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Bias means disabled job seekers may need different strategy in interviews than non-disabled applicants

"Job interviews are challenging for everyone, but particularly so for people with disabilities who have always had difficulties presenting themselves favorably to gain employment."

by Cheryl
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Let me tell you how frustrating this pandemic has been for deaf people

Media exposure for deaf communities in lockdown was either patronising or missing altogether ... Instead, most coverage was either about how easy it would be to learn BSL as a hobby during lockdown, or stories emphasising how isolated some deaf people could become.

by The Conversation
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As the ADA turns 30, more needs to be done to support disabled individuals

Despite laws prohibiting disability discrimination, some individuals still face education and employment barriers.

by Cheryl
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Study shows Airbnb hosts discriminate against disabled guests

Study shows how Airbnb hosts discriminate against guests with disabilities as sharing economy remains in ADA gray area.

by The Conversation
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What does it mean to be disabled in STEM? We asked 8 scientists

July is Disability Pride Month, a time to celebrate, amplify, and learn about what it means to be disabled in STEM. We teamed up...

by Cheryl
Disabilities

What does it mean to be disabled in STEM?

July is Disability Pride Month, and we’re doing our best to support, amplify, and celebrate the disabled in STEM community. Check out the video...

by Cheryl
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College students with disabilities are too often excluded

Colleges and universities have been challenged to create more inclusive environments for disabled students.

by The Conversation
Disabilities

New study attempts to define autistic burnout in adults

Autistic burnout — a condition described as feelings of chronic exhaustion, loss of skills, and reduced tolerance to stimulus — is often described by...

by Cheryl
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Coronavirus could revolutionize work opportunities for people with disabilities

Written for theconversation.com by Lisa Schur, Rutgers University and Douglas L. Kruse, Rutgers University Working from home has become the “new normal” for many...

by The Conversation
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Report: significant barriers persist for disabled scientists

In November 2019, researchers at John Hopkins Medicine released a study showing the number of disabled students enrolled in U.S. medical schools jumped from 2.7 per...

by Cheryl
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