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Frequent Barriers Experienced by People with Disabilities

Disability is a very common characteristic and occurrence within the human condition. People with disabilities are sometimes reluctant to identify due to fear of stereotypes or discrimination. 

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Is 36 Enough?

Before I get into the meat of today’s post, I want to make it very clear that I am not supposing that I have deep insight into what it’s like to have a severe mobility disability.

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Better Speech and Hearing Month 2023

When I was diagnosed with sensorineural hearing loss at the severely profound level, I got my first pair of hearing aids when I was about 18 months (about 1 and a half years) old.

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Retribution, Reprisal, Revenge: It All Spells Retaliation!

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has released its 

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IEPs in School

Sometimes, children can have a difficult time in school and may require support to get them on track or get them back on track.

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Psychological Impact of Acquiring a Disability

Adjusting to life after acquiring a disability can be an emotionally difficult time. Individuals will experience grief and loss and may struggle with accepting their new life.
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The Reversal of Roe V. Wade: Impact on Individuals with Disabilities

This report will highlight the impact of overturning Roe v. Wade on individuals with disabilities, with attention to various concerns associated with reproductive health and disability, along with the future implications of this decision for individuals with disabilities.
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High Rates of Unemployment for People with Disabilities

There's a significant gap in unemployment rates between those with and without disabilities. This disparity is caused by a number of factors discussed in this report.
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Barriers the COVID-19 Pandemic Created for People with Disabilities

This report summarizes current barriers the COVID-19 pandemic created for people with disabilities in addition to what they are already experiencing. Download the full report.
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How does using artificial intelligence (AI) in the hiring process impact people with disabilities?

Discrimination may be unintended on the part of AI software, yet their unintentional biases may be coded into the AI system’s decision-making processes. Download the full reports.
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