Decades of activism have resulted in legislation and infrastructure to make cities more accessible, but the lived experiences of disabled residents shows there’s still a long way to go.
Screen reader software converts text to audio for people who are blind.
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Assistive technology like screen readers for the blind help people with disabilities use computers and smartphones, but they can be tripped up if webpages or documents are improperly formatted.
Hot flashes can happen anywhere, including at work.
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Two years of pandemic have put a severe strain on the mental health of America’s workers. Employers with a plan in place will be best equipped to help them cope.
Students with certain disabilities are at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19.
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Debt-free property ownership is no longer a requirement for voting rights, but the idea remains that a person must have a residence in a particular community to be allowed to vote.
President George H.W. Bush signing the American Disabilities Act into law on July 26, 1990.
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The 30th anniversary of the American with Disabilities Act offers a chance to celebrate the greater inclusion of disabled Americans in mainstream society, but much work remains to be done.
Tens of millions of Americans who have been telecommuting during the pandemic are beginning to head back to the office – even though COVID-19 remains a threat.
Wheelchair advocates and taxi drivers protest lack of accessibility and surge pricing in New York City on Tuesday, January 19, 2016.
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Tens of millions of Americans who have been telecommuting during the pandemic may have to head back to the office as governors lift stay-at-home orders. Here’s what you can do if you’d rather not.
Airbnb listings aren’t required to comply with the ADA.
With vast swaths of society forced to work from home, people with disabilities can overcome many of the challenges they face in a normal office environment.
With a large number of patients with COVID-19, doctors face difficult choices.
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Doctors face difficult choices about rationing medical care. A scholar who studies discrimination argues that those with chronic illnesses and disabilities will be hit the hardest.
The U.S. currently has no system to differentiate real service dogs from pets.
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Trained service dogs are fundamentally different from emotional support animals – and certification could make sure the public understands the difference.
Scientists are working with artificial intelligence in hopes of being able to better detect cancer.
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