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    EEOC Update: Long-Haul Covid Will Be Considered a Disability Protected Under ADA

    On December 14, 2021, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated guidelines regarding the...

    Employment 3 min read

    An Overview on Emerging Prosthetic Technology

    When thinking of advanced prosthetic technology some things which might come to mind are computerized knees or 3-D...
    Research and Stats 3 min read

    SiriusXM Sued for Failures in Accessibility

    In a call for improvements to accessibility, the National Association for the Deaf (NAD) and the Disability Rights...
    Research and Stats 3 min read

    What is the Mental Health Justice Act - Can it Make a Difference?

    The Mental Health Justice Act of 2021 would provide state and local government funding to train and deploy mental...
    Research and Stats 6 min read

    State Department Official Suffering Havana Syndrome Sues Government for Disability Discrimination

    Mark Lenzi, a member of the diplomatic security services in the State Department is suing Secretary of State...
    Research and Stats 4 min read

    Hard of Hearing in the Workplace

    Hiring someone with a hearing disability doesn’t have to be tricky or expensive. There are several easy ways to...
    Research and Stats 2 min read

    People First Language – How Word Choice Influences Our Perceptions

    Words are powerful. Even the smallest words, like he or she, can signify acceptance or rejection – respect or...
    Research and Stats 4 min read

    Celebrating Judith Heumann's Advocacy

    Disability rights have been a long effort in America, particularly in the last hundred years and while it has been...
    Research and Stats 3 min read

    Service Animals and the ADA

    The Americans with Disabilities Act is an important piece of disability rights legislation in the United States....
    Employment 4 min read

    Conferences and Accessibility: Effective Communication Tools

    When you’re planning a conference, it's important to ensure everyone that attends is able to get the most out of...
    Technology and Innovation 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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    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,...
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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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    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...
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    Assistive Technology for Physical Disabilities

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