Tag: disability

A photo of Tig welding in tight spaces

Exposure to dangerous jobs and work environments over a prolonged period strain older workers’ bodies. The jobs may involve physical occupations like construction, working in cramped spaces or around hazardous chemicals, or stressful shift work. A new study confirms that the disabling conditions that can result from these types of jobs help to explain why…

Happy family with mother and disabled son spending time together at home.

This study investigates the accessibility of websites for the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) account program for people with disabilities, which is critical for ensuring individuals can fully benefit from ABLE accounts.  Utilizing the Wave Evaluation Tool, Adobe Pro DC’s Accessibility Checker, and the Flesch-Kincaid (FK) readability formula, this study comprehensively analyzes 44 ABLE…