Centerview, ex-analyst settle suit over sleep hours for junior bankers Kathryn Shiber requested a regular “hard stop” at midnight to sleep and manage a mood and anxiety disorder. The bank granted the accommodation but later fired her. Terms of the settlement were not disclosed.

Centerview Partners settled a lawsuit after firing a junior banker needing 8 hours sleep for mood disorder. 🔗 https://ow.ly/WorX50YoiqV #WorkplaceRights #DisabilityAccommodations #MentalHealth #WorkLifeBalance #BankingIndustry

FAQ #6: What accommodations can students with X kind of disability get at college? When students with learning disabilities or ADHD transition to college, they may wonder whether accommodations are assigned by diagnosis or disability catego...

So many people ask me what accommodation students get at college for X disability (such as dyslexia). It doesn’t work that way. I explain why: https://bit.ly/ECHFAQ6

#CollegeTransition #TwiceExceptional #ADHDparent #2eparents  #SpecialEducation #DisabilityAccommodations #DyslexiaTips #EduSky

Committee reworks homelessness bill language on hotels, case management and coordinated entry A legislative committee revised draft language on hotels/motels with supportive services, debated whether the department or community partners should sign agreements, and moved to separate case management and coordinated-entry sections while requiring accommodations and an appeals path.

A legislative committee in Vermont is reshaping a crucial homelessness bill to clarify case management and hotel agreements, ensuring better support for those in need.

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#VT #CitizenPortal #DisabilityAccommodations #VermontHomelessness #HousingCoordination #PublicAssistance

Subcommittee forwards bill requiring human oversight, transparency for automated hiring tools HB 1514 would require employers who use automated decision systems substantially in hiring or employment to disclose use, allow opt‑outs, test for discrimination annually, protect personal data, and retain human decision‑makers; the panel voted to report and refer to Appropriations.

Virginia's HB 1514 is setting the stage for a new era in hiring practices, ensuring transparency and human oversight in automated decision-making.

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#VA #EmploymentTransparency #CitizenPortal #AlgorithmicFairness #DisabilityAccommodations #VirginiaHiring

Quote from Undivided article: "What's really important to know is, students have to initiate this process,' says Hamblet. 'We do not go to the freshman dorms and knock on all the doors and say, 'Hey, kiddo, do you have a learning disability? You want to come register with us?' It is up to the student to seek out accommodations and follow through on completing the process to access them." Female student writing in a notebooand a male student wearing headphones and typing on a laptop.

Article title on Undivded Platform is "College Accommodations for Students with Disabilties." Female student writing in a notebooand a male student wearing headphones and typing on a laptop

🧵This interview I did with @Undivided is chock-full of information for students with disabilities, their families, and the professionals working with them, including...

#Dyslexia #LearningDisability #CollegeSuccess #CollegeReady  #StudentSuccess #DisabilityAccommodations #EduSky

"DS offices are aware that there could be several reasons why students didn't have an IEP or 504 plan, e.g., they attended a private school..."

Blogpost title is "Can Students Without High School IEPs or 504 Plans Get College Accommodations? Read it on LDadvisory.com.

Has someone told you that if students with disabilities don't have an IEP or 504 from their high school, they won't get accommodated in college? Learn what really happens: https://bit.ly/LDblog102x

#CollegeAccommodations #CollegeTransition #DisabilityAccommodations #IEP #SpecialEd

Be part of this: https://bit.ly/3JMD07D

#MyastheniaGravis #MyastheniaGravisNews #Bionews #MGWarrior #ChronicIllness #RareDisease #DisabilityAccommodations

Be part of this: https://bit.ly/3JMD07D

#MyastheniaGravis #MyastheniaGravisNews #Bionews #MGWarrior #ChronicIllness #RareDisease #DisabilityAccommodations

The Disability Explosion at Elite Colleges
#CollegeScandal #EliteEducation #DisabilityAccommodations

Utah workforce business-relations team outlines employer supports, accommodations and upcoming events Utah Department of Workforce Services business-relations staff described employer supports—HR coordination, accommodation planning, networking and local workshops—and listed upcoming employer workshops, mentoring events and career fairs; attendees were invited to use the pwdnetjobsutah.gov listserv for leads and contacts.

Discover how Utah's Department of Workforce Services is empowering employers to create inclusive workplaces for individuals with disabilities through tailored support and networking opportunities.

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#UT #CitizenPortal #EmployerSupport #WorkplaceInclusion #DisabilityAccommodations

Be part of this: https://bit.ly/3JMD07D

#MyastheniaGravis #MyastheniaGravisNews #Bionews #MGWarrior #ChronicIllness #RareDisease #DisabilityAccommodations

FAQ #6: What accommodations can students with X kind of disability get at college? When students with learning disabilities or ADHD transition to college, they may wonder whether accommodations are assigned by diagnosis or disability catego...

So many people ask me what accommodation students get at college for X disability (such as dyslexia). It doesn’t work that way. I explain why: https://bit.ly/ECHFAQ6

#CollegeTransition #TwiceExceptional #ADHDparent #2eparents  #SpecialEducation #DisabilityAccommodations #DyslexiaTips #EduSky

"DS offices are aware that there could be several reasons why students didn't have an IEP or 504 plan, e.g., they attended a private school..."

Blogpost title is "Can Students Without High School IEPs or 504 Plans Get College Accommodations? Read it on LDadvisory.com.

Has someone told you that if students with disabilities don't have an IEP or 504 from their high school, they won't get accommodated in college? Learn what really happens: https://bit.ly/LDblog102x

#CollegeAccommodations #CollegeTransition #DisabilityAccommodations #IEP #SpecialEd

Quote from Undivided article: "What's really important to know is, students have to initiate this process,' says Hamblet. 'We do not go to the freshman dorms and knock on all the doors and say, 'Hey, kiddo, do you have a learning disability? You want to come register with us?' It is up to the student to seek out accommodations and follow through on completing the process to access them." Female student writing in a notebooand a male student wearing headphones and typing on a laptop.

Article title on Undivded Platform is "College Accommodations for Students with Disabilties." Female student writing in a notebooand a male student wearing headphones and typing on a laptop

🧵This interview I did with @Undivided is chock-full of information for students with disabilities, their families, and the professionals working with them, including...

#Dyslexia #LearningDisability #CollegeSuccess #CollegeReady  #StudentSuccess #DisabilityAccommodations #EduSky

Enjoy the videos and music that you love, upload original content and share it all with friends, family and the world on YouTube.

Know a student returning to college who didn't request accommodations previously but wants to do so now? Share this with them. https://bit.ly/ECHFAQ21

 #LearningDisabilities #ADHD #Dyslexia #CollegeStudent #CollegePrep #DisabilityAccommodations

Department approves flexible rent standards for disability accommodations in housing assistance Section outlines payment standard regulations for tenant-based assistance and disability accommodations

Massachusetts just approved flexible rent standards to enhance housing assistance for those with disabilities—find out how this change could impact you!

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#MA #TenantAssistance #CitizenPortal #PaymentStandards #DisabilityAccommodations

Parole board mandates accommodations for disabled prisoners in new decision guidelines Parole board must evaluate disability accommodations and ensure timely release for eligible prisoners

Massachusetts' parole board is setting a precedent by mandating disability accommodations to ensure eligible prisoners are released on time.

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#MA #CitizenPortal #CriminalJusticeReform #TimelyRelease #DisabilityAccommodations

Utah Supreme Court reviews accommodation case for bar exam applicant Jennifer Long Court considers Jennifer Long's request for additional accommodations after multiple bar exam attempts.

The Utah Supreme Court is hearing a pivotal case that could reshape bar exam accommodations for individuals with disabilities, spotlighting Jennifer Long's struggle for equitable access.

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#UT #CitizenPortal #ProfessionalLicensing #EquitableAccess #DisabilityAccommodations

FAQ #6: What accommodations can students with X kind of disability get at college? When students with learning disabilities or ADHD transition to college, they may wonder whether accommodations are assigned by diagnosis or disability catego...

So many people ask me what accommodation students get at college for X disability (such as dyslexia). It doesn’t work that way. I explain why: https://bit.ly/ECHFAQ6

#CollegeTransition #TwiceExceptional #ADHDparent #2eparents  #SpecialEducation #DisabilityAccommodations #DyslexiaTips #EduSky

Quote from Undivided article: "What's really important to know is, students have to initiate this process,' says Hamblet. 'We do not go to the freshman dorms and knock on all the doors and say, 'Hey, kiddo, do you have a learning disability? You want to come register with us?' It is up to the student to seek out accommodations and follow through on completing the process to access them." Female student writing in a notebooand a male student wearing headphones and typing on a laptop.

Article title on Undivded Platform is "College Accommodations for Students with Disabilties." Female student writing in a notebooand a male student wearing headphones and typing on a laptop

🧵This interview I did with @Undivided is chock-full of information for students with disabilities, their families, and the professionals working with them, including...

#Dyslexia #LearningDisability #CollegeSuccess #CollegeReady  #StudentSuccess #DisabilityAccommodations #EduSky

Volusia County school board proposes new policy for recording IEP and 504 meetings School board seeks to clarify parents' rights to record IEP and 504 meetings.

Volusia County School Board is taking a bold step toward transparency by proposing a new policy to clarify parents' rights to record crucial IEP and Section 504 meetings.

Learn more here

#FL #VolusiaCountySchools #DisabilityAccommodations #EducationTransparency #CitizenPortal #ParentalRights

The Trump administration withdrew 11 pieces of ADA guidance. How will it affect compliance? President Donald Trump’s administration has withdrawn 11 pieces of guidance related to the Americans with Disabilities Act that helped stores, hotels and other businesses understand their obligation t...

Excerpt: Disability rights advocates said withdrawing the guidance fits with the Trump administration’s broader effort to get rid of equity initiatives.

#DisabilityAccommodations. #DEIAttacks. #TrumpCuts #ADA @democrats.org @kydemocrats.org @acluofky.bsky.social @aclu.org

"DS offices are aware that there could be several reasons why students didn't have an IEP or 504 plan, e.g., they attended a private school..."

Blogpost title is "Can Students Without High School IEPs or 504 Plans Get College Accommodations? Read it on LDadvisory.com.

Has someone told you that if students with disabilities don't have an IEP or 504 from their high school, they won't get accommodated in college? Learn what really happens: https://bit.ly/LDblog102x

#CollegeAccommodations #CollegeTransition #DisabilityAccommodations #IEP #SpecialEd

In this video, we explore the delicate balance between pushing through and knowing when it's time to pause. Perfect for anyone dealing with burnout, invisible disabilities, or chronic conditions.

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#ChronicIllness #InvisibleDisability #Pacing #Burnout #DisabilityAccommodations

How healthcare organizations provide disability accommodations to promote equitable care: A qualitative study - PubMed Health systems struggle with a lack of standardized processes to provide disability accommodations in an efficient, systematic way. While processes should be adapted to local contexts, standardized gu...

#Newpub in Disabil Health J. by @cuphysmed.bsky.social faculty Dr. Cristina Sarmiento & team on How healthcare organizations provide #disabilityaccommodations to promote #equitablecare: A qualitative study. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40090809/

Maryland lawmaker advocates for mandatory disability training in schools Lawmaker calls for enforcement of existing disability training laws in Maryland's educational institutions.

A Maryland lawmaker is pushing for mandatory training in disability accommodations to ensure that every student gets the support they deserve in education.

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#MD #MarylandEducation #CivicAccountability #DisabilityAccommodations #EducationTraining #CitizenPortal

Katie York advocates for HB0912 to improve disability accommodations in higher education Katie York emphasizes the need for mandatory disability training for educators in Maryland.

Katie York's powerful testimony reveals the urgent need for mandatory training on disability accommodations to transform Maryland's educational landscape for students with disabilities.

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#MD #MarylandEducation #InclusiveEducation #LegislativeReform #DisabilityAccommodations

Maryland advocates push for House Bill 912 to train professors on disability accommodations Supporters emphasize the need for better training to improve student success in higher education.

Maryland advocates are rallying behind House Bill 912, aiming to ensure college professors receive essential training to support students with disabilities—because every student deserves a fair chance at success!

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#MD #MarylandEducation #DisabilityAccommodations

Delegate Guyton advocates for House Bill 912 to enhance disability accommodations in education Delegate Michelle Guyton pushes for mandatory training on disability accommodations for educators.

Delegate Michelle Guyton's House Bill 912 could transform the way Maryland's educators support students with disabilities, ensuring that no one faces barriers in their educational journey.

Learn more here!

#MD #MarylandEducation #InclusiveEducation #HigherEdReform #DisabilityAccommodations

I'm becoming increasingly frustrated by the day with people who don't add alt text. Disabled people deserve access to information as much as anyone else.

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