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GeneralMarch is National Social Work Month, a time to celebrate an occupation dedicated to serving others. Social work is a helping profession, meaning it provides health and education services to individual
GeneralThe rise of digital technology has helped people from all backgrounds connect in new and unique ways. However, some devices and apps are easier for people with disabilities to navigate than others. Fo
GeneralCustomer feedback is great for identifying areas of improvement, including accessibility. Soliciting feedback encourages customers to return to your place of business which improves brand loyalty and
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GeneralWith over 2.8 billion gamers across the world estimated to have generated $180 billion in revenue in 2021, the gaming industry has been growing steadily year after year, and that growth is expected to
GeneralThe Mental Health Justice Act of 2021 would provide state and local government funding to train and deploy mental health professionals in day-to-day response to emergencies that involve persons with m
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GeneralSocial relationships are a critical aspect of life as a human being, and the effect that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the social lives of people around the world has made that more apparent than e
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
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
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
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
GeneralAccessibilityPlus 2021 the Global Conference receives IAAP ( International Association of Accessibility Professionals ) Approval for continuing education units (CEUs). IAAP members that participate in
GeneralWhen you think of accessible games you might think of recent inclusion efforts on Twitch, the team at AbleGamers , or pieces of tech like adapted controllers. While these are all great examples of how
GeneralThe COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light the adverse effects of social isolation, including depression, poor sleep quality, impaired executive function, accelerated cognitive decline, poor cardiovas
GeneralThere are many conferences on accessibility and disability inclusion. They often provide reasons through passionate speakers who are leaders within the accessibility industry on why your business shou
GeneralThere was concern from some at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic that, in the words of research journal Nature , 2020 could be "a year without conferences." Though cancellations or postponements
GeneralMore than one billion individuals with disability worldwide represent a vast but under-served market opportunity for vacation destinations and tourism services. As the summer approaches and tourism fa
GeneralAs one year comes to a close, tech trend predictions begin to flood in for the next. How many of the big tech waves of 2021 will be fully accessible? While some innovations are driven by or responsive
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
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
