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Accommodations Fail: How Lack of a Sign Language Interpreter Led to EEOC Filing Discrimination Charges Against Amazon

Introduction Another day, another multi-billion dollar company fired an employee instead of providing a sign language interpreter. The EEOC takes a specific interest in discrimination against employees with hearing loss, which is the most common disability in the workplace. In…
The first barrier most wheelchair-using job seekers face isn't a staircase. It's bias embedded by HR into a hiring algorithm that filters us out before a human sees our resume.

The First Barrier Most Wheelchair-using Job Seekers Face isn’t a Staircase. It’s Bias Embedded by HR into a Hiring Algorithm that Filters us Out Before a Human Sees Our Resume

Digital barriers are blocking job opportunities for many qualified individuals. Unsupervised AI-based automated hiring tools are having severe, detrimental effects. The results of using rigid keywords, unfair rules, and outdated assumptions to select interview candidates without human review are very…
Accessible provision for wheelchair users by FAA

Accessibility Triumph Thursday: The FAA has Agreed to Define Safety Criteria for Wheelchair Users in the Cabin in 2025

Big news in accessible air travel! The FAA has agreed to define safety criteria for wheelchairs in the cabin in 2025. This transition is happening faster than I expected, which is incredible news for the disability community. Having a wheelchair…