Instagram, TikTok, and Microsoft Become More Accessible
A short time ago, three digital giants took action to make their platforms more inclusive. Instagram and TikTok added…
Accessibility News
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World Health Organization Makes Resolution on Disability and Accessibility
The WHO recently embraced Resolution EB148.R6, “The highest attainable standard of health for persons with disabilities.” This resolution has…
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Ontario Businesses and Nonprofits Have Until the End of June to Meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
Ontario businesses and nonprofits are on the clock. Any Ontario business or nonprofit (with more than 50 employees) whose…
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Illinois Legislature Takes Strong Stance Against Seclusion and Restraint of Students
Sometimes students with disabilities are emotionally and physically harmed by the very people responsible for their care. In 2019,…
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“We Check the Trails” Program Helps Make Trails More Accessible
Like a lot of people around the world, many people with disabilities enjoy outdoor activities like hiking trails, but…
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New Study Shows that People with Retinitis Pigmentosa Can Regain Some Sight
Each day, tens of thousands scientists work to answer questions about the human body. For example: can people who…
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New Study: Electrodes and Artificial Intelligence Enable Man to Write By Thinking
As you may recall from a long-ago science class, the human brain runs on electricity. Scientists have long been…
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New York Foundation for the Arts Offers Grants to Artists with Disabilities During Pandemic
The pandemic has put an economic strain on most Americans. Yet, in New York City, artists who rely on…
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Tennessee Lawmakers Meet with Opposition When Attempting to Change Laws About Payment of Workers With Disabilities
Many issues that affect day-to-day life for people with disabilities are decided in state and federal legislatures. For example,…
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Ability to Request Accessible Absentee Ballots Becomes Law in Virginia
Many Americans voted by absentee ballot last election due to the pandemic. Absentee ballots are paper documents and require…
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Recent Congressional Hearing Explores Lacks of Accessibility in Nature Areas
Visitors explore the trails, use the campgrounds, and enjoy America’s public lands every day. But for many Americans with…
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Accessibility for All — Three Things You Can Do for Global Accessibility Awareness Day
As the world celebrates the tenth anniversary of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), we at TPGi feel that it’s…
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Degree Testing Out New Accessible Deodorant
For most people, putting on deodorant is an effortless part of everyday life. But for many people with disabilities,…
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German Startup Creates Real-Time Sign Language Translation Engine
As the pandemic drags on, video conferencing has become increasingly important. Yet, for those who primarily use sign language…
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New TSA Procedure Will Make Screenings More Accessible for Those with Communication Difficulties
If you’re traveling by plane in the United States, you’ll undergo a TSA screening that always involves at least…
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Eleventh Circuit Rules That Winn-Dixie Website Does Not Violate ADA
The Basics Many a battle over the interpretation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has taken place in…
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The COVID-19 Vaccine Prioritization Dashboard for People with Disabilities Aims to Fight Inequality with Information
All U.S. states and territories follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines regarding COVID vaccination prioritization,…
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Accessible Beach Mat Added at Venice Beach
Accessibility goes to the beach! Los Angeles County has installed an access mat on Venice Beach so “people who…
