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Living with DisabilityOne of the hidden barriers to independent living for disabled people is the lack of opportunities to stay active. Whether it's American high school athletes having to sue their athletic association to
Living with DisabilityFrom overpriced water to often tedious airport security, most people have a long list of reasons to find airports frustrating. But for people with disabilities, what are considered airport nuisances f
Living with DisabilityPublic transportation provides a reliable method of transportation for persons with disabilities that do not drive or have access to private vehicles. Buses, trains, and light rail systems help people
Inclusive Design PracticesIt’s not often that a sports application’s first promotional video is that of a para-athlete, but that was the course set by Team Sportz. Team Sportz, is an app that allows athletes – disabled and not
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Assistive TechnologiesOne human hand contains 27 bones , 34 muscles, and over 100 ligaments and tendons.
Living with DisabilityThe American Psychiatric Association defines Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as a “complex developmental condition involving persistent challenges with social communication, restricted interests, and r
Living with DisabilityKevin McDaniel speaks with Josh Basile, State of Maryland Independent Living Council board member, about his journey and work in advocacy, what Independent Living means to him, and how one CIL in Mary
Media and RepresentationInclusivity and diversity have long been topics of contention in the entertainment industry, particularly in recent years. From the trending hashtag #OscarsSoWhite in 2015 to discussions of the dispro
Disability Rights and HistoryBeth Meyer has been part of the Independent Living Movement for as long as she can remember. Before she worked throughout Florida, before she took up her current position as the Executive Director of
Living with DisabilityThe fear, uncertainty, and isolation of the pandemic era have been hard for many to cope with since Spring 2020. A new study from Oregon State University indicates that people with disabilities experi
Living with DisabilityBased on the United States census from 2000, there are 49.7 million Americans over the age of four living with a disability . Each and everyone who, thanks to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 19
Visual and Media AccessibilityData has shown that a significant percentage of persons with disabilities play video games. The state of accessibility in gaming has become a bigger discussion throughout the industry as the barriers
Inclusive Design PracticesWhile accessibility design standards exist to provide the minimum level of accessibility in housing, some question why we are not building new homes to be more adaptable and universally designed in th
Inclusive Design PracticesOne size doesn't fit all. Inaccessible design for persons with Multiple Sclerosis creates significant obstacles, including difficulty or inability to use specific devices and increased stress in work
Living with DisabilityMany people face barriers to healthcare as the system is presently structured, and persons with disabilities are often disproportionately affected by those barriers and likely to face additional ones.
Living with DisabilityOver the decades, affordability, housing shortages, and the housing crisis have made the real estate market a daunting industry for millions. For the one in four people with disabilities in the United
Living with DisabilityThe United States faces an affordable housing crisis that disproportionately impacts persons with disabilities. The nation's supply of affordable housing is too low to keep pace with demand. Because m
Disability Rights and HistoryDefying logic and a common-sense understanding of household finances, a law has existed for decades that strips disability benefits from individuals with disabilities who choose to get married. Under
Awareness Days and ObservancesIn the United States alone, 61 million adults have a disability , which is equivalent to 26% of the adult population. These disabilities are wide-ranging and diverse, from mobility-related to vision o
Disability Rights and HistoryAfter a court battle that stretched over half a decade, a federal court recently decided that Walmart discriminated against former employee Marlo Spaeth on the basis of disability.
Awareness Days and ObservancesMarch is National Ethics Month and the last two years have shone an ever more intense light on what ethical practice does – and most notably doesn’t – mean when it comes to working with the wide array
Living with DisabilityThere's an artificial divide that often pops up in conversations on American life, something that the Independent Living Movement (ILM) is not immune to. While it's easy to split up the concerns facin
