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GeneralEveryone is feeling the effects of rising inflation rates, small business owners included. This is causing entrepreneurs and company leaders to reassess spending across the board.
GeneralTime and time again, we’ve explained the importance of prioritizing accessibility in day-to-day business operations. It should go without saying that there is a moral imperative to do so. People have
Inclusive Design PracticesCreating a website for your business is a complicated endeavor. You may have to hire out, and settling on a design that pleases everyone can be difficult. The stress of designing a website from the gr
Workplace and EmploymentThe Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) stipulates that an employer with over fifteen employees must provide reasonable accommodations to a person with a disability, provided those accommodations do
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Workplace and EmploymentBusiness leaders and their HR counterparts in today’s workplaces need to take more proactive steps to prevent discrimination and promote inclusivity. Many of these professionals have made great stride
Workplace and EmploymentNobody’s perfect, no matter how hard you as an employer may try to be. Despite any Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) training you or your staff take, self-study on accessibility, and continuous im
Workplace and Employment20% of children in the United States experience challenges with learning and attention. There has been plenty of research and education to implement support for children with learning disorders, but t
Workplace and EmploymentEmployees living with physical disabilities such as prosthetic limbs or paralysis may ask you to accommodate a service animal. It can be challenging to accommodate a dog in the office, but it’s worth
Workplace and EmploymentJob carving is the practice of creating a job tailored towards an employee's skill set.
Workplace and EmploymentMany customer-facing employees of public, city, or state-run organizations have, at one time or another, experienced customer interactions that were difficult to resolve. Whether they be due to unders
Living with DisabilityStarting a new job can be daunting for any employee, but it’s even more difficult if you have a hearing disability . The following article looks at managing contact between your employees when someone
Workplace and EmploymentThough the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) just celebrated its 30th anniversary, people with disabilities still face significant barriers to finding and maintaining employment. This directly imp
Inclusive Design PracticesInclusive customer service is a concept that asks organizations to put people first and provide flexible service options that offer unique solutions to individuals while incorporating customer feedbac
GeneralWith about 60 million Americans reporting some sort of disability—26% of the population according to the CDC —no responsible business owner can afford to ignore this sizable and diverse market . In fa
Living with DisabilityWhen it comes to the D/deaf and hard-of-hearing community, it can be challenging to understand the differences in ability and culture. We review each in article one of our D/deaf/hard-of-hearing serie
Workplace and EmploymentBusiness owners are sometimes cautious when hiring candidates with disabilities. Despite the protections provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that specifically prohibit discrimination
Assistive TechnologiesWith all the technological advancements we see today, it’s not surprising that the assistive technology market has continued to see exponential growth. However, for employers, it can be hard to keep t
Workplace and EmploymentIt should be a primary goal of modern businesses to target inclusivity in their workplaces. A business owner shoulders the responsibility of ensuring that people of all demographics, cultures, and abi
Workplace and EmploymentA new business case report, produced by Accenture , Disability: IN , and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) , provides extensive research into the Disability Inclusion Advanta
Inclusive Design PracticesCreating a cultural shift in a business is often a challenging process. In order for any business to remain successful for any duration, it must continually align itself with modern standards of servi
