Explore ADA Topics

Displaying 109 - 120 of 229 results
Podcast

Ep. 26 - Cliff Devries

Today’s guest is award-winning diver and diving coach, Cliff Devries. As a young man, Cliff was a diving prodigy and was on track to make the Olympics.

Podcast

Ep. 25 - Jim Speer

Today’s guest is Jim Speer, founder of Mobility Roadside Assistance, which is the first provider of roadside assistance covering both the United States and Canada that focuses specifically on the needs of drivers with mobility disabilities, not ju

Podcast

Ep. 24 - Representative David Ortiz

Today’s guest is Colorado State Representative, David Ortiz. He is Colorado’s first lawmaker who uses a wheelchair, and the sponsor of a first-of-its-kind, state website accessibility Bill.

Research

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.
Research

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.
Research

Implementing Accessible Airport Lactation Areas – Friendly Airports for Mothers (FAM) Act

It's imperative, and federal law, for airports to offer lactation spaces for travelers. The availability and demand has increased over the years, but there is still room for improvement. Download the full guide.
Podcast

Ep. 23 - Tim Gore

Content warning: this episode contains brief mentions of sexual assault and suicide. There are no graphic descriptions. 

Research

Is Working from the Office an Essential Job Function?

Is on-site work attendance essential? The answer is likely ‘yes’ when the job requires a physical exchange of goods or services. It is likely ‘maybe’ if the job requires a high level of interaction or teamwork. The legal answer is usually is, “it depends.”
Podcast

Ep. 22 - Judy Heumann

Today’s guest is Judy Heumann. Judy, who contracted polio in 1949 and uses a wheelchair for her mobility, is a lifelong advocate for the rights of disabled people. 

Podcast

Ep. 21 - Chris Brock

Today’s guest is Chris Brock. Chris is the Managing Attorney of Colorado Cross Disability Coalition’s Probate Power.

Podcast

Ep. 20 - Caitlin Goerlich

Today’s guest is Caitlin Goerlich. Caitlin is a contemporary romance writer whose debut novel, The Silent Summer, was published in May of 2021. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English with a focus on Creative Writing from Kean University. 

Podcast

Ep. 19 - Keri Gray

Today’s guest is Keri Grey. As a child, Keri was diagnosed with bone cancer which resulted in an amputated leg.