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Awareness Days and ObservancesContent warning: This article contains references to violence against persons with disabilities. If December 1, UN International Day for Persons with Disabilities, is a celebration; then March 1 is a
Laws and RegulationsAn accessibility lawsuit against the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has made its way to the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals. On Wednesday, February 2, 2022, attorneys for the TSA argued th
Awareness Days and ObservancesIncreasing accessibility awareness is essential when there is still education needed, but awareness alone doesn’t get the job done. Here are three reasons why it’s critical to shift from focusing on a
Living with DisabilityAfter weeks of escalating tensions in the region, Russian President Vladimir Putin began a military invasion of Ukraine Thursday morning. Russian troops entered the capital city Kyiv and other major c
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Disability Rights and HistoryPeople with disabilities are admitted into the hospital nearly five times more than those without disabilities . Once there, they should expect to experience the same quality and standards of care as
Laws and RegulationsIn February, the VA proposed changes to the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) that would alter how disability ratings are calculated and assigned for tinnitus, mental health disorders, and r
Awareness Days and ObservancesThe Accessibility Awareness Quotient (AQ) looks to measure an organization's awareness of disability and accessibility requirements and expectations based on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Living with DisabilityIn the fifty years of the Independent Living Movement (ILM), Santa Fe, New Mexico’s New Vistas has had three executive directors. What started as a project led by the local women’s league in the early
Laws and RegulationsPart of the Hippocratic oath says, “I will remember that I do not treat a fever chart, a cancerous growth, but a sick human being.” The idea of this sentence is for doctors to look beyond the symptoms
Laws and RegulationsAs per an announcement from the Department of Justice (DOJ) on January 28 th , 2022, scheduling appointments for a COVID-19 vaccine at national grocery giant Kroger will now be accessible to individua
Living with DisabilityIt would be difficult to have not noticed the increases in prices over the past year. From gas and travel to pet food, clothing, and home basics, prices have increased in amounts that are not insignif
Awareness Days and ObservancesNational Caregivers Day is celebrated on the third Thursday of February . This day honors those people who devote their lives to giving personal, physical, and emotional support to others. Caregivers
Awareness Days and ObservancesThe Accessibility Awareness Quotient (AQ) looks to measure an organization's awareness of disability and accessibility requirements and expectations based on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Laws and RegulationsRunning on a platform tweaked to align with Virginian values, businessman Glenn Youngkin beat out his competitor by about two percentage points to take the governorship last November. Upon inauguratio
Living with DisabilityInaccessible design impacts our mobility. Physical barriers can mean fewer doctor’s visits due to inaccessible offices, housing discrimination due to unmet accommodations, and an inability to live ind
Living with DisabilityDepending on your age and your lifestyle, TikTok is either a fun app for discovering new dance moves or a tool that drives people toward dangerous trends. The app has one billion monthly active users,
GeneralThe rise of digital technology has helped people from all backgrounds connect in new and unique ways. However, some devices and apps are easier for people with disabilities to navigate than others. Fo
Assistive TechnologiesThe Apple Watch has integrated several key accessibility features found in the iPhone, including VoiceOver and Grayscale, while also incorporating some unique Watch-specific features to improve access
Visual and Media AccessibilityPresident Biden promised the delivery of 500 million at-home COVID tests so people could avoid appointments and long wait times at state-provided testing sites and have easy access to testing in the e
GeneralCustomer feedback is great for identifying areas of improvement, including accessibility. Soliciting feedback encourages customers to return to your place of business which improves brand loyalty and
Awareness Days and ObservancesThe Accessibility Awareness Quotient (AQ) looks to measure an organization's awareness of disability and accessibility requirements and expectations based on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Media and RepresentationIn a blog post published on January 31 st , 2022, the General Manager for Avatars and Identity at Facebook parent company Meta Aigerim Shorman announced a huge overhaul of Avatars on all its major pla
