When it comes to movies, people with disabilities are rarely seen However, according to the US Census Bureau, nearly 40 million Americans have a disability, representing almost 13% of the population...
People who are hearing impaired face considerable challenges They experience and navigate the world much differently than those with perfect hearing To gain an understanding of the difficulties they...
What’s the talk around town What’s trending on Twitter Let’s face it, news about the rights of the disabled is usually not making front page news It’s unfortunate, but...
Everyday life for those with a disability can pose a myriad of challenges For those with wanderlust, it may present another whole new set of them While some destinations are not going to be as...
Earlier this month, Starbucks and American Airlines became the first two major companies to announce that they were phasing out plastic straws, and Seattle became the first US city to ban them from...
Living with a disability can at times be challenging and exhausting Sometimes, when you’re feeling down, it can help to know there are other people out there in the same or at least a similar boat...
The federal American With Disability Act (ADA) was signed into law in 1990, making it illegal for employers, including private, state and local government, and labor organizations, to discriminate...
Unlike most other developed countries, the United States does not have a mandatory maternity law on a national level (a handful of states do, but Florida is not one of them) While many companies have...
Overcoming adversity is a cornerstone of the human experience For many people, they are able to rise above a challenge and move on from it However, those with disabilities may face challenges daily...