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    Congress Increases Budget for Special Education and Disability Programs in 2023

    Thanks to a newly-signed 1.7 trillion dollar federal spending bill, special education in the United States will...

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    Create Accessible Digital Content: Tips for Educators

    Schools and colleges that don't provide accessible routes, elevators, and ramps limit students with disabilities...
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    Loan Forgiveness for Students With Disabilities

    On August 24, 2022, U.S. President Joe Biden announced his plan for a broad student loan forgiveness initiative....
    Education 5 min read

    Create Accessible Digital Content: Tips for Educators

    Schools and colleges that don't provide accessible routes, elevators, and ramps limit students with disabilities...
    Digital Accessibility 3 min read

    Need For Digital Accessibility in Higher Education

    On September 20th, Accessibility.com hosted an event titled, "Class is in Session: The ABCs of Accessibility in...
    Digital Accessibility 3 min read

    The legacy of the ‘Deaf President Now’ protest

    In 1988, students at Gallaudet University, a private university for deaf and hard of hearing individuals, erupted...
    Education 3 min read

    Why Digital Accessibility Matters in Schools

    As schools increasingly use digital tools and online learning materials, it is vital to focus on ensuring digital...
    Digital Accessibility 3 min read

    Is American Sign Language (ASL) a language?

    Today's focus for International Week of Deaf People 2022, September 19th - 25th, is on Sign Languages in...
    Education 4 min read

    Who are Mediators and How Do They Help With IEP Discussions?

    Did your child’s school propose an individualized education plan (IEP) that you disagree with? Have you tried to...
    Education 4 min read

    Create Accessible Digital Content: Tips for Educators

    Without accessibility features, such as elevators and ramps, a school or college limits the ability of students...
    Digital Accessibility 3 min read
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    Standardized Testing: Good or Bad for Students?

    While the debate on standardized testing is ongoing, it is still a matter of opinion regarding whether standardized testing is good or bad for...

    Education 4 min read

    Autism Inclusion in the Classroom Requires a Shift in Training and Approach

    An inclusive educational environment is essential for every autistic person to socially succeed in the classroom....
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    New York Bill Passed Extending Time for Students with IEPs To Complete Schooling

    Legislation has been passed that entitles special education students in New York State that are aging out of...
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    College Students With Disabilities Are Protesting Accessibility Barriers On Campus

    Across the country, countless students with disabilities are challenging university administrators to rethink...
    Education 4 min read

    The legacy of the ‘Deaf President Now’ protest

    In 1988, students at Gallaudet University, a private university for deaf and hard of hearing individuals, erupted...
    Education 3 min read

    Circumstances Where Schools Can Refuse Accommodations

    The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 require schools to...
    Education 3 min read

    Standardized Testing Accommodations Under the ADA

    As the COVID-19 pandemic spread through the U.S. and schools closed in the spring of 2020, the College Board...
    Education 3 min read

    How Students with Disabilities Are Affected by Implicit Bias

    Implicit biases are unconscious attitudes or stereotypes that influence an individual's perception of the world...
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    Remote Learning Accessibility for Students Who Are Deaf/Hard of Hearing

    Students who are deaf or hard of hearing are being presented with new challenges this upcoming school year,...
    Education 2 min read

    Ways to Make Classes More Accessible

    Accessibility is important, especially in a class setting. When teachers make their classes accessible, they...
    Education 3 min read