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    How Remote Work Impacts Employees with Disabilities

    With most of the world working remotely due to the coronavirus pandemic, it’s not surprising that it is changing...

    Employment 3 min read

    What Are Essential Job Functions Under the ADA?

    Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) provides that employers have the discretion to determine...
    Employment 2 min read

    Disability Awareness: Progress Since the ADA and Challenges Ahead

    Disability awareness has been defined as a capability or skill of "being mindful of the disabilities of people and...
    Legal 3 min read

    3 Reasons Why You Should Attend AccessibilityPlus 2021

    There are many conferences on accessibility and disability inclusion. They often provide reasons through...
    Digital Accessibility 2 min read

    Valuable 500 Hits Namesake Goal, Shines Light on Disability at Some of the World's Biggest Companies

    As reported by the BBC, Disability Scoop, and other outlets this week, leaders at business giants like Mastercard,...
    Employment 3 min read

    Introducing AccessibilityPlus 2021, a Global and Entirely Virtual Accessibility Summit for Business Leaders

    On this tenth Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), we are proud to announce AccessibilityPlus 2021 — a...
    Digital Accessibility 2 min read

    Average Costs of Reasonable Accommodations in The Workplace

    According to a factsheet published by the US Department of Labor, one of the common myths prevalent among...
    Employment 3 min read

    Improving the Hiring Process for Autistic Candidates

    Navigating the job market is difficult for everyone, but it is especially challenging for autistic people. The...
    Employment 5 min read

    Have We Seen a Pandemic Silver Lining for People with Disabilities?

    We wrote last year that the global pandemic could prove to have a silver lining for people with disabilities for...
    Digital Accessibility 4 min read

    Is AI Actually Tripling Employment for People with Disabilities?

    According to Gartner’s Top Strategic Predictions for 2020 and Beyond published in late-2019, using artificial...
    Digital Accessibility 2 min read
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    Accommodating Employees with Fragrance Sensitivities

    An estimated 32.2 percent of the population experiences negative health effects from exposure to scented products. While perfumes and colognes are...

    Employment 3 min read

    Are Standing Desks Required as a Reasonable Accommodation?

    The number of employees requesting standing desks at work is growing exponentially. With medical experts warning...
    Legal 4 min read

    What Are Essential Job Functions Under the ADA?

    Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) provides that employers have the discretion to determine...
    Employment 2 min read

    Average Costs of Reasonable Accommodations in The Workplace

    According to a factsheet published by the US Department of Labor, one of the common myths prevalent among...
    Employment 3 min read

    Accommodations for Commuting to Work and Driving Jobs

    If a work schedule or work location becomes a barrier to an employee with a disability, their employer may be...
    Employment 2 min read

    What is an ADA Compliant Job Posting?

    For many employers, job descriptions are developed for one paramount purpose – to be used in job advertisements,...
    Employment 4 min read

    How Far Must Employers Go to Accommodate the Scheduling Needs of People with Disabilities?

    An employer must grant an altered work schedule for an employee with disabilities if "the essential functions of...
    Employment 2 min read

    Questions Employers Can and Can't Ask Job Applicants

    The rights of applicants and employees with disabilities are protected by law. Employers need to be aware of the...
    Employment 3 min read

    Can a Business Rescind a Job Offer After a Disability Disclosure?

    The ADA prohibits the discrimination against people with disabilities in every sector of public mainstream life,...
    Employment 3 min read

    10 Ways to Improve Your Interviewing Process for Candidates With Disabilities

    According to a survey by hiring service JDP, 93 percent of Americans experience anxiety about job interviews. For...
    Employment 5 min read