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Kansas Outlaws Sub-Minimum Wage for Disabled Workers

In a push toward greater equality and respect in the workforce, several states have taken a bold stand against the sub-minimum wage for disabled workers. This blog post delves into the changes, the states at the forefront, and what this means for the future of workplace inclusion.

Equal AccessJody YarboroughMay 2, 2024disabled employment, disabled workers sub-minimum wage, disability employment law, fair wages for disabled workers, kansas outlaws sub-minimum wage, outlawing sweatshop laborComment

Hosting with Heart: How to Plan Inclusive Gatherings for All Abilities

Inclusive gatherings are about more than just accessibility; they're about creating spaces where everyone feels welcomed and valued. Learn how to plan events that cater to the diverse needs of all guests, including those with apparent and non-apparent disabilities.

Equal AccessJody YarboroughDecember 1, 2022inclusive event planning, accessibility, hosting accessible gatherings, accommodating disabilities, inclusive celebrations, planning for a disabled house guestComment

Transportation Access: Overcoming Mobility Barriers for Disabled People

Access to transportation is a fundamental right, yet many disabled individuals encounter significant barriers. This blog post delves into these challenges and calls for vital improvements in public transportation accessibility.

Equal AccessJody YarboroughDecember 3, 2020public transportation accessibility, disabled individuals, accessibility advocacy, inclusive transportation, public transportation and the disabled, disabled public transportation, overcoming mobility barriers in transportationComment

Crafting Inclusive Learning Environments: Strategies for Supporting Students with Disabilities

Inclusive education is not just a goal but a necessity, ensuring that students with disabilities have equal opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed. Discover how we can build supportive learning environments through strategic approaches and collaborative efforts.

Equal AccessJody YarboroughOctober 3, 2019inclusive education, supportive learning environments, students with disabilities, universal design for learning, accessible education, disabled studentsComment

Serving on Jury Duty When You Are Disabled

Some people might think this weird, but I enjoy serving on jury duty. I feel it’s an honor to serve, and I see it as part of my duty as a community citizen to participate in the justice system when called. “To be judged among a jury of our peers” is a central tenant of our justice system.

Equal AccessJody YarboroughFebruary 1, 2018disability and jury service, equal access in court houses, being a disabled juror, serving on jury duty when disabled, inaccessible court rooms, is jury duty accessible, jury service and disability exclusion, jury service and disability discrimination, jury duty for disability, jury duty disabled person, being a disabled jurist Comments

The Challenges with Disabled Parking

One of the most coveted but also controversial aspects of being disabled is the ability to park in disabled (or, as the larger public refers to them, "handicapped") parking spots. Here in my home state of California we have two factors impacting the availability for disabled people to park in disabled parking spots: increased population, and specifically an aging baby-boomer generation.

Equal AccessJody YarboroughJanuary 7, 2016handicapped parking, disabled parking, accessible parking, accessible parking challenges, illegal parking disability, disability parking advocacy, the challenges with disabled parkingComment

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