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…
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Only 11 Intersections in Chicago Have Accessible Pedestrian Signals
Accessible pedestrian signals consist of two parts: a visual element and an audible element that makes a “tock” sound….
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New Autism Research Emphasizes Positive Characteristics When Measuring “Success”
In the past, the evaluation of children with autism focused on skills the child lacked (in comparison with neurotypical…
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Beauty Company Cleanlogic Adds Braille to Packages
Makeup/body care packaging has been historically inaccessible for those who are blind or have low vision, but that’s slowly…
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Auto-Captions Arrive at TikTok
Digital accessibility is a pressing issue for people with disabilities, but by adding an optional auto-captions feature, TikTok has…
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Americans With Severe, Permanent Disabilities Often Pay Back Student Loans They Don’t Owe
Student debt is a hot-button issue that affects many Americans, including those with disabilities. For example, if Jane Doe…
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People with Disabilities Who Use Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Come Up Against Vaccination Barriers
Across the United States, Americans with disabilities are at a higher risk of contracting COVID than the rest of…
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Transportation Remains an Obstacle for Vaccinating Michigan Residents with Disabilities
Vaccinating individuals who cannot leave their homes due to lack of transportation or severe health complications is a huge…
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Despite Recent Study Indicating High Risk, Kentuckians with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Not Prioritized For COVID Vaccinations
After a year of COVID, vaccinations have begun to offer hope to the American public. Yet, in Kentucky, the…
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Arizonans with Disabilities Face Obstacles to Getting COVID Vaccine
Not every response to the pandemic has been designed with accessibility in mind, creating more challenges for those with…
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Americans With Severe, Permanent Disabilities Often Pay Back Student Loans They Don’t Owe
Student debt is a hot-button issue that affects many Americans, including those with disabilities. For example, if Jane Doe…
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People with Disabilities Suffer Disproportionate Death Rates From COVID-19
People with disabilities have faced greater challenges than most during the pandemic. From inaccessible digital information on the disease…
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Celebrating World Usability Day
November 12 is World Usability Day (also known as “Make Things Easier Day”—who can argue with that?) On this…
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Accessible Voting in 2020
Combine a high-stakes presidential election with a global pandemic and it’s unsurprising that there has been a massive increase…
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Depressed Jobs Market Hits People with Disabilities Hard
COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on every aspect of our lives, from education, to socializing, to our very ability to…
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Organizations Exhibit vast Gains in the 2020 Disability Equality Index (DEI)
When the Disability Equality Index (DEI) first launched in 2014, it included just 48 companies. Today, that number has…
