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Disability Rights and HistoryMillions of Americans with disabilities today lead self-reliant lives according to their own ideas, beliefs, and aspirations. Although the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was first introduced in
Living with DisabilityIf you’re wondering how to communicate with individuals with disabilities who have companions or aides, it’s good to remind yourself who it is you’re looking to communicate with. If the answer is not
Laws and RegulationsOne of the worst fears faced by some parents with disabilities is that their children may be taken away by government authorities just because of perceptions about their disability. Historically, it’s
Assistive TechnologiesThe events of this year have affected everyone, but not necessarily in the same ways. Deaf and hard of hearing individuals face some unique challenges amid the pandemic, perhaps none bigger than the m
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Laws and RegulationsFreelancing has become one of the nation’s most common and preferred ways to work. Freelancing affords people the right to have a flexible schedule, work on their terms, and choose the jobs they want
Workplace and EmploymentDiversity and inclusion, in the corporate and government arenas, have become "hot" issues, as these worlds have tried to keep up with demands for social changes. The efforts to include members of mino
Laws and RegulationsIn 2018, 20.3 million Americans over age 12 had a substance use disorder (SUD), according to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics . Among those, 8.1 million had an alcohol use disorder (AUD),
Laws and RegulationsComplying with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations regarding restrooms may seem tricky because of the number and scope guidelines that must be met. A poorly constructed bathroom can
Visual and Media AccessibilityWhy accessible hospitality websites are important It’s always exciting to plan for a nice meal out or a vacation to somewhere new. As the country tries to emerge from the limited leisure and travel th
Workplace and EmploymentOver the last two decades, the conventional closed-office settings have gradually been replaced in favor of more open office designs, which allocate a greater amount of space to collaborative work are
Disability Rights and HistoryLast month, John Morris outlined a new wheelchair weight restriction policy introduced and enforced by American Airlines that effectively banned many power wheelchair users from certain flights at ove
Visual and Media AccessibilityAudio description is an important aspect of video accessibility , particularly for shows and programs that rely heavily on visual cues and stimulation. Audio descriptions provide voice-over narration
Laws and RegulationsOne simple way clothing stores, mall outlets, gyms and fitness boutiques can build loyalty with the one in four American adults with a disability is to outfit the establishment with included accessibl
GeneralMedical and therapeutic professionals everywhere recommend equine therapy for a wide range of conditions and disabilities. With influential organizations like PATH International and Eagala, founded to
Living with DisabilityMy son was born with a non-apparent disability. Setting aside the outpouring of well-meant, but insulting comments that we received, the most challenging aspect of the early months of my son’s life wa
Laws and RegulationsLailah Martone, just shy of seven years old, has global delays and is not even close to being potty-trained. While her size may be smaller than her peers, weighing in at thirty pounds and standing for
Living with DisabilityOn November 7, 2020, Chris Nikic, a 21-year-old from Maitland, Florida, completed the Ironman triathlon. In doing so, he became the first individual with Down Syndrome to enter the Ironman competition
GeneralIt makes sense to keep the customers you have — boosting retention rates by just 5% has been found to increase profits by between 25% and 95%. But what does making your business accessible to all have
GeneralAccessible customer service on the phone requires trained personnel who can effectively communicate with people with cognitive disability to their complete satisfaction. To begin with, customer servic
Assistive TechnologiesAssistive global position system (GPS) hardware and software products are designed to enable people with visual disability to navigate a location. The GPS hardware devices may include features such as
Media and RepresentationJust to be mentioned, named, explicitly by the word "disability" was enough to trigger an outpouring of response and accolade from Americans with disabilities, their families, and those who advocate f
Education and LearningSection 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 was the first civil rights law enacted to prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities. While the law opened the door to equal access in
