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Small Businesses Get Hit With Record Numbers Of ADA Lawsuits
Industry associations and business owners say serial plaintiffs are increasingly using the ADA to extract tens of thousands of dollars in settlements, not to promote access as the law intended.
Reebok, Zappos Collaborate On New Adaptive Footwear
Another major shoe brand is unveiling styles specifically made to meet the needs of people with disabilities.
Broadway Play To Shine Light On Disability Experience, Caregiving
A Pulitzer Prize winning play that focuses on the experience of two different people with disabilities and their caregivers is heading to Broadway.
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Amazon Hit With Discrimination Complaint Over Reasonable Accommodations
The company is facing allegations that it failed to offer reasonable accommodations to workers who are pregnant as well as those with disabilities.
Autism Prevalence Rising Globally
It's not just the U.S. New research finds that autism prevalence is growing around the world and experts say that shows progress.
Apple Announces New Accessibility Tools For Those With Disabilities
Apple is rolling out a new set of accessibility tools to its devices to aid people with disabilities.
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Barbie To Add More Dolls With Disabilities
The iconic lineup of Barbie dolls is expanding to include more with disabilities.
Family Building Apartment For Son With Autism
Determined to find a way for their 21-year-old son with autism to learn to live independently, one family opted to build an apartment, doing much of the labor themselves.
Profit Strategy: Psychiatric Facilities Prioritize Out-Of-State Kids
Children who need around-the-clock psychiatric care can be stuck waiting days or weeks for help because facilities are prioritizing patients from states with higher Medicaid reimbursement rates.
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Feds Warn Employers Against Disability Discrimination
Increasingly common methods employers are using to select new hires, judge performance and determine pay or promotions may discriminate against people with disabilities, federal officials say.
Microsoft Unveils New Accessories For People With Disabilities
Microsoft is introducing a collection of adaptive devices aimed at making it easier for people with disabilities to use computers.
School District Passes Controversial Deaf Education Plan
In a move that faced strong opposition, the nation's second largest district will make American Sign Language and English the standard for early intervention for deaf and hard-of-hearing students.