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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

    Interview with ClearMask Co-Founder Highlights Communication Benefits of Transparent Face Coverings

    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 with a Disability: Will Potential Legislation Affect Your Business?

    Freelancing has become one of the nation’s most common and preferred ways to work. Freelancing affords people the...
    Legal 3 min read

    Increasing Appointment of People with Disabilities to Administrative Positions Can Improve Accessibility

    Diversity and inclusion, in the corporate and government arenas, have become "hot" issues, as these worlds have...
    Employment 4 min read

    Are Employees with a Substance Use Disorder Protected by the ADA?

    In 2018, 20.3 million Americans over age 12 had a substance use disorder (SUD), according to the National Center...
    Legal 5 min read

    Seven Common Bathroom Accessibility Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

    Complying with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations regarding restrooms may seem tricky because...
    Physical Accessibility 2 min read

    Top Accessibility Considerations for Hospitality Websites

    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

    Improving Accessibility in Open Office Spaces

    Over the last two decades, the conventional closed-office settings have gradually been replaced in favor of more...
    Employment 3 min read

    American Airlines Reverses Controversial Wheelchair Weight Limit, Updates Policy with New Limits

    Last month, John Morris outlined a new wheelchair weight restriction policy introduced and enforced by American...
    Physical Accessibility 2 min read

    FCC Expanding Audio Description Requirements to 40 More TV Markets

    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

    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

    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

    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 —...
    Research and Stats 8 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

    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

    Assistive Technology for Physical Disabilities

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