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What Are Least Restrictive Environments (LRE’s) And Why Are They Important?

Federal law requires children with disabilities to be educated in the least restrictive environment (LRE), as...

Education 2 min read
Some people feel uncomfortable when engaging with coworkers and acquaintances with disabilities. The discomfort...
Research and Stats 5 min read
Whether we realize it or not, nearly everyone utilizes some sort of “assistive technology” on a daily basis. This...
Research and Stats 3 min read
The last couple of years have seen a significant increase in athlete-led podcasts, particularly in basketball. JJ...
3 min read
When it comes to the D/deaf and hard-of-hearing community, it can be challenging to understand the differences in...
Research and Stats 2 min read
On December 3, 2021, we celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) and the 40th anniversary...
Research and Stats 3 min read
John Michael Griffin, Publisher of Accessibility.com, sits down with Nakiyemba Shamim, Disability Rights Advocate...
Research and Stats 4 min read
Attempting to identify signs of ASD in children can be challenging, but it can be especially precarious for...
Research and Stats 4 min read
On December 1, 2021 the Department of Justice (DOJ) reached a settlement agreement with Hy-Vee, Inc., an...
Research and Stats 3 min read
Many employers find the world of service animals a challenge. It’s hard to know what your employee’s rights are,...
Employment 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
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
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
The term crip time is used by some disability theorists and advocates to describe disabled individuals’ unique...
Research and Stats 2 min read