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GeneralUncertainty loomed in the latter days of 2019 as reports of a rise of a mysterious virus rose worldwide. As government officials called for new mask mandates and quarantine orders in the spring of 202
Living with DisabilityThe United States faces an affordable housing crisis that disproportionately impacts persons with disabilities. The nation's supply of affordable housing is too low to keep pace with demand. Because m
GeneralMarch is National Nutrition Month, a time to highlight nutrition education and information across the United States. It’s a campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and the goal is
Inclusive Design PracticesAs more of society recognizes the importance of accessibility, organizations are taking their responsibilities more seriously. But executive-level leadership in accessibility is still rare. We examine
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Disability Rights and HistoryDefying logic and a common-sense understanding of household finances, a law has existed for decades that strips disability benefits from individuals with disabilities who choose to get married. Under
Awareness Days and ObservancesIn the United States alone, 61 million adults have a disability , which is equivalent to 26% of the adult population. These disabilities are wide-ranging and diverse, from mobility-related to vision o
Compliance and ReportingVPAT™ is an acronym for Voluntary Product Accessibility Template. It is a document that outlines the comprehensive analysis of a business’s conformance to essential accessibility requirements .
GeneralEvery year March 24th marks World Tuberculosis Day, a time to educate and raise awareness about ways this disease impacts the globe. Tuberculosis, or TB, is a contagious infection that typically appea
Disability Rights and HistoryAfter a court battle that stretched over half a decade, a federal court recently decided that Walmart discriminated against former employee Marlo Spaeth on the basis of disability.
Awareness Days and ObservancesMarch is National Ethics Month and the last two years have shone an ever more intense light on what ethical practice does – and most notably doesn’t – mean when it comes to working with the wide array
Living with DisabilityThere's an artificial divide that often pops up in conversations on American life, something that the Independent Living Movement (ILM) is not immune to. While it's easy to split up the concerns facin
Assistive TechnologiesTechnological advancement has been one of the most significant sources of change in our world, and it affects many aspects of our lives, including healthcare. People with disabilities can be more like
Laws and RegulationsOn Friday, March 18, 2022, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) published an update to web accessibility requirements related to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Awareness Days and ObservancesMarch 21 marks World Down Syndrome Day and, in response, Down Syndrome International (DSI) is asking “What does #inclusion mean?” One of the issues facing awareness days – regardless of the disability
GeneralFor years I've heard familiar talking points. Accessibility is "just the right thing to do." "The disability market represents hundreds of billions of dollars of disposable income that companies miss
Workplace and EmploymentFor four years in a row, L’Oréal has been granted a perfect score of 100 on the Disability Equality Index (DEI) for being an ideal workplace for people with disabilities. The company should serve as a
Awareness Days and ObservancesThe month of March is many things; it is the first month of spring in the northern hemisphere, much of the U.S. set their clocks forward for daylight saving time, and St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated.
Workplace and EmploymentAs organizations continue to evaluate how to adopt and implement inclusion in the workplace, leaders have started to rethink what role accessibility plays in a company’s bottom line. Many have made mo
Visual and Media AccessibilityWith many employers transitioning to work-from-home, virtual offices are increasingly replacing the "traditional" workspace. As such, ensuring those spaces are accessible for all employees, once aspir
Awareness Days and ObservancesThe 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)
Laws and RegulationsIt is not surprising that many businesses today are looking for effective and efficient ways to avoid claims and litigation by bringing their websites into compliance with the Americans with Disabilit
ARIA and Semantic StructureAugmented reality (AR) is the term used to describe experiences in which users can interact with real and virtual objects in real-time . Most people may associate AR with mobile apps, but scientists h
