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Laws and RegulationsThere are approximately 33,185,550 small businesses in the United States. A small business is defined by its number of employees or revenue. Because small businesses differ from larger corporations, t
Laws and RegulationsInteractive, self-service kiosks have revolutionized everyday transactions in this increasingly digitized world. Ordering a meal at a fast-food restaurant checking in for a flight, paying for grocerie
Laws and RegulationsThis week, September 19th - 25th, 2022, is celebrated as International Week of Deaf People . Led by the World Federation of the Deaf , this year's theme is something close to our hearts here at Access
Laws and RegulationsLaw enforcement officers who want to serve people with disabilities (PwD) can do so by learning about how to approach communications with PwD. We examine best practices for interacting with PwD in law
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Laws and RegulationsThe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) mandates nondiscrimination on the basis of disability. This includes providing and permitting reasonable accommodation and modification upon request. Disabili
Laws and RegulationsA new study from Health Affairs published January 4, 2022, finds that many physicians have little to no knowledge about accommodation obligations to patients with disabilities as outlined in the Ameri
Laws and RegulationsIt has been two years since the start of the pandemic and there is still a lot to learn about COVID-19. While this is a virus that no one wants to catch, many doctors and health regulators are still t
Laws and RegulationsOn December 14, 2021, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated guidelines regarding the treatment of Covid-19 as a disability with protections under the American with Disabiliti
Laws and RegulationsThe modern American workforce hasn’t always been a welcoming place for people with disabilities. For centuries, individuals were denied work solely because of their disability. Those who found work di
Laws and RegulationsThe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is the most comprehensive piece of disability rights legislation in the United States. It prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in employment, e
Laws and RegulationsBuilding public trust between your organization and the disability community requires a commitment to transparency and the development of a culture of inclusion. In order for your staff to understand
Laws and RegulationsFor many employers, job descriptions are developed for one paramount purpose – to be used in job advertisements, or job postings, to attract the largest pool possible of well-qualified applicants. Thi
Laws and RegulationsWhen you’re hiring new employees, it’s crucial to understand the laws surrounding disability disclosure, why employees choose to disclose, and what the benefits are for both the employer and employee.
Laws and RegulationsBuilding repairs and maintenance must be carried in accordance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations and standards in order to stay compliant. However, in practice, building owners an
Laws and RegulationsAn ADA Coordinator facilitates compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title II regulations and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 794) , both of which prohib
Laws and RegulationsOn January 7, 2021, Delegate Mark Sickles, Chairman of the Health, Welfare, and Institutions Committee, introduced HB 1848 as an amendment to Virginia’s Human Rights Act in order to protect individual
Laws and RegulationsADA Title I protects people from discrimination on the grounds of disability during the hiring process and employment. The ADA regulations apply to every aspect of employment, starting with the recrui
Laws and RegulationsPeople with disabilities comprise the largest minority group in the United States . To effectively address this group, both from a victim and perpetrator perspective, law enforcement officers require
Laws and RegulationsFor the past few years, several states have transitioned to requiring their state health insurance plans to offer at least some coverage for individuals and families with a need for autism spectrum di
Laws and RegulationsFreelancing has become one of the nation’s most common and preferred ways to work. Freelancing affords people the right to have a flexible schedule, work on their terms, and choose the jobs they want
Laws and RegulationsIn 2018, 20.3 million Americans over age 12 had a substance use disorder (SUD), according to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics . Among those, 8.1 million had an alcohol use disorder (AUD),
Laws and RegulationsAs places of public accommodation, hotels, inns, motels and other facilities offering sleeping rooms for short-term stays are required to provide accessible lodging options for people with disabilitie
