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With the arrival of spring, we are officially one quarter of the way through 2018. By now, with 4 months under our belts, we can discern clear Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) trends and developments to enable informed estimates of what the rest of the year may hold. One fact is very clear – The […]
A lot happens in school – parent meetings, classroom instruction, exams, notes home, announcements, etc. But what if you are a recent immigrant or refugee and do not speak English? What if your parents also speak a non-English language? How can students learn and how can parents understand what is expected of them and their […]
Language and cultural diversity manifest themselves in many ways – use of qualified interpreters and translators, cultural competent education and training, and diverse work forces and organizational leadership. Such diversity, of course, is more than just for the sake of appearances. Study after study demonstrate the real world, tangible benefits of cultural competence and language […]
Determining the most spoken languages in the world is harder than one might think. Whether it’s calculated by number of native speakers or by total amount of speakers or where those languages are spoken, there is a varying amount of answers. However, the top 5 most spoken languages in the world remain the same. Here […]
Have you ever noticed the accents and voices used by cartoon villains? Think about it – Do cartoon villains have stereotypical appearances and voices? Is there some implicit commonality linking all cartoon bad actors, a commonality that may carry an implicit message to children about diversity? Surprisingly and disturbingly, the answer is yes, according to […]
Perhaps, you are in the mood to learn a new language. You might be interested in traveling and want to pick up a language to be as immersed as possible with your new surroundings. Or you want to advance your career with a newly developed skill. Either way, there are an array of new language […]
What is workforce diversity? What does it look like? How is it defined? Before we get to the answers, let’s look at where diversity fits today in the business world. LinkedIn just released its 2018 Global Recruiting Trends report revealing four big hiring trends. The #1 trend in LinkedIn’s report is Diversity in Hiring. According to […]
Do you love to travel? Want to learn another language? How about exploring and experiencing new cultures and countries? Increasing your cultural awareness? My name is Danielle and I am about to embark on a study abroad experience in Madrid, Spain. When traveling, it is important to not only be aware of the new place […]
Government provides vital information and services to U.S. citizens and residents. Their access to such information is essential to being able to obtain the services they need. In 2018, U.S. citizens will have the opportunity to vote in primary and general elections across the country, for local, state, and federal officials. A lot of the […]
A new year can often bring change, whether positive, negative, or both. As 2018 unfolds, there will be myriad developments in the law, with new statutes, regulations, and court decisions revealing perhaps new directions and landmark turns in U.S. history. One area where change is not expected is web accessibility for people with disabilities. The […]
