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Ever been annoyed by CAPTCHAs? (in Northbrook Patch)

Created with good intentions of helping website owners keep the spam bots at bay, it seems that CAPTCHAs have become too complex even for humans to get past.

How to use Person First Language (in Northbrook Patch)

Arm yourself with knowledge on better words and phrases to use when it comes to communicating with and about people with disabilities.

Disability-Friendly Yoga: Sheila's story

When Sheila first wandered into Om On The Range, she felt clumsy and lost. She wanted to give hot yoga a try, but was worried about how her hearing impairment would impact her experience as a student.

Documentary Powerhouse Kartemquin Films Releases First Audio Described DVD

Read how the award-winning documentary production company behind films like The Interrupters and Hoop Dreams is working to make their films even more accessible to the community.

Excellent Customer Service - How A Little Cafe Is Making A Big Difference

See how two businesses and one non-profit social enterprise on the north shore came together for the good of the community.

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