Amazon Music Live Ensures Deaf Audiences are Fully Welcomed and Included
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Hand-picked news about inclusion, accessibilty and innovation
Amazon Music Live Ensures Deaf Audiences are Fully Welcomed and Included (respectability.org)
Star ASL interpreters dazzle again in the second season of Amazon Music Live (AML), a weekly concert series.
A story about glaucoma: feeling the anointing (urevolution.com)
Explore a compelling story about glaucoma, faith, and family dynamics in this deeply personal narrative. Journey through the protagonist's experiences with a glaucoma diagnosis, unconventional treatments, and dramatic religious healings, revealing insights into belief, desperation, and the human spirit.
Disabled people must work from home to do ‘their duty’, says UK minister (theguardian.com)
People with mobility and mental health problems should work from home or lose benefits under new policy
No 10 briefings will come with BSL days later if BBC does not interpret them (liamodell.com)
Certain No 10 press conferences will not be immediately accessible to Deaf British Sign Language (BSL) signers if the BBC does not provide an interpreter, and will only come with BSL interpretation…
Applying for a guide dog: My experience (lifeofablindgirl.com)
I’m officially on the waiting list for a guide dog! Find out about the application process and my experience.
American Airlines Agent Tosses Wheelchair Down Baggage Chute, Violent Crash Ensues (wheelchairtravel.org)
"That's not what I would call handling with care," a TikTok user wrote after filming airline staff tossing a wheelchair down a baggage chute.
BBC Sounds - Access All: Disability News and Mental Health, Who in the Whoniverse is Ruth Madeley? (bbc.co.uk)
The actor on her adventures through space and time, in a wheelchair.
Event Recap: Diversability Unplugged: Disability & the Veteran Experience (mydiversability.com)
Each November, the U.S. honors the millions of veterans past and present who serve in the nation’s military. For many, especially those of us who acquired disability as a result of that service, tributes and celebrations are not without complexity.
I Gave Up Sexual Liberation for Caregiving and It Changed Everything (saltyworld.net)
"We practice the skills of caregiving: attentiveness, compassion, boundaries, self-care, simplicity, and healing."
More states strive to make parks, trails accessible to people with disabilities (missouriindependent.com)
Perched high on rugged cliffs overlooking Lake Superior, Split Rock Lighthouse dominates the shoreline. Visitors from across the country make the 113-year-old beacon one of the most-photographed lighthouses in the country.
Opinion | The Labor Department looks to fulfill Biden's promise to disabled workers (msnbc.com)
In 2020, Joe Biden and all the major Democratic presidential candidates said they’d end subminimum wage labor for people with disabilities.
Big Insurance Met Its Match When It Turned Down a Top Trial Lawyer’s Request for Cancer Treatment (propublica.org)
Blue Cross and Blue Shield denied payment for the proton therapy Robert “Skeeter” Salim’s doctor ordered to fight his throat cancer. But he was no ordinary patient. He was a celebrated litigator. And he was ready to fight.
Insurance Executives Refused to Pay for the Cancer Treatment That Could Have Saved Him. This Is How They Did It. (propublica.org)
A Michigan law requires coverage of cancer drugs. One insurer came up with a “defensible” way to avoid paying for treatments that offered Forrest VanPatten his last chance for survival. “We crossed the line,” says a former executive.
Extra Fees Drive Assisted Living Profits (kffhealthnews.org)
The add-ons pile up: $93 for medications, $50 for cable TV. Prices soar as the industry leaves no service unbilled, out of reach for many families.
Why This Doctor Is Fighting for Her Patients’ Pain to Be Taken More Seriously (teenvogue.com)
After her cancer diagnosis, Diana Cejas better understood ableism in the medical field. Now, she's fighting against it.
Building Disability Inclusion Together: How to Increase Disability Awareness, Acceptance and Inclusion in Your Faith Community (respectability.org)
Shelly Christensen, Rev. Ben Bond and Rev. Bill Gaventa will discuss why sacred communities need to raise awareness to create a culture of belonging.
For socially fair European disability cards (socialeurope.eu)
The proposal from the European Commission would fall short of equal citizenship for disabled people.
ENIL submits amendments on the European Disability Card (enil.eu)
While the European Commission proposal is to be welcomed as such in its current state it risks an increase in social exclusion. A strong co-production approach combined with transition access to services could remedy the problem.
Transforming Home Care: Stretch, the Breakthrough Robot, Empowers People with Disabilities to Reconnect and Thrive (assistivetechnologyblog.com)
In 2010, Henry Evans, who became quadriplegic after a stroke-like attack, saw the PR2 robot on TV and envisioned it as a transformative tool for his life. This led to the collaboration with Georgia Tech and Willow Garage on the Robots for Humanity project, aiming to enhance independence for people with disabilities. While the PR2 was a breakthrough, its practicality was limited due to its size, cost, and complexity. This motivated the development of a new robot, Stretch, by Charlie Kemp and Aaron Edsinger, co-founders of Hello Robot. Stretch was designed to be smaller, simpler, and more affordable, making it more suitable for everyday use in home environments.
End Ableism, the Prejudice No One Talks About (achievementcenteroftexas.org)
Ableism is prejudice against people with intellectual and physical disabilities. But no one's talking about it. Here's how you can end ableism.
Invisible Institutions Podcast (invisibleinstitutions.com)
Invisible Institutions is a new documentary podcast exploring the past and present of institutions for people labelled with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Canada.
Kayla Hamilton to Receive Pina Bausch Fellowship for Dance & Choreography (broadwayworld.com)
Disabled dancer/choreographer Kayla Hamilton, Artistic Director of K Hamilton Projects, receives the Pina Bausch Fellowship for Dance and Choreography.
Hear the Dance: Audio Description Comes of Age (nytimes.com)
Recent experiments in describing dance, like the film “Telephone,” approach it not just as an accessibility service but as a space for artistic exploration.
cripple (cripple.info)
A curated list of free resources pertaining to disability, Disability Justice and accessibility.
Live TULCA Performance November 10th (flirtfm.ie)
Flirt FM is delighted to announce a special broadcast as part of the 21st edition of the TULCA Festival of Visual Arts. Entitled honey, milk and salt in a seashell before sunrise, (3-19 November), this year’s festival is curated by Iarlaith Ní Fheorais and features a programme of multi-venue exhibitions and events including artist and curator talks, gallery tours, a performance, a film screening and a live radio show.
Becoming an Actor With a Disability: Opportunities, Advice + Support (backstage.com)
Although actors with disabilities may face unique challenges, the industry’s push toward inclusivity means more opportunities for representation.
The Archive Project - Eliza Hull and Rebekah Taussig with Annie Carl (opb.org)
Eliza Hull and Rebekah Taussig discuss the anthology, "We’ve Got This," along with resources and their personal experiences with disabled parenting.
CHRISTINE SUN KIM: Oh Me Oh My (thegund.org)
Over the past decade, California-born, Berlin-based artist Christine Sun Kim has engaged expansively with the ways sound is understood, experienced, visualized, and valued. Upending the notion of the sonic as a solely auditory occurrence, the artist foregrounds sound’s visual, spatial, and political properties across a variety of mediums including drawing, video, performance, and installation. The exhibition explores the visual representation and social significance of sound from the artist’s perspective as part of the Deaf community, in which members do not universally see deafness as a disability, but instead identify as a unique cultural and linguistic minority. Growing up, Kim learned to believe that sound has no place in her life; yet by deconstructing her beliefs through her artistic practice, she claims ownership of sound and shares her understanding of its visual, physical, and political dimensions. Exploring and employing elements of American Sign Language (ASL) — the artist’s first language — alongside other visual communication systems such as musical notation, infographics and memes, the formal vocabulary of Kim’s work is a singular one, engaging with critical precision and deadpan humor the politics of language, listening, and voice.
Researcher (filmpro with ten) (filmpro.org)
With filmpro with ten we want to push deeper into the relationship between art and disability justice. And we want to make an effort to explore this as openly as possible! How can creative skills contribute towards a more accessible world? What tools can artists share to make our movements more exciting and expressive? How can artists and campaigners work together to recognise and break through barriers to inclusion? What’s working for us? What isn’t? A better life is possible for everyone but no one can do it for us. We all have to be part of it, and we believe art can be a powerful way of making that a reality. With filmpro with ten we’re deeply excited about exploring these potentials in depth. It’s what we’re about.
2019 Accessibility Blog Wrap-up (accessability.substack.com)
Links to my most read stories, most impactful stories, and favorite stories.
Wheelchair users on flights are passengers — not problems, says Canada's chief accessibility officer (cbc.ca)
When Stephanie Cadieux flew into Vancouver last week, her wheelchair didn't arrive with her. As Canada’s chief accessibility officer, she says that airlines need a fundamental shift in how they treat passengers with accessibility needs.
Google Street View is coming to London Underground stations (ianvisits.co.uk)
You'll soon be able to use Google's street view to remotely wander around several major tube stations just as you can the streets of London.
Hidden cameras capture passenger who uses wheelchair struck by lift on Air Canada flight (cbc.ca)
In light of the federal government summoning Air Canada to Ottawa this week to discuss a spate of reports about the mistreatment of customers in wheelchairs, Marketplace is releasing an exclusive preview of its hidden-camera investigation which documented a rarely seen first-hand account of the challenges faced by those flying with a disability.
The flawed concept of visible and non-visible disabilities (accessiblelink.substack.com)
It defines disability from a non-disabled perspective.
Daniella Decker (axschat.com)
Daniella is the Disability Inclusion and Accessibility Officer within the Gender and Economic Inclusion Group at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group. IFC is the largest global development institution focused exclusively on the private sector and operates in over 100 developing countries.
Empowering Voices: How Tobii's Advanced Eye-Tracking Technology Transforms Lives (assistivetechnologyblog.com)
Assistive technology, often overlooked in the gadget ecosystem, plays a crucial role in enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities. Simple devices like plastic tab openers for soda cans, though seemingly trivial to many, are vital for those with fine motor control issues. High-tech assistive devices, such as eye trackers that convert eye movements into speech on an iPad, significantly benefit people with ALS, cerebral palsy, autism, and Rett syndrome by facilitating communication. However, such technology remains underused due to lack of awareness and accessibility.
The week in audio: Death of a Code Breaker; A History of the World in Spy Objects; Legacy; Disability and the Adult Industry; The Essay– review (theguardian.com)
Radio Wales investigates the death of GCHQ’s Gareth Williams; Alice Loxton uncovers snippets of spy lore; and first-time producers deliver BBC radio gold.
When Public Health Doesn’t Listen to Its Own Lessons, How Can Students? (disabilityvisibilityproject.com)
Before I started my graduate program this fall, I was on a first name basis with the head of facilities. I had already spoken with student health services, industrial hygiene, and occupational health staff, then made my way up the ladder to an assistant dean. It was a couple weeks before the mandatory in-person orientation and I wanted to know what COVID precautions I could expect at the event and in my in-person classes.
Magic touch: how ‘revolutionary’ changes are making braille better than ever (theguardian.com)
Braille is nearly two centuries old, but, rather than being supplanted by new technology, advocates say the script is having a new lease on life.
A rift over ‘profound autism’ reveals a community’s deeper divide (washingtonpost.com)
Amid a burgeoning neurodiversity movement, some say autistic children who are nonverbal and intellectually disabled are being left behind.
Actress from Fontana is one of the stars of new Disney movie 'Wish' (fontanaheraldnews.com)
“Wish,” the upcoming animated film from Disney Studios, tells the story of a young girl who embarks on a grand adventure in hopes of having her wish fulfilled.
Fire Through Dry Grass Shows Wheelchair Users’ Fight to Stay Safe at a COVID-19 Hotspot (newmobility.com)
Three and a half years after the COVID-19 pandemic first hit, a new documentary reveals the appalling conditions faced by a group of working-age wheelchair users at the government-run Coler Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center in New York City.
Top Development & IT Experts for Hire in November 2023 (upwork.com)
Hire development and IT talent on-demand with Upwork. We have the right people for your next IT, development, or data science project. Get started today!
‘How to Dance in Ohio’: A Story About Autism and Connection (nytimes.com)
In a first for Broadway, openly autistic actors are playing the autistic characters in this new musical about a doctor helping neurodiverse clients.
Mental Health Advocate (1927 —2023) (abilitymagazine.com)
Rosalynn Carter mental health campaign "You always come in contact with extraordinary people during political campaigns, and often you hear their innermost secrets. I began to recognize the people who had something personal and very important to tell me.
More States Strive To Make Parks, Trails Accessible (disabilityscoop.com)
States are revitalizing trails in parks and on public lands, modernizing campgrounds and lodges and purchasing all-terrain chairs so people with disabilities aren't excluded from outdoor experiences.
How to Navigate College Admissions With a Learning Disability (usnews.com)
Disclosing a disability on your application is a personal choice, experts say.
Call for Applications: Emerge Summer 2024 Hybrid Disability Studies Workshop for Disabled Activists, Artists, Cultural Producers, Filmmakers, and Academics (longmoreinstitute.sfsu.edu)
The Paul K. Longmore Institute on Disability at San Francisco State University proudly announces Emerge, a three-year initiative made possible thanks to a generous grant from the Mellon Foundation. This support will allow the Longmore Institute to lead a four-week workshop for 10 emerging Disability Studies scholar-activists, held three consecutive summers at San Francisco State University with an option for hybrid participation.
Mass. facility claims electric shock devices are 'lifesaving.' Former student speaks out against it. (masslive.com)
If passed, a bill would outlaw hitting, pinching and electric shock for the purposes of changing the behavior of the person with a disability. Massachusetts has the only facility in the country to use the electric shock devices.
More awareness, inclusion and infrastructure, the early legacy of Santiago 2023 (paralympic.org)
Chilean Para athletes expressed they have felt a positive change in their social lives and sporting careers because of the Parapan American Games in their country.
Idaho School for Deaf and Blind students struggle to return to normality after COVID-19 (magicvalley.com)
The Idaho School of the Deaf and the Blind has expanded its mental health resources after noticing its students are still struggling with uncertainty after COVID-19.
NYPL’s Heiskell Library Receives Massive Collection of Braille Music (nypl.org)
The Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library now has the second largest collection of Braille music in the country.
Private equity stranglehold on medical equipment industry hurts people with disabilities (pestakeholder.org)
In recent years, private equity (PE) firms have aggressively sought to acquire and control segments of the healthcare industry.
Be My Eyes AI offers GPT-4-powered support for blind Microsoft customers (theverge.com)
The AI tool could resolve requests twice as fast as humans.
First Friday: Alt Text As Poetry Workshop (eventbrite.com)
Get ready for an awesome in-person workshop on December 1st, 2023, where we'll explore the art of crafting poetic alt text!
Discover the Art of Audio Description With ‘All the Light We Cannot See’ (netflix.com)
Hear star Aria Mia Loberti introduction to the series.
Measles deaths up 40% in 2022 as vaccinations dropped during COVID pandemic (globalnews.ca)
Measles deaths globally jumped 40 per cent last year and cases rose after vaccination levels dramatically dropped during the pandemic, leading health agencies said Thursday.
Covid will be a leading cause of death in the U.S. indefinitely, whether or not the pandemic is 'over' (nbcnews.com)
Disease experts predict that Covid will remain among the top 10 causes of death in the U.S. for the foreseeable future.
ASL 3rd-most popular language other than English (dailymoth.com)
The Modern Language Association (MLA) released a study of college and university enrollments in languages other than English (foreign languages) between fall 2016 and fall 2021.
A Plano Theater Will Perform It's a Wonderful Life for Deaf Audiences (dallasobserver.com)
The story behind this Plano production of the holiday classic might even be sweeter than the tale of George Bailey.
DISABILITY INTIMACY (kirkusreviews.com)
Disabled writer and thinker Wong’s latest book focuses on expanding the idea of intimacy beyond ableist interpretations.
Selma Blair Interview (abilitymagazine.com)
Acclaimed actress, best-selling author and disability advocate, Selma Blair is teaming up with renowned fashion designer, Isaac Mizrahi, to launch a line of accessible fashion on QVC. Blair, who has been actively working to build awareness about MS since her own revelation in 2018, is bringing her advocacy to stylish apparel. This new collaboration brings together Mizrahi’s creative vision with Blair’s experience, as well as that of the disability community, to create beautiful, adaptive clothing that’s also easy to maintain.
Letters to the Revolution (letterstotherevolution.com)
Living with a disability, as you know, often might seem precarious, insecure. All bodies change. We rarely know how these changes will manifest. If there’s anything a life with a disability teaches it is that there is nothing more constant than change. And often with change, it is difficult to assess what, if anything, we can or cannot control.
Support Dog Saves Life Of Autistic Boy (criplife.co.uk)
Support dog Elvis has rocked the world of Eli Wilson and his family – not only has the pooch brought comfort to the autistic youngster, but he saved his life.
Mad World (disability-visibility-newsletter.ghost.io)
How can it be the year is almost over? I'm pleased to offer 5 copies of Mad World: The Politics of Mental Health (paperback, e-book or audiobook) by Micha Frazer-Carroll available now from Pluto Press. Details below.
Individualization is the future of digital accessibility (netz-barrierefrei.de)
Personal preferences and properties will dominate the future of digital accessibility.
Journeyable (journeyable.org)
Journeyable on a mission to inspire accessible travel for all. Explore iconic destinations and discover the transformative nature of travel.
Stop watching Children In Need (lucywebster.substack.com)
The way it treats disabled kids is gross.
Resistance Screening Program (artsaccess.com.au)
A free online season of films presented by The Other Film Festival and ACMI Cinema 3.
Attention Talent! (making-space.com)
Discover Making Space, a talent acquisition and learning experience platform that creates new pathways to employment for disabled, overlooked, and underrepresented communities. Our accessible, self-service and employer-supported courses are designed to enable you to navigate the path between education and employment. We prioritize equipping talent with the relevant skills for perfect-fit opportunities, leading to swift placements, career growth and mobility. Built with underrepresented talent in mind, Making Space is on a mission to create a more equitable and accessible future in Hollywood and beyond.
How to get over someone you love? (vinayanakhuranacom.wordpress.com)
Getting over someone you love is a challenging and painful process, but it’s crucial for your emotional well-being and personal growth.
FAQ Sheet: Cop City (withkeri.com)
This FAQ Sheet aims to provide an overview of Cop City and commonly asked questions that center around its impact on BIPOC, Atlantans, and disabled communities. It will cover five main questions.
Following New Sources of Data Created in Partnership with Disability Nonprofits, UCLA’s 2023 Hollywood Diversity Report Includes Disability for First Time (respectability.org)
After lobbying from disability organizations, the UCLA Hollywood Diversity Report tracked the disability status of actors for the first time.
Gee thanks I guess (michellesmission.net)
When you tell others that you have a disability, the first thing most people want to do is help you. I'm not against professionals helping a person with one to be successful. If I did not have the support of the school and my family I would not be where I am today. What is not helpful is when other people offer unsolicited advice and help. I have had others offer cures and stories of other people who have similar conditions. Hearing this unsolicited advice is not helpful. Many of the strategies offered I have tried but have not been effective. People with disabilities also experience having one differently and comparing me to a family member or friend with one is not always relevant to the situation.
Part 1: Beauty, purpose and understanding of eyesight in everyday life (thisability.co.za)
This is the first of a series of articles by IMRAAN GALLO, a blind artist, where he shares his views of blind persons and how they interact with the environment.
Champions of Change: EduPower’s Learnerships nurtures Corporate Inclusivity for People with Disabilities (thisability.co.za)
National Disability Rights Awareness Month, which runs from 3rd November to 3rd December, should be recognised and celebrated by all South African businesses, says Rajan Naidoo, Managing Director of EduPower Skills Academy. It’s the perfect opportunity for companies to showcase their commitment to inclusivity and diversity, demonstrating how they provide equal opportunities for all their employees, including those with disabilities.
South African Celebrities Join #StepItUp Dance Challenge to Raise 1 Million Rand for Children Born with Clubfoot (thisability.co.za)
CAPE TOWN – SOUTH AFRICA – A host of South African celebs have taken up the challenge to #StepItUp for children born with clubfoot. Kicking off Disability Awareness Month, running from 3 November to 3 December, Britain’s Got Talent finalist Musa Motha has co-choreographed a TikTok dance routine to the sound of an original amapiano track, “I Am Possible”, by legendary local producers Dino Moran, Bee Deejay, and DJ Schuster. Paralympic Games record holder Mpumelolo Mhlongo is also running with the cause, to amplify their message: South Africa, it’s time to #StepItUp.
Ubuntu offers lessons in how to treat people with disabilities – a study of Bomvana rituals (thisability.co.za)
Research shows that people with disabilities have always been largely excluded and marginalised in societies across the world.
Film Screening and Panel DIscussion (greyartgallery.nyu.edu)
NYU’s Grey Art Gallery and the King Juan Carlos I of Spain Center partner with Visual AIDS for Day With(out) Art 2023 to present, “Everyone I Know Is Sick.”
ICA 2024 - The Inaugural Disability Communications and Media: Emerging or Emerge (icahdq.org)
A key focus of this inaugural preconference is to take stock of the field. To this effect, we ask: is disability communication and media research an emerging or emerged area of research within communication and media studies? Such a question has already been asked, notably within the academic discipline of disability studies. And given the large body of work that has focused on/around disability in communication and media research over the past two decades (Ellis et al. 2020; Ellis and Goggin 2013; Hadley and McDonald 2018; Ellis et al. 2019; Riley 2005; Ellcessor and Kirkpatrick 2017; Haller 2010; Ellis and Kent 2011; Ellis 2016; Ellis and Kent 2016; Ellis and Goggin 2015; Alper 2017, 2023; Sterne 2021; Goggin and Newell 2003; Goggin 2021; Jeffress et al. 2023), a reckoning of the state of disability research at this particular moment is especially opportune.
LightHouse workers vote to unionize (missionlocal.org)
Workers at the LightHouse voted to form a union, marking the formation of perhaps California’s first union serving visually impaired workers.
100 Ways to Slightly Improve Your Life Without Really Trying (getpocket.com)
Whether it’s taking fruit to work (and to the bedroom!), being polite to rude strangers or taking up skinny-dipping, here’s a century of ways to make life better, with little effort involved.
A new tool helps disabled people track—and shape—laws that impact them (motherjones.com)
New Disabled South's plain-language dashboard makes dense bills far more accessible.
'There is still work to be done': Voters with disabilities face unaddressed barriers to the ballot (19thnews.org)
From transportation troubles to a lack of accessible equipment, researchers estimate that if accommodations were prioritized, over 2 million more votes would be cast.
Be My Eyes AI offers GPT-4-powered support for blind Microsoft customers (theverge.com)
The AI tool could resolve requests twice as fast as humans.
Simpl4All, Promoting inclusive learning (simpl4all.eu)
At Simpl4All, we believe that not the means are “special”, but the people themselves!
UCLA launches new Bachelor of Arts degree in disability studies (dailybruin.com)
UCLA is offering a new Bachelor of Arts in disability studies, which aims to bridge academic theories with lived experience and encourage students to advocate for change in their communities.
What Can't Be Seen (frieze.com)
Five young artists exploring queerness, disability, the standardization of bodies and the politics of visibility.
New Eye Care Support Pathway Launched (pocklington-trust.org.uk)
Senior leaders from the NHS, social care and the Third Sector have developed a UK wide Eye Care Support Pathway; a new framework to ensure patients have timely access to information, advice and support throughout their eye care journey.
2023 Holiday Gift Guide for Cool People with Disabilities (trend-able.com)
We’re here to help you sleigh the gift-giving game and make your loved ones, friends with disabilities, and even yourself, burst into holiday cheer!
Exclusive accordions exclude (yatil.net)
How “Exclusive Accordions” hinder especially people with disabilities to efficiently use web pages, and why that is a reason to be careful about making it easy to implement them.
Ease Cushion Offers Alternating Pressure at a Reasonable Price (newmobility.com)
Ease Seating Systems has introduced the Ease Cushion, an alternating air pressure cushion designed to reduce the risk of pressure sores.
Theme Park Super Fan Launches Access Card Ambassador Team (accesscard.online)
Eighteen-year-old Iona Wilkinson, a self-confessed theme parks superfan, has become the first disabled person to be officially recognised as an ambassador for the Access Card scheme.
Showcasing Marketable Skills Through Podcasting (respectability.org)
Learn from RespectAbility staff and Fellows on how you can create your own podcasts in various styles, including interview and narrative.
The European Elections 2024: Can Disabled People participate? (enil.eu)
The elections to the European Parliament are one of the largest democratic events in the world. For many disabled people, it is difficult to exercise their right to political participation on an equal level to others.
Jocko Podcast – Leadership and Discipline (jockopodcast.com)
A new COVID variant, HV.1, is now dominant. These are its most common symptoms (today.com)
A new highly contagious COVID-19 variant called HV.1 is now the dominant strain in the U.S. What to know about transmission, symptoms, vaccines and more.
Deaf Talent | Deaf Talent® Casting (deaftalentcasting.com)
Deaf Talent® Casting (DTC) assists domestic and international BIPOC deaf actors find great roles. We also work with casting directors and industry professionals in their casting search. Our mission is to amplify, spotlight, and elevate marginalized gems.
Comedians With Disabilities Act (allevents.in)
Comedians With Disabilities Act Hosted By All Out Comedy Theater. Event starts on Sunday, 19 November 2023 and happening at All Out Comedy Theater-Improv Classes and Comedy Shows, Oakland, CA. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information.
Hear the Dance: Audio Description Comes of Age (nytimes.com)
Recent experiments in describing dance, like the film “Telephone,” approach it not just as an accessibility service but as a space for artistic exploration.
Studies Project: Telephone Film Virtual Screening (movementresearch.org)
One of the world’s leading laboratories for the investigation of dance and movement-based forms.
Jury Orders Amazon To Pay Ex-Employee With Asperger's $1.2 Million (disabilityscoop.com)
A former Amazon employee with Asperger's syndrome claimed he was bullied and abused by co-workers who called him "retard" and "a waste of life" and the company did nothing when he spoke up.
Families Who Need Help Paying For 24/7 Home Care Are Stuck On Waitlist (disabilityscoop.com)
Families can get Medicaid benefits for services that allow people people who are medically fragile to live at home instead of in a facility, but many are left languishing on a waitlist.
Can’t Think, Can’t Remember: More Americans Say They’re in a Cognitive Fog (nytimes.com)
Adults in their 20s, 30s and 40s are driving the trend. Researchers point to long Covid as a major cause.
Zoom in museums (zoominmuseums.com)
Zoom in Museums describes museum accessibility experiences for visually impaired persons VIP through verbal description tours and encourages independent visits.
Opinion | With Covid, Is It Really Possible to Say We Went Too Far? (nytimes.com)
I spoke with Bethany McLean and Joe Nocera about their alternate take on what America did.
My Time Inside an Iron Lung (youtube.com)
At just eight years old, Thomas Fetterman caught polio and was partially-paralyzed. Throughout his stays in various hospitals, including a few months in an iron lung, Thomas maintained a positive attitude. Despite his many challenges and being made aware of the fragility of life at such a young age, he did not despair, always looking for the positive aspects of his experiences. Today Thomas helps others all around the world who have suffered from polio paralysis or similar ailments by designing comfortable and durable crutch tips.
Feeding the Disability Justice Revolution (eater.com)
Crip love, mutual aid, and pots of immune-boosting soup on the stoop.
UnitedHealth pushed employees to follow an algorithm to cut off Medicare patients' rehab care (statnews.com)
UnitedHealth executives pressured clinical staff to follow an algorithm to cut off patients’ rehab care, leading to coverage decisions that may violate Medicare regulations.
Disability Progress Is Real, But So Is Intense Ableism (forbes.com)
It’s important to be specific about both progress and ableism today.
Netflix, Making Space Partner on Tutorial to Expand Graphic Design Education for Disabled Artists (www-hollywoodreporter-com.cdn.ampproject.org)
Developed using Netflix’s own design standards and produced by a disabled and women-led team from Intuition Films and Making Space Media, the five-course program will teach disabled artists essential elements of key art creation, with the potential for temporary contract opportunities at the streamer.
Disability Inclusion: Required – Episode 8 – The Disability Inclusion Pledge (disabilityphilanthropy.org)
A conversation with Kristy Trautmann, Executive Director of FISA Foundation, about the Disability Inclusion Pledge.
Disability News and Mental Health, The Harry Potter stuntman on his life-changing accident (bbc.co.uk)
The Harry Potter stuntman David Holmes on his life-changing accident.
Do the Dojo: A Review of Short Film BLACK BELTS (respectability.org)
The short film "BLACK BELTS" is a promising and powerful beacon for many people across different communities.
Corgi Clones Teach Kids About Grief: A Review of Short Film "Project CC" (respectability.org)
In a Western society that often shies away from death, Project CC’s creative and bright exploration of grief and impermanence is refreshing.
People With Disabilities Continue to Experience Voting Accessibility Barriers (respectability.org)
Voting is an essential right of American citizenship that people with disabilities are too often prevented from exercising.
Help RespectAbility Get the Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act Passed (respectability.org)
Building on previous accessibility standards passed in 2010, the CVTA introduces expanded accessibility standards to reflect emerging products and services.
Don't trust yourself (miusa.org)
“No te confíes,” my friend Omar’s mother urges me as we approach a particularly bumpy section of the sidewalk, returning home from the local deportivo, a sort of open park space for locals to play basketball, jog, stretch, and do exercises. “Don’t trust yourself.”
Is There Anybody Out There? review – how to keep calm and deal with ableism (theguardian.com)
Ella Glendining’s intelligent documentary challenges the discriminatory attitudes she faces as a young woman with a rare physical disability.
Please Respond: 2024 Accessible Travel Study (wheelchairtravel.org)
Your responses to this survey will provide critical insights to support advocacy for increased accessibility within the travel industry.
Empowering every voice: A spotlight on disability inclusion and participation (disabilityinsider.com)
Council’s International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) grants are supporting a great calendar of community events over the next month.
Gender dynamics unveiled in laughter study (disabilityinsider.com)
How do men react to jokes that make fun of them? Researchers at the Universities of Würzburg and Kaiserslautern-Landau investigated this question. The result surprised them too.
Government planner to help university students with disabilities into work (disabilityinsider.com)
Hundreds of thousands of disabled university and higher education students are set to benefit from a new Government planner to help ease their transition into work.
France On Wheels! (Part 1) (adventuremadeaccessible.wordpress.com)
Ever since I watched Ratatouille, I’ve always dreamed of visiting Paris! The food looked amazing and the city looked charming. The real deal certainly did not disappoint!
Fire Through Dry Grass Shows Wheelchair Users’ Fight to Stay Safe at a COVID-19 Hotspot (newmobility.com)
Three and a half years after the COVID-19 pandemic first hit, a new documentary reveals the appalling conditions faced by a group of working-age wheelchair users at the government-run Coler Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center in New York City.
Hearing aids make all the difference – if you can get hold of them (theguardian.com)
Letters: Judy Bavin writes that she has overcome her prejudices about getting help for hearing loss, although Lillian Adams and John Deards warn about the long wait and expense of getting hearing aids fitted.
Fortuitous Exclusion (smartasscripple.blogspot.com)
Some cripples put a lot of their time and energy into trying to make it easier for cripples to play video games.
Bullies in the Mainstream (robjquinn.blogspot.com)
My look back at dealing with bullies as a mainstreamed student.
Bullies in the Mainstream (Part II) (robjquinn.blogspot.com)
Part II of my look back at dealing with bullies as a mainstreamed student.
Feature Issue on Sexuality and Gender Identity for People with Intellectual, Developmental, and Other Disabilities (publications.ici.umn.edu)
Much of your work focuses on the social marginalization aspects of sexual health, including the marginalization that people with disabilities face, often in the healthcare setting. How are people with disabilities faring in the health system today when it comes to their sexuality and gender identity?
Opinion | My Life With Paralysis, It’s a Workout (nytimes.com)
I found that my daily routine is less subject to scrutiny if I simply describe it as health maintenance.
5 Assumptions Behind the 'Fear of Missing Out' That Are Actually Really Ableist (everydayfeminism.com)
Do you know about FOMO? It's the “fear of missing out” on something. It may seem simple – but find out why it's harmful to everyone, especially disabled people, and why “friends don't let friends suffer from FOMO!”