Development

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…

Not every response to the pandemic has been designed with accessibility in mind, creating more challenges for those with disabilities. Even as the vaccine rollout accelerates, Americans with disabilities still…

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…