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Access City Award (ACA) (commission.europa.eu)
Since 2010, ACA rewards the EU cities that are making outstanding efforts to become accessible for persons with disabilities.
Renewed leadership: meet our new governing bodies (edf-feph.org)
The European Disability Forum has elected its new governing bodies for the period 2026 – 2030 during our General Assembly in Limassol. The governing bodies will be led by our new Presidente Gunta...
General Assembly 2026: new governing bodies, equality in Europe (edf-feph.org)
Over 200 participants, representing 94 organisations from 42 countries, gathered in Cyprus and Online, on May 9-10 for our Annual General Assembly. The General Assembly was preceded by the Cypriot...
Building inclusive AI: why persons with disabilities must shape Europe’s digital future (edf-feph.org)
The European Disability Forum (EDF) took part in the Future of Work in the Age of AI Forum on 16 March 2026 in Riga, Latvia. The State Employment Agency of Latvia, ERDA, and the Future of Work...
6 ways the AI Omnibus weakens protections for persons with disabilities (edf-feph.org)
The new ‘Artificial Intelligence (AI) Omnibus’ proposal, agreed in May 2026, rolls back many of the fundamental rights safeguards established by the Artificial Intelligence Act. This will...
Finland’s democratic backsliding continues with cuts to disability rights (edf-feph.org)
The European disability movement is deeply disappointed with the Finnish government’s plans to cut structural funding for organisations of persons with disabilities, completely eliminating...
EU Justice Scoreboard assess accessibility to justice for people with disabilities (edf-feph.org)
The 2026 EU Justice Scoreboard contains new, extended indicators on accessibility to justice for people with disabilities. This is the first time since 2022 that accessibility is considered. The...
European Commission tells countries to pay attention to disability rights (edf-feph.org)
The European Commission released the European Semester Spring Package on 3 June, and disability issues are more present than ever! The European Semester is an annual cycle where the European...
1 year left to adopt European Disability Card national law (edf-feph.org)
On 5 June, there is exactly one year left for the Directive on the European Disability Card and the European Parking Card to become national law in all EU countries! The EU adopted the European...
Council of Europe takes a positive step on autonomy in mental health care (edf-feph.org)
10 organisations, including the European Disability Forum, applaud the adoption of the ‘Recommendation on respect of autonomy in mental health care’ by the Council of Europe on 17 June. Our joint...
No Time to Lose: EU Use of the DAC Disability Marker (edf-feph.org)
We hosted the event launching our report, “No Time to Lose: Assessing European Assistance for Disability Inclusion from 2018 to 2030” on 23 April. The event brought together representatives from...
Interview with MEP Nicolae Ștefănuță “We must defend ambitious social inclusion target” (edf-feph.org)
In this interview, with MEP Nicolae Ștefănuță, who is Vice-President of the European Parliament (EP) and part of the Disability Intergroup, we discussed: building an inclusive European Parliament...
The European Union and the European Disability Forum held a side event at the Conference of States Parties to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) on 9 June,...
Joint call to the European Commission to advance accessibility in the upcoming AVMSD revision (edf-feph.org)
Download this letter in Word Dear Executive Vice-president Henna Virkkunen, Dear Commissioner Hadja Lahbib, The undersigned European organisations of persons with disabilities, representing more...
EDF Briefing on the AI Omnibus (edf-feph.org)
The European Union adopted the Artificial Intelligence Act (the AI Act) in 2024. This law sets rules for how people design, develop, and use artificial intelligence in the European Union. The aim...
“EU in the world 2025”: EDF report on disability-inclusive EU external action (edf-feph.org)
We just published our third edition of the “EU in the World report”, highlighting EDF’s advocacy and policy work to advance disability inclusion across EU international cooperation, humanitarian...
Report: Persons with disabilities must be included in UN climate negotiations (edf-feph.org)
The European Disability Forum, together with the Disability Climate Caucus, is launching a new report calling for urgent action to embed disability inclusion across global climate policy, finance,...
Best Practices on Disability-Inclusive Climate Action 2026 (edf-feph.org)
This report groups a series of disability-inclusive initiatives in climate action around the world. The European Disability Forum prepared this compilation because climate action projects are often...
EDF feedback to the draft Delegated Act on the Disability Card (edf-feph.org)
EDF feedback to draft Delegated Act on the Disability Card 20260421 (Word) EDF feedback to draft Delegated Act on the Disability Card 20260421 (PDF)
Outcomes of the European Semester 2026 (edf-feph.org)
The European Semester is an annual cycle where the European Commission assesses policy challenges in the 27 Member States and presents recommendations on how to address these. Social policy issues...
Joint statement: Council of Europe takes a positive step on autonomy in mental health care (edf-feph.org)
We applaud the adoption of the Recommendation on respect of autonomy in mental health care by the Council of Europe on the 17th of June. The Recommendation places autonomy, informed consent, and...
Briefing to the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Disability issues and priorities at the European level (edf-feph.org)
This briefing aims to inform the independent experts of the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities about regional key issues and priorities that directly affect persons...
About Us | IGLYO (iglyo.org)
Learn more about how IGLYO empowers, connects and advocates for LGBTQI young people from Europe and beyond.
Policy recommendations on intersectionality between disability and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Intersex (LGTBI) (edf-feph.org)
Download Policy recommendations on intersectionality between disability and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Intersex (LGBTI) in Word (2MB) Download Policy recommendations on...
A Crip and Lesbian Perspective on Disability Rights: New EL*C Research Report - The ELC (lesbiangenius.org)
With this new report, EL*C brings attention to a reality that remains largely invisible in both disability policy and gender equality policy: the lived experiences of LBQ women and nonbinary persons with disabilities in Europe. […]
On disability, barriers and queerness (edf-feph.org)
By Jonathan Elebjörk Wahlström, member of the Executive Committee and representative of the European Federation of Hard of Hearing People I remember my first Pride event. I was 16. I was...
[Webinar Recording] Co-production in Independent Living Research - YouTube (youtube.com)
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
Frontiers | Disability and other identities?—how do they intersect? (frontiersin.org)
This paper addresses intersectionality and disability in global contexts. Disability as a category of identity is often omitted in rhetoric about intersectio...
Disability FA Cup, Inclusive Schools And Equal Opportunities | Crip Life™ (criplife.substack.com)
Welcome to the June 2026 edition of the Crip Life™ newsletter.
If Cerebral Palsy Doesn’t Progress, Why Do I Feel Different Now? (theuxoflife.substack.com)
I did not grow up feeling limited by fatigue. Adult Cerebral Palsy research helped me understand why that change is real.
The Royal Yacht Britannia, Edinburgh | Wheelchair Accessible Attraction Review (carrieannlightley.com)
Historic ships and wheelchair access don’t always sound like natural companions. But on board The Royal Yacht Britannia, I found thoughtful access, warm staff and a tour full of small, human details. From bridge controls and mess decks to the Royal Deck Tearoom, this is what it felt like to explore Britannia as a wheelchair user.
Royal Philanthropy Shifts Focus as Princess of Wales Champions Inclusive Tourism (streamlinefeed.co.ke)
A personal donation from the Princess of Wales to a disabled youth conquering Ben Nevis highlights the multi-billion-pound potential of accessible outdoor...
The Stories I Couldn’t Find — Guest Post by C. Helen - Despite Pain (despitepain.com)
This guest post by C. Helen is about her own life with chronic pain and introduces her new novel, The Other Side of The Butterfly.
TPT Trailblazers: Joys and challenges of blind and partially sighted marathoners - Thomas Pocklington Trust (pocklington.org.uk)
Read about the experiences of blind and partially sighted marathon runners, the challenges they faced, how they overcame obstacles, and their advice for others.
The trust gap: why AI’s edge cases matter to customer loyalty (abilitynet.org.uk)
AI is no longer something customers encounter occasionally. It is now part of everyday digital life, from chatbots and search results to fraud checks, personalised recommendations and automated
Join the Mid and East Antrim Disability Lived Experience Group (disabilityaction.org)
Disability Action is pleased the share this opportunity from the Mid & East Antrim Borough Council
Uber accused of imposing unfair ‘disability tax’ after $5 hike for Assist users - ABC News (abc.net.au)
Uber has defended slugging riders who require extra assistance with a “disability tax”, amid ongoing criticism over how it treats people with disability.
Wheelchair Accessible Redwoods: Your Guide to the National Park (curbfreewithcorylee.com)
If you’re looking for a wheelchair accessible Redwoods adventure, I can’t recommend this region in Northern California enough.
Will the new COVID-19 antiviral be accessible? - The Sick Times (thesicktimes.org)
In June, the Food and Drug Administration approved the drug Xocova (ensitrelvir) as the very first post-exposure prophylaxis for Sars-CoV-2, and if taken within 72 hours, it could stop a SARS-CoV-2 infection in its tracks. The drug is also being studied as a potential Long COVID treatment and even maybe as a preventative. But how accessible will this drug be?
Want to know what Andy Burnham would do in government? Take a look at his past | Frances Ryan (theguardian.com)
His plan for the country is still vague, but there are clues to what he thinks, on topics from inheritance tax to welfare and social care, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan
Disability & Shame: The Burden Myth (samantharenkeofficial.substack.com)
Part 1.1 – Taking Up Space in a World That Wasn’t Designed for Us
‘Being disabled made me explore sex in a more radical way’ (telegraph.co.uk)
An inspiring new campaign is trying to reduce societal awkwardness around sex and disabled people. Rebecca Reid reports
Step Away From That Accessible Stall or Meet the Lioness (newmobility.com)
How a Queer Disabled Performance Artist is Bringing an “Erotic, Unapologetic Version of Disability” to the Icelandic Stage - Global Disability News (globaldisabilitynews.org)
For Embla Guðrúnar Ágústsdóttir, a queer, disabled scholar/activist in Iceland, performance art has been a revelation of making connections. Moving away from lectures and speeches, she says, audiences filled with nondisabled people come away from the performance with an understanding that is deeper than language.
Geraldine Gruszczyk lives with narcolepsy with cataplexy, a disorder triggered by intense emotions. “The first time my body collapsed from laughter, I thought I was dying,” she recalls.
Lessons from two years of Every Body Queer (lucywebster.substack.com)
Every Body Queer has been shortlisted for a National Diversity Award!
Deaf Blindness Part 2: Still Not in the Dark (a11ynews.substack.com)
Deaf-blindness gets almost zero coverage in WCAG. Meanwhile, tactile signing, ProTactile, and the Lorm alphabet have existed for over a century. Here’s what I’ve learned since my first post, and why designing for deaf-blind users isn’t as complicated as you think.
Watch — The Ride Ahead (rideaheadfilm.com)
Administration Officer (ONSIDE Evolution) (disabilityaction.org)
Closing Date: Friday 10th June
COSP19: CRPD at 20 — Are we any closer to Independent Living for all? - ENIL (enil.eu)
At the 19th session of the Conference of States Parties to the CRPD, ENIL and GRIP vzw co-organised a side event asking a direct ...
A little update on the Purple Collective – Martyn Sibley (martynsibley.com)
Dementia drug shows promise for long COVID symptoms, Japan-led study finds (mainichi.jp)
TOKYO -- A research team led by the Tokyo Jikei University School of Medicine announced that it has identified part of the mechanism underlying fatigu
Where People Understand - The New Short Doc Highlighting John Ferman’s Legacy (chronicpainpartners.com)
Where People Understand is a 12-minute short documentary about John Ferman, founder of Chronic Pain Partners/EDS Awareness. It traces his lifelong commitment to building community, support, and understanding for people living with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and related conditions. Summary The average time to get diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome is 10-12 years. John Ferman knows this firsthand. His […]
AXSChat Podcast with Orla Pearson, Shani Dhanda and Catherine Grinyer (axschat.com)
With over 25 years’ experience in live captioning, Orla Pearson is Co-Founder of AccessLOOP, the award-winning platform that allows event organisers to add either human or AI captions easily to livestreamed, hybrid, or in-room events, helping make accessibility effortless and
Hidden Disabilities Scrutinised as Passenger Faces Airport Humiliation (streamlinefeed.co.ke)
A 23-year-old passenger with multiple chronic illnesses was publicly humiliated when Liverpool Airport security staff rejected her hidden disability...
Beyond 6 Seconds: Neurodiversity stories from neurodivergent people: How ADHD Shaped a Career in Cancer Research and Health Equity – with Eugene Manley (beyond6seconds.com)
Dr. Eugene Manley Jr. is a cancer scientist, health equity leader, and longtime patient advocate working at the intersection of biomedical sciences, cancer care, AI ethics, and leadership. As a Black healthcare advocate and founder of SCHEQ (STEMM* & Cancer Health Equity), a nonprofit focused on cancer health equity, Eugene runs an annual lung cancer summit that brings together patients, clinicians, researchers, and industry to co-create solutions to disparities in screening, diagnosis, and treatment. Eugene has ADHD, which didn’t get diagnosed until he was in graduate school. *STEMM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine. Content note: This episode discusses medical/healthcare trauma and physical injuries. During this episode, you will hear Eugene talk about: Discovering his ADHD later in life, and how ADHD shaped him as a person How his academic interests, education and career experiences led him to start his nonprofit The impact of a recent traumatic experience he had as a patient in the healthcare system How SCHEQ helps people understand their rights and options in healthcare settings Learn more about Eugene’s work at . Support or sponsor this podcast: Watch the video of this interview on YouTube: Read the episode transcript: Follow the Beyond 6 Seconds podcast in your favorite podcast player: Subscribe to the FREE Beyond 6 Seconds newsletter for early access to new episodes: *Disclaimer: The views, guidance, opinions, and thoughts expressed in Beyond 6 Seconds episodes are solely mine and/or those of my guests, and do not necessarily represent those of my employer or other organizations. These episodes are for informational purposes only and do not substitute for professional medical advice. Consult a medical professional or healthcare provider if you are seeking medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment.*
A Wheelchair Accessible Fort Wayne, Indiana Travel Guide (curbfreewithcorylee.com)
There is no shortage of fun things to do in wheelchair accessible Fort Wayne and it is sure to be one of your favorite Midwest destinations.
Sandy Halperin Perseverance Award (invisibledisabilities.org)
Alexander “Sandy” Halperin received the “Invisible No More” Perseverance Award because he uses his public speaking and advocacy to support others while personally living with dementia and numerous other invisible disabilities for many decades.
Eric Beach Invisible Heroes Award (invisibledisabilities.org)
Eric Beach received the Invisible Heroes Award because he uses his passion for cycling and sport to bring healing to veterans while battling PTSD and trauma.
Nicole Pedra Inspiration Award (invisibledisabilities.org)
Nicole Pedra received the “But You LOOK Good” Inspiration Award because she bravely shares her journey with multiple sclerosis as an advocate, model, and actress to bring community and hope to others facing invisible disabilities.
Expanding opportunities for persons with disabilities to participate in sport (disabilityinsider.com)
Expanding opportunities for persons with disabilities to participate in sport
Multiple sclerosis impacts daily life beyond physical symptoms: Study (disabilityinsider.com)
Multiple sclerosis (MS) can have a substantial impact on many aspects of life beyond physical health, with 51% of people reporting that the disease affects their social life and 48% reporting that it affects their work, according to new research presented at the European Academy of Neurology (EAN) Congress 2026.
Africa CDC, WHO launch unified platform to support Ebola response (trtafrika.com)
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) announced the launch of a new platform on Sunday to support continental health emergency an Ebola crisis in the region.
An insight into deafblindness through art, literature (macaupostdaily.com)
Appeal for disability arts memories to help preserve history of a ‘cultural phenomenon’ (disabilitynewsservice.com)
A new project is calling for people with memories and experiences of the disability arts movement to help preserve its history, with artists saying it will recognise the “vital role” the “cultural …
Determination Debrief (open.substack.com)
June 2026 Edition
Before You Help, Ask (open.substack.com)
Good intentions aren’t enough. Respect starts by listening to the answer.
Parliament has been getting frosty as winter closes in – but Labor may make one more gamble before the break (theguardian.com)
As Labor pushes on with reforms, the Coalition must decide whether to join in the parliamentary deal-making
3D Printed Wheelchairs: Cheaper, Faster, More Accessible (assistivetechnologyblog.com)
A hospital tech specialist 3D printed a wheelchair for $150 instead of $1,200+. Here’s why open-source designs could transform care worldwide.
“Where People Understand”– Die neue Dokumentation über EDS Awareness/Chronic Pain Partners John Ferman - Karina Sturm (karina-sturm.com)
Where People Understand (deutsch: Wo man verstanden wird) ist ein 12-minütiger Dokumentarfilm über John Ferman, den Gründer von Chronic Pain Partners/EDS Awareness. Ein Leben lang unterstützt John Ferman Menschen mit Ehlers-Danlos-Syndrom und komorbiden Erkrankungen, und baut US-weit dutzende Supportgruppen mit auf.
First In, Last Out: (communicationfirst.org)
What to Know & Why to Care About Olmstead & the DOJ Memo
Michigan Couple Are Charged With Murder After Death of Morbidly Obese Son (nytimes.com)
Seven-year-old Casper O’Brien weighed 255 pounds when he died last year. Prosecutors said he was bedridden and subsisted on little more than snack foods.
Three ways climate action can be more inclusive for 1.3 billion disabled people (phys.org)
Imagine a global political summit that shapes the future of our planet, where one of the most populous countries in the world does not have a voice. This may seem unlikely, but currently 1.3 billion disabled ...
The effects of remote work on the disability employment gap (aeaweb.org)
A rise in work from home explains most of the postpandemic gain in full-time employment among people with physical disabilities.
If a Lyme disease vaccine gets approved, how would it go over? We asked hunters (npr.org)
Drugmakers are working on a potential new shot to prevent the tick-borne illness. How might it fare in the era of vaccine skepticism?
US court rejects EPA bid to ease regulations for coal-fired power plants (reuters.com)
A U.S. federal appeals court on Friday rejected the Environmental Protection Agency’s bid to withdraw Biden-era limits on soot pollution from coal-fired power plants and factories, in a setback for the Trump administration’s deregulatory efforts.
Expanding HIV diagnostics is the key to ending the epidemic (humanrightscampaign.substack.com)
Everything starts with that first test. Not as an ending, but as an opening: to options, to treatment, to prevention, to dignity.
Parents, Navigate Adapted Physical Education, IEPs, and 504 Plans - PAVE (wapave.org)
Physical Education (PE) is part of school for all students and may be particularly important for your student with a disability. What are the ways in which PE (general curriculum Read More
COMIC: How excessive heat kills and how to stay safe (npr.org)
Human bodies have a natural cooling system, but it can do only so much in high temperatures and humidity. Here’s the science behind how heat kills. And how to protect yourself.
Why Consent Means More Than ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ When We Talk About Disability - Everyday Feminism (everydayfeminism.com)
When it comes to consent, you might think of slogans like “no means no” and even “only yes means yes.” But have you thought about how those messages change when you include people with disabilities in the conversation?
Disability Reddit Got Me Feeling Some Kinda Way… (youtube.com)
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Ending respiratory infections (blog.interceptfund.com)
Introducing Intercept, a $500M bet to make respiratory infections like colds and flu a thing of the past.
Post 47: PLEASE WATCH + SHARE: Important Disability Policy Alert ⚖️ (gaelynnlea.substack.com)
I talk about the Olmstead memo (and give you links to follow up) and why disabled people need you to care about disability rights. Also a fun video: I was on That Show with That Midwestern Mom!
AccessFest Canada: How Pop Culture Is Finally Showcasing Disabled Perspectives - Global Disability News (globaldisabilitynews.org)
Since I was a child, pop culture has been an integral part of my life and identity. My mother shared her passion through her record collection, and she took me to my first movie at three and to my first ballet at four. To the annoyance of other guests, she also introduced me to audio description during those events. To her, it was crucial to make culture accessible to me.
I worked in homeless services for years. It didn’t help me find accessible housing when I got Long COVID. - The Sick Times (thesicktimes.org)
The 1988 amendments to the Fair Housing Act were supposed to address inaccessibility in housing by requiring buildings constructed after 1991 to meet certain accessibility requirements. In practice, however, less than 1% of the nation’s housing stock was fully wheelchair accessible as of 2022, most of it financially out of reach to people with disabilities, who often cannot afford the high prices.
Improving labour market inclusion - reforming state aid - ENIL (enil.eu)
How can the inclusion of disabled people into the open labour market be improved? ENIL has undertaken research to identify examples of promising practice. ...
Planning for the future as an AAC user | Beth Moulam (bethmoulam.com)
Early in 2026, I was shocked to learn of the events surrounding support for Lucinda Ritchie (BBC, 2026), who lives in Sussex. It was upsetting to read her story. Lucinda had been in hospital, and the NHS had decided that rather than allowing her to return to her own home, she would be placed in […]
News Roundup: Wheelchair Accessible Flying Fox, FAST Wheelchair Repair and more (wheelchairtravel.org)
Accessible travel and disability news from around the world, including a new wheelchair accessible zip line in Australia, a law to ensure faster wheelchair repairs and more.
Accusations of faking cancer are as hurtful as cancer fakers - Carly Findlay (carlyfindlay.com.au)
I’ve seen some chatter on Threads about a cancer faker. Ugh. What a low act. I also wrote extensively on cancer faker Belle Gibson and Apple Cider Vinegar. Accusations of faking cancer are as hurtful as cancer fakers. When I was diagnosed with Ovarian & Endometrial Cancer, and knowing that I’m a public figure I
The Trump Administration Wants to Reinterpret the Law Protecting Disabled Americans From Institutionalization – Cripple Media (cripplemedia.com)
Willowbrook State School & Judge Rotenberg Center: Legacies of Institutional Abuse (uptonrebecca.substack.com)
Content warning: severe abuse and neglect of disabled people, including disabled children
They Lost Limbs at War, but It Was the Start of Something New (nytimes.com)
As the number of amputees in Ukraine soars, many are bonding by learning new sports, challenging both their bodies and their ideas of what they can do.
Two year cancerversary – here’s what I’ve learnt about survivorship - Carly Findlay (carlyfindlay.com.au)
Today is two years since I had a full uterectomy and entered early menopause, and was diagnosed with Ovarian and Endometrial Cancer. It was a lot to get used to all at once, especially while recovering from major surgery. And treatment was really, really hard - particularly chemotherapy. I still have residual side effects (hello
Deaf Football Champion Rylan Casey Targets Back-To-Back Disability FA Cup Success With St. John’s DFC | Crip Life™ (criplife.co.uk)
Deaf footballer Rylan Casey talks about his journey, preparing for the Disability FA Cup final and his ambition to inspire the next generation.
Casting call for amputees - Finding your Feet (findingyourfeet.net)
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‘Autonomous urbanism’ at the MOVE 2026 conference – Bus Users (bususers.org)
Barclay Davies shares his thoughts on MOVE 2026 which brings together the global decision makers shaping the future of mobility We are increasingly seeing trials of autonomous vehicles in the UK...
Buried Menus, Broken Toggles: The 7-Point Accessibility Gap of Synchronized Media | Section 508 Trusted Tester Study Group Session 10 (a11ynews.substack.com)
A practical breakdown of Live vs. Pre-recorded standards and the specific UI requirements for media players
The Little Bargains of Living with long COVID (open.substack.com)
DVL Padma Priya on living with Long COVID and the importance of improving its media coverage
Web Accessibility Books – Web Axe (webaxe.org)
(37) Beyond the Checklist: Why Digital Accessibility is an Ethical Imperative | LinkedIn (linkedin.com)
An Interview with Lainey Feingold Digital accessibility is often framed as a technical hurdle or a legal box to check. But for disability rights lawyer and author Lainey Feingold, it is something much deeper: a fundamental ethical choice.
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Why are there so few accessibility complaints from users? - Metamatrix (metamatrix.se)
Most websites and apps still have considerable accessibility problems. Yet customer support staff usually receive only a few complaints related to these obstacles. Why is that? Is accessibility overrated?
Chad Gowler | State of the Browser 14 (2026.stateofthebrowser.com)
Chad is a user researcher and accessibility advocate based in Sheffield in the UK. They have been working in tech for over a decade as a developer, user researcher and accessibility consultant. They do talks on inclusive design for transgender people, the importance of user research and most recently on using game design to improve accessibility awareness training. In their spare time you can find them curled up on an armchair with their two cats reading about social justice or playing JRPGs on their PS5.
Building the most inaccessible site possible with a perfect Lighthouse score - Manuel Matuzovic (matuzo.at)
An experiment that proves that automatic accessibility testing is only a first step and that manual testing is vital.
Well, I Didn’t See That Coming! with KARDO AYOUB — SmashingConf Freiburg 2025 - YouTube (youtube.com)
Join us for a fun, light-hearted, and eye-opening (pun intended!) j...
Overview of Digital Accessibility Technologies | Vale.Rocks (vale.rocks)
No bodging here. None at all. Nope.
Handy (handy.computer)
Handy is a cross platform, open-source, speech-to-text application for your computer
I find myself hosting these hot-topic workshops on a hot day in Leeds today. (sirrobinmillar.substack.com)
A federal judge ruled in a class action lawsuit that Chicago’s failure to make its signalized crosswalks accessible to blind and low-vision pedestrians violated the Americans With Disabilities Act and Rehabilitation Act. Now it’s under a court-appointed monitor ensuring Chicago complies with a plan to fix the problem.
Access Denied (kgw.com)
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Supreme Court allows Voting Rights Act ruling in Arkansas : NPR (npr.org)
The Supreme Court has left in place a ruling that strikes down a key tool for enforcing Voting Rights Act protections for voters with a disability or an inability to read or write in seven states.
Fifty for 150: Gang of 19 in 1978 makes Colorado a center of disability rights activism | Colorado Newsline (coloradonewsline.com)
St. Coletta’s CEO urges families and advocates to stay informed and speak out
“Individuals with disabilities have the same rights of inclusion today as they did yesterday,” the organization said.
The Americans Trump Would Rather Not See (thebulwark.com)
There are some uncomfortably eugenicist vibes in Trump’s latest disability policy, which authorizes states to institutionalize more Americans.
‘Institutions are not magical’: Trump DOJ memo that could erode disability rights prompts concern from advocates (msindy.org)
As a patient at Georgia Regional Hospital, a mental health facility in Atlanta, Elaine Wilson felt trapped.
MDA pushes back on DOJ memorandum about disability care (musculardystrophynews.com)
MDA criticized a DOJ memorandum on disability care, saying it threatens in-home and community-based services for people with disabilities.
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[Update] Disability rights advocates cry foul over DOJ opinion breaking with Olmstead decision - McKnights Home Care (mcknightshomecare.com)
Advocates for the disabled and elderly are sounding the alarm after the Justice Department issued a legal opinion that argues that states do not have to provide home- and community-based services to people with disabilities.
Children Need Congress to Preserve the Promise of Olmstead | First Focus on Children (firstfocus.org)
Children Need Congress and the Administration to Preserve the Promise of Olmstead For more than a quarter century, the Supreme Court’s decision in
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Statement: DOJ Memo Is Attempting to Turn Back the Clock on Integration and Olmstead’s Promise (mailchi.mp)
Stephen Miller Said to Drive DOJ Memo Eroding Disability Rights (news.bloomberglaw.com)
White House adviser Stephen Miller was the driving force behind the Justice Department’s recent memo authorizing states to institutionalize people with disabilities rather than fund community-based care, said people briefed on the situation.
Could early education bring down rising costs to serve California students with disabilities? | EdSource (edsource.org)
5 Accessible Getaways That Make Exploring Easier (aarp.org)
These cities stand out for wheelchair-friendly transit, cultural attractions and hotels that help visitors explore confidently without needing a car.
Well, I Didn’t See That Coming! with KARDO AYOUB — SmashingConf Freiburg 2025 - YouTube (youtube.com)
Join us for a fun, light-hearted, and eye-opening (pun intended!) j...
Overview of Digital Accessibility Technologies | Vale.Rocks (vale.rocks)
No bodging here. None at all. Nope.
Handy (handy.computer)
Handy is a cross platform, open-source, speech-to-text application for your computer
I find myself hosting these hot-topic workshops on a hot day in Leeds today. (sirrobinmillar.substack.com)
A federal judge ruled in a class action lawsuit that Chicago’s failure to make its signalized crosswalks accessible to blind and low-vision pedestrians violated the Americans With Disabilities Act and Rehabilitation Act. Now it’s under a court-appointed monitor ensuring Chicago complies with a plan to fix the problem.
Access Denied (kgw.com)
KGW is the NBC TV affiliate in Portland, Oregon, delivering the latest news, weather, traffic and sports for Oregon and SW Washington on TV, online at kgw.com and on mobile via the free KGW News app: on.kgw.com/app Check our channel every Friday for a new Oregon adventure from Grant’s Getaways. Every week, look for a new in-depth political discussion on Straight Talk with Stephanie Domurat. And every day you can get headlines on demand with the Top Stories from our newscasts!
‘It isn’t right’: Woman with ADHD and autism claims she was directed away from accessibility queue at Manchester Airport - Manchester Evening News (manchestereveningnews.co.uk)
Ellie Middleton was on her way to fly to Pula, Croatia where she experienced difficulties at the Manchester Airport security
Supreme Court allows Voting Rights Act ruling in Arkansas : NPR (npr.org)
The Supreme Court has left in place a ruling that strikes down a key tool for enforcing Voting Rights Act protections for voters with a disability or an inability to read or write in seven states.
Fifty for 150: Gang of 19 in 1978 makes Colorado a center of disability rights activism | Colorado Newsline (coloradonewsline.com)
St. Coletta’s CEO urges families and advocates to stay informed and speak out
“Individuals with disabilities have the same rights of inclusion today as they did yesterday,” the organization said.
When AI Goes Awry in the Workplace: Lessons from the Lawyers Who Were Sanctioned for Fake Citations - Hum Law Firm - Employment Lawyers Toronto (thehumlawfirm.ca)
Artificial Intelligence has quickly evolved. However, use of AI tools in the workplace can have profound consequences.
The Americans Trump Would Rather Not See (thebulwark.com)
There are some uncomfortably eugenicist vibes in Trump’s latest disability policy, which authorizes states to institutionalize more Americans.
‘Institutions are not magical’: Trump DOJ memo that could erode disability rights prompts concern from advocates (msindy.org)
As a patient at Georgia Regional Hospital, a mental health facility in Atlanta, Elaine Wilson felt trapped.
MDA pushes back on DOJ memorandum about disability care (musculardystrophynews.com)
MDA criticized a DOJ memorandum on disability care, saying it threatens in-home and community-based services for people with disabilities.
www.senatedems.ct.gov (senatedems.ct.gov)
[Update] Disability rights advocates cry foul over DOJ opinion breaking with Olmstead decision - McKnights Home Care (mcknightshomecare.com)
Advocates for the disabled and elderly are sounding the alarm after the Justice Department issued a legal opinion that argues that states do not have to provide home- and community-based services to people with disabilities.
Children Need Congress to Preserve the Promise of Olmstead | First Focus on Children (firstfocus.org)
Children Need Congress and the Administration to Preserve the Promise of Olmstead For more than a quarter century, the Supreme Court’s decision in
dl (justice.gov)
Statement: DOJ Memo Is Attempting to Turn Back the Clock on Integration and Olmstead’s Promise (mailchi.mp)
Stephen Miller Said to Drive DOJ Memo Eroding Disability Rights (news.bloomberglaw.com)
White House adviser Stephen Miller was the driving force behind the Justice Department’s recent memo authorizing states to institutionalize people with disabilities rather than fund community-based care, said people briefed on the situation.
Could early education bring down rising costs to serve California students with disabilities? | EdSource (edsource.org)
New Medicaid work requirements include a trap | STAT (statnews.com)
Medicaid’s new work requirements could force disabled people to choose between work and care.
Friendship Circle’s Health Ambassadors advocate for accessibility across Pittsburgh | The Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle (jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com)
“There’s a saying in the disability community — ‘nothing about us without us.’”
Well, I Didn’t See That Coming! with KARDO AYOUB — SmashingConf Freiburg 2025 - YouTube (youtube.com)
Join us for a fun, light-hearted, and eye-opening (pun intended!) j...
Overview of Digital Accessibility Technologies | Vale.Rocks (vale.rocks)
No bodging here. None at all. Nope.
Handy (handy.computer)
Handy is a cross platform, open-source, speech-to-text application for your computer
I find myself hosting these hot-topic workshops on a hot day in Leeds today. (sirrobinmillar.substack.com)
A federal judge ruled in a class action lawsuit that Chicago’s failure to make its signalized crosswalks accessible to blind and low-vision pedestrians violated the Americans With Disabilities Act and Rehabilitation Act. Now it’s under a court-appointed monitor ensuring Chicago complies with a plan to fix the problem.
Access Denied (kgw.com)
KGW is the NBC TV affiliate in Portland, Oregon, delivering the latest news, weather, traffic and sports for Oregon and SW Washington on TV, online at kgw.com and on mobile via the free KGW News app: on.kgw.com/app Check our channel every Friday for a new Oregon adventure from Grant’s Getaways. Every week, look for a new in-depth political discussion on Straight Talk with Stephanie Domurat. And every day you can get headlines on demand with the Top Stories from our newscasts!
Wolverine PS5 Will Win Awards for These Outstanding Accessibility and Difficulty Options | Push Square (pushsquare.com)
She Was Physically Unable to Use Her Light Switches. Smart Switches Gave Her Convenience and Control. | Reviews by Wirecutter (nytimes.com)
A Wirecutter editor with a disability needed a way to control her home’s lighting. A few smart devices made it possible and convenient.
Supreme Court allows Voting Rights Act ruling in Arkansas : NPR (npr.org)
The Supreme Court has left in place a ruling that strikes down a key tool for enforcing Voting Rights Act protections for voters with a disability or an inability to read or write in seven states.
Fifty for 150: Gang of 19 in 1978 makes Colorado a center of disability rights activism | Colorado Newsline (coloradonewsline.com)
St. Coletta’s CEO urges families and advocates to stay informed and speak out
“Individuals with disabilities have the same rights of inclusion today as they did yesterday,” the organization said.
Visitors who are visually impaired may soon have an easier time navigating the Helen Keller birthplace thanks to new assistive technology.
The Americans Trump Would Rather Not See (thebulwark.com)
There are some uncomfortably eugenicist vibes in Trump’s latest disability policy, which authorizes states to institutionalize more Americans.
‘Institutions are not magical’: Trump DOJ memo that could erode disability rights prompts concern from advocates (msindy.org)
As a patient at Georgia Regional Hospital, a mental health facility in Atlanta, Elaine Wilson felt trapped.
MDA pushes back on DOJ memorandum about disability care (musculardystrophynews.com)
MDA criticized a DOJ memorandum on disability care, saying it threatens in-home and community-based services for people with disabilities.
www.senatedems.ct.gov (senatedems.ct.gov)
[Update] Disability rights advocates cry foul over DOJ opinion breaking with Olmstead decision - McKnights Home Care (mcknightshomecare.com)
Advocates for the disabled and elderly are sounding the alarm after the Justice Department issued a legal opinion that argues that states do not have to provide home- and community-based services to people with disabilities.
Children Need Congress to Preserve the Promise of Olmstead | First Focus on Children (firstfocus.org)
Children Need Congress and the Administration to Preserve the Promise of Olmstead For more than a quarter century, the Supreme Court’s decision in
dl (justice.gov)
Statement: DOJ Memo Is Attempting to Turn Back the Clock on Integration and Olmstead’s Promise (mailchi.mp)
Stephen Miller Said to Drive DOJ Memo Eroding Disability Rights (news.bloomberglaw.com)
White House adviser Stephen Miller was the driving force behind the Justice Department’s recent memo authorizing states to institutionalize people with disabilities rather than fund community-based care, said people briefed on the situation.
Could early education bring down rising costs to serve California students with disabilities? | EdSource (edsource.org)
New Medicaid work requirements include a trap | STAT (statnews.com)
Medicaid’s new work requirements could force disabled people to choose between work and care.
Friendship Circle’s Health Ambassadors advocate for accessibility across Pittsburgh | The Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle (jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com)
“There’s a saying in the disability community — ‘nothing about us without us.’”
Overview of Digital Accessibility Technologies | Vale.Rocks (vale.rocks)
No bodging here. None at all. Nope.
Handy (handy.computer)
Handy is a cross platform, open-source, speech-to-text application for your computer
I find myself hosting these hot-topic workshops on a hot day in Leeds today. (sirrobinmillar.substack.com)
A federal judge ruled in a class action lawsuit that Chicago’s failure to make its signalized crosswalks accessible to blind and low-vision pedestrians violated the Americans With Disabilities Act and Rehabilitation Act. Now it’s under a court-appointed monitor ensuring Chicago complies with a plan to fix the problem.
Access Denied (kgw.com)
KGW is the NBC TV affiliate in Portland, Oregon, delivering the latest news, weather, traffic and sports for Oregon and SW Washington on TV, online at kgw.com and on mobile via the free KGW News app: on.kgw.com/app Check our channel every Friday for a new Oregon adventure from Grant’s Getaways. Every week, look for a new in-depth political discussion on Straight Talk with Stephanie Domurat. And every day you can get headlines on demand with the Top Stories from our newscasts!
Telefónica provides immersive and accessible technology for the new museum space in Bermeo - Telefónica (telefonica.com)
• The company is providing connectivity, equipment and digital content for the new museum dedicated to Bermeo’s local traditions, a project spearheaded by the town council. • The project combines technological innovation, accessibility and the digitisation of cultural heritage.
Supreme Court allows Voting Rights Act ruling in Arkansas : NPR (npr.org)
The Supreme Court has left in place a ruling that strikes down a key tool for enforcing Voting Rights Act protections for voters with a disability or an inability to read or write in seven states.
Fifty for 150: Gang of 19 in 1978 makes Colorado a center of disability rights activism | Colorado Newsline (coloradonewsline.com)
St. Coletta’s CEO urges families and advocates to stay informed and speak out
“Individuals with disabilities have the same rights of inclusion today as they did yesterday,” the organization said.
Lakewood launches redesigned website focused on accessibility - cleveland.com (cleveland.com)
The Americans Trump Would Rather Not See (thebulwark.com)
There are some uncomfortably eugenicist vibes in Trump’s latest disability policy, which authorizes states to institutionalize more Americans.
‘Institutions are not magical’: Trump DOJ memo that could erode disability rights prompts concern from advocates (msindy.org)
As a patient at Georgia Regional Hospital, a mental health facility in Atlanta, Elaine Wilson felt trapped.
MDA pushes back on DOJ memorandum about disability care (musculardystrophynews.com)
MDA criticized a DOJ memorandum on disability care, saying it threatens in-home and community-based services for people with disabilities.
www.senatedems.ct.gov (senatedems.ct.gov)
Winners of 2026 Accessibility Impact Awards Announced | Government of Northwest Territories (gov.nt.ca)
[Update] Disability rights advocates cry foul over DOJ opinion breaking with Olmstead decision - McKnights Home Care (mcknightshomecare.com)
Advocates for the disabled and elderly are sounding the alarm after the Justice Department issued a legal opinion that argues that states do not have to provide home- and community-based services to people with disabilities.
Children Need Congress to Preserve the Promise of Olmstead | First Focus on Children (firstfocus.org)
Children Need Congress and the Administration to Preserve the Promise of Olmstead For more than a quarter century, the Supreme Court’s decision in
Web Accessibility Books – Web Axe (webaxe.org)
dl (justice.gov)
Statement: DOJ Memo Is Attempting to Turn Back the Clock on Integration and Olmstead’s Promise (mailchi.mp)
Stephen Miller Said to Drive DOJ Memo Eroding Disability Rights (news.bloomberglaw.com)
White House adviser Stephen Miller was the driving force behind the Justice Department’s recent memo authorizing states to institutionalize people with disabilities rather than fund community-based care, said people briefed on the situation.
Could early education bring down rising costs to serve California students with disabilities? | EdSource (edsource.org)
New Medicaid work requirements include a trap | STAT (statnews.com)
Medicaid’s new work requirements could force disabled people to choose between work and care.
Friendship Circle’s Health Ambassadors advocate for accessibility across Pittsburgh | The Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle (jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com)
“There’s a saying in the disability community — ‘nothing about us without us.’”
St. Coletta’s CEO urges families and advocates to stay informed and speak out
“Individuals with disabilities have the same rights of inclusion today as they did yesterday,” the organization said.
Illinois Supreme Court Hires First Title II ADA Compliance Attorney | Illinois State Bar Association (isba.org)
Chad Gowler | State of the Browser 14 (2026.stateofthebrowser.com)
Chad is a user researcher and accessibility advocate based in Sheffield in the UK. They have been working in tech for over a decade as a developer, user researcher and accessibility consultant. They do talks on inclusive design for transgender people, the importance of user research and most recently on using game design to improve accessibility awareness training. In their spare time you can find them curled up on an armchair with their two cats reading about social justice or playing JRPGs on their PS5.
Northwestern Tech Helps Power Apple Vision Pro Wheelchair-Control Feature | News | Northwestern Engineering (mccormick.northwestern.edu)
Apple unveiled a new Vision Pro accessibility feature that allows users to control powered wheelchairs using only their eyes, and technology developed by Professor Brenna Argall helps make it possible.
Chandler executes a campuswide digital accessibility compliance program, providing leadership, compliance oversight, and overall coordination of the university’s efforts in evaluating and recommending accessibility policies, procedures, and best practices.
Well, I Didn’t See That Coming! with KARDO AYOUB — SmashingConf Freiburg 2025 - YouTube (youtube.com)
Join us for a fun, light-hearted, and eye-opening (pun intended!) j...
The Americans Trump Would Rather Not See (thebulwark.com)
There are some uncomfortably eugenicist vibes in Trump’s latest disability policy, which authorizes states to institutionalize more Americans.
‘Institutions are not magical’: Trump DOJ memo that could erode disability rights prompts concern from advocates (msindy.org)
As a patient at Georgia Regional Hospital, a mental health facility in Atlanta, Elaine Wilson felt trapped.
MDA pushes back on DOJ memorandum about disability care (musculardystrophynews.com)
MDA criticized a DOJ memorandum on disability care, saying it threatens in-home and community-based services for people with disabilities.
www.senatedems.ct.gov (senatedems.ct.gov)
Custom-Designed Major Student Creates Own Major, Accessible Cutting Board (drexel.edu)
Lelia Karmeli wanted to blend multiple disciplines into her custom “make things and help people” degree.
Handy (handy.computer)
Handy is a cross platform, open-source, speech-to-text application for your computer
1,500 year old woman challenges modern assumptions about disability | University of St Andrews news (news.st-andrews.ac.uk)
Making lab equipment more accessible for chemists with physical disabilities | Careers | Chemistry World (chemistryworld.com)
‘Chemical laboratories are often designed around a very narrow idea of standard talent,’ says one academic striving to make such spaces more inclusive
[Update] Disability rights advocates cry foul over DOJ opinion breaking with Olmstead decision - McKnights Home Care (mcknightshomecare.com)
Advocates for the disabled and elderly are sounding the alarm after the Justice Department issued a legal opinion that argues that states do not have to provide home- and community-based services to people with disabilities.
Children Need Congress to Preserve the Promise of Olmstead | First Focus on Children (firstfocus.org)
Children Need Congress and the Administration to Preserve the Promise of Olmstead For more than a quarter century, the Supreme Court’s decision in
Binghamton.edu homepage recognized for accessibility - Binghamton News (binghamton.edu)
Binghamton University’s commitment to digital accessibility was validated this spring when it placed in the top 1% of worldwide homepages examined by the nonprofit organization WebAIM.
Supreme Court allows Voting Rights Act ruling in Arkansas : NPR (npr.org)
The Supreme Court has left in place a ruling that strikes down a key tool for enforcing Voting Rights Act protections for voters with a disability or an inability to read or write in seven states.
dl (justice.gov)
Statement: DOJ Memo Is Attempting to Turn Back the Clock on Integration and Olmstead’s Promise (mailchi.mp)
Stephen Miller Said to Drive DOJ Memo Eroding Disability Rights (news.bloomberglaw.com)
White House adviser Stephen Miller was the driving force behind the Justice Department’s recent memo authorizing states to institutionalize people with disabilities rather than fund community-based care, said people briefed on the situation.
Could early education bring down rising costs to serve California students with disabilities? | EdSource (edsource.org)
New Medicaid work requirements include a trap | STAT (statnews.com)
Medicaid’s new work requirements could force disabled people to choose between work and care.
Friendship Circle’s Health Ambassadors advocate for accessibility across Pittsburgh | The Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle (jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com)
“There’s a saying in the disability community — ‘nothing about us without us.’”
ncsl.org | 522: Connection timed out (ncsl.org)
Requirements | Digital Accessibility (digitalaccessibility.virginia.edu)
Digital accessibility means making websites and apps easy for everyone to use, including people with disabilities. This includes features like screen reader compatibility, captions for videos, and keyboard-friendly navigation.
The Americans Trump Would Rather Not See (thebulwark.com)
There are some uncomfortably eugenicist vibes in Trump’s latest disability policy, which authorizes states to institutionalize more Americans.
Consumer Protection and Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting | Federal Communications Commission (fcc.gov)
MDA pushes back on DOJ memorandum about disability care (musculardystrophynews.com)
MDA criticized a DOJ memorandum on disability care, saying it threatens in-home and community-based services for people with disabilities.
ASAN opposes DOJ delay to digital accessibility (autisticadvocacy.org)
ASAN opposes the Department of Justice Interim Final Rule delaying digital accessibility. These comments are available as a PDF here.
Beyond the ADA Digital Accessibility Deadline (conduitstreet.mdcounties.org)
A county guide to the updated Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA minimum digital accessibility standards.
[Update] Disability rights advocates cry foul over DOJ opinion breaking with Olmstead decision - McKnights Home Care (mcknightshomecare.com)
Advocates for the disabled and elderly are sounding the alarm after the Justice Department issued a legal opinion that argues that states do not have to provide home- and community-based services to people with disabilities.
FCC Certifies CSD to Administer NDBEDP for California | Federal Communications Commission (fcc.gov)
Children Need Congress to Preserve the Promise of Olmstead | First Focus on Children (firstfocus.org)
Children Need Congress and the Administration to Preserve the Promise of Olmstead For more than a quarter century, the Supreme Court’s decision in
TGF Glaucoma Symposium 2026 How We Take Care of People: Latest and Greatest Clinically Relevant Innovations - The Glaucoma Foundation (glaucomafoundation.org)
Session 1 Surgical Innovations in Glaucoma Gus De Moraes, Moderator This course will provide an in-depth exploration of the latest advances in glaucoma surgery. Recent developments in minimally invasive … Continue reading “TGF Glaucoma Symposium 2026 How We Take Care of People: Latest and Greatest Clinically Relevant Innovations”\n
Airports have “more to learn” about accessibility for travellers with hidden disabilities like Parkinson’s, airport organisation admits - Parkinson’s Europe (parkinsonseurope.org)
dl (justice.gov)
AugmentAble: Teaming Web Augmentation and LLMs for Instant Accessibility Improvements | Springer Nature Link (link.springer.com)
Various reports reveal that Web Accessibility remains one of the major concerns that still requires additional awareness. In addition to providing development support in IDEs for creating Web pages, post-development support can also be provided by using Web...
(37) So, Your WordPress Theme Isn’t Accessible: How to Fix It Using a Phased Plan That Survives Updates | LinkedIn (linkedin.com)
You love your WordPress theme. It took hours to get everyone to agree on it.
Statement: DOJ Memo Is Attempting to Turn Back the Clock on Integration and Olmstead’s Promise (mailchi.mp)
What’s in a Label? New Studies Explore How People Talk About Disability and Mental Health - Mad In America (madinamerica.com)
This week, Mad in America examines four studies related to the use of language around disabilities and mental health diagnoses. The first finds that Emerging research suggests that debates over person-first and identity-first language cannot be resolved with a one-size-fits-all approach, as preferences differ across diagnoses and communities.
Celebrating 36 Years of the Americans with Disabilities Act and its Informational Network - ABILITY Magazine (abilitymagazine.com)
Rocky Mountain ADA Center providing information during a community event A Comprehensive Disability Rights Law On July 26, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law, representing a consequential improvement in civil rights for people with disabilities. The law prohibits discrimination based on disability and guarantees people with disabilities…
Stephen Miller Said to Drive DOJ Memo Eroding Disability Rights (news.bloomberglaw.com)
White House adviser Stephen Miller was the driving force behind the Justice Department’s recent memo authorizing states to institutionalize people with disabilities rather than fund community-based care, said people briefed on the situation.
Making my Garden More Accessible! What accessibility means is it’s suitable for everyone! - YouTube (youtube.com)
Making my Garden More Accessible! What accessibility means is it’s ...
Could early education bring down rising costs to serve California students with disabilities? | EdSource (edsource.org)
NASCIO Digital Accessibility Compliance (nascio.org)
New Medicaid work requirements include a trap | STAT (statnews.com)
Medicaid’s new work requirements could force disabled people to choose between work and care.
Friendship Circle’s Health Ambassadors advocate for accessibility across Pittsburgh | The Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle (jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com)
“There’s a saying in the disability community — ‘nothing about us without us.’”
Putting the spotlight on accessibility - two powerful use cases show the way (diginomica.com)
Two organizations have recently won recognition for their efforts in boosting accessibility: Global pharmaceutical company Lilly with its ‘Access Lilly’ scheme for employees and customers, and Stichting Uit met Autisme, making it easier for people with sensory sensitivities to enjoy leisure activities.
Senate Democrats Rally Against Pro-Institutionalization DOJ Memo – Mother Jones (motherjones.com)
The memo—allegedly Stephen Miller’s passion project—”is taking us back to a time when there were forced lobotomies,” Sen. Tammy Duckworth said.
Accessibility 2.0 Is Becoming A Leadership Conversation (forbes.com)
Accessibility leaders, investors, and entrepreneurs share their perspectives on Accessibility 2.0 and why it is becoming a leadership conversation.
Open Source Community Advances Accessibility Goals | Let’s Data Science (letsdatascience.com)
The brief outlines progress made toward **accessibility goals** across the **open source** ecosystem and explains how contributors can help make projects more inclusive. It targets maintainers and contributors with suggestions to improve accessibility and increase participation across projects.
Veteran alleges T-Mobile denied her disability accommodation, then retaliated | Human Resources Director (hcamag.com)
A self-represented veteran takes one of the country’s big carriers to federal court over accommodation
Scotland has more disabled MSPs than ever but challenges remain (bbc.com)
About 24% of the Scottish population identify as disabled, while only 7% of MSPs do - an increase on the previous parliamentary term.
5 Accessible Getaways That Make Exploring Easier (aarp.org)
These cities stand out for wheelchair-friendly transit, cultural attractions and hotels that help visitors explore confidently without needing a car.
Why Hiring People with Disabilities Benefits Everyone | Ability Central (abilitycentral.org)
In recognition of National Employee Wellness Month, this article explores how hiring people with disabilities strengthens workplace culture, the importance of reasonable accommodations, and the organizations working to expand employment opportunities and build more inclusive workplaces.
Celebrating 36 Years of the Americans with Disabilities Act and its Informational Network - ABILITY Magazine (abilitymagazine.com)
Rocky Mountain ADA Center providing information during a community event A Comprehensive Disability Rights Law On July 26, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law, representing a consequential improvement in civil rights for people with disabilities. The law prohibits discrimination based on disability and guarantees people with disabilities…
Accessibility partners driving innovation and impact | Microsoft Community Hub (techcommunity.microsoft.com)
Saint John disability advocates using ‘lived experience’ to create more accessible spaces | CBC News (cbc.ca)
Disability advocates in Saint John will be bringing advice inspired by their own experiences to federally regulated organizations to help them become more accessible. They will be part of an auditing platform called the Accessibility Exchange, a national group that connects people with disabilities to services in their community.
Stephen Miller Said to Drive DOJ Memo Eroding Disability Rights (news.bloomberglaw.com)
White House adviser Stephen Miller was the driving force behind the Justice Department’s recent memo authorizing states to institutionalize people with disabilities rather than fund community-based care, said people briefed on the situation.
Making my Garden More Accessible! What accessibility means is it’s suitable for everyone! - YouTube (youtube.com)
Making my Garden More Accessible! What accessibility means is it’s ...
Passenger security and accessibility (airportsinternational.com)
Passenger security checks may be getting faster and more efficient, but much work is needed to make them truly inclusive, reports Emma Kelly
‘It isn’t right’: Woman with ADHD and autism claims she was directed away from accessibility queue at Manchester Airport - Manchester Evening News (manchestereveningnews.co.uk)
Ellie Middleton was on her way to fly to Pula, Croatia where she experienced difficulties at the Manchester Airport security
Social Accessibility: Surpassing Physical Design to True Inclusion (equalentry.com)
A deep look at social accessibility, recognition, disability history, and why awareness must drive physical and digital access.
NASCIO Digital Accessibility Compliance (nascio.org)
Could early education bring down rising costs to serve California students with disabilities? | EdSource (edsource.org)
Automated Accessibility Scanning: Where to Start | Converge (convergeaccessibility.com)
Why automated accessibility scanning is the wrong first step, and the manual-first approach that gives a tool something useful to do.
NETWORK (press.rit.edu)
Consider a simple proposition: Everything that has been created can be improved upon. No object, system, or idea should continue to exist if it does not succ...
New Medicaid work requirements include a trap | STAT (statnews.com)
Medicaid’s new work requirements could force disabled people to choose between work and care.
From pledge to practice: Building a more inclusive open source ecosystem - The GitHub Blog (github.blog)
From pledge to practice: Building a more inclusive open source ecosystem
Web accessibility is not something you understand by reading the criteria (a11ywithdiana.substack.com)
If someone wants to understand what web accessibility actually is, I would not recommend to read WCAG as a first step.
Friendship Circle’s Health Ambassadors advocate for accessibility across Pittsburgh | The Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle (jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com)
“There’s a saying in the disability community — ‘nothing about us without us.’”
The hidden labour when travelling - by Christiane Link (accessiblelink.substack.com)
And what a difference staff can make.
Friendship Circle’s Health Ambassadors advocate for accessibility across Pittsburgh | The Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle (jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com)
“There’s a saying in the disability community — ‘nothing about us without us.’”
The hidden labour when travelling - by Christiane Link (accessiblelink.substack.com)
And what a difference staff can make.
I went to the world’s only Deaf university (bodybabble.com)
Did I find Deaf Utopia at Gallaudet?
How did disability shape your day? (disabilitydebrief.org)
An open call for disability diaries, and discussion from the mailbag
Book Review: Seeing Life Through a Different Lens — Diversability (mydiversability.com)
This book is emotional, powerful, and encouraging. It reminds readers that even when life is hard, we can still keep moving forward and work toward the future we want.
Senator Kaine introduces legislation to support care workforce, family caregivers (disabilityinsider.com)
U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, introduced the Supporting Our Direct Care Workforce and Family Caregivers Act on June 24, 2026. The legislation will provide funding to states and other eligible entities to support direct care workers and family caregivers, who provide essential daily care and support for many older adults and people with disabilities.
DanceSyndrome’s Approach to Access at ORIGIN: A Mixed Bill | DanceSyndrome (dancesyndrome.co.uk)
Accessibility has been key to the creative process and will continue to be central to the presentation of our work at ORIGIN: A Mixed Bill.
Body Horror is for the Marginalized — Disability Culture Lab (disabilityculturelab.org)
A nice silver lining to feeling alienated and betrayed by my body is that I fucking love body horror. There is something so satisfying about reading about someone whose body turns on them in bizarre and grotesque ways.
Breathing In Wildfire Smoke Late In Pregnancy May Increase Autism Risk, Study Shows - Disability Scoop (disabilityscoop.com)
Women breathing wildfire smoke late in pregnancy had a higher risk of having a child later diagnosed with autism, even when the smoke exposure lasted only a few days, researchers say.
‘Amazing Spider-Man,’ Other Comics Spotlight Disability Storylines - Disability Scoop (disabilityscoop.com)
In a series of special issues that are about to drop, Marvel Comics is putting the focus on a half dozen heroes with various disabilities.
Join our Deafblind People Advisory Group (bda.org.uk)
The British Deaf Association (BDA) is looking for deafblind people from across the United Kingdom to help shape the future of deafblind leadership, representation and participation within the BDA.
Cerebral Palsy Football Defender Owen Woodrow Eyes FA Cup Success with Norwich City | Crip Life™ (criplife.co.uk)
Cerebral palsy football player Owen Woodrow reflects on his disability football journey, Norwich City’s FA Cup final preparations and his commitment to inclusive sport.
‘Like swimming through the air’: my thrilling role in Giselle with the Royal Ballet’s wheelchair dancers (theguardian.com)
I use a wheelchair and yearn to dance like I did when I was a kid. Could I possibly hold my own in a class run by inspirational disabled dance star Kate Stanforth and the Royal Ballet?
The legal fight to get equal pay for Germany’s disabled workers (bbc.com)
A test case is seeking the minimum wage for 300,000 disabled people who currently get paid less.
Accessible Document Sharing: How We Share Documents is Important For Accessibility | Disability Horizons (disabilityhorizons.com)
Accessible documents help disabled people protect their privacy, work independently and use assistive technology. Learn practical ways to remove digital barriers.
Planning an accessible Caribbean holiday (disabilityhorizons.com)
Accessible Caribbean holidays guide for disabled travellers, covering cruises, beaches, Barbados accessibility, accommodation and travel planning tips.
CRA’s rules for disability tax credit are changing. What to know - National | Globalnews.ca (globalnews.ca)
Changes are coming to how some Canadians can apply for disability tax credits, which the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) says will make the process faster and smoother.
England Blind Football Player Olly Johnson Aims For Disability FA Cup Triumph With RNC | Crip Life™ (criplife.co.uk)
Meet Olly Johnson, a 20-year-old England blind footballer from Chorley, as he discusses his journey into blind football, representing RNC in the 2026 EE Disability FA Cup Final, and how sport transformed his confidence and independence.
Advancing equal sport access for persons with disabilities (disabilityinsider.com)
The Council of Europe and the European Union have reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring equal access to sport as a fundamental right, tackling discrimination against persons with disabilities in sport, and advancing inclusive and accessible sporting environments across Europe and beyond. This was the key result of the joint project “Sport for all: promoting inclusion and combating discrimination against persons with disabilities”.
Autism hub turns research into real-world support (disabilityinsider.com)
The $15 million Australian Autism Knowledge Hub, based at La Trobe’s Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre (OTARC), will address the gap between research and real-world support for Autistic people and their families.
‘Above all, there is love’: single mothers caring for disabled children – in pictures (theguardian.com)
Carol Allen-Storey’s intimate images capture the struggles mums face looking after kids with disabilities – but also the huge hearts of both parents and children
A Freak Workplace Accident Exposes Severe Gaps in Disability Benefits (streamlinefeed.co.ke)
A devastating lift shaft accident leaves an electrician with permanent brain damage, exposing the financial ruin caused by inadequate state disability benefits.
What I See Now: writing the book I wish had existed – BlindNewWorld (blindnewworld.org)
Rishabh Gupta has been navigating retinitis pigmentosa since childhood - and wrote What I See Now because such a book didn’t exist yet.
Video: Ukrainian War Amputees Find Community in Sports (nytimes.com)
Groups of Ukrainian veterans who lost limbs in Russia’s invasion have found joy and formed new bonds after returning home through learning new sports.
WHO Urges Expansion of Newborn Screening to Detect Birth Defects (streamlinefeed.co.ke)
The World Health Organization warns that birth defects now account for 8 percent of global under-five mortality, urging rapid expansion of screening.
The Ed Department Is Outsourcing Special Education. Here’s What That Means For Students With Disabilities - Disability Scoop (disabilityscoop.com)
The U.S. Department of Education’s transfer of its special education and civil rights offices is likely to cause confusion and disarray, advocates warn, as a key Senate panel considers blocking the move.
Even in Blue States, Hospitals Have Continued To Drop Gender-Affirming Care for Youths - KFF Health News (kffhealthnews.org)
Massachusetts passed laws and joined lawsuits to protect access to gender-affirming care for minors. But faced with the Trump administration’s threats, some hospitals voluntarily stopped care. Families are outraged.
People With Disabilities Embrace Their Sexuality in Semi-Nude Photo Series (themighty.com)
Charity organization Enhance the UK has launched a new project through its “Undressing Disability” campaign featuring stunning photos celebrating the bodies of people with disabilities. The series hopes to inspire people with disabilities to embrace their sexuality, but also to challenge “the misconceptions that create unbalance and ensure that better access to sexual health, sexual awareness, and sex education is granted to disabled people.”
Home page - Choose Art (chooseart.com.au)
It’s so good you are here Welcome to Choose Art. Choose Art is designed for and by Deaf and disabled people. Find accessible arts programs, opportunities and events near you. Make the arts p…
Embrace: AAV Mentorship Program Exhibition | Arts Access Victoria (artsaccess.com.au)
“Embrace” celebrates community, acceptance, reflection, and joy. The exhibition features six artists from Arts Access Victoria’s Arts Mentorship Program. The exhibition creates close, personal moments that highlight shared stories and different viewpoints. Using painting, drawing, installation, and mixed media. Soft colours and strong patterns sit beside shiny surfaces and tactile forms. Stop, talk, and find […]
Emily dober my world (melbourne.vic.gov.au)
Every Step by Rawcus (eventbrite.com.au)
Every Step is a new physical performance set within the bold geometry of the Victorian Pride Centre’s grand staircase.
Around the Block / Programs / Next Wave (nextwave.org.au)
Around the Block is an outdoor exhibition of moving image works, unfolding across Brunswick artistic precinct.
Arts and disability initiative (creative.gov.au)
Www (multiculturalcommission.vic.gov.au)
Jobs — Wild At Heart (wildatheart.org.au)
Become a Grant Assessor - Music Victoria (musicvictoria.com.au)
Melbourne Prize for Urban Sculpture 2026 | One of the most valuable arts prizes in Australia (melbourneprize.org)
One of the most valuable arts prizes in Australia
ENTER FAC Open Exhibition (artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au)
Until SUN 5 JUL: Call out to Victorian Visual Artists to explore the theme of ‘home’, memory, imagination and connection to place. Win $1,000 and your own exhibition with an opening event at the FAC in 2027.
The World is Accessible | Substack (anthonytwia.substack.com)
Hi, I’m Anthony — welcome to my Substack, where I share my latest articles from The World is Accessible and beyond. Click to read The World is Accessible, a Substack publication with tens of thousands of subscribers.
Ableist Language & Attitudes in Books (disabilitydetermination.substack.com)
Disability and Determination is a weekly newsletter about my experience navigating life with a rare disability.
So your wordpress theme isnt accessible how to fix it using a phased plan that survives updates fbdfe (sheribyrnehaber.medium.com)
So, Your WordPress Theme Isn’t Accessible: How to Fix It Using a Phased Plan That Survives Updates You love your WordPress theme. It took hours to get everyone to agree on it. You’ve poured …
I was wary of driverless cars and their tech overlords – but they could give me a different future (theguardian.com)
For those of us who can’t drive due to disabilities, the drawbacks of these vehicles are vastly outweighed by the possibilities they offer, says freelance writer Gabriel Stewart
A million disabled people want to work. (sirrobinmillar.substack.com)
Partially Sighted Football Star Kiitan Bayo-Awonaike Looks To Complete Historic Season With Disability FA Cup Win | Crip Life™ (criplife.co.uk)
Ahead of the EE Disability FA Cup Final, Bolton Futsal’s Kiitan Bayo-Awonaike discusses partially sighted football, his achievements, and his hopes for the future of disability football.
Why customer accessibility and inclusion matter to regulated services | Business Disability Forum (businessdisabilityforum.org.uk)
Why do disabled customers still face barriers when accessing financial services and other regulated sectors? In a recent podcast, BDF CEO Diane Lightfoot explores how accessible design, customer choice and lived experience can help organisations deliver better services for everyone.
Shape your future: paid internships for blind and partially sighted people now open - Thomas Pocklington Trust (pocklington.org.uk)
Ancient woman challenges modern assumptions about disability - Disability Insider (disabilityinsider.com)
New international research, in collaboration with academics from the University of St Andrews, reveals how a woman who lived with a lifelong physical impairment more than 1,500 years ago was supported, valued and buried with honour in early medieval Scotland.
Accessibility & Inclusion Events in July 2026 (a11ynews.substack.com)
Happy Disability Pride Month!
Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets (whitehouse.gov)
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Purpose and
Alert: Executive Branch’s Assault on the Integration Mandate (mailchi.mp)
Coded Inequities: AI’s Ableist Glitch in Education (sarasminkara.substack.com)
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National COVID-19 trends, June 23 - The Sick Times (thesicktimes.org)
COVID-19 levels remain very low across much of the U.S. as a deep lull between waves continues — at least, as far as we can tell from viral levels in wastewater, which do not translate directly to infections. However, there are accumulating signals that a summer wave may start soon, particularly in parts of the South.
FDA approves COVID-19 antiviral Xocova as PEP. But will it be accessible? - The Sick Times (thesicktimes.org)
Shionogi, the Japanese company that makes Xocova (ensitrelvir), said the post-exposure prophylaxis drug will be available in mid-July in the U.S. and will have a list price of $1,400. But its impact will hinge on how easily people can access it, experts say.
Research updates, June 23 - The Sick Times (thesicktimes.org)
A new study found that people with Long COVID were significantly more likely to experience cardiovascular disease after COVID-19. Published in Clinical Medicine Insights: Cardiology, researchers assessed a retrospective cohort of over 8,000 people who had a prior SARS-CoV-2 infection, discovering that Long COVID symptoms were associated with higher odds of cardiovascular disease, particularly angina and heart attacks, compared to people without Long COVID.
Homelands Trust Fife Review: An Accessible Girls Trip in Lundin Lodge (carrieannlightley.com)
A review of Lundin Lodge at Homelands Trust Fife, based on an accessible girls trip with my best friends. From level access and thoughtful equipment to BBQs on the patio, beach wheelchair hire at West Sands and a spontaneous train ride from Leven, this is what made the stay feel friendship-filled, restorative and easy for the whole group.
Neuroinclusive Neighborhoods Sprout Up To Address IDD Housing Gap - Disability Scoop (disabilityscoop.com)
Neighborhoods with homes designated for people with disabilities alongside others sold to neurotypical buyers open to living in inclusive communities are taking shape in different parts of the country.
Disabled leadership capability backed (disabilityinsider.com)
A range of disability community organisations have been awarded funding to strengthen their governance capability by the Ministry of Disabled People – Whaikaha.
Uk gov funds new specialist interpreters for deafblind people (disabilityinsider.com)
Thousands of Deafblind people across the country will benefit from improved access to communication support as the government takes action to significantly increase the number of interpreters for Deafblind people through the funding of interpreter competency sessions.
ORIGIN: A Mixed Bill | DanceSyndrome (dancesyndrome.co.uk)
DanceSyndrome Presents: ORIGIN: A Mixed Bill At The Lowry, Salford Thursday 19th November 2026 at 7:00PM It all began with a simple question: “What do you want to create?” Now,...
Dylan Kelsall: Growing Powerchair Football And Leading Leeds PFC To The 2026 Disability FA Cup Final | Crip Life™ (criplife.co.uk)
Ahead of the 2026 EE Disability FA Cup Finals, Leeds PFC captain Dylan Kelsall discusses his journey in powerchair football, leading his team to their first FA Cup final, and his ambition to raise the profile of disability football.
Old, Cold and Free: Accessible Heritage Sites to Beat the Heat: Free UK Museums, Libraries and Cathedrals for Disabled Visitors | Disability Horizons (disabilityhorizons.com)
Accessible heritage sites to beat the heat this summer. Discover free UK cathedrals, museums and libraries with strong accessibility features.
Join our team and help improve bus journeys across Scotland – Bus... (bususers.org)
We’re recruiting a Complaints Administrator to support passengers across Scotland The role is home-based, full-time and varied, with a mix of complaint handling, administration and organising...
How is Minnesota addressing Long COVID? - The Sick Times (thesicktimes.org)
As many governments shutter and defund their Long COVID programs, Minnesota is ramping up.