United Spinal Fights for Increased Funding for the Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems
Take action now before the latest extension on federal spending levels runs out on February 18. Urge your Congressional members to support increased funding for Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems. To
The 5 W’s Of Creating a Training Implementation Plan
Planning a Training Rollout to Better Equip Your Team. Here’s How to Get Started. A training rollout is a series of trainings offered to a targeted group to help achieve
Why disability bias is a particularly stubborn problem – Phys.org
New data shows that, based on the rate of past movement, it will likely take more than 200 years for implicit disability biases to reach neutrality.
Doctors Know Little About Their Obligations To People With Disabilities, Study Finds
Three decades after the ADA took effect, new research finds that many physicians remain unaware of their obligations under the law when caring for people with disabilities. The post Doctors…
Bigger Social Security, SSI Checks On The Way
Millions of Americans with disabilities are seeing a big bump in their Supplemental Security Income and other Social Security benefits. The post Bigger Social Security, SSI Checks On The Way…
Company Fired Worker With Autism Over ‘Unprofessional’ Communication, Lawsuit Says
When an employee with autism was flagged for “unprofessional” communication, she asked for help understanding what she did wrong. But instead of granting that request, the company fired her. The…
For Parents Of Kids With Special Needs, Mask Mandates Can Be Difficult To Navigate
In places with mask mandates, children with disabilities who are unable to wear face coverings are being barred from entering some indoor spaces. The post For Parents Of Kids With…
Family of autistic man plan legal challenge over care conditions
Social care Family of autistic man plan legal challenge over care conditions Mother says her 24-year-old son’s care at a hospital in Cheshire is ‘worse than being in prison’ Campaigners…
School Climate: How People with Disabilities Are Harmed In School and How We Can Fight Back | Autistic Self Advocacy Network
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Disabilities in the Workplace: Reasonable Accommodation
Disabilities in the Workplace: Reasonable Accommodation If you qualify as an employee with a disability, you may be entitled to a “reasonable accommodation” at work to enable you to perform…