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Workplace and EmploymentOn an unusual Labor Day weekend to unofficially close out a more-unusual summer, we celebrate the great American workforce, but call to mind the disparity in equal employment that existed before the p
Laws and RegulationsThe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has laid out clear rules for designing signage that enables persons with sensory disability to read and understand them correctly. ADA compliant signs in publ
Living with DisabilityHow you communicate matters — here’s why Communication is an important part of life, and there are many ways to communicate with someone. There’s spoken communication, written communication, speech re
Laws and RegulationsThere is a common misconception that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is an all-encompassing office that anyone who is facing a violation can call to resolve an issue. In fact, regulation of
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Laws and RegulationsThe Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) defines an accessible route as "a continuous unobstructed path connecting all accessible elements and spaces of a building or facil
Laws and RegulationsAs the COVID-19 pandemic drives up a demand for online grocery sales and delivery services (a record $7.2 billion in groceries were purchased online in June 2020), retailers are tasked with ensuring t
Workplace and EmploymentBased on data from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) , there were 24,238 charges filed for disability discrimination in fiscal year 2019. While not all charges were substantiated, thi
Testing and EvaluationYour project team has never done accessibility before. A quick Google search reveals an automated testing tool. Great! Time saver! A site-wide test reveals over 900 issues. The situation seems really
Workplace and EmploymentUnder Title I of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), employers are prohibited from discriminating against people with disabilities in all aspects of employment. The ADA also requires employers t
Living with DisabilityA group of researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published the first estimate of the prevalence of autism among adults in the United States, setting that rate at 2.21% or 1 i
Laws and RegulationsWhen James Donald maneuvered his wheelchair into San Francisco’s Cafe Royale in 1984, he saw that there were very limited seating options for him and his companion. The bar area was on the entry level
Living with DisabilityRecently, I needed to visit Urgent Care. As someone who relies on lip-reading, I was concerned about my ability to communicate adequately about my health. At that time, I had only disposable masks, so
Awareness Days and ObservancesIt's time to celebrate and converse a lot This year the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is celebrating its 30th anniversary! Much progress has been made! Many companies have a good understanding
Laws and RegulationsAccording to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (PDF) , there were 18.8 million veterans living in the United States in 2019. Among these 18.8 million veterans, approximately 25% reported having some type
Testing and EvaluationIf you're considering hiring a digital accessibility vendor to help test and remediate your website or app, you might not know how to decide which agency is best for you. Their services and approach m
Inclusive Design PracticesAccessibility is often viewed as a product of modernity and progress, and certainly as we progress we do expect that our environments will be built with a greater focus on usability for everyone; howe
Assistive TechnologiesManual wheelchair innovation knows no bounds, it seems. From SafariSeat , which is designed for people in developing countries, the innovative propulsion system in Ezy-wheels , the industry shows no s
Living with DisabilityWhen you encounter someone who is deaf or hard-of-hearing, your first instinct may be to use your hands to communicate. Maybe you’re fluent in American Sign Language, know basic fingerspelling, or jus
Assistive TechnologiesAugmentative and alternative communication, or AAC , is any form of communication that supplements or replaces oral speech. The use of AAC might include clinical intervention, high-tech devices, or si
Living with DisabilityVision loss is among the top 10 most prevalent disabilities in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention . As of 2015, about 4 million Americans were either blind
Living with DisabilityDonating to charities not only benefits the donor through a write off, but also benefits the recipients in innumerable ways. There are many different organizations dedicated to bettering the lives of
Laws and RegulationsThe Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) was passed in 1986 to prohibit discrimination against people with disabilities in air travel. The ACAA applies to all flights operated by American carriers, and all f
