plan for a nice meal out or a vacation...
Digital Accessibility 3 min read
Over the last two decades, the conventional closed-office settings have gradually been replaced in favor of more...
Employment 3 min read
Last month, John Morris outlined a new wheelchair weight restriction policy introduced and enforced by American...
Physical Accessibility 2 min read
Audio description is an important aspect of video accessibility, particularly for shows and programs that rely...
Legal 2 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
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
One simple way clothing stores, mall outlets, gyms and fitness boutiques can build loyalty with the one in four...
Physical Accessibility 3 min read
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
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
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 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law in 1990 to prohibit discrimination against people...
Legal 3 min read
An estimated 32.2 percent of the population experiences negative health effects from exposure to scented products....
Employment 3 min read
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
Assistive technologies have evolved rapidly in recent years, providing people with physical disabilities with...
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