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Research > Assistive Tech
Brain-Computer Interfaces for Children Who Can't Speak: Research, Reality, and How to Access Trials
...first wearable BCI for stroke rehabilitation in April 2021. Research into...and speech disabilities is active and growing. But most of...brain-computer interface measures brain activity and translates it into...into commands a computer can act on. Some systems use electrodes...the device thinks about an action or focuses on a visual stimulus....
Special Needs > Diabetes
Your Child's 504 Plan for Diabetes: A Complete Guide for School Management
...care they need during the school day. It's named for Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibits disability discrimination in programs receiving...during the school day. It's named for Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibits disability discrimination in programs receiving...
News > Employment
How to Get a Federal Job with a Disability: A Complete Guide to Schedule A Hiring
...that substantially limit one or more major life activities Psychiatric disabilities: mental health...your condition substantially limits a major life activity like walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing,...practitioner, or psychiatrist A licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist Any federal, state, or local agency...
News > Education
IEP vs. 504 Plan: Which One Does Your Child Need and What's the Difference?
...IDEA, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. This is federal special education law. It requires...education. 504 Plans are governed by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. This is civil rights law. It prohibits discrimination...governed by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. This is civil rights law. It prohibits discrimination...
News > Advocacy
Self-Advocacy for Adults with Disabilities: How to Speak Up in Medical Work and Daily Life
...Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, you're entitled to reasonable accommodations...and retail stores. The Fair Housing Act protects your right to request modifications...accommodations in housing. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act covers programs that receive federal...Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act covers programs that receive federal...
Global Insights > Education
IEP or 504? How to Choose the Right Support Plan for Your Child
...under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). It provides specialized instruction tailored...needs. A 504 plan, governed by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, provides accommodations that remove barriers...governed by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, provides accommodations that remove barriers to...
Education > Higher Education
From IDEA to ADA: What Students with Disabilities Lose and Gain in the College Transition
...with Disabilities Education Act guarantees free and appropriate...Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation...Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act apply in higher education....Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act apply in higher education....equal access to programs and activities. They do not require...
Education > Accommodations
Section 504 Plans Explained: When Your Child Needs Support But Does Not Qualify for an IEP
...federal law, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, may apply to their child...Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, may apply to their child even...substantially limits a major life activity? Major life activities...major life activity? Major life activities include reading, writing,...to substantially limit the activity, which courts and agencies...
Career > Accommodations
Assistive Technology at Work: Finding and Funding the Tools You Need
...how you'd even find someone qualified to help you figure out what you actually need. That gap is more navigable than it looks. Here's how each part...dollars. When an employer can't or won't provide AT, state vocational rehabilitation agencies are the most reliable alternative. VR programs fund assistive...
Assistive Tech > Vision
Screen Reader Comparison 2025: JAWS vs. NVDA vs. VoiceOver vs. Narrator
...guidance available is scattered, often outdated, and rarely accounts for the actual differences in how each reader performs across real-world contexts....available at $95 per year. For students and job seekers, state vocational rehabilitation agencies routinely fund JAWS through individual employment plans. If your...
Legal > Employment
Navigating Workplace Accommodations for Employees with Special Needs
...rights at work are the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act. These laws make...Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act. These laws make it illegal for employers to...Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act. These laws make it illegal for employers to discriminate...
Special Needs > Respiratory Health
Living with Respiratory Health Conditions Challenges and Triumphs
...Respiratory diseases often make it hard to do everyday activities. Just walking or going up stairs can leave...the airways and make breathing easier. Pulmonary rehabilitation teaches breathing exercises and strategies. This...exercises and strategies. This helps people stay active and improves quality of life. Support from doctors,...