Tag: disabilities
Remembering the ‘Mother’ of the Disability Rights Movement
Judith “Judy” Heumann, a lifelong activist who was widely regarded as the “mother” of the disability rights movement, died March 4 at the age...
Dental Schools Seek to Limit Oral Health Disparities for Patients with...
In 2017, the National Council on Disability (NCD) reported that 75 percent of dental students had little or no preparation in administering care to...
Inclusive Design Can Change the Face of Campus Architecture
In 2016, architect James Sink and his colleagues at HMC Architects hosted what they expected to be a typical stakeholder meeting in the early stages...
Education Department Launches Civil Rights Investigations Over Bans on Mask Mandates
The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights (OCR) has opened investigations into five states that have bans on indoor mask mandates, according...
Evolution of Assistive Technology Presents A World of Possibilities for People...
In October 2007, Mark Daniel, an 18-year-old ironworker, was driving home after several consecutive 80-hour work weeks. Exhausted, he fell asleep at the wheel,...
Cornell Law School Makes Innovative Website Accessible to All
The Cornell University Law School’s Legal Information Institute (LII) is a nonprofit that promotes open access to legal documents and research and is based...
Gallaudet University and National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange to Host...
On July 31, 2020, Gallaudet University and the National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange (NCDE) will host the Joining Hands Symposium, a one-day event...
Work Experience, Specialized Services Are Key to Reducing Unemployment Among People...
American universities dedicate millions of dollars each year to disability services, ensuring students have access to the accommodations they need to succeed on a...
