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Living with DisabilityDuring the course of our lives, we all encounter challenges and hardships, sometimes severe. People with disabilities, however, can experience these difficulties on a more frequent basis and find that
Living with DisabilityOne of the strategies used to promote inclusivity and accessibility that has proved the most controversial is the disability simulation. In a disability simulation, participants are asked to use a whe
Living with DisabilityYour ability to enjoy your favorite hobbies shouldn't be solely dependent on having strong vision. While some hobbies, such as hiking, may seem to be fairly visually-oriented, they can still be made m
Disability Rights and HistoryMillions of Americans with disabilities today lead self-reliant lives according to their own ideas, beliefs, and aspirations. Although the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was first introduced in
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Living with DisabilityIf you’re wondering how to communicate with individuals with disabilities who have companions or aides, it’s good to remind yourself who it is you’re looking to communicate with. If the answer is not
Laws and RegulationsOne of the worst fears faced by some parents with disabilities is that their children may be taken away by government authorities just because of perceptions about their disability. Historically, it’s
Assistive TechnologiesThe events of this year have affected everyone, but not necessarily in the same ways. Deaf and hard of hearing individuals face some unique challenges amid the pandemic, perhaps none bigger than the m
Laws and RegulationsComplying with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations regarding restrooms may seem tricky because of the number and scope guidelines that must be met. A poorly constructed bathroom can
Visual and Media AccessibilityWhy accessible hospitality websites are important It’s always exciting to plan for a nice meal out or a vacation to somewhere new. As the country tries to emerge from the limited leisure and travel th
Disability Rights and HistoryLast month, John Morris outlined a new wheelchair weight restriction policy introduced and enforced by American Airlines that effectively banned many power wheelchair users from certain flights at ove
Visual and Media AccessibilityAudio description is an important aspect of video accessibility , particularly for shows and programs that rely heavily on visual cues and stimulation. Audio descriptions provide voice-over narration
Laws and RegulationsOne simple way clothing stores, mall outlets, gyms and fitness boutiques can build loyalty with the one in four American adults with a disability is to outfit the establishment with included accessibl
Living with DisabilityMy son was born with a non-apparent disability. Setting aside the outpouring of well-meant, but insulting comments that we received, the most challenging aspect of the early months of my son’s life wa
Laws and RegulationsLailah Martone, just shy of seven years old, has global delays and is not even close to being potty-trained. While her size may be smaller than her peers, weighing in at thirty pounds and standing for
Living with DisabilityOn November 7, 2020, Chris Nikic, a 21-year-old from Maitland, Florida, completed the Ironman triathlon. In doing so, he became the first individual with Down Syndrome to enter the Ironman competition
GeneralAccessible customer service on the phone requires trained personnel who can effectively communicate with people with cognitive disability to their complete satisfaction. To begin with, customer servic
Assistive TechnologiesAssistive global position system (GPS) hardware and software products are designed to enable people with visual disability to navigate a location. The GPS hardware devices may include features such as
Media and RepresentationJust to be mentioned, named, explicitly by the word "disability" was enough to trigger an outpouring of response and accolade from Americans with disabilities, their families, and those who advocate f
Living with DisabilityAutism is a disability that is often misunderstood. Real life autism is very different than the kind that people learn about on TV or in the movies. These are some ideas people tend to get wrong about
Living with Disability“Oh, he looks so normal.”
Laws and RegulationsThe Air Carrier Access Act , a federal law, prevents airlines from refusing travel to individuals based solely on their disabilities, yet a new restriction American Airlines allegedly introduced this
Laws and RegulationsMany individuals rely on regularly scheduled, fixed-route public transportation services for their travel needs. Paratransit is a wheelchair-accessible, public transportation service for individuals w
