Deaf Culture Quick Guide
Shared experiences and similar backgrounds create bonds between us that form a culture. In fact, culture is defined by Oxford Languages as “the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social group.” As a tight-knit social group with a unique language, it makes sense that the Deaf community would […]
How to Be a Good Business Mentor
A mentor/mentee relationship is a special one. Mentees look up to their mentors for advice, knowledge, and skills in the business world. This puts a large responsibility on the business mentor to provide expertise in their field and work to build a productive relationship with their mentee. If you are currently a mentor or you […]
Encouraging Self-Identification of Diversability for Your Employees
Introduction The Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Program (OFCCP) recently released an updated version of the SF-256 (Self-Identification of Disability) form. Federal contractors are required to implement the new form by August 4, 2020, which will be valid through March 31, 2023. The SF-256 is a good tracking tool for government contractors […]
Creating an Accessible Conference Room Space
Did you know that Americans spend an average of five hours per week sitting in meetings? In fact, nearly 11 million meetings happen in the U.S. every single day. While most of those meetings are happening virtually right now, many people will eventually be going back to working in office settings. Creating conference rooms that […]
Remote ASL Versus In-Person ASL Interpretation
Deaf and Hard of Hearing people have a few different options for communicating in the workplace or at events. Some prefer real-time transcription services while others may favor text phones and video relay services. However, one of the most effective means of communication for Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals is sign language interpretation. Providing […]
Understanding What Reasonable Accommodation Means
Introduction Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, all employees have a right to reasonable accommodations to do their jobs. While this act empowers people with disabilities to be successful and even excel in the workplace, the term “reasonable accommodation” is vague. Simply put, a reasonable accommodation is a change or addition to a typical process […]
Become a Leader in Accessibility
Creating a work environment that values accessibility for all employees is more important than ever. We are working towards a world where everyone is able to participate in the workplace and have equal access to information and resources. If becoming a leader in accessibility is a goal for your organization, the tips below can help […]
How to Support Veteran-Owned Businesses
May is Military Appreciation Month. It is a time for us to reflect on the hard work that our military does every day to help preserve our freedom and keep us safe. This month, we are especially grateful veterans who have bravely served our country and are continuing to serve differently as civilians. People who […]
Creating Accessibility for Your Remote Workforce
Across the globe, teams are operating remotely. Some organizations are not new to remote work while others are having to adapt to a whole new method of communication. For employees with diversabilities (diverse abilities), working remotely has pros and cons. There are often fewer distractions in a home office space, but unique challenges can still […]
Video Remote Interpreting for American Sign Language
Everyone worldwide is doing their best to weather the COVID-19 storm. People are sheltering-in-place to keep others safe and are attempting to live somewhat normal lives while working and conducting business from home. Though this is undoubtedly the best method for keeping millions of people safe, there are repercussions — especially for the Diversability (diverse […]