The pandemic has put an economic strain on most Americans. Yet, in New York City, artists who rely on in-person events like concerts and gallery showings have been hit hard….
Many issues that affect day-to-day life for people with disabilities are decided in state and federal legislatures. For example, a 1938 federal law permits some businesses to pay certain workers…
Many Americans voted by absentee ballot last election due to the pandemic. Absentee ballots are paper documents and require sight to fill out; for Americans who are blind or have…
Visitors explore the trails, use the campgrounds, and enjoy America’s public lands every day. But for many Americans with disabilities, these outdoor spaces can be inaccessible. Recently, the House Natural…
For most people, putting on deodorant is an effortless part of everyday life. But for many people with disabilities, applying deodorant poses difficulties. Noting the inaccessible aspects of deodorant (like…
As the pandemic drags on, video conferencing has become increasingly important. Yet, for those who primarily use sign language to communicate, video-conferencing presents accessibility challenges. (It can be hard for…
If you’re traveling by plane in the United States, you’ll undergo a TSA screening that always involves at least a little verbal communication. Yet, for some people with disabilities, verbal…
The Basics Many a battle over the interpretation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has taken place in United States courts. Earlier this month, in a reversal of a…
All U.S. states and territories follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines regarding COVID vaccination prioritization, yet the execution has varied throughout the country. Additionally, each state…
Accessibility goes to the beach! Los Angeles County has installed an access mat on Venice Beach so “people who have difficulty negotiating the sand can more fully and safely enjoy…
Accessible pedestrian signals consist of two parts: a visual element and an audible element that makes a “tock” sound. Each part of an accessible pedestrian signal is activated by a…
In the past, the evaluation of children with autism focused on skills the child lacked (in comparison with neurotypical children). Thinking in terms of “deficits” meant that “success” was when…
Makeup/body care packaging has been historically inaccessible for those who are blind or have low vision, but that’s slowly changing. Cleanlogic, a body-care brand, wants to change that. If makeup…
Digital accessibility is a pressing issue for people with disabilities, but by adding an optional auto-captions feature, TikTok has become a more accessible digital platform. This new feature will auto-generate…
Student debt is a hot-button issue that affects many Americans, including those with disabilities. For example, if Jane Doe takes out a student loan and later in life develops a…
Across the United States, Americans with disabilities are at a higher risk of contracting COVID than the rest of the population. Nursing homes are widely recognized as COVID danger zones,…
Vaccinating individuals who cannot leave their homes due to lack of transportation or severe health complications is a huge challenge that Michigan health authorities have yet to resolve. While free…
After a year of COVID, vaccinations have begun to offer hope to the American public. Yet, in Kentucky, the vaccination of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) is not…