by Timi | Apr 14, 2025 | Accessible Transportation, Transportation
The 7.3 million US students with a disability made up 15% of the school enrollment for the 2021-2022 academic year. Yet, parents of children with disabilities are less likely to enroll them in school. For millions of these children, who face a variety of physical,...
by Timi | Mar 29, 2025 | Accessible Documents, Accessible Education, Communication Barriers, Education, Information & Communications, Learning Disabilities
The following checklist is a basic level list to work towards online course content accessibility. DRS is happy to consult for more complex situations. The goal is to be able to answer yes to all of the following questions. Syllabus Does the syllabus have a statement...
by Timi | Mar 20, 2025 | Accessible Transportation, Air Travel, Assistive Technology & Devices, Company Culture, Employing People with Disabilities, Transportation
While business travel is essential for both company and employee growth, it often isn’t fully accessible. Air travel in particular doesn’t always keep everyone’s needs in mind, as an average of 10,000 to 15,000 wheelchairs and other mobility devices are damaged...
by Timi | Mar 20, 2025 | Autism, Public Spaces
The accomplishments of individuals with Down syndrome will be on display in a big way as part of an awareness campaign springing up in cities across the country. Billboards will debut on Saturday in five cities highlighting the employment successes of people with the...
by Timi | Mar 20, 2025 | Accessible Transportation, Air Travel, Assistive Technology & Devices, Visual Disabilities
A major U.S. airline is making updates to one of its most popular in-flight features in an effort to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. Delta Air Lines is introducing a new flight map offering high-contrast visuals, a color-blind palette, large text...
