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Research

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.
a senior woman in a wheelchair studying online and taking notes
Blog Article

Learning is for All: A Checklist for Accessibility

Adults learn a bit differently than children: they are self-motivated and understand the value of their education, while children typically need more engagement and are far less motivated.
a wheelchair user sitting at the window, looking at a plane
Blog Article

Look! Up in the Sky! It's a Bird! It's a Plane! It's an ACCESSIBLE Plane!

Airlines May Be Required to Accommodate Travelers in their Wheelchairs.
Research

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.
hands of different colored people standing in a circle, making the "I Love You" in American Sign Language
Blog Article

Deaf Awareness Month 2022

Deaf Awareness Month celebrates the deaf community and promotes advocacy for the rights they deserve.
a cover page titled 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design in white lettering on a black panel. published by the Department of Justice on September 15, 2010. behind the black panel are light gray diagrams showing the measurements of various building elements.
Blog Article

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.
an out of focus picture of a group of people at night, blurred city lights in the background
Blog Article

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.
Bailey, a golden retriever dog, who is wearing a red service animal vest and has a tail dyed green
Blog Article

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.
Research

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.
Podcast

Ep. 36 - Chai Feldblum

Chai Feldblum is a long-time civil rights advocate and scholar.  As Legislative Counsel to the ACLU AIDS Project in the late 1980s, Chai played a leading role in drafting and negotiating the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

a black, curly haired woman wearing a hearing aid while having a delightful conversation with friends at a park
Blog Article

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.
BULLY in black, with colorful text inside each letter
Blog Article

Protection from Bullying at School - A Civil Right

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