Think Beyond the Label

02/23/2019

Our work to promote health security and economic security continues

01/26/2017

The EEOC regulations have added 2 new action items for employing people with disabilities! http://bit.ly/2jEbDOy

​New regulations from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) clarify federal agencies' affirmative action obligations as employers under Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The regulations affect 114 federal agencies.

01/25/2017

Google maps can now tell you if a place is accesible, but how reliable is it? http://bit.ly/2jEtCEC

Google Maps now provides information on accessibility, but the information may not be particularly reliable or useful to gauge accessibility. The…

01/24/2017

Self-driving cars seem like something from a sci-fi movie, but they could change the lives of ppl w/ disabilities http://bit.ly/2k0Heqw

Self-driving cars aren’t just for the distracted driver who wants life to be more convenient. The new technology could radically affect the lives of those with disabilities, according to a recent study.

01/23/2017

Many have their doubts about the Trump administration; what does it mean for people with disabilities? http://slate.me/2k0PsiF

As a disabled person, I am terrified of the incoming Trump administration. When I say that, people tend to assume that it’s because our president-elect ...

01/20/2017

The Women's March on DC wants to be as inclusive as possible, so here's what they're doing for ppl with disabilities http://on.mash.to/2k5otm7

Activism accessible to all.

01/20/2017

This new local Texas business employs young people with disabilities, and what they make is very cool! http://abc13.co/2k0VXSt

"Revived Glory Awards" helps them learn important job skills, while being a team contributor.

01/19/2017

Great news! A new Supreme Court decision means public transportation is now more accessible and accommodating http://bit.ly/2jzGvzN

Doug Paulley opposed a policy of "requesting but not requiring" non-disabled passengers to vacate spaces for wheelchair users.

01/18/2017

The repeal could be disastrous for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities http://bit.ly/2k0Oovb

Access to comprehensive, affordable health care coverage can make or break the lives of any American, but particularly people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). The Affordable Care Act (ACA), which Congress is working to repeal, included an option for states to expand Medicaid,...

01/12/2017

The is finalizing a rule that would require federal agencies to increase the hiring of disabled employees http://bit.ly/2ig94P3

The EEOC is finalizing a rule that will require federal agencies to enact hiring policies that favor individuals with disabilities.

01/11/2017

What's the curb-cut effect? It's part of disability history and it's still relevant today http://bit.ly/2hVTDzG

Laws and programs designed to benefit vulnerable groups, such as the disabled or people of color, often end up benefiting all of society.