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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.
Inclusive Design PracticesRecreational programming promotes health, well-being, and overall quality of life. Here we review tips for creating adaptive recreation programming for your community.
Laws and RegulationsOn November 10, 2021, the Justice Department filed a lawsuit against the rideshare company Uber for charging wait time fees to passengers with disabilities. This practice is a violation of the America
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Disability Rights and HistoryFrom the Soldiers Rehabilitation Act to the Forever G.I. Bill, Accessibility.com celebrates Veterans Day 2021 with a look at Veterans legislation that shaped Veterans' rights in the 20th and 21st cent
Laws and RegulationsAs Americans headed to the polls last week many in the disability community continued to face barriers to voting in their precincts . In an effort to address those barriers and compensate for the chal
Disability Rights and HistoryHate crimes against people with disabilities have increased ten-fold over the years. In 1997, the Federal Bureau of Investigation reported 13 hate crimes against people with disabilities. By 2020, tha
Laws and RegulationsAs technology continues to improve and effective communication tools evolve, so do the processes in which law enforcement interacts with persons with disabilities. We review some of the best practices
Laws and RegulationsThe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 define disability as a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, a
Awareness Days and ObservancesOn Tuesday, November 2, millions of Americans headed to the polls. Some ballots determined the fate of state governors while others focused on local city council seats and issues. While voting is a ri
Visual and Media AccessibilityWith text making up so much of the digital content that we consume, keeping it accessible is a crucial step in reducing barriers to information, so typography, typeface, and font selection are all thi
Awareness Days and ObservancesEvery May, on the third Thursday of the month, the team over at the GAAD Foundation celebrates accessibility across the globe. As we close out National Disability Employment Awareness Month this weeke
Living with DisabilityAcross the country, countless students with disabilities are challenging university administrators to rethink accessibility. As they return to in-person learning after the pandemic or visit the campus
Disability Rights and HistoryOne in four American adults lives with a disability . People with disabilities constitute the largest minority group in the United States.
Awareness Days and ObservancesMaya Chupkov is tired of the same old narratives around stuttering and that’s why she’s chosen to start a podcast, “ Proud Stutter ”. The San Francisco-based communications manager hopes the podcast s
Media and RepresentationAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues through 2021, nearly every aspect of life has had to adjust, and the entertainment industry is of course no exception. Streaming services have thrived and viewers wi
Laws and RegulationsProject Civic Access (“PCA”) is an initiative commenced by the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) in 1999. The primary purpose of the PCA was to establish a process to implement solutions to bring loc
Laws and RegulationsDespite the word "accessibility" only being used 5 times in relation to digital accessibility (in contrast, the word "bicycle" is used 57 times and "wildlife" is used 100 times), the highly debated in
Laws and RegulationsWhile popular ride-hailing services continue to promote a pack of accessibility supports and programs, their implementation seems to have much more to do with the American legal system than it does an
Laws and RegulationsThe Fair Housing Act (FHA) prohibits housing discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, and disability. Under the FHA, housing administrators, landlor
Awareness Days and ObservancesKevin McDaniel speaks with Jason Taylor, Chief Innovation Strategist and Advisor to UsableNet CEO, and speaker for Accessibility.com's 2021 Global AccessibilityPlus Conference . Jason talks about his
Visual and Media AccessibilityThe process of hosting an accessible event actually starts with utilizing proper web accessibility practices and assessing your technology for accessibility . After all, if people with disabilities ar
