Tag: accessibility
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How the Elimination of DEIA Policies Hurts Disability Employment in the U.S.
America’s obsession with meritocracy has blinded many to a simple truth: there is no universal starting line. Acknowledging this doesn’t promote weakness—it calls attention to the real barriers that Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) policies were designed to reduce. In early 2025, President Trump signed Executive Orders that dramatically reduced DEIA polices that assist…
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How to Interact with People with Disabilities
Growing up in a small rural town, I quickly learned how unprepared most people are when it comes to interacting respectfully with disabled individuals. As someone who is blind, I’m often stopped by strangers asking invasive questions like, “Are you blind?”, “How much can you see?”, or—on one surreal occasion—offered an unsolicited prayer outside a…
Blind Zebra 