The Employment Paradox with Technology
I attended a workshop on accessible employment recently and was reminded, as I've written about before, what a fraught topic ...
Tag: Disability
Five Fun Sensory Activities To Engage Children and Adults
Colorful shiny jelly set on the dark background Sensory toys, games and activities have so many benefits to children with ...
Driver’s License and Vehicle Required for Employment
It concludes about 80% of the job postings I find require a driver's licence and vehicle as a condition for ...
Power, Prejudice, and Paradox
I've recently changed how I describe myself or, more accurately, my experience. I now talk about "my paradoxical experience as ...
The ABLE Act Explained: Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE)
The Achieving a Better Life Experience Act (ABLE) was signed into law by the President on December 19, 2014. Tax-free ...
DomesticShelters.org – New Resource for Those Experiencing Domestic Violence
Though it may be the most wonderful time of the year, the Holiday season can be dangerous for individuals and ...
Innovation Tool: Modified Power Wheels Cars for Toddlers with Disabilities
For our youngest disabled children, assistive devices that would allow them to gain independence by moving freely in their homes ...
HUD Awarded $7.5 Million to Assist Disabled & Elderly Americans Live Independently
In late September, HUD’s Secretary Julián Castro made the announcement that nearly $8 million in grant funding will be used to ...
Spotlighting the Launch of the DOJ’s Elder Justice Website
Recently, the United States Department of Justice announced the launch of the Elder Justice website which was created to help ...
HUD Charges University with Housing Discrimination of College Student with Support Dog
A new school year means that disabled college students are adjusting to their new environments, and are making accommodation requests ...
Attorney General Eric Holder Signs Proposal to Improve Movie Theater Experience for Disabled Americans
On July 25th, 2014, the Justice Department released a statement announcing that U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder signed a Notice ...
Wal-Mart Responds to Article about Being Sued for Disability Discrimination by the EEOC
On Tuesday, July 22nd, 2014, I published an article titled, Wal-Mart Being Sued for Disability Discrimination by the EEOC in ...
New Age of Robotic Technology Designed to Help Disabled People Walk Again
The fictional marvel of robotic technology, exoskeletons and robot suits are all just a vision into a faraway future. We’ve ...
Wal-Mart Being Sued for Disability Discrimination by the EEOC in Chicago
Earlier this month, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) took action by filing a lawsuit against Wal-Mart for allegations ...
Archie Comics Debuts New Character with a Disability
On June 18th, the anticipated issue of Archie Comics featuring a new character that is a wheelchair user had hit ...
Looking at Labeling and Diversity: Interview with Philip Patston
Recently, I had to opportunity to catch up with Philip Patston who is a phenomenal speaker, advocate, and expert on ...
African Americans Speaking Out About Alzheimer’s Disease
This month, we learned that former model and restaurateur B. Smith has been living with Alzheimer's Disease. Smith, dubbed the "black ...
Rock the Disabled Vote in South Carolina!
by Vilissa K. Thompson, LMSW 2014 is a midterm election year, and it is imperative for South Carolinians with disabilities ...
Do People with Disabilities Have the Right to Marry and Cohabit?
The right to marriage and cohabitation as persons with disabilities are not always granted or respected in society. I learned ...
Hiring and Potentially Unlawful Employment Practices
Twice in the last week I've been confronted by the issue of asking employment applicants whether they have any health ...
