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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.
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.

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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.
Podcast

Ep. 35 - Andrés Gallegos

Today’s guest is Andrés Gallegos. He is the Chairman of the National Council on Disability, appointed by President Biden.

Blog Article

Assistive Technology Series: Technology for Visual Disabilities

Assistive technology (AT) is any technology that helps individuals with disabilities complete tasks that could otherwise be difficult. With continuous improvements and developments in AT, the access to products and services that can improve the quality of life is changing rapidly.