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Inclusive Design PracticesRecreational programming promotes health, well-being, and overall quality of life. Here we review tips for creating adaptive recreation programming for your community.
Visual and Media AccessibilityAccording to the Edison Research Infinite Dial report more than half of the US population listened to a podcast in 2020, and the number of people listening to podcasts grew by 16%. As more people turn
Laws and RegulationsOn November 10, 2021, the Justice Department filed a lawsuit against the rideshare company Uber for charging wait time fees to passengers with disabilities. This practice is a violation of the America
Disability Rights and HistoryFrom the Soldiers Rehabilitation Act to the Forever G.I. Bill, Accessibility.com celebrates Veterans Day 2021 with a look at Veterans legislation that shaped Veterans' rights in the 20th and 21st cent
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Laws and RegulationsAs Americans headed to the polls last week many in the disability community continued to face barriers to voting in their precincts . In an effort to address those barriers and compensate for the chal
Workplace and EmploymentAs you improve your processes to recruit and hire more people with disabilities , you may experience reasonable accommodation requests. These are requests to use assistive technology or for the employ
Workplace and EmploymentThe world is in the middle of a Great Resignation . Employees across countless industries and skill levels are leaving their jobs in order to find work that pays better, offers more perks, and provide
Workplace and EmploymentWith all the accommodations your employees might require, it can be overwhelming to manage if your employees are primarily remote. However, being available and providing options is a great start for y
Disability Rights and HistoryHate crimes against people with disabilities have increased ten-fold over the years. In 1997, the Federal Bureau of Investigation reported 13 hate crimes against people with disabilities. By 2020, tha
Laws and RegulationsAs technology continues to improve and effective communication tools evolve, so do the processes in which law enforcement interacts with persons with disabilities. We review some of the best practices
Laws and RegulationsThe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 define disability as a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, a
Awareness Days and ObservancesOn Tuesday, November 2, millions of Americans headed to the polls. Some ballots determined the fate of state governors while others focused on local city council seats and issues. While voting is a ri
Visual and Media AccessibilityWith text making up so much of the digital content that we consume, keeping it accessible is a crucial step in reducing barriers to information, so typography, typeface, and font selection are all thi
Workplace and EmploymentHiring managers are frequently faced with the challenge of determining whether a requested or contemplated accommodation to enable a person with disabilities to handle a job creates an undue hardship
Awareness Days and ObservancesEvery May, on the third Thursday of the month, the team over at the GAAD Foundation celebrates accessibility across the globe. As we close out National Disability Employment Awareness Month this weeke
Living with DisabilityAcross the country, countless students with disabilities are challenging university administrators to rethink accessibility. As they return to in-person learning after the pandemic or visit the campus
Disability Rights and HistoryOne in four American adults lives with a disability . People with disabilities constitute the largest minority group in the United States.
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
Workplace and EmploymentEmployee onboarding can take can last from weeks to months depending on the position. The early days of an employee’s career are often filled with endless meetings with the Human Resources department,
Workplace and EmploymentFinding the right candidate for a position is exciting. Your new hire is ready to learn about your company while you are happy to welcome a qualified team member to the department. However, there’s a
Awareness Days and ObservancesMaya Chupkov is tired of the same old narratives around stuttering and that’s why she’s chosen to start a podcast, “ Proud Stutter ”. The San Francisco-based communications manager hopes the podcast s
Media and RepresentationAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues through 2021, nearly every aspect of life has had to adjust, and the entertainment industry is of course no exception. Streaming services have thrived and viewers wi
