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GeneralAmerica is fast approaching the second anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the past two years, many people have learned to live with the Coronavirus through remote work, limited event sizes, an
Workplace and EmploymentDespite calls for increased levels of diversity and inclusion, men still dominate leadership positions. In particular, white men without disabilities are the most common demographic in the United Stat
Laws and RegulationsOh, for flying out loud − airlines have to be told to effectively communicate with passengers. Despite the protections provided by the Air Carrier Access Act prohibiting discrimination on the basis of
Awareness Days and ObservancesThe global accessibility conversation evolves and expands every day. As we continue to strive for a more accessible world, some of the globe’s top companies have now banded together to push those effo
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Laws and RegulationsWhile the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is the most comprehensive piece of disability rights legislation in the United States, it is not the only federal law that protects people with disabili
Laws and RegulationsSenators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) recently introduced a bill that would prevent discrimination against people with disabilities when it comes to organ transplants. The Charlotte Woo
Living with DisabilitySome people feel uncomfortable when engaging with coworkers and acquaintances with disabilities. The discomfort comes from well-meaning individuals who want to be inclusive, which means they overcorre
Assistive TechnologiesWhether we realize it or not, nearly everyone utilizes some sort of “ assistive technology ” on a daily basis. This can range from eyeglasses and pill cases to hearing aids and prosthetic limbs. Howev
Media and RepresentationThe last couple of years have seen a significant increase in athlete-led podcasts, particularly in basketball. JJ Reddick’s "The Old Man and the Three," Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson’s "All the Smok
Disability Rights and HistoryOn December 3, 2021, we celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) and the 40th anniversary of its inception. We look back at the history behind IDPD, the barriers that have been
Disability Rights and HistoryJohn Michael Griffin, Publisher of Accessibility.com, sits down with Nakiyemba Shamim, Disability Rights Advocate from Kampala, Uganda.
Living with DisabilityThe term crip time is used by some disability theorists and advocates to describe disabled individuals’ unique relationship to time. Crip time indicates the complexity of disabled experience in a worl
GeneralWe’re all in this together. Many of us understand this common phrase as a call for unity and solidarity amid challenging times. However, this galvanizing expression also represents the underlying beli
Living with DisabilityKevin McDaniel speaks with Chad Allen, creator of the audio comic book Unseen , the story of a blind assassin living in a chaotic world in which she is invisible to society. Chad talks about how a con
GeneralOn November 1, 2021, came the announcement that Swedish durable medical equipment provider Permobil − who have footholds in the seating, manual, power wheelchair, and power assist product spaces, as w
Disability Rights and HistoryThe year was 1978. The city of Denver had recently debuted a fleet of new buses that were supposed to make transportation around the city easier, but none of the buses had wheelchair lifts or other ac
Laws and RegulationsThe Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) provides protections for people with disabilities that need to travel with their service animals. The ACAA defines a service animal as a dog, of any breed, that is in
GeneralDespite the Build Back Better Act including the word disability only 39 times and accessibility just 9 times throughout its 2,486 pages, there appears to be some investment in affordable and accessibl
Laws and RegulationsIn 2021, holiday air travel is expected to rebound to pre-pandemic levels. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) reports that 26 million people traveled around the 11-day period surrounding
Media and RepresentationI’m not invisible, I’m an original/ I’m so much more than what you see or what you bargained for—Lyrics from 'SPACES' For many disabled people in creative industries, opportunities are arbitrarily lim
Assistive TechnologiesIn today’s world, assistive technology is a catch-all term describing a broad category of original, modified, or customized equipment or systems “used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capa
Media and RepresentationThe Marvel Cinematic Universe introduced its first deaf superhero on November 5th when The Eternals premiered in theaters.
