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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
Living with DisabilityVision loss is among the top 10 most prevalent disabilities in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention . As of 2015, about 4 million Americans were either blind
Living with DisabilityDonating to charities not only benefits the donor through a write off, but also benefits the recipients in innumerable ways. There are many different organizations dedicated to bettering the lives of
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Laws and RegulationsThe Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) was passed in 1986 to prohibit discrimination against people with disabilities in air travel. The ACAA applies to all flights operated by American carriers, and all f
Assistive TechnologiesOne of the biggest misconceptions about accessibility is that it requires expensive, cumbersome, and hard-to-find equipment. In reality, the tools for accommodation may already be in your pocket. Case
Living with DisabilityUnderstanding the people who use websites or apps allows for the creation of better and more-compliant experiences for them. Business owners and website or app operators might be surprised to learn th
Living with DisabilityHearing loss is common and many people experience it at some point during their lives. Approximately 48 million Americans live with hearing loss. The likelihood of developing hearing loss increases as
Laws and RegulationsFinding accessible housing can be a challenge for people with disabilities. Studies show that accessible housing is un-affordable for many and discrimination against tenants with disabilities is still
Assistive TechnologiesDecades ago, engineer Ralph Braun, who had been diagnosed with muscular dystrophy, designed his first assistive device, a battery-powered scooter. He was just 15. At 22 he built his first motorized whee
Living with DisabilityThe term "legally blind" is commonly heard and used, but it may not always be used correctly. For example, many believe that being legally blind means to be totally blind, which usually isn’t the case
Living with DisabilityBetween two and eight percent of people with a visual impairment use a white cane, according to the Perkins School for the Blind . Many of us pass people using canes on the street without giving a sec
Living with DisabilityIt is virtually impossible to ignore the epidemic of opioid use and abuse among American citizens. The various states and regions have experienced different rates of opioid use, but people in all leve
Living with DisabilityBased on the COVID-19 emergency response and information dissemination that has taken place this year, it is probably not evident that 1 in 5 Americans ages 12 and over has a hearing loss .
Living with DisabilityLooking for the right wheelchair is like looking for a new pair of shoes. There are numerous manufacturers and a wide variety of models to choose from. Buying a wheelchair is expensive and can involve
Disability Rights and HistoryPolitics in the United States are usually characterized by the differences between the Democrat and Republican parties. Each party has its respective priorities and demographic groups that are well kn
Laws and RegulationsMedicaid is a program operated by each state individually and partially funded by the federal government to provide health coverage for certain people with low incomes, as well as those with disabilit
Laws and RegulationsIt was something of a ‘perfect storm’ that has led to an unprecedented number of inmates with disabilities housed in prisons across the US today. Not surprisingly, administrators struggle to ensure ac
