Two years ago the government began collecting data on disabilities and employment as part of the U.S. Census. The information collected helped the Labor Department to create the first-ever report on the employment landscape for the 27 million working-age Americans with disabilities. Not surprisingly, the outlook is bleak, as reported in today’s Wall Street Journal.
Most of us are pretty familiar with the numbers. In 2009,...
Last night at Gracie Mansion, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg held an event to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. I accepted an award on behalf of The AbleGamers... Read the full post...
Amid all the Americans with Disabilities Act anniversary celebrations last week, it’s worth noting that the U.S. House passed a bill that’s crucial to the deaf and hard of hearing population. H.R. 3101 would... Read the full post...
In front of invited guests including Cabinet officials, Members of Congress, grassroots leaders and Americans living with disabilities, President Obama commemorated the 20th anniversary of the Americans with... Read the full post...
Kathy Martinez is assistant secretary, Office of Disability Employment Policy, for the Department of Labor. A long-time disability advocate, Martinez, who is blind, spoke at the National Council on Disability's... Read the full post...
Suzanne's new book, The Illustrated Guide to Assistive Technology, is a "must-have guide" for people with disabilities looking for devices and gadgets for work and play. Using a "lively narrative style," Suzanne introduces readers to new and existing technologies, where to find them, and how to pay for them. This book "belongs in the Top Ten list" for assistive device guides. 
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