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    Barriers to Independent Living: United Kingdom

    The United Kingdom's Independent Living Movement (ILM) began in the late 1970s as many people in the disability...

    Research and Stats 2 min read

    Independent Living Research Snapshot

    With a history dating back to the mid-seventies – and the founders of many independent living centers having...
    Research and Stats 3 min read

    Barriers to Independent Living: Abuse, Hate Crime, and Domestic Violence

    Abuse, hate crime, and domestic violence is often an unheard-of barrier to independent living. Unfortunately,...
    Research and Stats 2 min read

    Common Accommodations for Migraines

    Extreme light sensitivity, throbbing pains, and even difficulty speaking − are all typical symptoms of migraine...
    Research and Stats 3 min read

    Advocacy and Independent Living: Removing Transportation Barriers

    Many people take transportation for granted; it’s just getting from A to B. But people with disabilities face many...
    Research and Stats 4 min read

    If the Prosthetic Limb Fits, Wear It

    The United States is home to over 2 million people living with limb loss or limb difference. Those who choose to...
    Research and Stats 2 min read

    Are Online Tutors Required to be Accessible?

    Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in...
    Education 3 min read

    Resources for College Students with Disabilities

    The move from K12 to post-secondary education can be challenging for many students, especially those with...
    Education 5 min read

    Barriers to Independent Living: Conservatorship and Institutions

    The Independent Living Movement exists to protect, support, and encourage people living with disabilities to live...
    Research and Stats 2 min read

    Ridesharing and Accessibility

    Ridesharing services have become a key resource for people getting around without their own vehicle or access to...
    Research and Stats 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

    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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