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Living with DisabilityAutism is a disability that is often misunderstood. Real life autism is very different than the kind that people learn about on TV or in the movies. These are some ideas people tend to get wrong about
Living with Disability“Oh, he looks so normal.”
Laws and RegulationsThe Air Carrier Access Act , a federal law, prevents airlines from refusing travel to individuals based solely on their disabilities, yet a new restriction American Airlines allegedly introduced this
Laws and RegulationsMany individuals rely on regularly scheduled, fixed-route public transportation services for their travel needs. Paratransit is a wheelchair-accessible, public transportation service for individuals w
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Assistive TechnologiesWhat is VRS? Video Relay Service (VRS) is a video telecommunications service that allows people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing (HoH) to make and receive phone calls in real time. Specifically, VRS is
Laws and RegulationsThe Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulates communications systems across the United States, but it also plays in manufacturing electronics. Electronics emit electromagnetic waves, which can
Workplace and EmploymentYou may have read articles in the past that detail the consistently lower levels of gainful employment held by individuals with disabilities. You might have reviewed summaries and cases made to highli
Laws and RegulationsIn 1973, the Rehabilitation Act was passed with the goal of ending discrimination by any federal program or agency against people with disabilities. In the decades since its passage, the Act has been
Inclusive Design PracticesConference or meeting room layout is vital to how participants interact during an event and contribute to its success. To ensure accessibility for all participants, including those with disabilities,
Workplace and EmploymentTitle I of the Americans with Disabilities Act requires employers to make reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities, including providing sign language interpretation during interviews.
Assistive TechnologiesThere are many adaptive technologies on the market today that make readily available devices such as a keyboard or a mouse compatible to any person, allowing them the freedom to use all the resources
Laws and RegulationsAs places of public accommodation, hotels, inns, motels and other facilities offering sleeping rooms for short-term stays are required to provide accessible lodging options for people with disabilitie
Laws and RegulationsWhile service animals are protected federally by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) , the same can’t be said for emotional support animals, which are also called "comfort animals." They may ser
Laws and RegulationsAccessibility is standard for new construction today, but that hasn’t always been the case. Federal accessibility laws didn’t come into play until 1968, when the Architectural Barriers Act declared al
Workplace and EmploymentIf a work schedule or work location becomes a barrier to an employee with a disability, their employer may be required to provide reasonable accommodation to overcome the barrier to their job.
GeneralPlain language can be understood the first time it is read or heard. It is also called plain English or plain writing. As a communication strategy, it can save time, money, and effort. When people und
Laws and RegulationsIf your business requires a sales or service counter, it’s important to ensure the counter meets a set of standards under the Americans with Disabilities Act . A counter that’s too high could limit ac
Laws and RegulationsService animals are defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as dogs who are trained to provide assistance or complete tasks for a person with disabilities. In some cases, miniature horses
Inclusive Design PracticesCreating a cultural shift in a business is often a challenging process. In order for any business to remain successful for any duration, it must continually align itself with modern standards of servi
Education and LearningStudents who are deaf or hard of hearing are being presented with new challenges this upcoming school year, whether they've returned to the classroom, are learning remotely, or both. Virtual learning
Awareness Days and ObservancesOctober is the 75 th National Disability Employment Awareness Month. In 1945, Congress declared that the first week in October would be celebrated as "National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week."
Inclusive Design PracticesGetting a drink or filling a water bottle is something many of us appreciate on a hot day. This includes those of us who navigate the world in wheelchairs or other means of mobility assistance. Like a
