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Beginner's Guide to Supporting Employees with Autism

If preparing to employ an employee on the autism spectrum seems like a daunting task, with some simple steps, you...

Employment 8 min read
As a reasonable accommodation, job restructuring may involve redistribution or reallocation of the marginal...
Employment 2 min read
A harsh and unfortunate reality for some individuals is that, regardless of their intellectual capabilities, their...
Education 6 min read
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a non-apparent, neurodevelopmental disorder that can cause,...
Research and Stats 3 min read
A student is the focal point of an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Still, some meetings talk around the...
Education 3 min read
ADA Title I protects people from discrimination on the grounds of disability during the hiring process and...
Employment 3 min read
In June, Twitter rolled out a new feature across all accounts that allows users to record 140-second voice clips...
Digital Accessibility 2 min read
People with disabilities comprise the largest minority group in the United States. To effectively address this...
Research and Stats 3 min read
Transition planning is required by law under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Together, the...
Education 3 min read
Ticket sales for events are a covered activity under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). When a venue for...
Legal 4 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
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
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 while after I wrote my article about autism and masking, I was asked to pen the sequel you’re reading. It's...
Research and Stats 3 min read