Debt-free property ownership is no longer a requirement for voting rights, but the idea remains that a person must have a residence in a particular community to be allowed to vote.
President George H.W. Bush signing the American Disabilities Act into law on July 26, 1990.
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The 30th anniversary of the American with Disabilities Act offers a chance to celebrate the greater inclusion of disabled Americans in mainstream society, but much work remains to be done.
Tens of millions of Americans who have been telecommuting during the pandemic are beginning to head back to the office – even though COVID-19 remains a threat.
Wheelchair advocates and taxi drivers protest lack of accessibility and surge pricing in New York City on Tuesday, January 19, 2016.
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Tens of millions of Americans who have been telecommuting during the pandemic may have to head back to the office as governors lift stay-at-home orders. Here’s what you can do if you’d rather not.
Airbnb listings aren’t required to comply with the ADA.
With vast swaths of society forced to work from home, people with disabilities can overcome many of the challenges they face in a normal office environment.
With a large number of patients with COVID-19, doctors face difficult choices.
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Doctors face difficult choices about rationing medical care. A scholar who studies discrimination argues that those with chronic illnesses and disabilities will be hit the hardest.
The U.S. currently has no system to differentiate real service dogs from pets.
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Trained service dogs are fundamentally different from emotional support animals – and certification could make sure the public understands the difference.
Scientists are working with artificial intelligence in hopes of being able to better detect cancer.
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Ambiguities in the Americans with Disabilities Act have allowed employers to sidestep a major component of the law: the requirement to provide workers with ‘reasonable accommodations.’
Employers are required to accommodate the needs of pregnant women only in limited circumstances.
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In most states, employers aren’t required to accommodate the unique needs of pregnant women except in limited circumstances.
Colleges and universities have been challenged to create more inclusive environments for disabled students.
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The case of a student with Down Syndrome who was denied entry into all eight of the sororities at her school illustrates a broader problem of exclusion for college students with disabilities.
You might be surprised to find what your data says about your past – and future – health.
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Numerous measures are in place to help young disabled children thrive, but the transition beyond school can be a difficult one. Here are some tips for families to help their children prepare for life beyond.
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