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Inclusive Design PracticesDespite the worker shortages and current hiring boom, many employers continue to miss a key demographic of workers: people with disabilities. According to a survey by the Kessler Foundation , many com
Living with DisabilityOften used to describe where an individual may be on the spectrum, the terms low-functioning and high-functioning require more understanding and consideration.
Education and LearningIn June 2021, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that remote school options would end by the fall. In neighboring New Jersey, Governor Philip Murphy released similar plans to end remote lear
Inclusive Design PracticesOrganizational cultures have an enormous impact on how your accessibility strategy is developed, received, adopted, implemented, and managed. Before an accessibility initiative can be implemented or a
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Living with DisabilityKevin McDaniel speaks with Alycia Anderson, founder of the Alycia Anderson Company, LLC and moderator for Accessibility.com's 2021 Global AccessibilityPlus Conference . Alycia opens up about her child
GeneralWhen you think of accessible games you might think of recent inclusion efforts on Twitch, the team at AbleGamers , or pieces of tech like adapted controllers. While these are all great examples of how
Workplace and EmploymentIf you have employees working from home, it can be easy to overlook day-to-day workplace needs and accommodations. While remote work has ushered in new efficiencies and challenges, it is important to
Laws and RegulationsState and local governments, as well as higher education systems and private entities, continue to struggle with developing online accessibility programs. Services that are critical to independent liv
Laws and RegulationsNew York State Senate Bill S6516-A , sponsored by John W. Mannion, and Assembly Bill A8013 , sponsored by Michael Benedetto, would provide preschool programs for students with disabilities and school-
Inclusive Design PracticesFor accessibility professionals working to improve access for persons with disabilities, one of the most important resources to be developed is the accessibility charter. The accessibility charter rep
Laws and RegulationsEnsuring digital content is accessible can be a challenge. Removing barriers for assistive technology requires coordination among leaders across the organization and technical expertise in several tec
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 RegulationsIn 2020 the COVID-19 pandemic ushered in a rapid shift regarding how, when, and where we consume digital information technology. Legislation plays a key role in how technology solutions are adopted an
Inclusive Design PracticesAs technology and innovation improve, document accessibility is more an expectation than an aspiration within the assistive technology community. Integration of accessibility checkers into the likes o
Workplace and EmploymentThere is no doubt that remote work is here to stay. To what extent and in what form, however, are open questions. This is particularly true with the unexpected increase in COVID-19 infections this sum
Assistive TechnologiesOver the last several decades, technology has altered how we interact with each other. From ordering food at a restaurant to predicting global events, the technological revolution continues to usher i
Workplace and EmploymentWith most of the world working remotely due to the coronavirus pandemic, it’s not surprising that it is changing the office environment. In particular, employees with disabilities are finding the new
Assistive TechnologiesAndroid and iOS have helped revolutionize the world of mobile communication technology. In 2019, it is estimated that 2.7 billion people owned a smartphone . Of those 2.7 billion users, approximately
Laws and RegulationsAssistive technologies are rapidly evolving, leading to the development of innovative and user-friendly devices for persons with disabilities. Legislation plays a key role to support and promote the u
Media and RepresentationA distinct fashion sense wasn’t what got Bradford and Bryan Manning interested in starting a t-shirt company. Quite the opposite. Their journey from business gigs in NYC to charitable company cofounde
GeneralIn the environment in which ADA coordinators, accessibility specialists, human resource professionals, facility managers, and other operational personnel operate from day to day, there are unanticipat
Laws and RegulationsOn July 26, 2021, President Biden celebrated the 31 st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (the “ADA”), the pioneering legislation which then-Senator Biden originally co-sponsored in 19
