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Hand-picked news about inclusion, accessibilty and innovation
Access Horror (accesshorror.com)
A celebration of disability and horror and all that’s good in the world.
Celebration of Life for Patty Berne - East Bay Church (ebcrs.org)
This gathering is a hybrid event at the East Bay Church of Religious Science in Oakland, CA and via livestream at 3-6 PM PT | 5-7 PM CT | 6-9 PM ET. It is lovingly hosted by Patty’s family.
The Disability Arts Festival | The Disability Collective (thedisabilitycollective.com)
The Disability Collective is a not-for-profit organization and community of disabled artists dedicated to celebrating and showcasing disability in the arts. TDC strives to de-stigmatize disability and challenge perceptions of what disability looks like through promoting disabled artists in a variety of forms.
Vietnam to launch first Disability Fashion Show (vietnam.vnanet.vn)
The show will feature over 50 models with disabilities from across the country, expected to promote the disabled's integration into society but also honour the beauty deep inside each person.
ASSEMBLE: Co-Creating Disability Dance - Jacob’s Pillow Dance Interactive (danceinteractive.jacobspillow.org)
Co-sponsored by Jacob's Pillow, thirteen artists gathered at the Brooklyn Arts Exchange in 2025 to discuss shared goals and chart ways to move forward.
Ottawa's National Arts Centre cuts ties with controversial Chinese dance group | CBC News (cbc.ca)
Emails reviewed by CBC News show the NAC was considering the move for months — during which time the centre heard from at least two MPs wondering about whether there would be a Shen Yun show in 2026.
A New York Gallery for Artists with Disabilities | Artnet News (news.artnet.com)
New York's Open Studio, founded by Rachel Carle Cohen and David Fierman, will focus on artists with disabilities.
Disability Rising Fellowship (disabilityculturelab.org)
A fellowship for disabled leaders shifting narratives and building power through media.
New report exposes private equity’s growing influence in disability services (pestakeholder.org)
A new report from the Private Equity Stakeholder Project (PESP) reveals how private equity firms are rapidly consolidating providers of services for people with intellectual and developmental…
The Official U.S. Senate website of Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts
To Starve a People: Gaza and the Settler Biopolitics of Health (blindarchive.substack.com)
Gaza is starving by design. This is your invitation to do more than witness—this is your call to act. Here are some things you can do today...
Inclusive Culture | KKR (kkr.com)
At KKR, we are committed to cultivating talent, fostering inclusion, and delivering excellence.
Becoming Anti-Ableist (app.making-space.com)
Inspired by the book, The Anti-Ableist Manifesto, this course, Becoming Anti-Ableist teaches you how to unpack unbiases and build an inclusive and accessible world.
Loving Yourself Beyond the Trauma with Dr. Xenia Barnes (eventbrite.com)
Diversability Leadership Collective event open to the public: Loving Yourself Beyond the Trauma with Dr. Xenia Barnes
Diversability Leadership Collective (diversability.mn.co)
The Diversability Leadership Collective is a members-only space to advance disability leadership, advocacy, and influence. We foster meaningful connections and offer resources and opportunities to help accelerate you. We hope that this space will become your springboard to join us in elevating disability pride. Visibility, Access, Community, Allyship
All She Wrote Books x Tiffany Yu | All She Wrote Books (allshewrotebooks.com)
Join us as we welcome author Tiffany Yu and Paralympic silver medalist Jenny Sichel as they discuss Yu's latest book, The Anti-Ableist Manifesto!
Be proud, be loud (jodihausen.substack.com)
One way to battle feelings of helplessness: help
Our Disabled Future (youtube.com)
Our Disabled Future is a one-on-one interview series celebrating disabled lives, dreams, and voices. Together, we imagine a future where disabled people create, accomplish and thrive.
Beyond The Box Advocacy | Disability and Patient Advocacy Consulting (beyondtheboxadvocacy.com)
Explore our disability and patient advocacy consulting business breaking barriers and reimagining access. Join us in amplifying underrepresented populations and unleashing potential.
Cultivating Accessibility Leaders Masterclass | Travel Ability Summit (travelability.net)
Calling All Filmmakers: TravelAbility Launches Inaugural Film Festival Showcasing the Future of Accessible Travel Storytelling (travelabilityinsider.com)
TravelAbility is proud to announce the launch of its First Annual TravelAbility Film Festival, a dynamic new showcase celebrating excellence in accessible travel video storytelling. Premiering…
(25) Building Automated Accessibility Test Tools using Anthropic's Claude 4 AI (Live Demo) | LinkedIn (linkedin.com)
Most of my posts and articles on LinkedIn recently, have been either about using AI to test web pages, or using AI to help build test tools to test web page, or both. I thought it might be useful to let people see what it is like to do that in a continuous "live" screen recording from initial prompt
Robust roles on Android - TPGi (tpgi.com)
Threading through the inner workings of Android's accessibility framework, this article describes the best techniques for defining an element's role.
Implement WCAG Rules in Your Infographics (a11y-collective.com)
Create WCAG-compliant infographics with expert tips on alt text, contrast, and screen reader support. Make your visuals accessible to all.
Accented (accented.dev)
A frontend library for continuous accessibility testing and issue highlighting
Be Careful Using ‘Menu’ (adrianroselli.com)
TL;DR: Be careful when using the word menu. Be certain you have chosen the term that accurately describes the control you want. If this post looks familiar to you, that is because it is essentially a redress of my 2020 post Stop Using ‘Drop-down’. It is not as divergent as…
Mastercard to introduce special cards for the visually impaired people (thepaypers.com)
As most cards have moved to flat designs without embossed numbers or names, Mastercard came up with a means for the visually impaired people to easily identify the type of card they are using – credit, debit, or prepaid.
Selfish reasons for building accessible UIs (nolanlawson.com)
All web developers know, at some level, that accessibility is important. But when push comes to shove, it can be hard to prioritize it above a bazillion other concerns when you’re trying to c…
Centering Sign Language in AI and design - Microsoft Design (microsoft.design)
A Deaf-led approach to making Sign Language a core principle of inclusive design
Colour alone can be used to convey meaning, and I don’t like it! (tempertemper.net)
Despite WCAG’s guidance to avoid conveying information with colour alone, there’s a caveat that allows it, and I’m not a happy bunny!
Practical guide to mobile accessibility testing — Abra (abra.ai)
Are European Retailers Ready for Digital Accessibility? (barrierbreak.com)
Explore how European retailers can be ready for digital accessibility under the EAA and how they can meet WCAG and EN 301 549 standards.
Invisible Obstacles to Innovation | Jessica Cox Motivational Services (jessicacox.com)
Invisible obstacles like fear, emotional security, and rigid structures silently block innovation. Learn how to remove them to unlock your team’s potential.
Dizzy on Accessibility - Dinosaurs, Donkeys and MS (dinosaursdonkeysandms.com)
Dizzy has been thinking a lot about accessibility over the last week. We had to leave a position that we were really enjoying and really(more...)
QUT strengthens disaster resilience in multicultural communities (disabilityinsider.com)
According to new research from QUT, culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities in Australia are being left vulnerable during natural disasters due to ineffective communication strategies while their cultural insights, lived experiences and community knowledge have yet to be incorporated into existing resilience efforts.
So, Yeah (sirrobinmillar.substack.com)
“So, Yeah…” – The Rise of the Verbal Cyborg in Modern Sport
Beyond 6 Seconds: Neurodiversity stories from neurodivergent people: Life as a neurodivergent preemie – with Preeti Kalra (sites.libsyn.com)
Preeti Kalra is a Hospital Clinical Pharmacist with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree, as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and a Masters in Health Administration. She is the Director of Partnerships and Communications and Chicago Network Lead for WE ARE SAATH, an organization dedicated to advocating for South Asian mental health and defying the stigma in the South Asian community when it comes to talking and seeking therapy for mental health. She is also on the Associate Board for March of Dimes, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving maternal health and ending preventable premature birth within the United States. Preeti was born prematurely. In this episode, she talks about her experience as a preemie and as a member of the South Asian community, including: The circumstances of her birth as a preemie and how that affected her health as a child How she discovered that she was neurodivergent and how that impacted her life as a South Asian woman and as a preemie How her neurodivergence affected her academic studies and shaped the direction of her career Some potential long-term effects of being born a preemie, and why is it important to consider those effects when those babies become adults Her research on premature birth and the current state of maternal healthcare in South Asian countries How parents can be good advocates for their preemie children Follow Preeti on Instagram or email her at pkalra33 at gmail dot com. Learn more about the Adult Preemie Advocacy Network at . Support or sponsor this podcast at ! *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.*
“It’s All in Your Head”: New Study Confirms What hEDS Patients Have Been Told for Decades – EDSAwareness.com - EDSAwareness.com (chronicpainpartners.com)
A landmark study has revealed what most people with hypermobile EDS (hEDS) already knew since disease onset: a staggering rate of psychiatric misdiagnosis among patients with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS). The study found that 94.4% of patients were initially misdiagnosed with psychiatric conditions—often by physicians without psychiatric expertise—before receiving an accurate diagnosis of hEDS. Many were accused of fabricating or exaggerating their symptoms, and 88% were explicitly told they were “making it up.” Other misdiagnoses included “attention seeking,” conversion disorder, “it’s all in your head,” and Munchausen syndrome by proxy.
The Quiet Weight of Chronic Illness Grief – EDSAwareness.com - EDSAwareness.com (chronicpainpartners.com)
Living with a rare, chronic illness is profoundly isolating—not only physically, but emotionally. Even when surrounded by others, I often feel like a ghost, disconnected from the world around me. I remember sitting at a party, listening to conversations that once felt familiar, and being hit with the stark contrast between their lives and mine. It was like being an alien among earthlings—their concerns light-years from my own.
Welcome to Lipedema Awareness Month – EDSAwareness.com - EDSAwareness.com (chronicpainpartners.com)
June is Lipedema Awareness Month. The disease is still widely unknown to people and clinicians. So we are sharing its presentation, how to diagnose and treat it, and, most importantly, how it is connected to Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS).
Research Round-up, Edition Five: Pediatrics – EDSAwareness.com - EDSAwareness.com (chronicpainpartners.com)
Welcome back to Research Round-Up. This time, we’re looking at research that focuses on Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD) in the young ‘uns, from birth to age 18. While some of the effects of EDS can be the same on adults as on the little ones, sometimes, the kiddos have more to […]
“Primary Care Without the Gaslighting”: How Chronius Health Is Rethinking Care for People with EDS and Complex Conditions – EDSAwareness.com - EDSAwareness.com (chronicpainpartners.com)
Accessing consistent and compassionate care as a person with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) and related conditions remains one of the biggest challenges in the healthcare system - no matter the country we live in. From delayed diagnoses to a lack of coordinated support, patients often find themselves piecing together care from multiple specialists—while simultaneously managing insurance, navigating medical trauma, and coping with complex, daily symptoms. Chronius Health, a Florida-based practice founded by patient-turned-CEO Danielle Lazarowitz, aims to change that. With a promise of primary care without the gaslighting, Chronius offers high-touch, virtual-first care designed specifically for people with complex chronic illnesses. Chronic Pain Partners’ Karina Sturm spoke with Lazarowitz about what makes their approach different and how they support patients with EDS.
Can I Pet It?: Understanding Animal Helpers – EDSAwareness.com - EDSAwareness.com (chronicpainpartners.com)
Service animals, comfort animals, therapy animals, and emotional support animals (ESAs) are examples of helper animals.
Out of Spoons: A Spoonie-Centered Coloring Book from Author and Artist Jules Machias – EDSAwareness.com - EDSAwareness.com (chronicpainpartners.com)
Life with chronic illness rarely comes with downtime—or at least, not the kind we choose. For those living with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), ME/CFS, lupus, fibromyalgia, autoimmune diseases, or any other related condition that affects your spoons, rest is often a necessity. Author and artist Jules Machias, who lives with EDS, knows this firsthand. Their new coloring book, Out of Spoons, offers a creative lifeline to anyone forced to navigate the unpredictable rest or crash periods of chronic illness.
Scotland's chance to lead on disability benefit system (healthandcare.scot)
A landmark review of Adult Disability Payment (ADP) has hailed the initial rollout as an ‘historic milestone’ and outlined changes still needed to align the benefit’s criteria and deliver with Scotland’s ambition
Disability in K-dramas needs to be more than a tool for the able-bodied - JoySauce.com (joysauce.com)
In a landscape committed to telling repetitive romantic stories, writers still cannot comprehend including disability.
Accessibility-Focused Digital Ticketing Platforms : digital ticketing platform (trendhunter.com)
digital ticketing platform - Harlequins Rugby Club has introduced a digital ticketing platform that is specifically designed to improve accessibility for disabled supporters. D...
MSU Horticulture Gardens (lansing.org)
Nestled within the campus of Michigan State University is a garden wonderland where inspiration awaits you! The Horticulture Gardens of MSU offer a...
Madison Tevlin starring in Saskatchewan film One Perfect Date (ctvnews.ca)
Madison Tevlin often gets over a million likes when she posts to social media. This month, Tevlin is in Regina to star in a romantic comedy. It is being shot in several locations around the city and in Fort Qu’Appelle.
Accessibility matters at the Community Boating Center - My Bellingham Now (mybellinghamnow.com)
The CBC will install the wheelchair accessible dock soon, and their work to build bridges will only continue.
Research Round-up, Edition Five: Pediatrics – EDSAwareness.com - EDSAwareness.com (chronicpainpartners.com)
Welcome back to Research Round-Up. This time, we’re looking at research that focuses on Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD) in the young ‘uns, from birth to age 18. While some of the effects of EDS can be the same on adults as on the little ones, sometimes, the kiddos have more to […]
“Primary Care Without the Gaslighting”: How Chronius Health Is Rethinking Care for People with EDS and Complex Conditions – EDSAwareness.com - EDSAwareness.com (chronicpainpartners.com)
Accessing consistent and compassionate care as a person with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) and related conditions remains one of the biggest challenges in the healthcare system - no matter the country we live in. From delayed diagnoses to a lack of coordinated support, patients often find themselves piecing together care from multiple specialists—while simultaneously managing insurance, navigating medical trauma, and coping with complex, daily symptoms. Chronius Health, a Florida-based practice founded by patient-turned-CEO Danielle Lazarowitz, aims to change that. With a promise of primary care without the gaslighting, Chronius offers high-touch, virtual-first care designed specifically for people with complex chronic illnesses. Chronic Pain Partners’ Karina Sturm spoke with Lazarowitz about what makes their approach different and how they support patients with EDS.
Can I Pet It?: Understanding Animal Helpers – EDSAwareness.com - EDSAwareness.com (chronicpainpartners.com)
Service animals, comfort animals, therapy animals, and emotional support animals (ESAs) are examples of helper animals.
Out of Spoons: A Spoonie-Centered Coloring Book from Author and Artist Jules Machias – EDSAwareness.com - EDSAwareness.com (chronicpainpartners.com)
Life with chronic illness rarely comes with downtime—or at least, not the kind we choose. For those living with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), ME/CFS, lupus, fibromyalgia, autoimmune diseases, or any other related condition that affects your spoons, rest is often a necessity. Author and artist Jules Machias, who lives with EDS, knows this firsthand. Their new coloring book, Out of Spoons, offers a creative lifeline to anyone forced to navigate the unpredictable rest or crash periods of chronic illness.
Scotland's chance to lead on disability benefit system (healthandcare.scot)
A landmark review of Adult Disability Payment (ADP) has hailed the initial rollout as an ‘historic milestone’ and outlined changes still needed to align the benefit’s criteria and deliver with Scotland’s ambition
Disability in K-dramas needs to be more than a tool for the able-bodied - JoySauce.com (joysauce.com)
In a landscape committed to telling repetitive romantic stories, writers still cannot comprehend including disability.
MSU Horticulture Gardens (lansing.org)
Nestled within the campus of Michigan State University is a garden wonderland where inspiration awaits you! The Horticulture Gardens of MSU offer a...
Madison Tevlin starring in Saskatchewan film One Perfect Date (ctvnews.ca)
Madison Tevlin often gets over a million likes when she posts to social media. This month, Tevlin is in Regina to star in a romantic comedy. It is being shot in several locations around the city and in Fort Qu’Appelle.
GOP Wrecking Ball Slams Through Medical System - The American Prospect (prospect.org)
Hospitals are shutting down, slashing programs, and laying off staff. And the worst parts of the spending law haven’t even hit yet.
Accessibility matters at the Community Boating Center - My Bellingham Now (mybellinghamnow.com)
The CBC will install the wheelchair accessible dock soon, and their work to build bridges will only continue.
Accessibility-Focused Digital Ticketing Platforms : digital ticketing platform (trendhunter.com)
digital ticketing platform - Harlequins Rugby Club has introduced a digital ticketing platform that is specifically designed to improve accessibility for disabled supporters. D...
archive.ph (archive.ph)
create a copy of a webpage that will always be up
Wheelchair-Friendly Cultural Attractions in The Palm Beaches, FL | The Palm Beaches (thepalmbeaches.com)
Here is a list of accessible and wheelchair-friendly cultural attractions in The Palm Beaches, Florida
Enabled Talent is using AI to make every job disability-inclusive | BetaKit (betakit.com)
Brampton, Ont.-based Enabled Talent is an AI-powered employment platform that helps organizations hire disabled people by making the process more accessible.
Accessibility in the Willamette Valley (willamettevalley.org)
The Willamette Valley is a bustling region that brings together outdoor recreation, cultural institutions, a world-class wine scene, and countless culinary delights—all attractions that are accessible to travelers with disabilities.A
(98) Exclusion by Design - by Laura Wissiak (a11ynews.substack.com)
Why UX design systematically excludes disabled users and how to fix these fundamental flaws in our process. Accessibility isn't an afterthought - it's core design work.
[August 1, 2025] Consider The Trees – Panorama Journal – Kay Ulanday Barrett (kaybarrett.net)
Spendenkampagne von Solutions Not Punishment Collaborative für India Hodge: Justice for India: Protect the Dolls (gofundme.com)
Young Black Trans Woman in Florida Needs Our Help After Trans… Solutions Not Punishment Collaborative needs your support for Justice for India: Protect the Dolls
Solutions Not Punishment Collaborative | Black Trans Feminism (snap4freedom.org)
Patty's Celebration of Life Info Guide - Google Docs (docs.google.com)
Basic Info: You are invited to a celebration of life for Patty Berne, honoring their remarkable life and legacy on Saturday August 9th from 3-6 PM PT. This will be a hybrid event. Join us in person at East Bay Church of Religious Science, 4130 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, or via a livestream (a lin...
Federal Register :: Modifications to the Regulations Implementing Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as Amended (federalregister.gov)
The U.S. Department of Labor proposes to revise its implementing regulations for Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. The proposed revisions will better align the regulations with recent case law and executive orders, including Executive Order 14173, "Ending Illegal...
Human Rights Watch welcomes the opportunity to provide input to the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (the “Committee”) in advance of its upcoming public session on the situation of persons with disabilities affected by armed conflict in Gaza and the West Bank. This submission draws from our reports published on the situation of people with disabilities in Gaza in November 2023, and on the situation of children with disabilities in Gaza in September 2024, alongside newer releases.
Disability Pride and Policy (newamerica.org)
Given that more than one in four adults in the United States has a disability, all policy choices affect disabled Americans.
Self-Advocacy Made Simple: Live Workshop (catarinarivera.kit.com)
Disabled Americans Fear What Medicaid Cuts Could Do to Them - The New York Times (nytimes.com)
The White House says roughly $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts won’t limit home- and community-based care. Health care experts disagree.
'Phone payment system for parking in York isn't inclusive' (bbc.com)
Council's move towards app-based payment methods has left drivers anxious and inconvenienced.
The Quiet Weight of Chronic Illness Grief – EDSAwareness.com - EDSAwareness.com (chronicpainpartners.com)
Living with a rare, chronic illness is profoundly isolating—not only physically, but emotionally. Even when surrounded by others, I often feel like a ghost, disconnected from the world around me. I remember sitting at a party, listening to conversations that once felt familiar, and being hit with the stark contrast between their lives and mine. It was like being an alien among earthlings—their concerns light-years from my own.
Covid inquiry hears of ‘huge rollback’ in rights and support since pandemic – Disability News Service (disabilitynewsservice.com)
Disabled people have undergone a “huge rollback” in their rights and social security support since the pandemic, a disability rights campaigner and adviser has told the Covid inquiry. Despite polit…
IKEA, Do Better For Our Future! – Center for Disability Rights (cdrnys.org)
Research Round-up, Edition Five: Pediatrics – EDSAwareness.com - EDSAwareness.com (chronicpainpartners.com)
Welcome back to Research Round-Up. This time, we’re looking at research that focuses on Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD) in the young ‘uns, from birth to age 18. While some of the effects of EDS can be the same on adults as on the little ones, sometimes, the kiddos have more to […]
Spendenkampagne von Solutions Not Punishment Collaborative für India Hodge: Justice for India: Protect the Dolls (gofundme.com)
Young Black Trans Woman in Florida Needs Our Help After Trans… Solutions Not Punishment Collaborative needs your support for Justice for India: Protect the Dolls
Solutions Not Punishment Collaborative | Black Trans Feminism (snap4freedom.org)
The benefits of special interests in autism | The Transmitter: Neuroscience News and Perspectives (thetransmitter.org)
Researchers are studying how the intense passions of autistic people shape the brain, improve well-being and enhance learning.
Can I Pet It?: Understanding Animal Helpers – EDSAwareness.com - EDSAwareness.com (chronicpainpartners.com)
Service animals, comfort animals, therapy animals, and emotional support animals (ESAs) are examples of helper animals.
Senate committee rebukes Trump's NIH budget proposal (thehill.com)
The Senate Appropriations Committee rejected the Trump administration’s massive proposed funding cut to the National Institutes of Health, advancing a measure that would increase the agency’s budget by $400 million. The White House budget called for slashing NIH by $18 billion, a decrease of 40 percent. Instead, the committee advanced the bill on a 26-3…
Patty's Celebration of Life Info Guide - Google Docs (docs.google.com)
Basic Info: You are invited to a celebration of life for Patty Berne, honoring their remarkable life and legacy on Saturday August 9th from 3-6 PM PT. This will be a hybrid event. Join us in person at East Bay Church of Religious Science, 4130 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, or via a livestream (a lin...
Federal Register :: Modifications to the Regulations Implementing Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as Amended (federalregister.gov)
The U.S. Department of Labor proposes to revise its implementing regulations for Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. The proposed revisions will better align the regulations with recent case law and executive orders, including Executive Order 14173, "Ending Illegal...
Human Rights Watch welcomes the opportunity to provide input to the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (the “Committee”) in advance of its upcoming public session on the situation of persons with disabilities affected by armed conflict in Gaza and the West Bank. This submission draws from our reports published on the situation of people with disabilities in Gaza in November 2023, and on the situation of children with disabilities in Gaza in September 2024, alongside newer releases.
Disability Pride and Policy (newamerica.org)
Given that more than one in four adults in the United States has a disability, all policy choices affect disabled Americans.
Self-Advocacy Made Simple: Live Workshop (catarinarivera.kit.com)
Disabled Americans Fear What Medicaid Cuts Could Do to Them - The New York Times (nytimes.com)
The White House says roughly $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts won’t limit home- and community-based care. Health care experts disagree.
Can we talk about liquid glass? (sirkotsky.substack.com)
Not yet another hot take on the latest design trend, I promise.
Chris Ruden – Change Management Keynote Speaker (chrisruden.com)
Hire Chris Ruden, an award-winning keynote speaker for corporate events and conferences. Expert on change management, workplace culture, and inclusion. Book a motivational virtual or in-person speaker to empower your team.
‘Our Hands Are Loud’: Documentary Creates a New Visual Language to Tell a Trailblazer’s Story (progressive.org)
The new film about Marlee Matlin’s life prioritizes accessibility to tell the Oscar-winning actresses’s story.
UK taskforce calls for disability training for all airline and airport staff (theguardian.com)
Report led by former Paralympian Tanni Grey-Thompson warns of ‘sometimes catastrophic’ treatment of passengers
Disability Activist To Be Featured On US Quarter (disabilityscoop.com)
A prominent disability justice activist will soon appear on quarters issued by the U.S. Mint as part of a special program honoring notable American women.
The Trump Administration’s War on Disability - Center for American Progress (americanprogress.org)
Executive actions, budget cuts, layoffs, and legislation—all enacted in the Trump administration’s first six months—have curtailed disability rights and services, including access to Medicaid and the right to free, appropriate public education.
10 Defensive Reactions to White Privilege That Make No Damn Sense – But Are Super Common - Everyday Feminism (everydayfeminism.com)
“You're the real racist for talking about race!” You've probably come across some of these reactions denying white privilege – if you haven't had them yourself.
Back in the Sound Booth (rachelrkolb.substack.com)
On making the audiobook version of a book about deafness
Opinion | Why Rising Rates of Autism and ADHD Might Be a Good Sign - The New York Times (nytimes.com)
There might be a kind of optimism in diagnosis creep.
Wheelchair Accessible Mountain Coaster and Mini Golf in Pigeon Forge (wheelchairtravel.org)
Thrill-seekers can enjoy a wheelchair accessible coaster ride with speeds of up to 30mph in the Great Smoky Mountains!
New Orleans - School Study Tours Resources - EALA (educatingalllearners.org)
In October, the Educating All Learners Alliance (EALA) led a School Study Tour in New Orleans, where educators had the opportunity to explore inclusive approaches designed to better support students with disabilities. Through school visits and in-depth conversations with practitioners, participants examined how inclusive practices are embedded into classrooms, school culture, and leadership strategies. This resource bundle captures those insights—featuring case studies, reflection guides, videos, and school-developed tools—to help school teams translate what they learned into meaningful, actionable change in their own schools and districts.
BBC Sounds - Access All: Disability News and Mental Health, 35 Years of Rights in the USA (bbc.co.uk)
And the wheelchair user going to 100 gigs
Disability Support Worker | Disability Action Northern Ireland (disabilityaction.org)
Disability Action wishes to appoint a Disability Support Worker Role: Disability Support Worker Location: Londonderry/Derry Area, Home/On-site (DA, Training Provider etc.) Pay: £17.95 per hour Hours: Demand-led/No Confirmed Hours How to Apply: Send the attached application (see below) to recruitment@disabilityaction.org. All Disability Support Workers will receive on-site training provided by the organisation. Closing Date = Friday 15th August Job Description Download Application Form
How I Drive With Adapted Hand Controls As A Disabled Traveller | Crip Life™ (criplife.co.uk)
Disabled traveller Dan McIntyre dives into the transformative journey of converting to adapted hand controls behind the wheel.
AI-Media on The Tech Effect: Advancing AI & Accessibility - AI-Media (ai-media.tv)
AI-Media Talks to 'The Tech Effect' About Advancing AI & Accessibility
Australia updates disability strategy to promote inclusion - Disability Insider (disabilityinsider.com)
Australia’s Disability Strategy has been updated to boost inclusion and equality. The national framework calls on all Australians to help ensure persons with disabilities can participate as equal members of society.
Serbia boosts primary education with €66.3M World Bank support - Disability Insider (disabilityinsider.com)
The World Bank’s Board of Directors approved a €66.3 million loan on July 29 to support Serbia’s Inclusive Primary Education Improvement Project. The initiative aims to enhance learning conditions across the country by investing in more inclusive schools and modernizing the national curriculum.
Wheelie Out There: The Parking Placard (Black n') Blues (wheelieoutthere.blogspot.com)
or, How I Learned To Stop Worrying and Love the ADA, Which Just Turned 35 Thanks to the Underground Bookshelf for awarding this the winner ...
How A Trip to the Bathroom Led Me to Rethink Caregiving and Independence - New Mobility (newmobility.com)
After 28 years of living with congenital CP, my definition of who can be a caregiver and what that relationship looks like for me changed on one memorable trip…
More Events Coming Soon - Disability Belongs™ (disabilitybelongs.org)
Check back soon for details on more upcoming events hosted by Disability Belongs™, or visit our Past Events page to catch up on what you might have missed!
2025 Disability Impact Awards - Disability Belongs™ (disabilitybelongs.org)
Disability Belongs' fourth annual Disability Impact Awards ceremony happened in the heart of our Nation's capital on July 24th, 2025!
Unlocking Accessibility with Google: A Hands-On Chromebook Experience - Thomas Pocklington Trust (pocklington.org.uk)
On 22 July, members of Thomas Pocklington Trust’s Education, Employment, and Partnerships teams took part in a bespoke workshop at Google’s Accessibility Discovery Centre (ADC) in London. This exciting hands-on session, co-delivered by Hans Zimmermann, ADC Coordinator, and Christopher Patnoe, Lead for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Accessibility and Disability Innovation, was designed specifically for our team, including colleagues who are blind or partially sighted. It focused on exploring the built-in accessibility features of Google Chromebooks, particularly their use in education settings. On 22 July, members of Thomas Pocklington Trust’s Education, Employment, and Partnerships teams took part in a bespoke workshop at Google’s Accessibility Discovery Centre (ADC) in London.This exciting hands-on session, co-delivered by Hans Zimmermann, ADC Coordinator, and Christopher Patnoe, Lead for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Accessibility and Disability Innovation, was designed specifically for our team, including colleagues who are blind or partially sighted. It focused on exploring the built-in accessibility features of Google Chromebooks, particularly their use in education settings.
Supporting a Parent Through the Dental Implant Process | Disability Horizons (disabilityhorizons.com)
Supporting a parent through the dental implant process takes patience, empathy, and knowledge. Here’s how you can help them feel confident every step.
On Access To Work, collaborating with disability groups, and more
Date: Wednesday, 3 SeptemberTime: 10.00-11.30 CET Location: Zoom The event will explore the intersection of neurodiversity, gender, and disability rights, with a particular focus ...
School of Political Participation for Women and Girls with Disabilities - ENIL (enil.eu)
July was Disability Pride Month and we celebrated it in the most powerful way. ENIL (European Network on Independent Living) and Fight For Right ...
Volunteers map 10,000 routes in Great Britain to help make walking accessible (theguardian.com)
Campaign group Slow Ways developing app for disabled people, parents with children, older people and others
Innovations in Adaptive Fashion & Lifestyle Conference · Luma (lu.ma)
During NYC Fashion Week, join us for an inspiring morning at the Innovations in Adaptive Fashion & Lifestyle Conference, presented by The Fedcap Group and the Runway of Dreams Foundation. This special event brings together leaders in fashion, technology, and accessibility to explore the cutting edge of inclusive design and lifestyle innovation. Stay tuned for more details on speakers, panels, exhibitions and displays, and networking opportunities.
Ease, not excess: What luxury cruising looks like when you’re a disabled traveller | The Independent (independent.co.uk)
On a voyage around popular European destinations, Carrie-Ann Lightly reveals how cruising can elevate far above the bare minimum to create an inclusive travel experience
Advocacy campaign for the right to legal capacity achieves important success - ENIL (enil.eu)
ENIL achieved a major success in its advocacy campaign in defence of the right to legal capacity. At the beginning of July the Committee ...
Continuing Adolf Ratzka’s Legacy – Join Us in Advancing Independent Living - ENIL (enil.eu)
On the 21st of July 2025 one year was marked since the passing of Adolf Ratzka. As we remember his life and extraordinary contributions, ...
Models and Disability – Technology and Disability (techanddisability.com)
by Ashley Shew I’m just bringing some thoughts about the Social Model of Disability over to this platform from Bluesky and then adding some additional thoughts. My background is in philosophy…
The Stroke Foundation - Supporting Stroke Survivors - The Active Hands Company (activehands.com)
We speak to the Stroke Foundation to discover who they are, why they are needed, and how they are supporting stroke survivors across the US.
Wheelchair Travel Newsletter: Pigeon Forge, New York and MICHELIN Keys (wheelchairtravel.org)
Thrilling rides in Pigeon Forge, In Memoriam in NYC, and a preview of the first Wheelchair Travel Group Trip of 2026.
We Are Not Disposable | Touretteshero (touretteshero.com)
A couple of weeks ago some colleagues and I gathered round a phone in the Touretteshero office to speak to my newly allocated caseworker from the Department for Work and Pensions about my Access to Work application for the year. My support usually runs from April one year to April the next, but this
ASAN Says No Generative AI in Plain Language - Autistic Self Advocacy Network (autisticadvocacy.org)
Plain language is an important part of making things accessible for disabled people. We are very worried that people are using artificial intelligence to translate text into plain language without realizing that it cannot do that work correctly. We tested multiple artificial intelligence models, and all of them made big…
US to burn $9.7 million worth of USAID-purchased contraceptives rather than deliver them to women overseas | CNN (edition.cnn.com)
The Trump administration is set to destroy $9.7 million worth of US-purchased contraceptives rather than deliver them to women overseas, following the dismantling of foreign assistance programs carried out by the US Agency for International Development, or USAID.
WASHINGTON – President Trump signed an executive order today directing states to criminalize unhoused people and institutionalize people with mental...
Join us online and in-person at the National Museum of American History to celebrate the release of the new Stacey Park Milbern quarter with a special presentation, Korean fan dance, and panel discussion. Panelists include:
How art can foster connection in the disability community (musculardystrophynews.com)
A public workshop that columnist Shalom Lim and his girlfriend, Amanda, organized aimed to foster connection among people with disabilities.
As California’s Behavioral Health Workforce Buckles, Help Is Years Away - California Healthline (californiahealthline.org)
alifornia has put a greater focus on behavioral health workers, but a huge spike in demand, an aging workforce, and employee burnout continue to hamper mental health and substance use treatment. The state is tapping Medicaid funds to train, recruit, and retain workers, but it will be a long time before the impacts are evident.
The World's Richest Woman Has Opened a Medical School | TIME (time.com)
The Alice L. Walton School of Medicine is taking a new, whole-health approach to medical education.
Opinion | This Disability Pride Month Is About Survival, Not Celebration | Common Dreams (commondreams.org)
This month, skip the slogans. Ask: Who do I know that needs care? Who will I support when the next cut comes? What am I building that lasts beyond this news cycle? Or this election cycle?
Guide Dogs: How a remote controlled squirrel is used in training - BBC Newsround (bbc.com)
Charity Guide Dogs says an innovative squirrel car is the perfect training tool to help guide dogs learn to resist distractions.
(1) Inclusion Is Belonging - YouTube (youtube.com)
What is Inclusion? Inclusion is...
Good news on Equal Treatment Directive: Commission reverses decision to withdraw - European Disability Forum (edf-feph.org)
We are happy to report that the European Commission reversed its decision to withdraw the Equal Treatment Directive. This came after strong complaints from civil society organisations, Members of the European Parliament and EU countries. The Equal Treatment Directive is a proposed legislation that aims to enhance protection against discrimination in areas of life outside...
(95) Pride - radicalism, resilience and resistance (lucywebster.substack.com)
Hello, It’s the last day of Disability Pride Month and I’ve been thinking about radicalism, resilience and resistance.
Analysis of the European Semester Spring Package 2025 - European Disability Forum (edf-feph.org)
In June 2025, the European Commission published the Spring Package. It is a set of Country Reports and Country-specific Recommendations that work together to guide EU Member States in shaping their economic and social policies. This is all part of the European Semester process. The Country Reports are published each spring and assess each country’s...
Rights of persons with disabilities and EU climate action - European Disability Forum (edf-feph.org)
This briefing provides an overview of disability-specific provisions within the European Union’s climate policies under the European Green Deal and the newly introduced Competitiveness Compass. It also situates these policies within the broader international context, particularly the EU’s commitments under the Paris Agreement, including the forthcoming revision of its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC). The briefing...
Disability Rights take the stage at Ukraine Recovery Conference 2025 - European Disability Forum (edf-feph.org)
The annual Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC 2025), held in Rome on 10–11 July, included, for the first time, both a side event and a panel that addressed disability inclusion. We and our partners played a key role in making this possible. While estimates remain largely inaccurate, it is known that the number of persons with...
EO Will Lead to Civil Commitment of Unhoused Disabled People – The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies (disasterstrategies.org)
Innovations in Adaptive Fashion & Lifestyle Conference · Luma (lu.ma)
During NYC Fashion Week, join us for an inspiring morning at the Innovations in Adaptive Fashion & Lifestyle Conference, presented by The Fedcap Group and the Runway of Dreams Foundation. This special event brings together leaders in fashion, technology, and accessibility to explore the cutting edge of inclusive design and lifestyle innovation. Stay tuned for more details on speakers, panels, exhibitions and displays, and networking opportunities.
Ease, not excess: What luxury cruising looks like when you’re a disabled traveller | The Independent (independent.co.uk)
On a voyage around popular European destinations, Carrie-Ann Lightly reveals how cruising can elevate far above the bare minimum to create an inclusive travel experience
Continuing Adolf Ratzka’s Legacy – Join Us in Advancing Independent Living - ENIL (enil.eu)
On the 21st of July 2025 one year was marked since the passing of Adolf Ratzka. As we remember his life and extraordinary contributions, ...
Models and Disability – Technology and Disability (techanddisability.com)
by Ashley Shew I’m just bringing some thoughts about the Social Model of Disability over to this platform from Bluesky and then adding some additional thoughts. My background is in philosophy…
The Stroke Foundation - Supporting Stroke Survivors - The Active Hands Company (activehands.com)
We speak to the Stroke Foundation to discover who they are, why they are needed, and how they are supporting stroke survivors across the US.
Wheelchair Travel Newsletter: Pigeon Forge, New York and MICHELIN Keys (wheelchairtravel.org)
Thrilling rides in Pigeon Forge, In Memoriam in NYC, and a preview of the first Wheelchair Travel Group Trip of 2026.
Advocacy campaign for the right to legal capacity achieves important success - ENIL (enil.eu)
ENIL achieved a major success in its advocacy campaign in defence of the right to legal capacity. At the beginning of July the Committee ...
Falling: A Disabled Love Story review – clever comedy provokes our prejudice for happy endings | Edinburgh festival 2025 | The Guardian (theguardian.com)
Aaron Pang’s sweet yet sharp one-man show about the mismatch between his erotic desire and physical capability needles the audience’s need for comfortable resolution
State disability rights groups face big cuts in federal funding | AP News (apnews.com)
Congress is considering proposals from President Donald Trump to slash funding for disability rights centers in each state, and advocates worry that they could lose more than 60% their federal dollars. The protection and advocacy groups investigate abusive homes, push states to improve services and help people navigate the bureaucracies for government-funded services. Colorado advocate Nancy Jensen fears there would be fewer investigations of abusive group homes like one in Kansas that she escaped more than 20 years ago. The Trump administration argues its proposals would give states needed flexibility in spending federal dollars. But the groups say they could be forced to help fewer people.
The Iconic Civil Rights Protest You Don't Know | American Experience | Official Site | PBS (pbs.org)
Meet the protesters who crawled their way into history—and changed how all Americans live.
The ADA — Americans with Disabilities Act — turns 35 : NPR (npr.org)
It was 35 years ago this month that the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law. Across the U.S., it's being marked with festivals and parades — and concern due to recent Medicaid cuts.
Inside the role of a deafblind intervener: From passion to profession - European Disability Forum (edf-feph.org)
With nearly two decades of experience, Núria Bustamante Senabre has dedicated her career to supporting people with deafblindness as an intervener and social worker. Her journey began with a passion for sign language and grew into a lifelong commitment to inclusion, communication, and personalised care. In this interview, Núria shares with us her professional background,...
(95) Meet The Disability Changemakers Redefining TV, Music, Fashion & Sport | Crip Life™ (criplife.substack.com)
Welcome to this edition of the Crip Life™ newsletter – your trusted roundup of voices, victories, and valuable insights from the disabled community.
The Great Sperm Hunt - New Mobility (newmobility.com)
Studies have shown that only around 10% of men with SCI are able to conceive naturally through intercourse. Thankfully for the other 90% there are a myriad of…
Our In Vitro Fertilization Journey to Parenthood - New Mobility (newmobility.com)
Kenny Salvini opens up about the long road he and his wife traveled in hopes of having a child together via in vitro fertilization, and he talks with others who’…
Contributor: The Americans With Disabilities Act changed my life. Now my generation needs to fight for it - Los Angeles Times (latimes.com)
These are terrifying times for deaf and disabled people in America. Our lives are under threat in ways I never imagined when I was growing up.
PRIMO LapBaby – Primo Baby (primobaby.com)
Order now and receive FREE SHIPPING on this product domestically!* Introducing the PRIMO LapBaby, the innovative seating aid that keeps your hands free while supporting your baby in your lap. This product allows you to comfortably and securely support the baby on your lap using a soft strap around the waist and back. The LapBaby fits most waist sizes and is adjustable. It comes with a soft drop cloth for spills during mealtime, and a pacifier/toy tether, to keep their favorite item close at hand. The LapBaby accommodates infants with up to a 17-inch waist comfortably. Understandably, unfamiliar surroundings, unusual noises,
Chicco QuickSeat Hook-On Chair - Graphite (chiccousa.com)
Our QuickSeat hook-on highchair simplifies meals at home or away with its travel-friendly design. The attachment mounts the chair to most dining tables.
UnbuckleMe – UnbuckleMe® (unbuckleme.com)
As Seen on Shark Tank, UnbuckleMe® is a small tool that makes it 50% easier to unbuckle a child’s car seat. For grandparents with arthritis, moms with long nails or kids 4+ who are ready to unbuckle themselves in the school drop-off line.
The Adoption Option - New Mobility (newmobility.com)
Brigham Fordham shares the highs and lows of going through the adoption process twice.
We are not ok... And we will keep resisting — Conchita Consulting (conchitaconsulting.com)
By: Dr. Conchita Hernandez Legorreta Edited by: Malena Hernandez I felt the need to write something based on what has been happening with ICE raids and protests. I have been very open about being disabled and previously undocumented, and now in a mix-status family, and what that has meant for m
Parenting from a Wheelchair: Keeping Up with a Mobile Toddler - New Mobility (newmobility.com)
Here are some tips and tricks to keep your child safe during the toddler stage.
The Land of Inaccessible Day Care - New Mobility (newmobility.com)
For wheelchair-using parents, the search for accessible day care providers can often be defeating.
Read reviews and buy Bumbo Baby Infant Soft Foam Comfortable Floor Booster Seat Supportive Chair with 3 Point Adjustable Safety Buckle Strap Harness - Cool Gray at Target. Choose from contactless Same Day Delivery, Drive Up and more.
The State of Disabled LGBTQI+ People in 2024 - Center for American Progress (americanprogress.org)
New LGBTQI+ Community Survey data from the Center for American Progress and NORC show that disabled LGBTQI+ people experience higher rates of discrimination in public services, education, employment, housing, and health care than their nondisabled LGBTQI+ and disabled non-LGBTQI+ peers.
Innovations in Adaptive Fashion & Lifestyle Conference · Luma (lu.ma)
During NYC Fashion Week, join us for an inspiring morning at the Innovations in Adaptive Fashion & Lifestyle Conference, presented by The Fedcap Group and the Runway of Dreams Foundation. This special event brings together leaders in fashion, technology, and accessibility to explore the cutting edge of inclusive design and lifestyle innovation. Stay tuned for more details on speakers, panels, exhibitions and displays, and networking opportunities.
Ease, not excess: What luxury cruising looks like when you’re a disabled traveller | The Independent (independent.co.uk)
On a voyage around popular European destinations, Carrie-Ann Lightly reveals how cruising can elevate far above the bare minimum to create an inclusive travel experience
Continuing Adolf Ratzka’s Legacy – Join Us in Advancing Independent Living - ENIL (enil.eu)
On the 21st of July 2025 one year was marked since the passing of Adolf Ratzka. As we remember his life and extraordinary contributions, ...
Models and Disability – Technology and Disability (techanddisability.com)
by Ashley Shew I’m just bringing some thoughts about the Social Model of Disability over to this platform from Bluesky and then adding some additional thoughts. My background is in philosophy…
The Stroke Foundation - Supporting Stroke Survivors - The Active Hands Company (activehands.com)
We speak to the Stroke Foundation to discover who they are, why they are needed, and how they are supporting stroke survivors across the US.
Wheelchair Travel Newsletter: Pigeon Forge, New York and MICHELIN Keys (wheelchairtravel.org)
Thrilling rides in Pigeon Forge, In Memoriam in NYC, and a preview of the first Wheelchair Travel Group Trip of 2026.
Advocacy campaign for the right to legal capacity achieves important success - ENIL (enil.eu)
ENIL achieved a major success in its advocacy campaign in defence of the right to legal capacity. At the beginning of July the Committee ...
Falling: A Disabled Love Story review – clever comedy provokes our prejudice for happy endings | Edinburgh festival 2025 | The Guardian (theguardian.com)
Aaron Pang’s sweet yet sharp one-man show about the mismatch between his erotic desire and physical capability needles the audience’s need for comfortable resolution
Library provides accessibility for all and wants your input (eu.chillicothegazette.com)
Northside Library will hold a community conservation at 11:30 a.m. July 30, to hear your ideas on improving accessibility.
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Small Business Accessibility Recognition Award | easthartfordct (easthartfordct.gov)
The Small Business Accessibility Recognition Award aims to honor and celebrate small businesses in East Hartford.
Coldstream to adopt the regional Accessibility Plan | Vernon Matters (vernonmatters.ca)
The District of Coldstream will be making efforts to ensure the community is more accessible and inclusive.Col...
Online survey now available for city, parks ADA plans | Bainbridge Island Review (bainbridgereview.com)
The city and Bainbridge Island Metro Park &Recreation District are working together to engage the public as each agency is developing its individual American Disabilities Act transition plans to identify and remove barriers to accessibility across the island.
Have your say on disabled people’s rights at the Eisteddfod | Welsh Government News (media.service.gov.wales)
Disabled people visiting this year's National Eisteddfod in Wrexham have an opportunity to help shape Wales' new 10-year plan to make life fairer for disabled people and create lasting change in how society addresses barriers to inclusion.
Tennessee parks expand accessibility programs - Axios Nashville (axios.com)
The state parks system is working on parallel tracks to boost accessibility.
MBTA Celebrates Anniversary of ADA Alongside City of Boston – The Boston Sun (thebostonsun.com)
Accessibility Grant Recipients Improve Inclusion Across the Province - News Releases (gov.nl.ca)
The Honourable Jamie Korab, Minister of Families and Affordability, and Minister Responsible for the Status of Persons with Disabilities, is today announcing 23 projects have been approved to receive grants under the 2025-26 Accessibility Grant Program. These accessibility projects will... Read More about Accessibility Grant Recipients Improve Inclusion Across the Province
OnPath Testing Expands Services to Include Digital Accessibility Testing (finance.yahoo.com)
OnPath Testing, an award-winning provider of software QA services, announces the launch of its new digital accessibility testing services—designed to help...
Submissions for Inquiry into Accessibility of Public Transport | Disability Rights UK (disabilityrightsuk.org)
Vispero Appoints Rhonda Bassett‑Spiers CEO to Drive Innovation and Growth (prnewswire.com)
/PRNewswire/ -- Vispero®, the global leader in assistive technology, today announced that Rhonda Bassett‑Spiers has been named as its new Chief Executive...
GovTech launches A11y Playground to advocate for more accessible digital services | Government Technology Agency (GovTech) (tech.gov.sg)
GovTech launches A11y Playground to help organisations build accessible digital services, featuring assessment tools, a technical checklist, and more.
Chicago’s Austin Station Set for Major Renovation with New Accessibility Upgrades - Travel And Tour World (travelandtourworld.com)
Canadian government invests in accessible, on-demand transit in Grey, Bruce counties | Mass Transit (masstransitmag.com)
The funding will support SMART’s purchase of four accessible vans, eight accessible cars and booking software to improve its on-demand transit service.
CSRWire - Whirlpool Corporation Vets & Allies Help Improve Accessibility for Local Residents (csrwire.com)
The Whirlpool Corp. employee resource group, Whirlpool Vets & Allies often volunteers to build ramps for local residents in Benton Harbor, Michigan, including veterans, who need to improve accessibility to their homes.
accessiBe Appoints Ronit Amitay as VP of Product to Drive Accessibility Innovation (prnewswire.com)
/PRNewswire/ -- Web accessibility market leader accessiBe today announced the appointment of Ronit Amitay as Vice President of Product. In this role, Amitay is...
Innovations in Adaptive Fashion & Lifestyle Conference · Luma (lu.ma)
During NYC Fashion Week, join us for an inspiring morning at the Innovations in Adaptive Fashion & Lifestyle Conference, presented by The Fedcap Group and the Runway of Dreams Foundation. This special event brings together leaders in fashion, technology, and accessibility to explore the cutting edge of inclusive design and lifestyle innovation. Stay tuned for more details on speakers, panels, exhibitions and displays, and networking opportunities.
Ease, not excess: What luxury cruising looks like when you’re a disabled traveller | The Independent (independent.co.uk)
On a voyage around popular European destinations, Carrie-Ann Lightly reveals how cruising can elevate far above the bare minimum to create an inclusive travel experience
Continuing Adolf Ratzka’s Legacy – Join Us in Advancing Independent Living - ENIL (enil.eu)
On the 21st of July 2025 one year was marked since the passing of Adolf Ratzka. As we remember his life and extraordinary contributions, ...
Models and Disability – Technology and Disability (techanddisability.com)
by Ashley Shew I’m just bringing some thoughts about the Social Model of Disability over to this platform from Bluesky and then adding some additional thoughts. My background is in philosophy…
The Stroke Foundation - Supporting Stroke Survivors - The Active Hands Company (activehands.com)
We speak to the Stroke Foundation to discover who they are, why they are needed, and how they are supporting stroke survivors across the US.
Wheelchair Travel Newsletter: Pigeon Forge, New York and MICHELIN Keys (wheelchairtravel.org)
Thrilling rides in Pigeon Forge, In Memoriam in NYC, and a preview of the first Wheelchair Travel Group Trip of 2026.
Advocacy campaign for the right to legal capacity achieves important success - ENIL (enil.eu)
ENIL achieved a major success in its advocacy campaign in defence of the right to legal capacity. At the beginning of July the Committee ...
Falling: A Disabled Love Story review – clever comedy provokes our prejudice for happy endings | Edinburgh festival 2025 | The Guardian (theguardian.com)
Aaron Pang’s sweet yet sharp one-man show about the mismatch between his erotic desire and physical capability needles the audience’s need for comfortable resolution
Consumer Protection and Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting | Federal Communications Commission (fcc.gov)
The Consumer Protection and Accessibility Advisory Committee (CPAAC) will hold its first meeting of the current term on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. EST in the Commission Meeting Room at FCC Headquarters, located at 45 L Street, NE, Washington, DC 20554. The meeting will also be live-streamed at fcc.gov/live.The meeting agenda will be available on this webpage.
FEMA Can Help Survivors with Disabilities | FEMA.gov (fema.gov)
FEMA disaster assistance can pay for accessibility improvements to your home if you or a member of your household has a disability. Eligible applicants may request certain items if your home was damaged by the July 2-18 storms and flooding in Central Texas.
Springfield university working to modernize displays of accessibility (westernmassnews.com)
Western New England University is now working on modernizing the way we understand accessibility.
'A long way to go’: Disability rights experts reflect on the ADA at 35 | News | SDSU (sdsu.edu)
SDSU’s Toni Saia and Gabrielle Ficchi say the landmark law set an important baseline for accessibility — but progress shouldn’t stop there.
New Project Enhances Accessibility and Beautifies the Campus Core | UNLV (unlv.edu)
A custom-designed, ADA-accessible ramp will soon connect UNLV’s Performing Arts Center plaza to the Academic Mall.
Digital accessibility expert to visit McGill - McGill Reporter (reporter.mcgill.ca)
Lucy Greco will advise the University on how to best serve students with accessibility needs.
Let Me In: How disabled college students are offering accessibility expertise to transform communities - Special Needs Jungle (specialneedsjungle.com)
How college students with disabilities are offering accessibility expertise to transform communities—and have won an Innovation award
NJIT and NYU Researchers Advance AI Audio Captioning for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing with NSF Grant (news.njit.edu)
The EU becomes more accessible for all - European Commission (commission.europa.eu)
The European accessibility act ensures key products and services are accessible for persons with disabilities across the EU. Find out more.
Better year-round planning could make Chicago beaches more accessible to people with limited mobility
$5.15M Fashion Nova website accessibility class action settlement (topclassactions.com)
European Accessibility Act: Grandfathering for products and services! (taylorwessing.com)
EU Accessibility Deadline The European Accessibility Act comes into force - Bird & Bird (twobirds.com)
UB Greensfelder LLP (ubglaw.com)
Our Way I Exciting News Updates from RightHear (mailchi.mp)
FASHION Nova will send up to $4,000 in cash payments as part of a $5.15 million class action lawsuit settlement. The lawsuit claimed that the Fashion Nova website was inaccessible to legally …
The Access Dispatch: July '25 (newsletter.accessible-japan.com)
Your monthly curated update of news, views, and interesting stuff, courtesy of Accessible Japan!
Innovations in Adaptive Fashion & Lifestyle Conference · Luma (lu.ma)
During NYC Fashion Week, join us for an inspiring morning at the Innovations in Adaptive Fashion & Lifestyle Conference, presented by The Fedcap Group and the Runway of Dreams Foundation. This special event brings together leaders in fashion, technology, and accessibility to explore the cutting edge of inclusive design and lifestyle innovation. Stay tuned for more details on speakers, panels, exhibitions and displays, and networking opportunities.
Ease, not excess: What luxury cruising looks like when you’re a disabled traveller | The Independent (independent.co.uk)
On a voyage around popular European destinations, Carrie-Ann Lightly reveals how cruising can elevate far above the bare minimum to create an inclusive travel experience
Continuing Adolf Ratzka’s Legacy – Join Us in Advancing Independent Living - ENIL (enil.eu)
On the 21st of July 2025 one year was marked since the passing of Adolf Ratzka. As we remember his life and extraordinary contributions, ...
Models and Disability – Technology and Disability (techanddisability.com)
by Ashley Shew I’m just bringing some thoughts about the Social Model of Disability over to this platform from Bluesky and then adding some additional thoughts. My background is in philosophy…
The Stroke Foundation - Supporting Stroke Survivors - The Active Hands Company (activehands.com)
We speak to the Stroke Foundation to discover who they are, why they are needed, and how they are supporting stroke survivors across the US.
Wheelchair Travel Newsletter: Pigeon Forge, New York and MICHELIN Keys (wheelchairtravel.org)
Thrilling rides in Pigeon Forge, In Memoriam in NYC, and a preview of the first Wheelchair Travel Group Trip of 2026.
Advocacy campaign for the right to legal capacity achieves important success - ENIL (enil.eu)
ENIL achieved a major success in its advocacy campaign in defence of the right to legal capacity. At the beginning of July the Committee ...
Falling: A Disabled Love Story review – clever comedy provokes our prejudice for happy endings | Edinburgh festival 2025 | The Guardian (theguardian.com)
Aaron Pang’s sweet yet sharp one-man show about the mismatch between his erotic desire and physical capability needles the audience’s need for comfortable resolution
A11y 101: 2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below Threshold – Nat Tarnoff (tarnoff.info)
You’ve seen the warnings before TV shows and movies. “This show contains flashing lights.” This warning on visual media also applies web sites and apps. Guideline 2.3.1 addresses …
Accessibility and inclusivity in modern packaging (packaging-gateway.com)
Designing accessible and inclusive packaging ensures products are easy to use and understand for everyone, regardless of age, ability, or background.
How To Design an ADA-Compliant Website: 10-Step Checklist (2025) - Shopify (shopify.com)
Building an ADA-compliant website makes your website accessible to all, helping you boost traffic and promote site visitors’ well-being.
Digital Accessibility's Gap: AI to Bridge Mobile and Web Barriers - Equal Entry (equalentry.com)
Mobile accessibility remains challenging, with 60–80% of users encountering barriers across common apps. Jason Tan frames the challenge through four apocalyptic horsemen: lack of mobile-specific standards, weak automation tools, opaque UI structures, and restrictive platform APIs. He proposes a new automation layer to bridge gaps. Michael Bervell adds a human-tech lens arguing AI can amplify accessibility professionals’ impact when used wisely. A study has found “cyborg” workflows outperform traditional ones known as centaur. While AI shows promise for automating up to 95% of WCAG remediation, human expertise remains irreplaceable. Be a cyborg, not a centaur.
Action needed on EV charging accessibility for disabled drivers | News | Forecourt Trader (forecourttrader.co.uk)
A new survey reveals that half of drivers are finding faster, and therefore heavier, EV charging cables difficult to use.
Visual accessibility: what to prioritise if you’ve missed the EAA deadline (retailtimes.co.uk)
By Sanjay Sarathy, VP developer experience and self-service, Cloudinary
Ease, not excess: What luxury cruising looks like when you’re a disabled traveller | The Independent (independent.co.uk)
On a voyage around popular European destinations, Carrie-Ann Lightly reveals how cruising can elevate far above the bare minimum to create an inclusive travel experience
Beyond the Tap: Rethinking Touchscreen Usability for Neurodiverse Users in Healthcare :: UXmatters (uxmatters.com)
Web magazine about user experience matters, providing insights and inspiration for the user experience community
Study reveals simple lifestyle changes could help prevent dementia - YouTube (youtube.com)
An estimated 42% of Americans over 55 will eventually develop dementia. A new study revealed the strongest evidence yet that a balanced diet, consistent exer...
Innovations in Adaptive Fashion & Lifestyle Conference · Luma (lu.ma)
During NYC Fashion Week, join us for an inspiring morning at the Innovations in Adaptive Fashion & Lifestyle Conference, presented by The Fedcap Group and the Runway of Dreams Foundation. This special event brings together leaders in fashion, technology, and accessibility to explore the cutting edge of inclusive design and lifestyle innovation. Stay tuned for more details on speakers, panels, exhibitions and displays, and networking opportunities.
Accessibility Doesn’t Have to Be Hard: A Developer’s Quick-Start Guide | HackerNoon (hackernoon.com)
Practical, high-impact strategies to help app developers who don't specialize in front end improve accessibility.
Continuing Adolf Ratzka’s Legacy – Join Us in Advancing Independent Living - ENIL (enil.eu)
On the 21st of July 2025 one year was marked since the passing of Adolf Ratzka. As we remember his life and extraordinary contributions, ...
Supporting neurodivergent doctors to thrive at work | BJPsych Advances | Cambridge Core (cambridge.org)
Supporting neurodivergent doctors to thrive at work
Preparation for the update to ADA’s Title II Series: Strategic planning & prioritization (mn.gov)
The Update to ADA’s Title II series digs deeper into preparation and planning resources for state and local governments as they work toward compliance. This article focuses on how your team can understand your audit results, what actions to take next, and how to communicate your findings to leadership and other key partners.
Also authored by CDT Intern Achi Mishra, PhD Student, Northwestern University Assistive technologies — generally defined as any program, product, or item (whether high or low-tech) that is used by people with disabilities to enhance their capabilities — can be profoundly useful tools. For example, blind and low-vision people sometimes use screen readers and AI-enabled visual assistance […]
Models and Disability – Technology and Disability (techanddisability.com)
by Ashley Shew I’m just bringing some thoughts about the Social Model of Disability over to this platform from Bluesky and then adding some additional thoughts. My background is in philosophy…
(95) Groundhog Day for Accessibility - by Christiane Link (accessiblelink.substack.com)
Network Rail’s design choices leave whole communities excluded and public resources wasted.
How A Blind Man Invented Cruise Control | Jack Teetor #444 | The Way I Heard It - YouTube (youtube.com)
Ralph Teetor loved to tinker. As a little boy, he was always in his Dad’s workshop—building, fabricating, working on this or that. One day, Ralph got an infe...
“We can all contribute in our own way”: Knowledge mobilization tools to promote best practices in universal accessibility - ScienceDirect (sciencedirect.com)
Cities aim to enhance urban accessibility following the adoption of the United Nations' Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. However…
The Stroke Foundation - Supporting Stroke Survivors - The Active Hands Company (activehands.com)
We speak to the Stroke Foundation to discover who they are, why they are needed, and how they are supporting stroke survivors across the US.
Blind Logic: The Ralph R. Teetor Story ansehen | Prime Video (amazon.com)
This award-winning documentary is the story of one man's courage and vision that shaped the course of the automotive industry and our future. From childhood blindness to automotive pioneer, Ralph Teetor faced unthinkable odds throughout his life.
Wheelchair Travel Newsletter: Pigeon Forge, New York and MICHELIN Keys (wheelchairtravel.org)
Thrilling rides in Pigeon Forge, In Memoriam in NYC, and a preview of the first Wheelchair Travel Group Trip of 2026.
(95) What Media Reviews of Sitaare Zameen Par Reveal About Disability Representation (reframingdisability.substack.com)
Reframing Disability reflects on how the Indian media reviewed this magnum opus
Advocacy campaign for the right to legal capacity achieves important success - ENIL (enil.eu)
ENIL achieved a major success in its advocacy campaign in defence of the right to legal capacity. At the beginning of July the Committee ...
Falling: A Disabled Love Story review – clever comedy provokes our prejudice for happy endings | Edinburgh festival 2025 | The Guardian (theguardian.com)
Aaron Pang’s sweet yet sharp one-man show about the mismatch between his erotic desire and physical capability needles the audience’s need for comfortable resolution
Life After a Serious Injury: Complete Guide to Support, Identity & Recovery | Disability Horizons (disabilityhorizons.com)
Life after serious injury with expert guidance on support services, identity recovery, compensation claims, and rebuilding your future. Trusted UK resources included.
These accessible musicals are for blind people, deaf people — and also everyone (koreajoongangdaily.joins.com)
The National Theater Company of Korea enhances accessibility in theater with audio descriptions, sign language interpretation and innovative captions.
Unmet potential: How ALS patients and caregivers are missing out on accessibility features in everyday technology | EurekAlert! (eurekalert.org)
A recent study by Associate Professor Takehisa Hirayama and Professor Osamu Kano from the Department of Neurology at Toho University School of Medicine has revealed a critical gap in the use of accessibility features among people living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and their caregivers. Though over 90% of ALS patients surveyed reported daily use of smartphones, tablets, or computers, many are unaware of the accessibility tools embedded in these devices—tools that could greatly enhance their quality of life as the disease progresses.
Commission backs review of Disability Discrimination Act - Disability Insider (disabilityinsider.com)
The Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) says simplifying and modernising Australia’s Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) will better protect the rights of persons with disabilities.
How A Blind Man Invented Cruise Control | Jack Teetor #444 | The Way I Heard It - YouTube (youtube.com)
Ralph Teetor loved to tinker. As a little boy, he was always in his Dad’s workshop—building, fabricating, working on this or that. One day, Ralph got an infe...
Vote informed: Accessibility for people with disabilities - ipn.md (ipn.md)
The electoral bodies, electoral competitors, as well as the central and local public administration are expected to create conditions to ensure access for people with disabilities within the electoral process.…
We Are Not Disposable | Touretteshero (touretteshero.com)
A couple of weeks ago some colleagues and I gathered round a phone in the Touretteshero office to speak to my newly allocated caseworker from the Department for Work and Pensions about my Access to Work application for the year. My support usually runs from April one year to April the next, but this
Inclusive Education Rights: Schools Must Embrace Disability Inclusion (deccanherald.com)
The Stroke Foundation - Supporting Stroke Survivors - The Active Hands Company (activehands.com)
We speak to the Stroke Foundation to discover who they are, why they are needed, and how they are supporting stroke survivors across the US.
Blind Logic: The Ralph R. Teetor Story ansehen | Prime Video (amazon.com)
This award-winning documentary is the story of one man's courage and vision that shaped the course of the automotive industry and our future. From childhood blindness to automotive pioneer, Ralph Teetor faced unthinkable odds throughout his life.
People assume I can't be a doctor because of my disability | CBC News (cbc.ca)
Kendra Hebert had never seen a visibly disabled physician and often questioned whether there was a place for her in medicine. Despite the challenges, she knows what she’s fighting for.
Dancing for Change: What We Learned During DanceSyndrome’s Environment Week | DanceSyndrome (dancesyndrome.co.uk)
DanceSyndrome's first ever Environment Week has been a huge success and we have learned lots of tips that we want to share!
(95) What Media Reviews of Sitaare Zameen Par Reveal About Disability Representation (reframingdisability.substack.com)
Reframing Disability reflects on how the Indian media reviewed this magnum opus
Wheelchair Travel Newsletter: Pigeon Forge, New York and MICHELIN Keys (wheelchairtravel.org)
Thrilling rides in Pigeon Forge, In Memoriam in NYC, and a preview of the first Wheelchair Travel Group Trip of 2026.
“We can all contribute in our own way”: Knowledge mobilization tools to promote best practices in universal accessibility - ScienceDirect (sciencedirect.com)
Cities aim to enhance urban accessibility following the adoption of the United Nations' Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. However…
These are the London hotels going above and beyond for Disabled guests | CN Traveller (cntraveller.com)
Three hotels in London getting accessibility right
Join us online and in-person at the National Museum of American History to celebrate the release of the new Stacey Park Milbern quarter with a special presentation, Korean fan dance, and panel discussion. Panelists include:
RTD Board Not Ready to Cut Accessibility Rides Despite Budget Crisis | Westword (westword.com)
The transit agency is facing cash flow problems, but the board of directors decided now isn't the time to cut the ride service subsidy program.
Disability Pride Month: The accessibility of streets, transportation, businessness and homes in Michigan (woodtv.com)
Access isn’t only about ramps and doorways. It’s about being able to move, speak, live, learn and belong with independence, safety and dignity. But in West Michigan, how accessible is that reality?
Up to 885,000 people deprived of accessible home opportunity due to government delay - THIIS Magazine (thiis.co.uk)
As many as 885,000 more people could now be living in accessible and adaptable properties if legislation requiring higher minimum standards in new build homes had been delivered as promised, new analysis from the Centre for Ageing Better and Habinteg reveals. Today marks the three-year anniversary of a government announcement confirming plans to require all
Advocacy campaign for the right to legal capacity achieves important success - ENIL (enil.eu)
ENIL achieved a major success in its advocacy campaign in defence of the right to legal capacity. At the beginning of July the Committee ...
Vast majority of homes built in the last three years are not accessible, new analysis shows - AT Today - Assistive Technology (attoday.co.uk)
As many as 885,000 more people could now be living in accessible homes, new analysis from the Centre for Ageing Better and Habinteg reveals.
Govt must end delay on accessible homes, say charities : Housing Digital (housingdigital.co.uk)
Up to 885,000 people deprived of accessible home opportunity due to government delay on minimum standards, warns Centre for Ageing Better
Falling: A Disabled Love Story review – clever comedy provokes our prejudice for happy endings | Edinburgh festival 2025 | The Guardian (theguardian.com)
Aaron Pang’s sweet yet sharp one-man show about the mismatch between his erotic desire and physical capability needles the audience’s need for comfortable resolution
Accessible housing rules abandoned by both Labour and Tories (thecanary.co)
12 million people do not have the accessible housing they need - and Labour has failed to do anything after the Tories failed to, as well
Los Angeles Commits to Unprecedented Paralympic Games Accessibility (hoodline.com)
Los Angeles prepares for the 2028 Paralympics with a focus on inclusivity, led by Mayor Karen Bass and other officials, signing a Games Host City Accessibility Commitment.
How A Blind Man Invented Cruise Control | Jack Teetor #444 | The Way I Heard It - YouTube (youtube.com)
Ralph Teetor loved to tinker. As a little boy, he was always in his Dad’s workshop—building, fabricating, working on this or that. One day, Ralph got an infe...
The Stroke Foundation - Supporting Stroke Survivors - The Active Hands Company (activehands.com)
We speak to the Stroke Foundation to discover who they are, why they are needed, and how they are supporting stroke survivors across the US.
Blind Logic: The Ralph R. Teetor Story ansehen | Prime Video (amazon.com)
This award-winning documentary is the story of one man's courage and vision that shaped the course of the automotive industry and our future. From childhood blindness to automotive pioneer, Ralph Teetor faced unthinkable odds throughout his life.
As ADA turns 35, groups fighting for disability rights could see funds slashed - ABC News (abcnews.go.com)
Congress is considering proposals from President Donald Trump to slash funding for disability rights centers in each state, and advocates worry that they could lose more than 60% their federal dollars
EO Will Lead to Civil Commitment of Unhoused Disabled People – The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies (disasterstrategies.org)
Advancing accessibility 35 years after Americans with Disabilities Act became law (13abc.com)
On the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), citizens in Maumee and Toledo are continuing to advance accessibility, inclusion, and disability rights.
(95) What Media Reviews of Sitaare Zameen Par Reveal About Disability Representation (reframingdisability.substack.com)
Reframing Disability reflects on how the Indian media reviewed this magnum opus
Wheelchair Travel Newsletter: Pigeon Forge, New York and MICHELIN Keys (wheelchairtravel.org)
Thrilling rides in Pigeon Forge, In Memoriam in NYC, and a preview of the first Wheelchair Travel Group Trip of 2026.
“We can all contribute in our own way”: Knowledge mobilization tools to promote best practices in universal accessibility - ScienceDirect (sciencedirect.com)
Cities aim to enhance urban accessibility following the adoption of the United Nations' Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. However…
Accessible Voting is Under Attack 35 Years After the ADA | American Civil Liberties Union (aclu.org)
From restrictive legislation to inaccessible polling places, barriers persist that undermine the rights of voters with disabilities.
Up to 885,000 people deprived of accessible home opportunity due to government delay - THIIS Magazine (thiis.co.uk)
As many as 885,000 more people could now be living in accessible and adaptable properties if legislation requiring higher minimum standards in new build homes had been delivered as promised, new analysis from the Centre for Ageing Better and Habinteg reveals. Today marks the three-year anniversary of a government announcement confirming plans to require all
Advocacy campaign for the right to legal capacity achieves important success - ENIL (enil.eu)
ENIL achieved a major success in its advocacy campaign in defence of the right to legal capacity. At the beginning of July the Committee ...
Vast majority of homes built in the last three years are not accessible, new analysis shows - AT Today - Assistive Technology (attoday.co.uk)
As many as 885,000 more people could now be living in accessible homes, new analysis from the Centre for Ageing Better and Habinteg reveals.
Govt must end delay on accessible homes, say charities : Housing Digital (housingdigital.co.uk)
Up to 885,000 people deprived of accessible home opportunity due to government delay on minimum standards, warns Centre for Ageing Better
Falling: A Disabled Love Story review – clever comedy provokes our prejudice for happy endings | Edinburgh festival 2025 | The Guardian (theguardian.com)
Aaron Pang’s sweet yet sharp one-man show about the mismatch between his erotic desire and physical capability needles the audience’s need for comfortable resolution
Accessible housing rules abandoned by both Labour and Tories (thecanary.co)
12 million people do not have the accessible housing they need - and Labour has failed to do anything after the Tories failed to, as well
Knocked Up (So Many Ways to Grow a Family) (newmobility.com)
We’re talking real life family planning — bun-in-the-oven style — for chair users.
Asserting Your Rights: A Guide to Personal Injury Claims for Disabled People | Disability Horizons (disabilityhorizons.com)
Personal injury law protects disabled people harmed by inaccessibility or negligence. Learn your rights after road accidents, workplace injuries, or unsafe public spaces
Urgent campaign to support accessibility in the Peak District (ablemagazine.co.uk)
Hoe Grange Holidays has launched a £5,000 fundraising campaign to repair its off-road wheelchair, which has helped hundreds of disabled visitors and local families explore the countryside. Main ima…
Bus Users UK helping to shape the future of bus services in Wales... (bususers.org)
Bus Users UK has welcomed the Climate Change, Environment and Infrastructure Senedd Committee recommendations following publication of the Bus Services (Wales) Bill Stage 1 Report. In his evidence...
A Disabled Medical Student’s Fight For Accessible Higher Education | Crip Life™ (criplife.co.uk)
Francesca Nnamchi, a disabled medical student, shares her fight for accessible higher education, exposing systemic failures in DSA support, housing, and a lack of inclusive designs for disabled students in the UK.
Knee surgery shown to slow osteoarthritis progression, study finds (disabilityinsider.com)
A clinical trial led by London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute (LHSCRI) and Western has found a knee surgery called high tibial osteotomy (HTO) can slow the progression of osteoarthritis. The study, published in Annals of Internal Medicine, showed that HTO reduced knee joint damage and improved pain and function among patients with knee osteoarthritis and bowed legs.
Researcher awarded funding to advance concussion evaluation in adaptive sports (disabilityinsider.com)
Dr. Ryan N. Moran, a faculty member at the University of Alabama (UA) and researcher in The Department of Health Science and the Athletic Training Research Laboratory, has received a prestigious research award from the Lakeshore Foundation’s Sport Science and Performance Center (SSPC) to explore innovative methods for detecting sport-related concussions in wheelchair athletes.
Un recordatorio (medium.com)
Por Gianna Mastrolinardo
San Diego - School Study Tours Resources - EALA (educatingalllearners.org)
In January 2023, EALA hosted a School Study Tour in San Diego, bringing together educators from across the country to explore how schools are creating equitable, inclusive learning environments for students with diverse learning needs. Through visits to local schools and conversations with educators, families, and community members, participants gained firsthand insight into innovative practices […]
Bed Frames and Mattresses: Getting Better Sleep via Technology (newmobility.com)
Insights to help you choose the right bed and mattress for your needs.
Hyderabad airport earns accessibility certification for inclusive travel (disabilityinsider.com)
Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) in India has been awarded Level 1 of the Accessibility Accreditation by Airports Council International (ACI) World. The certification recognizes RGIA’s efforts to create a travel environment that is accessible, safe, and dignified for all passengers, including those with disabilities. This accolade underscores the airport’s continued focus on enhancing facilities and services to meet global standards of accessibility.
Let Me Tell You a Different Story (rebekahtaussig.substack.com)
The Tool I Refuse to Belittle Or Relinquish On the 35th Anniversary of the ADA
Why product owners can't afford to ignore accessibility (abilitynet.org.uk)
Product Owners and Product Managers who focus on digital accessibility can really make an impact to ensure compliance with regulations like the European Accessibility Act. Read on for 5 actions you
BackgroundSince it was established, in 2009, the Committee has considered more than 150 reports submitted by States parties to the Convention. The Committee has identified the following gaps in the implementation of article 5 (non-discrimination), article 6 (women with disabilities) and article 16 (protection against violence, exploitation and abuse):- Limited understanding and awareness about the concept of multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination against women and girls with disabilities.
Houston, do we have a problem? – livingbraille.eu (livingbraille.eu)
Near miss with an access ramp at Norwood Junction station (gov.uk)
Investigation into a near miss involving a manual access ramp at Norwood Junction station on the Windrush line, 1 July 2025.
When Customer Obsession Goes Wrong (thepowerofcx.substack.com)
Designing experiences that serve both sides
Designing with Disabled Experience — The DisOrdinary Architecture Project (disordinaryarchitecture.co.uk)
Designing with Disabled Experience is one of the Mayor of London‘s Good Growth by Design handbooks - launched in 2025. Led by our very own Advisory Board members Jordan Whitewood-Neal and James Zatka-Haas of Dis Collective - alongside with a series of Disabled creatives - the piece speaks about th
York rail bridge plan dropped after accessibility row (bbc.com)
Plans to replace a level crossing with a stepped bridge near York are dropped after objections.
Groundhog Day for Accessibility (accessiblelink.substack.com)
Network Rail’s design choices leave whole communities excluded and public resources wasted.
Can Castor Oil or Cacao Powder Help with Disability-Related Symptoms? | Disability Horizons (disabilityhorizons.com)
A realistic look at two natural remedies through the lens of disability, science, and lived experience, what works, what doesn’t, and why it matters.
DATS Driver (Disability Action Transport Scheme). (disabilityaction.org)
Disability Action wishes to appoint a DATS Driver (Disability Action Transport Scheme). Role: DATS Driver (Disability Action Transport Scheme). Location: Head Office –Main office at Belfast Pay: £24,230.06 (Band 3) Hours: Full Time 35hours per week or Part Time Pro Rata How to Apply: Send your CV and Cover Letter to recruitment@disabilityaction.org. Closing Date = Tuesday 12th August Job Description For more information phone 028 9029 7880 – ask for DATS Manager
Sophie Newnham: Teenage Talent Leading The Next Generation In British Boccia | Crip Life™ (criplife.co.uk)
Meet 17-year-old Sophie Newnham, Great Britain’s youngest boccia star and rising talent on Boccia UK’s World Class Programme. Discover her journey from school competitions to international medals, including European gold and World Cup silver, her life with muscular dystrophy, and her inspiring vision for the future of disability sport.
Valuable 500 Authentic Representation Tool (art.thevaluable500.com)
Since KKR Bought BrightSpring, Some People With Disabilities Have Suffered (buzzfeednews.com)
BrightSpring Health Services, which KKR bought in 2019, says it helps thousands of people with disabilities “live their best lives.” But a BuzzFeed News investigation found conditions that were often dire, and in some cases fatal.