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Why Alt Text Matters and How to Write It Correctly
Alt text is one of the simplest ways to improve digital accessibility, yet it's also one of the most commonly overlooked. Drawing from years of accessibility testing and auditing, Aaron Linson explains what alt text is, why it matters, and how to write effective image descriptions. Through real-world examples and straightforward guidance, readers will learn how small improvements can make a big difference for people using screen readers.
Aaron Linson
Sep 96 min read


Practical Job Search Tips for Individuals with Disabilities
Looking for a job is already a high-wire act—but for individuals with disabilities, it’s often a balancing act performed on a platform that wasn’t built for you. The process isn't just about applications and interviews; it’s about reading between the lines, finding places where your skills can thrive, and knowing when a system isn’t built to support you, and going around it. Here’s how to job hunt with clarity, strategy, and the confidence to claim space, not just request it.
Tanya Lee
Jul 18, 20254 min read


Protecting Yourself: A Guide for Immigrants with Disabilities Facing the Threat of ICE Raids
For undocumented immigrants living in the U.S., the threat of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raid is a deeply unsettling reality. For people with disabilities, that fear is often compounded by unique challenges—such as communication barriers, physical accessibility issues, or the need for medical care and accommodations. But knowledge is power, and there are ways to prepare, protect yourself, and assert your rights.
Ashley Sims
Jun 17, 20256 min read


Pride, Power, and Accessibility: Exploring the Intersectionality of LGBTQIA+ and Disability Communities
June is Pride Month—a time to celebrate the resilience, joy, and diversity of the LGBTQIA+ community. But within the rainbow spectrum of gender identities and sexual orientations lies another powerful, often underrepresented truth: 1 in 3 LGBTQ+ individuals identifies as a person with a disability. This statistic isn’t just a number—it’s a reminder of the deep, overlapping experiences of marginalization, identity, and resilience within these communities.
Ashley Sims
Jun 9, 20254 min read


Cuts to Medicaid – and Impact on People with Disabilities
President Trump’s “One Big, Beautiful Bill” could inflict harm on millions of people with disabilities. The H.R. 1 bill, as it currently stands, would cut Medicaid by at least $600 billion, the largest single cut to the program ever.
Mara Van Ells
May 28, 20254 min read


Choosing to Self-Identify as a Person with a Disability in a Changing Political Landscape
This article aims to address concerns around self-identification and provide clarity on the benefits, myths, and potential consequences of identifying as a person with a disability in the job application process—especially under an administration that has shown ambivalence or even hostility toward the disability community.
Ashley Sims
Apr 28, 20254 min read


Leaning into DEI
Despite continued attacks on DEI, many businesses continue to see the value of growing and maintaining a diverse workforce.
Mara Van Ells
Sep 10, 20243 min read


Return to Office Mandates: What They Mean for Disabled Workers
Despite remote work successes, more and more RTO mandates are being enforced, risking the progress achieved so far in disability employment.
Ashley Sims
Feb 15, 20244 min read



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