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Laws and RegulationsThe debate over student masking has at times reached feverish pitches in different parts of the country. It is an issue that brings many core beliefs and principles to the forefront – personal freedom
GeneralThe public domain continues to expand with new content, now digitized by several services and available to the general public at no cost. Several online repositories and their accessibility features w
Living with DisabilityPeople with traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs, often experience many barriers to independent living. Whether facing seizures after a TBI or relearning basic skills, like dressing and eating, individua
Living with DisabilityOftentimes, accessibility is addressed in a silo. An employee who is disabled might need to work from home more often. A student who is deaf might seek out a specific school that offers the services t
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Living with DisabilityJohn Loeppky speaks with Roxanne Bolden, Executive Director (E.D.) of Aloha Independent Living Hawaii. Roxanne talks about the challenges that the pandemic has brought to the islands, difficulties in
Living with DisabilityCamping is a one-of-a-kind experience, and it offers the chance to take a much-needed break from the bustle of day-to-day life. It's a great way to recharge, get in touch with nature, and get in touch
Laws and RegulationsThe Republic of Uganda is a landlocked country in East Africa. It has a population of 45 million residents and is a popular draw for tourists who want to hike in the mountains to see the majestic gori
Living with DisabilityPediatric physical therapy specializes in services for children and teens. The NAPA Center , with its reputation as a world-renowned pediatric physical therapy clinic, provides this overview of pediat
GeneralSensory rooms are found in many places: schools, homes, clinics, workplaces, nursing homes, and even museums. Sensory rooms are designed to help people with sensory issues through objects, music, and
Living with DisabilityEach year, around 1.1 million individuals worldwide participate in a traditional 26.2-mile marathon. Statistically, that amounts to 0.1% of the total population. For those in the remaining 99.9%, the
Living with DisabilityWhere do you get your information about prescription drugs? While commercials for over-the-counter medications are common worldwide, only two countries allow direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical advertis
Disability Rights and HistoryEveryone should have a place to call their own, where they feel comfortable and safe. But for many people with disabilities, even this basic need is out of reach. Laws like the Fair Housing Act prohib
Assistive Technologies3D printing is the process of creating a tangible, solid three-dimensional object or model, by applying multiple thin layers of material in succession.
Living with DisabilityHousing is getting more expensive across the United States. The number of available homes for sale on the market continues to drop as demand increases. This demand has driven up home costs to the poin
GeneralAccess to children’s mental health care is one of the most important things that we can offer to children and their families, and yet the majority of children around the United States do not have acce
Living with DisabilitySocial Anxiety Disorder (“SAD”) is defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (“DSM-5”) and the American Psychiatric Association as a condition where people experience intens
Living with DisabilityThe time period from birth to 3 years old is often thought to be an easy part of life. We are almost completely dependent on others and our responsibilities are to eat, sleep and grow. However, the ex
GeneralOne in five adults in the U.S. live with a mental illness, yet the amount of mental health crisis services being offered is still severely lacking—so much so, in fact, that it has left law enforcement
Living with DisabilityAs we continue to celebrate 50 years of of the Independent Living Movement in America in 2022, we sit down with Shelly Simmons, Executive Director (E.D.) of the Statewide Independent Living Council of
Laws and RegulationsIf a tenant has reason to believe that they have faced discrimination on the basis of disability, they should file a complaint through The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HU
GeneralA continuing area of growth in the education sector is related to coding and its impact on disabled students has not gone unnoticed. In the same vein as organizations like Girls Who Code, comes Deaf K
Inclusive Design PracticesStarbucks has announced a commitment to higher standards for accessibility efforts in the form of digital and physical improvements that would streamline ordering and interactions for customers with d
