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Laws and RegulationsMany people have disabilities that are not visible, such as autism, deafness, and ADHD, and if law enforcement were aware of these disabilities, it may alter the manner in which they interact with the
Laws and RegulationsTicket sales for events are a covered activity under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) . When a venue for an event provides tickets for sale to third-party vendors (which includes online ticke
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
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
