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What It Means to Lift Off
Drones do all sorts of things now. They can spray fertilizer, fly over fields to check on crops, and find areas of land that need more nutrients. They also deliver packages and take stunning aerial photos and videos. But what if you wanted to fly a drone without using your hands? Christopher Hills, who has…
They Say It’s Not Necessary
CW: Psychiatric Symptoms The phrase “medical necessity” sounds straightforward. Something that is medically necessary helps someone stay safe and healthy. Unfortunately, insurance companies often disagree with medical professionals. Getting something that is needed is exhausting and frustrating. Instead of being about people, medical necessity is really about budgets. I’ve experienced this myself. Earlier this year,…
Inclusion Shouldn’t Disappear in the Fine Print
CW: Discrimination Accountability doesn’t disappear overnight. It fades slowly, like the quiet dimming of a lightbulb. This is evident in the United States’s recent federal decision to get rid of the long-standing 7 percent disability hiring benchmark for federal contractors. For over a decade, this benchmark encouraged employers to take a look at their workforce…
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