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    15 Resources to Make Your Hiring Process More Inclusive to People With Disabilities

    Business owners are sometimes cautious when hiring candidates with disabilities. Despite the protections provided...

    Employment 5 min read

    Permobil in the Process of Acquiring Panthera

    On November 1, 2021, came the announcement that Swedish durable medical equipment provider Permobil − who have...
    Research and Stats 2 min read

    Why Is Public Transit Still Inaccessible?

    The year was 1978. The city of Denver had recently debuted a fleet of new buses that were supposed to make...
    Research and Stats 4 min read

    Service Animals and the ACAA

    The Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) provides protections for people with disabilities that need to travel with their...
    Research and Stats 3 min read

    Developing Accessible User Stories

    A well-developed user story can serve as a powerful tool in the design and development of user-oriented features....
    Technology and Innovation 4 min read

    Barriers to Accessibility: Customer Service

    Josh Basile has a number of small accommodations he regularly asks for from customer service representatives. He...
    Employment 2 min read

    Build Back Better Act Includes $10 Billion for New Housing Investment Fund

    Despite the Build Back Better Act including the word disability only 39 times and accessibility just 9 times...
    Research and Stats 4 min read

    As Americans Return to Air Travel, Carriers Neglect Travelers With Disabilities

    In 2021, holiday air travel is expected to rebound to pre-pandemic levels. The Transportation Security...
    Research and Stats 5 min read

    What Do Customer Service Reps Need to Know When Interacting With Customers with Disabilities?

    It is crucial that employees are trained and prepared to interact with customers with disabilities. A core tenant...
    Research and Stats 4 min read

    Is JavaScript Accessible?

    Currently, in version ES6, JavaScript has come to be used for everything from adding basic interactions to a page...
    Research 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...
    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 —...
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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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