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Why Litigation is Essential for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance

This article is NOT legal advice. If you find yourself in a situation where you are either considering filing or possibly defending accessibility litigation in the US, you need to consult a US lawyer who specializes in accessibility cases. The…
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All Accessibility is Political: Understanding the Intersection of Accessibility, Disability, and Politics

You can’t talk about accessibility without talking about disability because accessibility is inherently tied to the experiences and needs of people with disabilities. When we explore accessibility for people with disabilities, we are talking about physical access to buildings as…
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Diverse or Just Pretending? Why Your Stock Photos Need Authentic Disability Representation

Many companies limit website images to licensed ones stored in a central image repository. Frequently, they do this to ensure that only “approved” images are used. Unfortunately, the disability-inclusive images in these repositories often fall short of an acceptable minimum.…
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How to identify a Toxic Accessibility Culture, and what you can do about it

Urban dictionary defines “Dumpster Fire” as: 1. A complete disaster. 2. Something very difficult that nobody wants to deal with. In an immature organization, accessibility can unfortunately be both. Please interpret the below as the collection of my 15 years…
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Transforming Experiences for Neurodiverse Individuals through Sensory-friendly Hours and Quiet Spaces

In our noisy, complicated world, it can be easy to overlook the needs of those who experience the environment differently. Everyday settings can often be overwhelming for neurodiverse individuals. This is particularly true for those with autism, sensory processing disorder,…
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