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To celebrate the new beginnings, I've got a bunch of promising news to share with you, including the EEOC’s newly approved strategic plan, the US labor department to grant millions towards young disability employment, advocate efforts to expand the rights of the ADA, and the winners of Fast Company's 2023 Innovation by Design Awards. ??
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Disability Advocates urge supreme court not to limit ADA protections
Disability advocates are advocating for greater protection for people with disabilities, urging the U.S. Supreme Court to affirm their rights to sue according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The advocates contend that "testers," or individuals with disabilities seeking out ADA violations without interacting with the relevant companies, have every right to pursue legal action. Getting real spooky out there for non-compliant businesses...
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EEOC adopts new strategic plan
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced it has approved its Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2022-2026. The plan outlines six priorities, including increased focus on systemic discrimination, improved monitoring of conciliation agreements, and a focus on technology and innovative outreach strategies to expand the agency’s reach.
Fast Company's best accessible designs of 2023
Fast Company showcases the nominees of the Innovation by Design Awards 2023, featuring the Pittsburgh International Airport’s inclusive sensory room, Microsoft’s adaptive accessories, and this year's winner, JanSport's Adaptive Collection!
Department of labor to earmark millions to boost disability employment
The U.S. Department of Labor is making available more than $69 million in grants for state and local efforts to help marginalized youth and young adults with disabilities to successfully transition to the workforce.
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