This in-person or self-study training is part of the Inclusion@UW program’s Perspectives series. Register for a guided presentation training or enroll in the self-study Canvas course to learn more about disability, ableism, privilege, and how …
Month: October 2021
Biden Department of Justice Steps up ADA Title III Enforcement
The Biden DOJ Civil Rights Division has been much more active than its predecessor in enforcing Title III of the ADA and supporting plaintiffs in pending litigation.
Supporting and Protecting the Rights of Students at Risk of Self-Harm in the Era of COVID-19
The Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division and the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights issues information on “Supporting and Protecting the Rights of Students at Risk of Self-Harm in the Era of COVID-19.”
Americans with Disabilities Less Likely to Own Digital Devices
More than 40 million people in the United States have a disability, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. But even as majorities of these Americans report having certain technologies, the digital divide between those who have …
UW-Madison’s Office of Compliance Implements Accessibility Barrier Reporting Form
UW-Madison’s Office of Compliance implements accessibility barrier reporting form for individuals to report physical or digital barriers that prevent access for individuals with disabilities.
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month!
The theme for NDEAM 2021, “America’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion,” reflects the importance of ensuring that people with disabilities have full access to employment and community involvement during the national recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.