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Visual Field Assessment and Disability Evaluation

Visual field is the total area of space a person can see when the eyes are focused on a central point. Impairment of the visual field can have significant negative effects on well-being. Individuals ...
HR Dive

Are workers with visual and hearing disabilities included in your office reopening plan?

Hybrid work factors prominently in many organization’s office reopening plans, but the format still raises questions about compliance with federal civil rights regulations. That is particularly so for ...
JD Supra

EEOC Releases Updated Guidance on Visual Disabilities in the Workplace

Not everyone who wears ordinary glasses or contact lenses is an individual with a disability under the ADA. An individual who uses ordinary eyeglasses or contact lenses that are intended to fully ...
JD Supra

EEOC’s Updated Guidance on Visual Disabilities Provides Both New Information and Reminders for Employers

On July 26, 2023, the EEOC issued updated guidance about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and employees and applicants with visual disabilities. The new guidance reiterates that applicants ...