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Congress Just Reintroduced a Bill That Would Require Streaming Services and Video Apps to Work Better for People with Disabilities. Here's What Families Need to Know.
...and Technology Accessibility (CVTA) Act, legislation...law governing accessibility of communication...Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA), passed...closed captioning for broadcast television...requirements for a small percentage...Organizations for Accessible Technology...exclusively for streaming platforms...remains difficult for users. What the...Act expands accessibility requirements...
News > Advocacy
The DOJ May Delay the ADA's Web Accessibility Deadline. Here's What Disability Families Need to Know.
...compliance deadline for state and local...government web accessibility under the ADA....unprecedented for an accessibility...unprecedented for an accessibility regulation. The...technical standards for accessibility....standards for accessibility. That includes...Bazelon Center for Mental Health...This Matters for Families. Government...where you apply for disability benefits,...
News > Lifestyle
How to Find Your Disability Community: Online Groups, Local Organizations, and Peer Support
...evaluate whether they're right for you. Major Online Forums and...disability rights, daily living, accessibility, advocacy. Moderated, with...daily living, accessibility, advocacy. Moderated, with clear rules...WrongPlanet: long-running forum for autistic adults and teens....teens. Strong on peer support for employment,...
Lifestyle > Travel
How to Book a Truly Accessible Hotel Room: Questions to Ask Beyond ADA Compliant
...bathroom door too narrow for your wheelchair,...minimum standards for new construction...don't train staff on accessibility features. That means...have to become an accessibility auditor just to book...hotels do better, self-advocacy with specific knowledge...law. Only one works for your needs. Hotels...may have partial accessibility under grandfathering...
Career > Advancement
Career Advancement for Special Needs Individuals
...Career Advancement for Special Needs Individuals....advancement is important for everyone, including...has many benefits for special needs individuals:...self-confidence and self-advocacy Expanded professional...and trail-blazers for others. They prove...Lack of wheelchair accessibility or assistive technology...allow flexibility for medical needs Employers...
Career > Accommodations
Navigating Inaccessible Buildings and Workspaces: A Guide for People with Special Needs
Accessibility is a...right for everyone,...strategies for overcoming...Understanding Accessibility Standards....Standards. Accessibility standards,...guidelines for designing...aspects of accessibility, including:...short of accessibility requirements....the Centers for Disease...barriers to accessibility in their...Common Accessibility Barriers....barriers for people...common accessibility issues...navigate for individuals...impossible for people...challenging for individuals...
Global Insights > Employment
Overcoming Obstacles: A Comprehensive Guide to Special Needs Employment
...Comprehensive Guide for Individuals with...sprint, especially for individuals with...Despite ongoing advocacy efforts, significant...working environment for everyone isn't...solutions. Addressing Accessibility Needs Physical...Needs Physical accessibility remains a major...a major issue for a number of employees...reluctant to meet accessibility standards can...opportunities for people with mobility...
Legal > Housing
Finding Home: Decoding Housing Laws for Special Needs Individuals
...Comprehensive Guide for People with...housing rights for individuals...special needs advocacy and understands...to housing for individuals...Housing Laws. For any individual,...just a quest for shelter. It's...belonging. For special needs...policies mandating accessibility, special needs...Housing Act, for instance, prohibits...the dwelling for accessibility...dwelling for accessibility are also permitted...
Legal > Advocacy
Government Websites Must Be Accessible to People with Disabilities by April 24. Here's What Families Need to Know.
...documents meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility standards. Published by the Department...first legally enforceable federal web accessibility standard for state and local government...federal web accessibility standard for state and local government digital...local government digital services. For disability families, this means Medicaid...
Lifestyle > Art
How to Choose an Inclusive Art Program for Your Child with Special Needs
...training, structure, or accessibility to back that up. The...from the ground up for diverse learners shows...difference. What to Look for in Instructor Qualifications....national standard for teaching artists working...credentials. Disability advocacy experience matters...physical adaptations for cerebral palsy. You're...palsy. You're looking for someone who's encountered...
News > Advocacy
The Government's Web Accessibility Deadline Just Got Extended by One Year. Here's What Disability Families Need to Know About Their Rights.
...officially extending the ADA Title II web accessibility compliance deadlines by one year....technology constraints. What This Means for Families. For disability families...constraints. What This Means For Families. For disability families who rely on accessible...requires compliance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Levels A and...
News > Advocacy
Florida Just Launched a State Investigation Into Disney World's Disability Access Service. Here's What Families Need to Know.
...longtime Disney Vacation Club member who uses a power wheelchair. She argues that Disney's 2024 policy changes make visiting the parks safely impossible for guests with certain physical disabilities. What Changed With Disney's DAS Policy. On May 20, 2024, Disney narrowed DAS eligibility to primarily serve...