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Your Guide to the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design

The 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design set the requirements for physical accessibility per the ADA. Reading the Standards can feel daunting, but there are resources available to help increase your understanding.
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Taking Vision for Granted

I recently performed an informal walkthrough of facilities at the Olympic and Paralympic Training Center to educate the facilities personnel. A common problem was the lack of access for people who are blind and visually impaired.
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Interview with Hannah Cory on Service Animals

Hannah Cory shares her journey training her service dog, Bailey, and what others should know when it comes to respecting service animals and their handlers.
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Assistive Technology Series: Technology for Hearing Disabilities

Hearing loss can affect a person's ability to develop communication, language and social skills. The great news is that because of technology, individuals who are deaf or hard-of-hearing can benefit from many types of assistive technology that are designed to augment auditory information.
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Protection from Bullying at School - A Civil Right

Going back to school brings excitement in the air, as well as a dark cloud.
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WCAG Aligning with the ADA

While the ADA does not directly include webpages, there are still overlaps when it comes to accessibility and compliance for the Internet.
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This Changes Everything

I recently watched a documentary on the disproportion of opportunity in film industry between men and women. I wanted to highlight some of the takeaways from the documentary which mirror the implementation of the ADA.
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Effective Communication while Traveling Seems like a Pipe Dream.

True equity isn't impossible to achieve. So, what's the hold up?
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84 Days Isn't Always the Magic Number

Family Medical Leave (FMLA) entitles up to 12 weeks of leave. What happens at the end of FMLA leave, if an employee cannot return to work?
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Layers of Laws

There are many laws which address disability non-discrimination in the US. Today, I am trying my best to make murky waters slightly clearer.