April is recognized as Autism Inclusion Month. This post has been updated since its original publication in 2021. Awareness is a necessary first step toward the ultimate goal of creating more inclusive spaces, which also requires us to listen…
National Disability Employment Awareness Month is recognized each October, with Disability Mentoring Day on the 20th. The week of the 17th is also recognized as Invisible Disabilities Week. The theme for this year's National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)…
With a new study demonstrating how dogs support our well-being, legal employers need to focus on inclusion when considering pet-friendly office policies. The ways in which dogs support our emotional well-being have been established over recent years. Specifically according…
April is known as ‘Autism Awareness Month’ -- but could do better as ‘Autism Acceptance Month’ or ‘Autism Pride Month’. Awareness is a necessary first step toward the ultimate goal of creating more inclusive spaces, which also requires us…
The Invisible Disabilities Association is hosting its annual Invisible Disabilities Week from October 18 - 14, 2020 to spread awareness, education, and support. Noting that we need to talk about invisible disabilities to create opportunities for helpful dialogue, the Invisible…
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Mary F. Connelly, Esq. offers considerations to help us become more inclusive in this guest post. I am an attorney with a mobility impairment and have been invited to share my personal experiences and professional observations about ableism in…
Law students with visible or invisible disabilities, who navigate their law school years successfully through reasonable accommodations, face the new challenge of transitioning and negotiating reasonable accommodations from academia to the workplace. . . . A post on…