In-depth coverage of WCAG, ADA, Section 508, and enterprise accessibility governance.
Living with DisabilityWhether through public transportation, rideshares, or personal vehicles, numerous people travel on a regular basis. But daily or frequent travel is a privilege with some significant barriers for many
Education and LearningSevere hearing loss and deafness are typically diagnosed before students are school-aged if the cause is congenital, but mild to moderate hearing loss sometimes goes undetected until children are olde
Education and LearningImplicit biases are unconscious attitudes or stereotypes that influence an individual's perception of the world and the people in it, affecting their behavior, decisions, and treatment of others. Due
Education and LearningAccess to education has long been intertwined with disability rights in the United States. The Independent Living Movement was born on a college campus in California . Ed Roberts, who had been disable
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GeneralRegarding police-mental health collaboration (PMHC) programs, agencies select different programs due to different needs for each community. The mobile crisis team, a popular type of PMHC program, is o
Living with DisabilityThroughout the pandemic and resulting lockdowns, the vast majority of people were forced to stay at home, often alone, with minimal contact with the outside world. Many people found some solace in onl
Education and LearningInclusive education is an education system that caters to the needs of all students, regardless of ability or accommodation needs, ensuring that no student is excluded. Implementation of inclusive edu
Education and LearningAccommodations are an effective means for students of all learning abilities to engage with their classes in a fair and equal manner. However, the efficacy of accommodations depends on the quality of
GeneralTwenty-one years after its inception, Miami-Dade County’s Criminal Mental Health Project (CMHP) is still active, helping divert thousands of people that suffer from serious mental illness (SMI) away f
Education and LearningMany countries offer free education for all children, but for many kids and parents globally, education doesn’t come free. Whether institutional, physical, or mental barriers, children with disabiliti
Education and LearningThe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 mandate that students with disabilities be given access equal opportunity to education in post-secondary ins
GeneralLiteracy has long been a critical measure of success in later life. However, many children and adults are not able to read fluently, a fact which often results in poor school performance and limited j
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.
GeneralThe Community Response Team, also known as CRT or the Orlando Model , is a city of Orlando pilot program which is led by the Orlando Police Department in partnership with Aspire Health Partners in Cen
Education and LearningImplicit biases are unconscious attitudes or stereotypes that influence an individual's perception of the world and the people in it, affecting their behavior, decisions, and treatment of others. Due
GeneralMore than half of Americans have reported seeking help for mental health services at some point in their lives, but the quality of support available remains insufficient. We examine the cause of risin
Laws and RegulationsThe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 require schools to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure students with disabilities equal opportunity.
Education and LearningThere are approximately 61 million adults in the United States who are living with a disability. Of those 61 million, many are not receiving the quality education that they deserve. We review accessib
Living with DisabilityThe Eleventh Judicial Circuit Criminal Mental Health Project, also known as the “CMHP” or the “Miami Model”, was originally established in 2000 to divert nonviolent misdemeanant defendants with seriou
Living with DisabilityCOVID-19 is known to have had an impact on the mental health of the human population overall, and the disability community has been no exception. Already disproportionately affected by mental health c
Laws and RegulationsThe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that Title II entities " communicate effectively with people who have communication disabilities," which means that covered entities are required to
Workplace and EmploymentInvisible disabilities are common, but you wouldn’t know it by how few employees report their disabilities to employers. Though 1 in 4 professionals have at least one disability, only 39 percent discl
