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Living with DisabilityThe United States is home to over 2 million people living with limb loss or limb difference. Those who choose to utilize a prosthetic device are likely to agree unanimously: the process of acquiring a
Education and LearningTitle III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in places of public accommodation. Covered Title III entities include private schools and pri
Education and LearningThe move from K12 to post-secondary education can be challenging for many students, especially those with disabilities. We examine helpful resources for students making the transition.
Living with DisabilityThe Independent Living Movement exists to protect, support, and encourage people living with disabilities to live independently. However, there are many barriers to independent living. We examine cons
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GeneralRidesharing services have become a key resource for people getting around without their own vehicle or access to public transportation, and creating accessible experiences in this space requires the c
Living with DisabilityThe Coronavirus Pandemic halted social activities as we knew them for billions of people across the globe. Quickly, stay-at-home orders and social distancing guidelines took the place of most in-perso
Laws and RegulationsThe Accessibility Awareness Quotient (AQ) looks to measure an organization’s awareness of disability and accessibility requirements and expectations based on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Education and LearningWhether visually, experimental, kinesthetic, aurally, or by example, everyone learns differently. This is especially true for the estimated five to 15% of people struggling with learning disabilities.
GeneralAt the start of the school year, students learn the difference between excused and unexcused absences. An excused absence is most likely due to a physical illness or a school activity. An unexcused ab
GeneralIt is estimated that 1 in 5 (around 40 million ) Americans have experienced a mental health issue in their lifetime, 1 in 10 young adults have experienced major depression, and 1 in 25 Americans live
GeneralAccording to the Centers for Disease Control ( CDC ), "Mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders in childhood can cause long-term problems that may affect the health and well-being of children, fami
Living with DisabilityA while after I wrote my article about autism and masking , I was asked to pen the sequel you’re reading. It's understandable. If you’re not on the autism spectrum, socializing likely comes instinctiv
GeneralOver the years, more and more agencies have integrated police-mental health collaboration (PMHC) programs into their departments in an effort to reduce the amount of violence that often results from p
Laws and RegulationsImagine a world where the rule of law can be used as a tool for healing. Therapeutic jurisprudence examines the potential therapeutic properties of law with the goal of putting healthy public policy i
Living with DisabilityAging is a reality of life, but this natural phenomenon still faces resistance from much of society. Whether anti-aging advertisements or flaws in senior healthcare, older people encounter several bar
GeneralParents of children ages three and younger that are concerned that their children are not meeting their milestones may want to have them evaluated through early intervention (EI). Early intervention i
Living with DisabilityThe U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) reports that individuals with a disability are more than twice as likely to be a victim of a violent crime. Crimes involving physical aggression, domestic violence
Living with DisabilityThe impacts of quarantining during the COVID-19 pandemic have been well studied and reviewed . Research has associated post-traumatic stress, confusion, anger, frustration, and boredom with the world’
Laws and RegulationsNavigating the world of renting is always a challenge. Affordable and accessible housing is a core component of independent living in America. Still, persons with disabilities face insurmountable odds
Living with DisabilityIt might surprise you to learn that a basic lack of public awareness can be a considerable barrier to independent living for many people. Yet, without understanding, empathy, and patience, a lack of p
Living with DisabilityMany Americans face loneliness. The pandemic has exacerbated the types of accessibility barriers conducive to self-isolation, and COVID-19 alone has dramatically accelerated the rate at which many exp
Living with DisabilityContent Warning: This story includes references to physical abuse throughout the article and mentions suicide and eating disorders.
