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Living with DisabilityEach year, Rare Disease Day highlights the experiences of people living with rare diseases and the gaps that can keep them from fully participating in everyday life, including online. One commonly cit
Living with DisabilityIn a world where digital communication dominates, accessibility is more important than ever. For the Deaf community and people who are hard of hearing, American Sign Language (ASL) remains a cornersto
Living with DisabilityNovember is National Family Caregivers Month. Millions of Americans provide regular care to family members who are aging or disabled. The majority of family caregivers are unpaid. A study by the Ameri
Living with DisabilityThe transition from high school to college to the workforce can present unique accessibility challenges for individuals with disabilities. As they move through each phase of life, they may encounter c
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Living with DisabilityIn the US, 12.8% of adults have some sort of cognitive disability. That’s a large percentage of the US population. But many people may not be clear on just what a cognitive, or cognition, disability i
Living with DisabilityIn recent years, there has been a growing emphasis on digital accessibility for autistic individuals , as it can play a vital role in empowering their communication and engagement.
Living with DisabilityApproximately 37.5 million U.S. adults have some trouble hearing. It is one of the more common disabilities in the United States, and accommodations for hearing loss or hearing-related disabilities ar
Living with DisabilityOctober is ADHD Awareness Month.
Living with DisabilityTechnology is ubiquitous throughout most of the world today, and its role in daily life is only growing. And as our understanding of neurodivergence improves, more people learn they're autistic. And t
Living with DisabilityOne in four Americans lives with a physical, mental, or developmental condition. This means the vast majority of the American population either has a disability or knows someone who does – either a re
Living with DisabilityApril is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness month . Parkinson’s Disease is a degenerative disease of the nervous system that causes a variety of disabilities. Globally, about ten million people have the di
Living with DisabilityThe Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that provides help to people and communities around the world through a number of means , including disaster response and relief, blood donation, and providin
Living with DisabilityThe general public holds several misconceptions regarding epilepsy and seizures. People consider seizures to be chaotic, violent, and dramatic. They may also believe epilepsy is a rare, debilitating,
Living with DisabilityTinnitus is an audio phenomenon often characterized by a ringing or buzzing in one or both ears. It’s a common condition, affecting an estimate of around 50 million Americans. Tinnitus is a common ser
Living with DisabilityIt can be easy to feel like the only accessibility tools regularly in use are ones specifically targeted at those with disabilities. While solutions like screen readers, voice-to-text software, and au
Living with DisabilityOn August 24, 2022, U.S. President Joe Biden announced his plan for a broad student loan forgiveness initiative. The unprecedented plan would forgive $10,000 of federal student loans for borrowers und
Living with DisabilitySome people are born with disabilities and others acquire them later in life. Tiffany Yu is an advocate within the disability field, but it took her a long time to come to grips with having developed
Living with DisabilityThis week (September 19th - 25th), the World Federation of Deaf People celebrates International Week of Deaf People 2022 . Today, September 23rd, 2022, also celebrates the International Day of Sign La
Living with DisabilityThis week the World Federation of the Deaf is hosting International Week of Deaf People. Learn more here.
Living with DisabilitySeptember 19th - 25th is International Week of Deaf People 2022. Click here to learn more. With several types of service animals to understand, it can be hard to know the difference sometimes. However
Living with DisabilityVirginia Jacko has been working in accessibility and advocacy for a long time. She’s been the president and CEO of the Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired since 2005. She says the org
Living with DisabilityFriends and well-wishers have come together to help raise funds for Georgia Reed of Calais, Vermont. According to Vermont paper Seven Days , the fundraising campaign aims to help pay the $60,000 down
