Caption: A person using a wheelchair, joyfully raising their arms, positioned in front of a large redwood tree. The tree is massive, with a wide trunk that has a rough, textured bark. The trunk has an opening or hollow near the base, which adds depth to the scene. The person appears to be enjoying the natural surroundings, surrounded by lush green ferns and other undergrowth typical of a redwood forest. The sunlight filters through the trees, creating a serene and uplifting atmosphere, emphasizing the beauty and grandeur of the redwoods. The image captures a moment of accessibility and…

Ready to move from good intentions to measurable action? This timely piece lays out five concrete moves any team can start on now—framed by the proven shift toward the social model of disability, which focuses on removing barriers rather than “fixing” people. You’ll get crisp guidance on rethinking roles, simplifying applications, and making interviews and onboarding accessible—plus tips to standardize what works. If you track progress, tools like the Disability Equality Index overview can help benchmark policies and identify gaps to close. People leaders, HR, and procurement teams will find…

Too many teams still tack on accessibility at the end—then wonder why forms fail, links confuse screen readers, and images hide meaning. This piece shows how that “afterthought” mindset quietly bleeds revenue and trust, and why making fixes part of the workflow pays off. For quick context on the broader landscape, see why digital accessibility must be a next priority. Mobile is where customers decide fast—so small touch targets, low contrast, and unlabeled buttons are conversion killers. You’ll get a practical snapshot of what to prioritize first (think input labels, focus order, and readable…

Fifty years of progress for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) “may be at risk.” The first danger named is a proposed move of the Office of Special Education from the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which speakers say “would change the goal which is education access to a medical model” and “sends the message our students are ill and need to be cured instead of educated fairly.” The article details pressure to separate children from classmates. A proposal to study “centralizing” special education in “one or a few…