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Assistive TechnologiesThere are many adaptive technologies on the market today that make readily available devices such as a keyboard or a mouse compatible to any person, allowing them the freedom to use all the resources
Laws and RegulationsWhile service animals are protected federally by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) , the same can’t be said for emotional support animals, which are also called "comfort animals." They may ser
Laws and RegulationsAccessibility is standard for new construction today, but that hasn’t always been the case. Federal accessibility laws didn’t come into play until 1968, when the Architectural Barriers Act declared al
Inclusive Design PracticesGetting a drink or filling a water bottle is something many of us appreciate on a hot day. This includes those of us who navigate the world in wheelchairs or other means of mobility assistance. Like a
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Laws and RegulationsWhile both Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) programs provide financial benefits to individuals with disabilities, the eligibility criteria for each pr
Laws and RegulationsBeginning October 1, the White House must provide American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters at public COVID-19 briefings. This is the result of a suit filed by the National Association of the Deaf (NA
Awareness Days and ObservancesThe coronavirus has generated an all hands on deck global interest in finding ways that all of us can continue to meet our work and social obligations while at the same time minimizing the risks of in
Inclusive Design PracticesUniversal design, as part of an accessibility strategy, enhances user experience and has a massive return on investment.
GeneralThere is a notion that has been circulating for the past few decades, which is that technology is a democratizing influence on the world. This idea is charming, and quaint. It almost approaches the re
Workplace and EmploymentPeople with disabilities are still legally allowed to be paid less than minimum wage, but the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is proposing an end to subminimum wage.
Living with DisabilityThis summer, the country celebrated the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the landmark legislation that has done so much to improve access for people with d
Inclusive Design PracticesOne of the great things about the accessibility community is the willingness to share and collaborate. We’re free with our strategies and tips that help make accessibility easier for all.
Assistive TechnologiesWhat is VRI? Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) is a video telecommunications service utilized through an external or a built-in camera and audio system. The service is used to provide sign language inte
Laws and RegulationsThe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has laid out clear rules for designing signage that enables persons with sensory disability to read and understand them correctly. ADA compliant signs in publ
Living with DisabilityHow you communicate matters — here’s why Communication is an important part of life, and there are many ways to communicate with someone. There’s spoken communication, written communication, speech re
Laws and RegulationsAs the COVID-19 pandemic drives up a demand for online grocery sales and delivery services (a record $7.2 billion in groceries were purchased online in June 2020), retailers are tasked with ensuring t
Living with DisabilityA group of researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published the first estimate of the prevalence of autism among adults in the United States, setting that rate at 2.21% or 1 i
Laws and RegulationsWhen James Donald maneuvered his wheelchair into San Francisco’s Cafe Royale in 1984, he saw that there were very limited seating options for him and his companion. The bar area was on the entry level
Inclusive Design PracticesAccessibility is often viewed as a product of modernity and progress, and certainly as we progress we do expect that our environments will be built with a greater focus on usability for everyone; howe
Assistive TechnologiesManual wheelchair innovation knows no bounds, it seems. From SafariSeat , which is designed for people in developing countries, the innovative propulsion system in Ezy-wheels , the industry shows no s
Living with DisabilityWhen you encounter someone who is deaf or hard-of-hearing, your first instinct may be to use your hands to communicate. Maybe you’re fluent in American Sign Language, know basic fingerspelling, or jus
Assistive TechnologiesAugmentative and alternative communication, or AAC , is any form of communication that supplements or replaces oral speech. The use of AAC might include clinical intervention, high-tech devices, or si
