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Why Are Persons with Disabilities 3 Times More Likely to Experience Sexual Assault?

Sexual abuse is a silent but rampant phenomenon among people with disabilities. According to the US Department of...

Research and Stats 3 min read
People with invisible disabilities are a part of most people’s everyday life. At the same time, many are unaware...
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Tobii Dynavox, also known as Tobii, an assistive technology company that describes itself as "pioneers of...
Research and Stats 1 min read
It might seem like the best thing since sliced bread, but assistive technology can actually pose a barrier to...
Research and Stats 2 min read
Mobility equipment is expensive. Wheelchairs, power chairs, and power scooters can cost thousands of dollars....
Research and Stats 2 min read
Sensory rooms are designed to help both children and adults with sensory processing issues. At times, the link...
Research and Stats 3 min read
As humans, we’re often tempted to make assumptions about our surroundings based on particular cues, tropes, and...
Research and Stats 3 min read
Different factors such as personal preference, experiences, upbringing, and cultural differences can influence the...
Research and Stats 2 min read
Leadership requires patience, approachability, and strong communication, but emphasizing accessibility is not...
Leadership 3 min read
Starting a new job can be daunting for any employee, but it’s even more difficult if you have a hearing...
Employment 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
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law in 1990 to prohibit discrimination against people...
Legal 3 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
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
An estimated 32.2 percent of the population experiences negative health effects from exposure to scented products....
Employment 3 min read
The term crip time is used by some disability theorists and advocates to describe disabled individuals’ unique...
Research and Stats 2 min read