Artificial Intelligence and Accessibility to Creativity
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Artificial Intelligence and Accessibility to Creativity (businessjournaldaily.com)
During his presentation at TedxYoungstown, Devyn Bellamy, a senior account manager at HubSpot says artificial intelligence is critical to his success.
Toyota Mobility Foundation Launches Innovation Hub for Accessibility Startups (newmobility.com)
Toyota Mobility Foundation is starting a program to help accessible-technology startups bridge the gap from prototype to sustainable business model, and is accepting applications from promising candidates until April 18.
3Play Media Revolutionizes Localization with Human-In-The-Loop AI Dubbing Services (3playmedia.com)
3Play Media is revolutionizing localization with human-in-the-loop AI Dubbing, offering exceptional quality and accuracy.
New COVID-19 preventative Pemgarda authorized for immunocompromised (primaryimmune.org)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization for pemivibart (Pemgarda), a monoclonal antibody against COVID-19, for those who are immunocompromised.
The Power of Inclusion: 2024 Webinar Series (tash.org)
This series of live webinars will be streamed over the web via Zoom. Registered participants will receive an e-mail with instructions, the link to join the webinar and any other materials on Wednesday (the day prior) and a reminder the morning of the event.
Employees feel valued at The Inclusive Bean, a new Racine cafe that employs people with disabilities (tmj4.com)
Inclusive Bean is a new cafe in Racine that hires people with disabilities. The cafe gives employees real jobs with real responsibilities. It's not a diluted environment.
Text Spacing & Accessibility (accessiblyapp.com)
When designing digital content, accounting for the varying needs of users is paramount for creating an inclusive environment. Text spacing plays a crucial role in accessibility, ensuring that individuals with visual impairments or cognitive disabilities, such as dyslexia, can comfortably read and comprehend written material. By adjusting letter spacing, text font, word spacing, and line heights, you ensure text appears readable, which in turn lowers barriers to accessing information. These adjustments help cater to personal reading preferences and needs, demonstrating a commitment to inclusivity.
How to make PDFs accessible (silktide.com)
Covers creating PDFs from scratch and amending without the source document.
Change subtitles or languages for videos in the Apple TV app (support.apple.com)
Learn how to choose audio languages, subtitles, closed captions, and other accessibility features on your iPhone, iPad, computer, and Apple TV.
Dyslexia is fought with action video games (breakinglatest.news)
Action video games solve language impairment in children at risk of dyslexia. This is what emerges from a study conducted by a team of researchers from the Universities of Bergamo, Padua, Pavia, Milan, Varese, Lecco and Paris which highlighted how playing an action video game normalizes the perception of speech sounds in preschool children with language difficulties.
Quickly Toggling Closed Captions on Apple TV (But Not in Netflix) (daringfireball.net)
Two shortcuts for toggling closed captions in tvOS apps that support accessibility features.
Microsoft’s new Adaptive accessibility accessories include an Atari-style joystick (techcrunch.com)
Microsoft has long garnered plaudits for its focus on accessibility. It’s a large segment of the population that is too often disregarded as an afterthought when it comes to product design. The company has offered accessibility-focused Xbox peripheral for some time and has introduced the Adaptive line of computing peripherals roughly this time last year.
New website for people with autism and ADHD (uk.news.yahoo.com)
People with autism and ADHD in Dorset will benefit from a new website being launched.
Currys introduces web-app to enhance in-store accessibility (internetretailing.net)
Currys is the first tech retailer to partner with WelcoMe, a platform designed to improve the shopping experience for customers with disabilities. A purpose-built web-app works by allowing shoppers with a disability to register online for an in-person store visit.
Canon brings accessibility to photography with World Unseen (creativebrief.com)
The groundbreaking exhibition and film series in partnership with the RNIB was created by VML UK
5 Accessibility Features For Android Worth Knowing About In 2024 (slashgear.com)
With the most recent version of Android, several new accessibility features have come to smartphones to enhance the user experience for all users.
Journeyable, the Global Accessible Travel Association, Launches Enhanced Site (hospitalitynet.org)
Journeyable, the global accessible travel association, today announced the launch of its enhanced website, marking a significant milestone in the journey towards inclusivity for both travelers and travel suppliers. The site will be complemented by the new Journeyable App, launching next month and available in both the iOS and android stores.
OpenDialog Extends Accessibility Standards Across Its Conversational AI Platform (einnews.com)
OpenDialog, a leading provider of conversational AI solutions for regulated sectors, is taking significant strides toward enhancing accessibility for users.
Meet Microsoft's Adaptive Accessories — the future of accessibility in the workspace (laptopmag.com)
These accessibility devices could change people's lives
GTR expands innovative app to enhance accessibility for visually impaired passengers (intelligenttransport.com)
GTR collaborates with Sight Loss Councils to extend the Aira app, providing essential support for blind and partially sighted passengers.
Empowering Everyone Online: UpGro Digital Launches 'Accessible Website' Initiative! (openpr.com)
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: UpGro Digital, a leading web design agency, has unveiled its groundbreaking initiative, ushering in a new era of inclusivity and accessibility with the launch of its 'Accessible Website' initiative. Designed to cater to differently-abled users, this initiative aims to revolutionize the online experience and ensure equal access to digital content for everyone.
Supercharge your customer acquisition strategy with an ADA compliant booking engine (hospitalitynet.org)
In this digital age, having a hotel-specific booking engine is crucial for driving direct bookings on your website, which in turn impacts profitability while saving vast amounts of money in OTA commissions.
Microsoft launches accessible Surface Pro Keyboard and Adaptive Accessories for Business (neowin.net)
Alongside the new Surface Pro 10 and Laptop 6 for Business, Microsoft launched its Adaptive Accessories for commercial customers and unveiled an accessibility-focused Surface Pro Keyboard.
Luganda text-to-speech: breaking barriers and promoting accessibility for visualliy impaired (africanews.com)
The Luganda Neural Text-to-Speech (LNTS) system stands as a beacon of innovation, designed specifically to cater to Luganda speakers, particularly those facing visual challenges.
ARxVision integrates with Microsoft Seeing AI app and Navilens app to enhance accessibility solutions for blind, low vision patients (ophthalmologytimes.com)
The company noted that individuals can purchase the ARx AI headset and register for access to the Seeing AI app through the provided links or download the latest version of the NaviLens app.
New accessibility functions on APS Bank’s website (newsbook.com.mt)
As part of the Bank’s ongoing website enhancement efforts, a new and improved accessibility function has been introduced, to ensure a seamless and inclusive browsing experience for all users.
Google Ireland opens new Accessibility Discovery Centre (rte.ie)
Google Ireland has opened a new hub at its Dublin base where engineers and researchers will work on technology to help people with disabilities.
Indiana state parks offer free, all-terrain wheelchairs to visitors (eu.heraldtimesonline.com)
The wheelchairs were built to navigate unpaved terrain and open up trail accessibility, and are available at 11 parks statewide.
Evinced Proposes Mobile Content Accessibility Guidelines 1.0 (prnewswire.com)
Evinced, the leading software company powering accessible web and mobile development, today announced its first draft of Mobile Content Accessibility Guidelines (MCAG) in order to accelerate development of a national accessibility standard for mobile apps.
Communication training to improve suburban train accessibility (railwaygazette.com)
AUSTRALIA: Adelaide suburban train operator Keolis Downer Adelaide has been accredited under the Communication Access Symbol initiative to help passengers with communication difficulties.
Government Responds to Accessibility Act Review (news.novascotia.ca)
The Province is taking action to address the recommendations of the first independent review of the Accessibility Act.
Announcing TAMS Advancing Accessibility in Travel Campaign (traveldailynews.com)
Stay updated with the latest global travel and hospitality industry insights. Since 1999, TravelDailyNews International brings you comprehensive news, trends, and analysis to empower travel professionals worldwide.
Major overhaul to public transport accessibility standards (sbs.com.au)
Australia's public transport standards are set to undergo the first major reform in 20 years to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. Advocates say the proposal is a step in the right direction, but want assurances the changes will be adopted efficiently and effectively.
Centre norms for making films accessible to persons with disabilities (theweek.in)
The government on Friday notified guidelines to make movies more accessible to visually and hearing-impaired persons that make it mandatory for filmmakers to incorporate audio descriptions and closed captions in their films.
Grant propels business to new heights with pioneering accessibility work (globalrailwayreview.com)
A new grant for accessibility work has funded a new virtual reality tool by The Virtual Tour Experts for customers with reduced mobility.
New Cablecast accessibility upgrades deliver improved viewer experience (newscaststudio.com)
Cablecast Community Media is helping PEG channels improve the viewer experience with several new features that will be demonstrated at NAB Show 2024 in Las Vegas April 14-17. Cablecast will exhibit at the Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel next to the South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Garden State Film Festival Redefines Accessibility with Innovative Programs (newjerseystage.com)
New Jersey's Premier Independent Film Festival, the Garden State Film Festival (GSFF) is proud to announce its pioneering accessibility initiatives aimed at creating an inclusive and diverse cinematic experience for all audiences. The GSFF proudly continues its commitment to accessibility in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Central Park Sidewalk Restoration Project Balances Accessibility, Preservation (planetizen.com)
The original tile and brick sidewalks now pose safety hazards and don’t fully serve modern accessibility and mobility needs.
Review and Comment Period Open for Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (elrc5.alleghenycounty.us)
The Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) is inviting families, early childhood educators, Early Intervention and child care providers, and other professionals to review and make comments on the proposed 2024 application for Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
ALS Association partners with myTomorrows to improve clinical trial accessibility (pharmatimes.com)
The fatal motor neurone disease currently does not have a cure available to treat patients.
Amazon Pharmacy’s Expansion Makes Medication More Accessible To More People (forbes.com)
As I often say, not everyone is capable of leaving their home and going into their neighborhood for groceries and other everyday essentials.
Disability Transport Standard reforms to improve public transport accessibility (infrastructure.gov.au)
These reforms will ensure the standards are updated, making public transport more accessible for all.
Nationwide Launches British Sign Language Service As It Increases Access to Financial Services for Deaf People (nationwidemediacentre.co.uk)
As Sign Language Week launches this week, Nationwide has rolled out a new digital service for Deaf customers by providing its website in British Sign Language (BSL).
Pasadena Media Launches “Access for All: Integrating Accessibility” – A Groundbreaking Pop Culture TV Show Redefining Inclusivity” (pasadenanow.com)
New series explores the impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and celebrates accessibility in entertainment.
Disability and Accessibility on Campus (viewfindergv.com)
Grand View University’s diverse student body encompasses a wide variety of individual experiences and has the resources to support them. However, as always, certain experiences tend to garner more visibility than others. One that can come as an afterthought for many, if it is a thought at all, is that of those with a disability.
Accessible transportation growing on campus (easttennessean.com)
Parking Services and Disability Services now offer wheelchair-accessible golf cart rides around campus for those in need. Stemming from concerns around accessibility due to construction, the golf cart is another step in making the campus more accessible.
Why is Student Accessibility Services so Inaccessible? (thescarlet.org)
After dealing with the office of Student Accessibility Services for almost a year, I decided to share my less-than-favorable experience.
March 2024 Rebel Accessibility Hero (unlv.edu)
For March 2024, the UNLV offices of educational compliance and accessibility resources recognize Kevin Kydd, Senior IT Web Developer from the UNLV Office of Information Technology (OIT) as our Rebel Accessibility Hero.
Insights From CSUN Assistive Technology Conference 2024 (applause.com)
Gain insights into ways digital accessibility is evolving and explore where AI fits and falls short in supporting accessibility efforts.
Accessibility Tools and Resources - Texas A&M University-San Antonio (tamusa.edu)
The following are various websites or documents giving helpful information. These are a wide variety of various authors' information. Selecting some of these links, you will be leaving Accessibility Center, A&M-SA website. You must verify that each resource, tutorial, or library is fully accessible. Some of these resources are not endorsed as fully accessible.
Voyager Scholarship recipient an advocate for disability resources (news.asu.edu)
ASU student Jessica Lopez has a go-for-broke attitude when it comes to her life and education.
Student artworks showcase marketplace accessibility issues (lancaster.ac.uk)
MSc Marketing students showed off their artistic talents to produce a gallery of artworks capturing disabled people’s accessibility issues in our commercial world.
Alarming disparities in access to higher education for students with disabilities: NCPEDP-Bajaj Finserv Research Study (apnnews.com)
New Delhi : The landscape of higher education for students with disabilities in India has long been shrouded in obscurity, with limited data and awareness hindering progress. However, a recent study conducted under the NCPEDP-Bajaj Finserv Scholarship Program for Students with Disabilities has brought to light a sobering reality: the pervasive challenges confronting these students in their pursuit of education.
Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) statement (westernsydney.pressbooks.pub)
Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) statement to use in publishing Open Access Works in Western Open Books
Invited to lecture on accessibility – needed to be carried into the lecture hall (universitetslararen.se)
A lecture on accessibility that begins with the wheelchair-bound lecturer having to be carried into the hall. This is a regular occurrence at Gothenburg University. “They don't take my rights seriously,” says Anders Westgerd.
Accessibility Awareness Week spotlight: Virginia Tech Accessibility Portal (news.vt.edu)
The Virginia Tech Accessibility Portal contains information and resources to assist those with disabilities and to address physical and digital barriers for students, faculty, staff, and university visitors.
New software enables blind and low-vision users to create interactive, accessible charts (news.mit.edu)
Umwelt is a new a system that enables blind and low-vision users to author accessible, interactive charts representing data in three modalities: visualization, textual description, and sonification.
ADA Digital Accessibility on Academic Library Websites (crl.acrl.org)
We are embarking upon the 2020s with assistive and accessible websites continuing to elude many public academic library websites. This became more evident when we faced a global pandemic beginning in 2020. It included a lockdown that shut down schools, universities, and many public libraries, forcing students of all ages and abilities to learn from home via the internet. Digital accessibility (or the lack thereof) became more evident during this time since the most adversely affected students were those with disabilities. Inaccessibility and incompatibility in educational software, hardware, and websites became increasingly apparent when the students had to use varied devices and internet services to learn.
Making eclipses accessible to those with impaired vision through the LightSound project (utsa.edu)
When the moon takes its place between Earth and the sun, completely blocking the sun’s face, a total solar eclipse will be visible in certain spots of North America on Monday, April 8. UTSA students and faculty members are working on LightSound devices, sonification tools that convert light into sound to make solar eclipses more accessible. Their hope is that people with no vision and low vision will be able to enjoy this incredible event.
Mitigating accessibility challenges for international students using intuitive digital platforms (timeshighereducation.com)
Streamlining access to inclusive digital resources is crucial to addressing the challenges facing international students in the UK
Email Accessibility Guide (omc.osu.edu)
Use email best practices to create and send accessible emails. Ohio State's Office of Marketing and Communications provides brand templates for sending email.
2024 CSUNATC.TV (youtube.com)
CSUNATC TV is the hub for all livestream and digital content from the CSUN Assistive Technology Conference. CSUNATC TV content is free to all Conference attendees and the general public.
Illness moved in waves (disabilitydebrief.org)
Exploring chronic illness, deafness and facial difference
Sarah Herrlinger on Accessibility at Apple (youtube.com)
An engaging conversation with Apple’s Sarah Herrlinger about the company’s decades-long commitment to accessibility and disabled users. At Apple, accessibility is a human right and a core value, which has lead to breakthroughs across products, services and representation for people with disabilities. Herrlinger will share the company’s latest innovations in vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive and speech accessibility and how these features advance the company's mission of creating technology that works for everyone.
Accessibility | Carolina Classrooms (youtube.com)
This episode examines the physical and digital tools used by educators to ensure learning opportunities are accessible to all students.
How to be an advocate for people with disabilities (fidelity.com)
If you’re caring for a person with a disability, there are skills and knowledge you’ll need for success. Here’s how to be an advocate for people with disabilities.
Building for Trust, Transparency, and Collaboration (audioeye.com)
Learn how AudioEye is advancing accessibility with three initiatives that live up to the ideals of trust, transparency, collaboration, and innovation.
Council Post: AI For Accessibility Means AI For All—No Magic Needed (forbes.com)
Company communicators need accessible, relatable content to bring all along in the AI journey.
Thoughts on accessibility and automation (canadianmetalworking.com)
How automation can allow for greater diversity.
How Artificial Intelligence (AI) Helps Improve Accessibility (about.att.com)
Learn how AI is transforming accessibility in the digital world, making access to information and technology easier for all—especially those with disabilities.
Businesses must consider disabled customers ‘from the outset’ (uk.finance.yahoo.com)
MPs have called for accessible product design, including for bank cards and websites, to empower disabled consumers ‘by default’.
An Editor Who Makes Times Visuals Accessible to All (nytimes.com)
Jaime Tanner, The New York Times’s first accessibility visuals editor, wants to remove barriers to make sure readers with disabilities can engage with Times visual journalism.
Breaking Down Barriers: Accessible Web Development for All (theinscribermag.com)
In today’s digital age, where the internet has become an indispensable tool for businesses and individuals alike, ensuring accessibility for all users is paramount. Accessible web development is not merely an optional feature; it’s an essential requirement for fostering an inclusive online environment. In this article, we’ll delve into the significance of web accessibility, elucidate the core principles of accessible web development, and offer valuable insights into how IT services providers can play a pivotal role in breaking down barriers to ensure that everyone can access and utilize the web effectively.
Accessibility in tech still falls short – experts call for better understanding (itpro.com)
Efforts to improve accessibility in tech can mean adding functions to your back-end systems, or hiring more thoughtfully
The 4 Biggest Early Warning Signs You're Experiencing Hearing Loss (huffpost.com)
It can happen at any age. Audiologists share the red flags that mean you need your ears checked ASAP.
15 Tips for Creating Accessible Gatherings and Anti-Ableist Spaces (autostraddle.com)
I want to live in a world where disabled people get to feel seen, validated, and valued as a whole person at all sorts of events. That will not happen unless abled people make the effort to learn, proactively plan, and communicate about accessibility.
What is Inclusive Design, and How Does it Relate to Accessibility? (uxmag.com)
Great digital experiences begin with the right mindset. When it comes to design, there are two philosophies that can help you reach the widest possible audience: inclusive design and accessible design.
Transcript: The Futurist Summit: A New Age of Tech: Accessibility at the Forefront (washingtonpost.com)
At the "Futurist Summit: A New Age of Tech: Accessibility at the Forefront," experts including Amanda Morris from The Washington Post, retired Federal Judge David Tatel, Sarah Herrlinger from Apple, and Mike Buckley from Be My Eyes discussed the role of technology in enhancing accessibility for people with disabilities. Judge Tatel shared how technological advancements have significantly increased his independence in accessing information, despite occasional challenges due to tech failures. Herrlinger emphasized Apple's commitment to integrated accessibility features, developed based on community feedback. Buckley introduced Be My Eyes, an app that supports visually impaired individuals through volunteers or AI. The conversation highlighted the importance of technology for the independence of people with disabilities and underscored that real progress is achieved through close collaboration with the communities involved.
Anna Tylor: How charities would benefit from employing more people with sight loss (civilsociety.co.uk)
RNIB’s chair discusses challenging misconceptions, what support charities can offer to employees with sight loss and building equitable workplaces with learnings from the commercial sector…
How a GR firm played a role in first fully accessible Starbucks store (secondwavemedia.com)
The new D.C. store is serving as a model for all new and renovated Starbucks company-operated locations in the U.S. Grand Rapids-based Progressive Companies helped develop the framework used to create the inclusive design guidelines for the store.
Jack Black asks parents to Turn On The Subtitles to improve child literacy (youtube.com)
Did you know that just by turning on the subtitles (captions) on children's TV, it can double the chance of a child leaving school a good reader? Jack Black shares this awesome free tip and encourages us to tell everyone we know about the power of subtitles.
Insights In Sound (mixonline.com)
How can the music industry create more accessibility for the blind and visually impaired? We take up the conversation with advocates Joey Stuckey and Jay Pocknell. Taped live at the NAMMShow 2024.
How to embrace autism, dyslexia, and neurodivergence in the workplace (abilitynet.org.uk)
In support of Neurodiversity Celebration Week, we are sharing a range of resources that will educate and help you embrace neurodiversity at work, at home, or in the classroom.
The ROI of Talent Development: The Link Between Human Capital and Business Outcomes (peakperformers.org)
Empower your team! Unlock business success by prioritizing talent development. Discover how nurturing employee potential drives long-term growth and sustainability.
Physical and Digital Accessibility Requirements: What Self-Storage Operators Need to Know (insideselfstorage.com)
Learn about two laws related to physical and digital access and why they’re so critical for self-storage operators to follow.
Promoting Digital Inclusion: Specifically designed to be accessible for people with disabilities (hospitalityandcateringnews.com)
By Denis Sheehan FIH: Promoting Digital Inclusion: Specifically designed to be accessible for people with disabilities. Promoting Digital Inclusion is a new video launched by Dorset charity The Crumbs Project to further boost employability and life-skills amongst adults living with disabilities.
Website accessibility (timesofmalta.com)
The Accessibility Tree contains accessibility-related information for elements on a page.
I was stranded in a wheelchair at the airport. Something’s finally being done (smh.com.au)
Eighteen months ago, I was almost left stuck on the kerb in a wheelchair at Sydney Airport. Finally, the airport and airline are making changes.
Accessibility remains an afterthought – how NZ’s digital health tools risk excluding people with disabilities (theconversation.com)
New Zealand has no legislation, nor a national strategy, explicitly addressing or policing accessibility to digital health tools.
From board games to accessibility guides, how these youth-led solutions are promoting inclusion (straitstimes.com)
Theirs is one of 50 solutions pitched at the latest season of the Youth Action Challenge.
Notify guidelines to make films accessible to people with visual and hearing impairment by July 15: Delhi HC to Centre (indianexpress.com)
Justice Prathiba Singh says Supreme Court judgments show that accessibility is ‘crucial and is enforceable as a legal right’.
Go Barrier Free project to help shape new accessibility standards (nbmediacoop.org)
For someone with a disability such as visual impairment, everyday tasks like catching a bus can be difficult.
Crowd-sourced 'mapping mission' to rate Ottawa's accessibility Sunday (ottawacitizen.com)
An event starting at Lansdowne Park on Sunday will feature volunteers mapping local businesses for accessibility for the disabled.
Shortlisted Northants architect says all homes should be accessible (bbc.com)
Duncan Greenaway is up for an award for the house he designed for his disabled father.
Dear Editor, I Disagree: Disability inclusion must move beyond tokenism (indianexpress.com)
While we celebrate limited entry points given to a segment of the disabled population, like accessibility in cinema halls, it will do us good to remember that such accommodations are only available to the non-controversial, mainstream, ‘good’ disabled citizens.
Government invites public feedback on accessibility guidelines for banking sector (deccanherald.com)
The government has invited feedback and suggestions on its draft accessibility guidelines for the banking sector with the aim to ensure that banking services are accessible to all, including persons with disabilities.
Tech tools help Victoria residents who are blind or living with low vision navigate their city (vancouversun.com)
Michael Moore is helping open the world for others like them in partnership with the City of Victoria’s Accessibility Advisory Committee.
Accessibility remains a back-burner issue for Victoria city council and CRD board (ca.news.yahoo.com)
According to the municipality’s website, the city of Victoria, is “committed to embedding equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility into our programs, policies, spaces and services.” Those spaces include city council meetings which are accessible in person and online. To facilitate transparency and accountability of the council and the board, meetings (unless they are in camera) are open to the public.
'Systemic issue': Class-action filed against Uber, Lyft alleges lack of accessibility in B.C. (bc.ctvnews.ca)
A B.C. law firm has launched a class action lawsuit against Uber and Lyft alleging people with physical disabilities who require wheelchairs or similar devices, have been unable to access the ridesharing services.
Slater Vecchio Submits Class Action Against Uber and Lyft over Accessibility Concerns (finance.yahoo.com)
Slater Vecchio LLP announces that it has submitted a class action complaint alleging Uber and Lyft are breaching the Human Rights Code by failing to offer wheelchair-accessible services across British Columbia.
A B.C. class action may prompt Uber and Lyft to ensure accessible services for wheelchair users (theconversation.com)
A class action lawsuit filed against Uber and Lyft in British Columbia draws attention to the experiences of wheelchair users.
Government finally set to act on housing accessibility standards (disabilitynewsservice.com)
The government is finally taking further steps towards introducing laws that would set a higher standard of accessibility for nearly all new homes in England.
WEC calls for accessible product design by default, including for bank cards and websites to empower disabled consumers (committees.parliament.uk)
Businesses must consider the needs of disabled consumers from the outset when designing their products and services and not treat accessibility as an “afterthought”, the Women and Equalities Committee has warned.
'Passed like a baton': Advocates, Air Canada CEO clash on accessible travel (cp24.com)
Advocates and Air Canada's CEO served up opposing views of on-board accessibility for passengers on Tuesday, though both sides agree that consistency remains a problem.
Feds announce air accessibility summit to confront 'unacceptable' barriers (montrealgazette.com)
Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez says airlines have failed to meet the treatment standards that passengers with disabilities deserve.
B.C. advocate says Air Canada accessibility plan not enough (vancouver.citynews.ca)
Wheelchair-user Rodney Hodgins says nothing has changed since he was forced to drag himself off of an Air Canada flight last year.
‘Passed like a baton’: Advocates, Air Canada CEO clash on accessible travel (vancouver.citynews.ca)
Advocates and Air Canada's CEO are serving up opposing views of accessibility in the country's aviation system.
Creating accessible spaces through conversation and technology (thelinknewspaper.ca)
Hear Entendre Quebec is a non-profit organization that has been working to uplift the Montreal hard-of-hearing community for nearly 45 years.
Reforming public transport to make travel accessible for all (minister.infrastructure.gov.au)
The Albanese Government is reforming disability standards to help make public transport more accessible.
Accessibility matters: It is a universal issue (thehimalayantimes.com)
The 1st of March was celebrated as International Wheelchair Day. It does not really matter that this special day has not been recognised by the United Nations yet. What it matters is that this is a truly, genuinely bottom-up initiative that deserves society’s full attention, in Nepal and also elsewhere.
Norms to ensure accessibility standards for films in cinemas (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
Norms to ensure accessibility standards for films in cinemas
Rajkummar Rao's 'SRI' makers applaud accessibility standards for persons with hearing and visual impairment issued by PM Narendra Modi (firstpost.com)
The makers behind the inspiring biopic “Sri”, T-Series Films and Chalk N Cheese Films Production LLP proudly applaud the recent guidelines issued by Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting regarding Accessibility Standards in the Public Exhibition of Feature Films in Cinema Theatres for Persons with Hearing and Visual Impairment. This significant step towards inclusivity aligns perfectly with the ethos of the film, which shows the extraordinary journey of industrialist Srikant Bolla.
Delhi HC orders inclusion of accessibility features in cinema for visually & hearing impaired (punjabnewsexpress.com)
The Delhi High Court recently directed the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) to finalise and publicise guidelines by July 15, ensuring that films are more accessible to visually and hearing-impaired individuals.
TransPennine responds to accessibility concerns at planned Haxby station (yorkpress.co.uk)
A train operator has responded to concerns raised about the accessibility of the planned new station in a village in the north of York.
A critical analysis of the Supreme Court’s report on accessibility (theleaflet.in)
The Supreme Court’s report on accessibility is a step in the right direction, but the ramp still needs to be built, argues Sagarika Parab.
National Parks & Accessibility (petergreenberg.com)
When choosing which national parks to visit, most folks consider things like seasonality or how crowded the parks might be. But there’s another important measurement for many travelers — how accessible are national parks for people with disabilities, especially mobility issues?
Accessible Travel Agencies (trendhunter.com)
Accessible Travel Agency - Accessible Romania by Sano Touring is an accessible travel agency focused on making adventure and discovery available to people with disabilities.
Ohio organizations partner to bring accessibility to solar eclipse (spectrumnews1.com)
They're using technology known as LightSound.
United Airlines makes a big change travelers have been asking for (thestreet.com)
Passengers have repeatedly spoken up about accessibility issues on airlines.
Detroiter Marguerite Maddox champions mobility rights, one city meeting at a time (outliermedia.org)
If you’ve attended a city meeting in Detroit, you’ve likely heard Marguerite Maddox : She’s been participating in public comment for decades.
Study considers ways to increase accessibility for all wildlife enthusiasts (phys.org)
One in three birders experiences accessibility challenges to participation in birding, according to Virginia Tech researchers Emily Sinkular and Ashley Dayer.
Austin's Virginia Rose makes birding accessible (axios.com)
"Let's broaden our understanding of what access means."
What Do Truly Accessible and Inclusive Playgrounds Look Like? (kqed.org)
Playgrounds set the foundation for belonging and social inclusion for kids and adults of all abilities.
High Caliber drives forward accessible entertainment (news.jrn.msu.edu)
High Caliber Karting and Entertainment has been a leading force in the entertainment business regarding accessibility with the implementation of their 'Handicapable' go-kart.
Reporter's Notebook: Deaf patients voice communication accessibility concerns (ctpublic.org)
A state commission that once served the community shuttered in 2016, leaving a gap in state services.
AT&T Stadium, Cotton Bowl crowned the most convenient sports venues in America (nbcdfw.com)
A new study says AT&T Stadium and the Cotton Bowl Stadium in North Texas are among the top accessible venues in America.
AARP-backed Bill Would Make Medical Devices Accessible to Visually Impaired People (blog.aarp.org)
Under the legislation, makers of medical devices such as insulin pumps and glucose monitors would need to make them accessible for people who are blind or visually impaired.
Legislation could make ‘exoskeleton’ walking suits more accessible to veterans with spinal cord injuries (stripes.com)
Marine Corps veteran Brittany Elliott was paralyzed from the chest down in an auto accident but was able to walk again with a robotic exoskeleton provided to her in a clinical trial sponsored by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
For North Dakotans with disabilities, affordable accessible housing a major challenge (inforum.com)
One pilot program in North Dakota is helping a few people in similar situations, but professionals working with people in need of this type of help agree much more needs to be done statewide
'Here to serve all Texans': TPWD initiative working to make state parks compliant with ADA (eu.caller.com)
The Texas Parks an Wildlife Department has begun an initiative to make state parks more accessible, compliant with ADA.
Project aims to make Springfield museum more accessible to people with visual impairments (eu.news-leader.com)
The History Museum on the Square is adding NaviLens, a digital signage system that helps people with visual impairments navigate and read signage.
Disabled victims, under-reported crimes center of new research (spectrumnews1.com)
Developmentally disabled victims who never reported crime are in the middle of new research. Researchers are trying to find ways to make it easier to report to police.
Blind Minnesotans who rely on rideshare services weigh in on loss of accessibility (mprnews.org)
Uber and Lyft have threatened to leave part or all of the Twin Cities metro area starting May 1.
Advocates tell lawmakers Minnesota needs better accessibility to disability services (house.mn.gov)
The state provides services for individuals living with a disability in Minnesota but, by all accounts, they are not easily accessed.
Inclusivity & Universal Accessibility: Sensory-Friendly Days & Spaces Fast Growing Industry Trend (carnivalwarehouse.com)
Fairs welcome all community members and in 2023, many welcomed members who often were unable to enjoy the fair, until now. Children on the Autism spectrum as well as those with social anxiety disorders or other conditions were usually kept from fairs due to being overwhelmed by the loud sounds, flashing lights and other forms of excitement that are part and parcel of the fair, and especially midway, experience. This year, more fairs than ever before introduced a Sensory Friendly Day or days – an exclusive event for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), enabling those with sensory processing differences to have a fun, enjoyable and interactive fair experience.
Student’s ADHD Productivity App Concept Wins ADI’s Annual Stem Accessible Design Contest (jewishpress.com)
I wanted to create something that could help a lot of people by making listening and understanding easier in class and making learning more fun and enjoyable, said Chodos.
People with disabilities continue to push for more accessible voting (tmj4.com)
Wisconsinites with disabilities are continuing to push for more accessible ways and places to cast a ballot.
What Actually Makes A Hotel Accessible? I Decided To Find Out. (huffpost.com)
Hotel rooms are not designed with me in mind. But hopefully, that's going to change.
Disabled Theatre Goer Becomes Latest Access Card Ambassador (criplife.co.uk)
Emma Watts, a 34-year-old disabled woman who regularly enjoys trips to West End theatres, has been officially recognised as an Access Card ambassador.
Winners of EDF Photo Competition 'Breaking Barriers - Stories and voices of women and girls with disabilities’ (edf-feph.org)
Women and girls, particularly those with disabilities, are consistently left behind in various aspects of life. This is why the EDF Photo Competition 2023 ‘Breaking Barriers – Stories and voices of women and girls with disabilities’ aimed to challenge participants to present images that break down stereotypes and preconceptions surrounding women with disabilities from diverse cultural, background, and/or ethnic contexts.
Political under-representation of women with disabilities must be tackled (edf-feph.org)
On 1 March, the European Disability Forum (EDF) gathered high-level representatives, leaders with disabilities and activists to launch its Third Manifesto on the Rights of Women and Girls with Disabilities in Europe.
AI Act agreement: partial win on accessibility (edf-feph.org)
The agreement by European Institutions on the so-called “Artificial Intelligence Act” includes a few worthwhile provisions, even though it falls short of the “gold standard” that we, and other civil society organisations, hoped for.
Manifesto: Women and girls with disabilities must be recognised as leaders and changemakers (edf-feph.org)
Today, the European Disability Forum (EDF) launched its third manifesto on the rights of women and girls with disabilities, “Empowerment and Leadership”. The manifesto calls for specific actions from decision-makers to tackle the systemic marginalisation of women and girls with disabilities – 25.9% of the population of women in Europe. It outlines ways to empower women and girls with disabilities and ensure their leadership over their lives and issues that affect them.
Towards a new strategy for the European Disability Movement (edf-feph.org)
The Conference “EDF new strategy in a changing world” took place on 16 March. Moderated by the European Disability Forum’s Vice President Pat Clarke, it brought together EDF members to discuss the organisation’s future strategy.
EDF Board meeting March 2024: priorities for Disability Rights Strategy, EU Elections, new members (edf-feph.org)
Our first Board meeting of 2024 took place on 16 and 17 March in Brussels. It was preceded by a conference with panels on equality and a panel on EDF’s future strategy in a changing world. The Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EU and the Belgian Federal Public Service—Social Security kindly supported the event.
EDF Board meeting March 2024: priorities for Disability Rights Strategy, EU Elections, new members (edf-feph.org)
Our first Board meeting of 2024 took place on 16 and 17 March in Brussels. It was preceded by a conference with panels on equality and a panel on EDF’s future strategy in a changing world. The Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EU and the Belgian Federal Public Service—Social Security kindly supported the […]
Hungarian court holds authorities responsible for abuses in residential institution (edf-feph.org)
A court in Hungary has found three state authorities responsible for human rights violations against persons with disabilities living in a residential institution. The case concerned grave violations of the rights of 220 adults and children with disabilities detained in the notorious Topház Social Care Home.
9 organisations call for next mandate to prioritise Union of Equality (edf-feph.org)
9 equality and anti-discrimination organisations call for concrete action on equality, anti-racism and fundamental rights during the next mandate in a joint statement released today.
EU in the World Report (edf-feph.org)
EDF’s International Cooperation and Humanitarian Action team is thrilled to announce the release of our inaugural ‘EU in the World Report‘, spotlighting our work and commitment to advancing the rights of persons with disabilities on a global scale within the framework of the European Union’s external action initiatives.
Autism Europe (autismeurope.org)
In 2024, Autism-Europe and its members are launching "Not Invisible", a multiannual Europe-wide campaign to mark World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) on 2 April and keep raising awareness of autistic people's struggles and strengths beyond this date
European Accessibility Summit 2024 (edf-feph.org)
The EU Accessibility Summit is back for its 4th edition focused on the European Parliament Elections and the achievements of the last five years.
Learn why IAAP CPABE certification is critical to implementing (abilitynet.org.uk)
The International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP) has a range of certification suitable for different needs of accessibility professionals. In our recent Network and Learn session, we learnt from Subhash Chandra Vashishth, Director of Centre for Accessibility in Built Environment Foundation (CABE Foundation), about why the IAAP CPABE (Certified Professional in Accessible Built Environments) is critical to implementing accessibility.
EK MP receives inaugural Disability Entrepreneurship Lifetime Achievement Award (dailyrecord.co.uk)
The award honours outstanding contributions and achievements of disabled entrepreneurs and advocates
App shows users what it's like to be disabled (msn.com)
The app's founder hopes it will help people develop empathy for people with disabilities.
Living with disability and being queer poses a 'double whammy' of accessibility challenges (abc.net.au)
Accessibility isn't just about being able to get on a bus or use a public toilet. Queer people with disability say they often feel like they're being "marginalised even on the margins".
World’s biggest disability app helps secure legacy of Leicestershire dementia charity (journalism.co.uk)
The Snowball Community app has joined forces with MindforYou to put valuable data to good use. The award-winning app, dubbed the 'Trip Advisor' for disabled people, has ensured data collected by the now-closed charity will be put to practical use
I have an invisible disability. Flying is extra stressful, and other travelers don't understand why. (businessinsider.com)
As a frequent traveler with bipolar disorder, Andrea McKenna Brankin uses lavender oil, exercise, and Harry Potter to help her reduce stress.
Shaping narratives through ‘DARE’: Disability-inclusive theatre in Bangladesh (dhakatribune.com)
In a world where diversity and inclusion are increasingly valued, the significance of disability-inclusive practices within the realm of art cannot be overstated
The Grammar of My Body: A Memoir (goodreads.com)
Taking a big dump on an ableist India’s expectations from a disabled person to be ‘inspirational’ and an ‘underdog who made it’ despite their illness, Abhishek Anicca writes about everyday stories of living with disability and chronic illness in this memoir-in-essays.
Disability-friendly nightclub event marks birthday (msn.com)
The founder says clubbers can "be who they are" at the weekly event and 200 people regularly go.
Misfit 100 Open Call — Misfit Media – Disabled Creative Agency (misfitmediaagency.com)
A majority of brands today are missing out on the potential to capture 84% approval ratings within an untapped $8 trillion spending power. Curious who?
Inclusive Insights Freebie (form.typeform.com)
Sign up to hear from Kelsey + our team of Misfits about disability inclusion in media, marketing and entertainment and what you can do to be a more inclusive creative professional. You'll be sent our "Inclusive Creativity: Disability Insights for Creative Teams" that highlights all of our essential frameworks.
Disability Thinking Weekday - March 2024 Recap (disabilitythinking.substack.com)
Here’s a look back at March’s Disability Thinking Weekday links. The links are sorted into three broad topic categories — Disability Life & Culture, Politics, Policy & Activism, and Practical Information, plus Videos.
TravelAbility Trusted: ILA Pro from Translate Live (travelabilityinsider.com)
Translation software has made big strides in recent years, thanks in part to AI. Translate Live is setting itself apart from a crowded field of translation services by packaging their software in a very practical format. The ILA Pro features two screens that can be set up back to back in an A-frame that allows two people to have a real-time translated conversation. A perfect accessory for a visitor center, museum, or hotel front desk. The ILA Pro can translate more than 100 languages including braille and ASL with the ability to connect to human signers.
TravelAbility Introduces Bed Height Mapping Pilot Program for Accessible Travel (travelabilityinsider.com)
TravelAbility has announced the launch of a pioneering initiative to map hotel bed heights, addressing the primary concern for wheelchair travelers: the unpredictability of bed heights in hotel accommodations.
The best-kept secret to unlock new visitors: Accessibility (linkedin.com)
Accessibility mapping is an essential tool that can be used to assess how accessible a specific destination actually is. Discover more about our system here.
This Tech Makes Cannabis More Accessible to People With Disabilities (lifehacker.com)
Research on cannabis is finally catching up, and there’s plenty of reason to try cannabis for chronic pain, anxiety, or even potentially better sleep. A wide range of physical and mental injuries and ailments can cause disability, whether temporary or permanent, and folks dealing with this need more sleep, pain, and mental health management tools and treatments.
An inclusive eclipse: How people with disabilities can experience the celestial moment (eu.usatoday.com)
The eclipse might seem to be a visual experience, but there's a lot more to feel, hear and sense. 'Nature is a shared human experience.'
Parents offered class photo version with no 'complex needs' pupils (bbc.com)
Parents in Aberdeenshire were left "shocked" after being offered different versions of primary school class photos.
Aberdeenshire pupils with complex needs ‘erased’ from school photo (amp.theguardian.com)
Families sent two versions of a class photo to choose from, with one excluding children with additional needs.
For patients with disabilities, this doctor prioritizes independence — and fun (npr.org)
Sometimes health care means being able to go out and watch a wrestling match, according to Dr. Clarissa Kripke. She's pioneering a new kind of care for people with disabilities.
This doctor is an expert in treating osteogenesis imperfecta. She also has it herself (eu.usatoday.com)
Maybe you heard about it after watching the Samuel L. Jackson movie "Unbreakable." Or maybe after binging Season 11 of "Grey's Anatomy." Or maybe the words "osteogenesis imperfecta," or "OI," don't mean anything to you.
Communal knowledge: an experiential understanding of chronic illness (news.yale.edu)
Yale’s Kalindi Vora takes a multidisciplinary approach to understanding the effects of chronic illness and disability.
How To De-Objectify Women (heroicgirls.com)
There’s a lot artists can do to empower rather than objectify women.
Person diagnosed with bird flu after exposure to infected dairy cattle in Texas (dallasnews.com)
The second human case of the bird flu in the U.S. was reported in Texas by someone who had direct contact with dairy cattle.
Whose Neurodiversity? Disability Justice & the Lived Experiences of Neurodivergence in Higher Education (brockport.edu)
Using a disability justice lens, Dr. Sara Acevedo discusses how performative diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) politics impact neurodivergent lived experiences on college campuses.
Three Keys to Ellington: Justin Kauflin, José André Montaño, Matthew Whitaker (kennedy-center.org)
At this Duke Ellington–inspired piano showcase, we spotlight three ferociously talented award-winning musicians: Justin Kauflin, José André Montaño, and Matthew Whitaker. Join us for an evening that will delight the jazz piano lover in your life. This performance is part of The Rosemary Kennedy Performing & Visual Arts Series.
Disability Intimacy: Essays on Love, Care, and Desire by Alice Wong (sfsu.zoom.us)
Our second Disability Intimacy Zoom event is coming up on April 25th at 4pm PT. Join us as we hear from folks featured in Alice Wong's upcoming anthology!
Which Beach Wheelchair is Perfect for Your Needs? (curbfreewithcorylee.com)
If you’re looking for a wheelchair for sand, there are plenty of fantastic beach wheelchair options available.
Paris 2024: Introduction to Para canoe (paralympic.org)
Para canoe is the fierce battle of the fastest paddlers on flat water. Get to know more about the sport as we approach the Paris 2024 Paralympics.
The Raw Beauty Project (indiegogo.com)
Photo exhibit celebrating women with disabilities, redefining beauty & unleashing potential for all.
Care, relationships and why the Budget fails disabled people (the-disability-download.simplecast.com)
Disabled campaigner Kerry Thompson speaks powerfully on social care, relationships and how the Chancellor’s Budget desperately needed to more for disabled people.
Thinkerbell Labs (thinkerbelllabs.com)
Thinkerbell Labs feels passionately about the need of inclusive education driven by intuitive engineering and design.
Blind and deaf accessible Easter egg hunt held in Montgomery (eu.montgomeryadvertiser.com)
Thomas White finds Easter eggs equipped with a beeping sound to make them easier to find for the visually impaired during a blind and deaf accessible Easter egg hunt, hosted by the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind ,at Ida Bell Young Park in Montgomery, Ala., on Wednesday March 27, 2024.
ASL Boundaries, Feeling, & Consent: A Webinar for Survivors & Other Miracles (vimeo.com)
In this trauma-sensitive space, we will gather to explore ways to respect and care for ourselves, including developing our ability to feel and learning to express consent, make requests, and set boundaries. Using a combination of somatic exercises, journaling, and group discussion, we will examine what it means to return home to our bodies and create safety and connection. In light of the holiday season, we will devote some time to the boundary issues that can arise when visiting families of origin. Participants will leave with a sense of possible paths forward, and concrete tools they can use.
ASL Romance Myth #4: Fear of Engulfment and Fear of Abandonment (vimeo.com)
The Romance is a Myth Webinar Series looks at how common ideas about romance make us treat each other and ourselves badly and disrupt our movements.
Project MUSE (muse.jhu.edu)
Leonardo, founded in 1968, has become an international channel of communication for artists who use science and developing technologies in their work. With emphasis on the artists' writings, Leonardo is the leading international journal for readers interested in the application of contemporary science and technology in their work. The companion annual journal, Leonardo Music Journal (LMJ) features the latest in music, multimedia art, sound science and technology.
Crip Cinema Archive (cripcinemaarchive.cargo.site)
Documenting disability on screen.
Lorina Bulwer (redherringpress.bigcartel.com)
Lorina Bulwer is Dolly Sen's polemical exploration of madness, material, and the life of Lorina Bulwer: a needleworker incarcerated in the “Female Lunatic Ward” of Great Yarmouth Workhouse from 1893 to 1912, who made thunderous embroideries that scorn and rage and gossip about life in the town and workhouse.
Access intimacy in therapy shelters queer disabled hope (queerbeat.org)
What access intimacy is and how some therapists are incorporating it in their practice to make it inclusive of queer and disabled people.
Opening Doors and Minds (limelight-arts.com.au)
Read the article from Limelight's April 2024 issue.
I’m Not The Only One In My Family With A Disability. But I'm the First to Release Shame (refinery29.com)
Though I couldn’t help my grandmother find joy and freedom within her disabled body before she passed, I know I still have a chance to help the next generation in my family.
Sight and sound collide! (showpass.com)
Sight and sound collide! Join Contemporary Calgary for a free experimental short film screening at the opening night of Artifact Film Festival. Be among the first to see the premiere of short films crafted in the National accessArt Centre’s innovative Sounds of the Silver Screen class, where participants shoot Super 8mm film and create their own unique soundtracks. After the screening, engage in a discussion with talented local filmmakers who are preserving the legacy of film in Calgary through their captivating moving image art.
Hot Wheelz is a 'drag creature' in a wheelchair making magic out of their disability (youtube.com)
Hot Wheelz is just one of the extraordinary subjects featured in Canada’s a Drag, a docu-series from CBC Arts that celebrates drag artists who are pushing through the darkness to give us all more light.
Meet three artists from the National accessArts Centre's Film Ensemble (cbc.ca)
Film Ensemble members from the National accessArts Centre (NaAC) share about the program, their art practices, and how NaAC supports them as artists.
Hot Wheelz is a 'drag creature' in a wheelchair here to make magic out of their disability (cbc.ca)
In this episode from the new season of Canada’s a Drag, the Edmonton performer is inspiring the disabled community to take up all the space they desire.
Woodblocks: Forming New Folklores (weareunlimited.org.uk)
Pirates of my Land, Woodblock Print on Paper, Rasel Rana. What kind of folklore arises when people with marginalised identities tell their own stories?
Earth, Wheels, Air (weareunlimited.org.uk)
Extraordinary Bodies and Pamoja Dance Group play with the dynamics of transitioning from the earth, onto wheels, and into the air in two creative collaboration residencies – one in Nairobi, Kenya, and one in Plymouth, UK.
The Story Behind Ladies Bridge (weareunlimited.org.uk)
This digital performance installation explores the cultural history of Mrs. Alicia Little and her campaign against foot binding in China. To do this, Chisato Minamimura and Alice Hu Xiaoshu use sign language and parallel narratives of China’s past.
The In Between (weareunlimited.org.uk)
A stirring, informative, and sensorially rich film in which artists Byron Vincent and Elif Simge share their relationships with place and space through the lens of their neurodivergence.
UNWRAP (weareunlimited.org.uk)
A collaboration between Birds of Paradise Theatre and Diverse Patterns bringing to life a live radio drama connecting disabled communities in Scotland and Nepal.
Gen X Gen Z (weareunlimited.org.uk)
Tink Flaherty and their daughter Abra work together on a new piece inspired by their conversations around trans politics, non-normative families and intergenerational queer friendship. The politics that floats easy around the breakfast table can feel heavy beyond the front door. Gen X Gen Z sees Tink and Abra bringing their chats from home to the world outside, finding a new language as they grow and change alongside each other.
Martha (weareunlimited.org.uk)
Imagine a world where you can pop down the street and everyone speaks your language.
See Me/Hear Me: The Art of an Extraordinary Life (weareunlimited.org.uk)
Sarah Ezekiel is a paralysed visual artist with Motor Neurone Disease (MND). She writes, storyboards, designs, and directs this live theatre production using eye and chin movements.
The Pleasure of F**king your Mother (weareunlimited.org.uk)
Can a disabled person escape their identity? Can anyone? Can we separate the art from the identity of the artist?
The Great British Trans Debate Off (weareunlimited.org.uk)
A satirical performance piece that playfully interrogates the framing of trans rights as a debate.
REFLECTIONS (weareunlimited.org.uk)
A contemporary dance duet inspired by the Cambodian jungle – home to Nadenh Poan as a young disabled child.
misery munches: depression cookbook (weareunlimited.org.uk)
misery’s depression cookbook contains community-sourced recipes for when you’re depressed as fuck – or just really tired! A culinary love letter to Mad kin.
Cocoon (weareunlimited.org.uk)
A daring aerial theatre piece weaving black British salon culture with the complexities of disability, celebrating resilience and unapologetic joy.
Sponges and Spatulas (weareunlimited.org.uk)
This Dungeon and Dragons inspired play is set in two worlds and has a script in British Sign Language (BSL).
Wading: Mad Stories From The Water (weareunlimited.org.uk)
This floating photography exhibition and oral history interview series documents the lives of queer, racialised and disabled boaters currently living off-grid on the UK’s canal network.
Meet the artists awarded UK and International Open Awards 2024 (weareunlimited.org.uk)
The Open Awards are funding 15 captivating new commissions, with 10 artists receiving UK Open Awards and 5 receiving International Open Awards. These awards are made possible with support from Arts Council England, Arts Council of Wales, British Council, and The National Lottery through Creative Scotland.
Social Security program failed to properly notify people of huge fines, report finds (washingtonpost.com)
The Social Security Administration’s internal watchdog office failed to properly notify some poor and disabled Americans before levying huge fines on them, an investigation found.
Social Security Eases Rules on Recouping Overpayments (aarp.org)
SSA commissioner says moves target ‘clawback cruelty’ when beneficiaries are hit with big bills
Fellowships (processingfoundation.org)
The Processing Foundation is thrilled to announce the open call for our 2024 Fellowship Program, themed ‘Sustaining Community: Expansion & Access.’ This year, we seek to support innovative projects from artists, designers, activists, educators, engineers, researchers, coders, collectives, and many more, who are working at the intersection of creative technology, art, and open-source software.
Disabled Dismantlers (lilylipman.com)
We as disabled artists and/or workers are providing collective care, action, equity, safety, and joy for each other and ourselves. We are the community we wish we had and hope for our disabled descendents to enjoy. We’re also having fun and making friends (smiley face).
The Sistas Uprising Fund | Sista Creatives Rising (sistacreativesrising.com)
"The Sistas Uprising Fund" is a charity project to create grants for marginalized artists, primarily focusing on supporting marginalized women and femme-expressing creatives in 2024.
April 6th, 2024 - Monthly Film Festival | InFocus: Disabilities (newfilmmakersla.com)
NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) hosts its April Monthly Film Festival, which features its annual InFocus: Disabilities program, along with April Shorts and a double block of mid-length documentary features, Rachel Epstein’s The Anarchist Lunch and Hidde de Vries’ Hunting Jack.
Whitney Biennial 2024: Even Better Than the Real Thing (whitney.org)
The eighty-first edition of the Whitney Biennial—the longest-running survey of contemporary art in the United States—features seventy-one artists and collectives grappling with many of today’s most pressing issues. This Biennial is like being inside a “dissonant chorus," as participating artist Ligia Lewis described it, a provocative yet intimate experience of distinct and disparate voices that collectively probe the cracks and fissures of the unfolding moment.
Whitney Signs Biennial 2024 (whitney.org)
Join us for an in-person program focused on the 2024 Biennial, led by Deaf educator Joyce Hom in American Sign Language. The event begins with a tour at 3:30 pm and will be followed by a wine and cheese reception from 5–6 pm in the Laurie M. Tisch Education Center. Please plan to meet in the lobby at 3:30 pm.
Remembering indie artist and disability rights activist Cola Boyy, dead at 34 (wfae.org)
Matthew Urango, the singer-songwriter and activist known as Cola Boyy, was born with spina bifida. The musician who made crowds dance with his 1970s-influenced disco pop has died at the age of 34.
Cola Boyy, Indie Singer and Disability Activist, Dies at 34 (nytimes.com)
Cola Boyy, whose real name was Matthew Urango, sang and produced his own brand of disco music. Born with spina bifida, he had been a vocal advocate for people with disabilities.
S.F. dancer and choreographer Jess Curtis dies at 62 (sfchronicle.com)
After moving to the region in the early ’80s, Curtis brought to Bay Area stages a natural physical grace and daring combined with assumption-shattering curiosity.
Paul Alexander, polio survivor in iron lung for over 70 years, dies at 78 after Covid diagnosis (nbcnews.com)
Alexander has lived in an iron lung since contracting polio in the 1950s. His obituary was posted to his GoFundMe page Tuesday. He was 78 years old.
Art, neurodivergence and self-discovery – with Nick Heaney (sites.libsyn.com)
Nick Heaney is a resident artist and co-founder of Artnova Gallery in Chatham, Massachusetts. Nick has always found art to be his most authentic way of connecting with the world around him. He was diagnosed with dyslexia during elementary school. He struggled with written language, but found a connection through art.
How To Sign In BASL (Black American Sign Language) (youtube.com)
After her video went viral on TikTok, we asked Charmay to explain BASL (Black American Sign Language) to us, and tell us how it's different from ASL (American Sign Language).
Accessible Solar Eclipse Experience: Innovations for the Visually Impaired on April 8th (assistivetechnologyblog.com)
Get ready for the April 8th solar eclipse with accessible technologies like the LightSound box, Cadence tablet, and other options, ensuring those with visual impairments can experience the event.
The Project on Women and Disability (PWD) and Women’s Health Activism in the Late Twentieth Century (dishist.org)
In this podcast episode, hosts Emma Wathen and Kelsey Henry speak with Nora O’Neill, a graduate student at Yale University, about her research on disability rights and feminist activism in Boston during the 1980s and 1990s. Motivated by her personal experiences with her multiply disabled twin brother, O’Neill highlights the founding of the Project on Women and Disability (PWD), an advocacy group focused on the intersection of disability and gender. PWD criticized the lack of representation of disabled women in feminist movements and the neglect of gender issues within the disability rights movement, yet also grappled with challenges regarding its own diversity and inclusivity. O'Neill's research sheds light on the complex dynamics within PWD, their efforts towards more inclusive approaches regarding reproductive rights, and the eventual dissolution of the group due to financial difficulties and internal tensions. This discussion emphasizes the importance of history for contemporary political movements and the necessity of thinking beyond established narratives to shape a more inclusive future.
Universal brain-computer interface enables thought-controlled gaming (disabilityinsider.com)
Imagine playing a racing game like Mario Kart, using only your brain to execute the complex series of turns in a lap.
The NDIS Song - Nell Tyler Original Song (youtube.com)
If you're frustrated about the NDIS and all of the systemic short-comings that come with it, then this song is for you! The system is broken, there's no denying it. The system that was put in place to look after people with disabilities often makes it harder to meet their needs. It gives disabled people even more hoops to jump through.
No Place Like Home: People with Disabilities' Fight to Stay Out of Institutions (cbsnews.com)
CBS Reports goes to Illinois, which has one of the highest rates of institutionalization in the country, to understand the challenges families face keeping their developmentally disabled loved ones at home.
Nearly 3 in 4 sex workers live with a disability, rare B.C. report finds (bc.ctvnews.ca)
A first-of-its-kind report is highlighting the needs of sex workers in southwestern B.C., including financial aid and professional development opportunities.
Consett photographer launches Down's syndrome project (bbc.com)
Launching her project on World Down's Syndrome Day, Debbie Todd says she wants to promote inclusion.
Osis Awareness (teawithhb.substack.com)
How many awareness months does it take to make sure people realise Endometriosis impacts as many people as diabetes and asthma? 170 million people and counting. Let’s hope it’s not that many months…
Guidelines, what guidelines? (haveyoutriedwalkinglately.wordpress.com)
Food has always been a ‘thing’. So has the mirror and what I look like in it. Not really a surprise for a millennial who grew up surrounded by women or family members wanting to lose weight and who were never happy with their bodies. And those women were praised for losing weight.
‘I wanted people to laugh not at me, but with me’: Tom Shakespeare (theguardian.com)
The activist, academic and now novelist explains why, when you use a wheelchair, it’s good to be able to see the funny side. By Donna Ferguson
Curtain Calls: ‘Cost of Living’ not just seen, but felt at Oakland Theater Project (eastbaytimes.com)
Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Martyna Majok challenges typical perceptions of those with disabilities and their caregivers.
California’s disabled students left behind during emergencies: 'They just weren’t ready for someone like me’ (calmatters.org)
The University of California system will place evacuation chairs in all multi-storied buildings for disability access to emergency exits.
‘Noisy’ autistic brains seem better at certain tasks. Here’s why neuroaffirmative research matters (theconversation.com)
‘Neural noise’ isn’t the sounds you hear, but rather the variability of responses in your brain. Autistic people are thought to have greater variance that can be a disadvantage or a strength.
Opulent Mobility: Enter the Goddesses (artsearth.org)
VISUAL: The gods have had their time... it is high time for the goddesses to take center stage!Goddesses come in a variety of forms and guises, and we celebrate them all.
In a K-Pop First, Deaf Members Debut as 'Big Ocean' (koreabizwire.com)
In a groundbreaking move for South Korea’s phenomenally popular K-pop music scene, a new group composed entirely of deaf members will make its debut next month on National Disabled Persons Day, according to their agency, Parastar Entertainment.
Inclusion of Black and Latina Parents With Physical Disabilities in a Qualitative Research Study: A Peer Researcher Training Model (journals.sagepub.com)
Public health qualitative research has largely failed to achieve full inclusion of people with disabilities and Black people and Latinx/as. Although there is a ...
Covid-19 Linked To Higher Risk Of Developing Autoimmune Inflammatory Rheumatic Diseases (forbes.com)
An acute Covid-19 infection could be linked to a higher risk of developing autoimmune inflammatory rheumatic diseases up to 12 months after getting infected.
FDA Proposes New Ban of Electrical Stimulation Devices for Self-Injurious or Aggressive Behavior (fda.gov)
The FDA is proposing a ban of electrical stimulation devices intended to reduce or stop self-injurious or aggressive behavior, a step rarely taken by the agency
Ryan Gainer's Death Highlights Dangers for Black Autistic Children (parents.com)
For the parents and professionals who care for Black autistic children, Ryan Gainer's death highlights how frightening police interactions can be.
The Art of Adjustment - We’re In This Together (reidmymind.com)
Inspired by my last episode with Andrew Leland, my daughters join to help me explore what exactly makes someone a disabled artist, identity, ableism and more.
US appeals court kills ban on plastic containers contaminated with PFAS (theguardian.com)
Conservative fifth circuit overturns EPA’s ban prohibiting Inhance from using manufacturing process creating toxic compound.
The Children Who Lost Limbs in Gaza (newyorker.com)
More than a thousand children who were injured in the war are now amputees. What do their futures hold?
Everything You Need to Know About Captioned Videos (meryl.net)
Get all your captioned video questions answered in this guide including why, what, and how to create great captions to get more video views.
Feeling my 50s (disability-visibility-newsletter.ghost.io)
Hello you fabulous followers! Whew, life sure comes at you fast. I turned 50 this month and it's got me feeling all the feels reflecting on I want to do with my remaining time on this planet. I have so many dreams and ambitions I want to come true!
Exclusive: 25% of disabled workers have experienced discrimination during the job interview process, new survey finds (hr-brew.com)
Employers should provide disability etiquette and inclusion training, and make their interview processes more accessible, one expert recommends.
Disabled People Are Dying in America’s Crosswalks. We Need to Protect Them. (governing.com)
The data on traffic fatalities and injuries doesn’t account for their needs or even count them. Better data would enable better solutions.
Singer-songwriter Lachi on building a network of changemakers (adage.com)
The touring performer and CEO of RAMPD writes about “paying forward while receiving with grace.”
Blind artist Lachi among USA Today's 2024 Women of the Year (youtube.com)
She talks about breaking down barriers for disabled artists on PIX11 Morning News.
“How can a non disabled person be an ally to a disabled person?” (accessable.substack.com)
An AccessAble Ambassador shares her personal endometriosis story
Do you know when the first power wheelchair was invented? (youtube.com)
Have you ever wondered about the evolution of something as essential as the wheelchair? Well, buckle up (or should I say, buckle in?), because I'm about to take you on a captivating journey through time, exploring the remarkable history of wheelchairs from the 1600s right up to the modern-day marvels we see today
Tatum Robotics’ Revolutionary T1 Fingerspelling Hand to Bridge Communication Gap for the DeafBlind Community (assistivetechnologyblog.com)
Discover the T1 Fingerspelling Hand by Tatum Robotics, an assistive device transforming communication for the DeafBlind community using cloud computing.
Student artworks showcase marketplace accessibility issues (disabilityinsider.com)
Lancaster marketing students showed off their artistic talents to produce a gallery of artworks capturing disabled people’s accessibility issues in our commercial world.
HUD charges Grapevine, Texas Housing Authority with disability discrimination (disabilityinsider.com)
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced on March 25 that the agency charged the Grapevine Housing Authority (“GHA”); Jane Everett, Executive Director of GHA; and Bonnie McHugh, Vice-Chair of the GHA Housing Commission, with discriminating against, and failure to provide a reasonable accommodation for a tenant with a disability.
NACDL + RespectAbility: Accessibility and Universal Design for Legal Professionals (respectability.org)
This session will cover legal requirements for accessibility, as well as accessibility best practices and how they can be applied.
Click, Click, Sued: Are Your School’s Websites and Apps ADA Compliant? (educatingalllearners.org)
With just the click of a button, your school’s website or mobile app could become the source of a disability discrimination claim. Digital accessibility lawsuits are on the rise – and education is one of the most targeted sectors. While your physical facilities may be top of mind when it comes to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), websites and mobile apps also must comply. Here are four steps your institution can take to help avoid an ADA lawsuit and four steps you can take if you receive a digital accessibility claim.
Aberdeenshire pupils with complex needs ‘erased’ from school photo (theguardian.com)
Families sent two versions of a class photo to choose from, with one excluding children with additional needs
Episode 121: This Ad Is So Cool! (theaccessiblestall.com)
In this episode of The Accessible Stall podcast, hosts Emily Ladau and Kyle Khachadurian discuss the recent CoorDown ad titled “Assume That I Can” which challenges assumptions about people with disabilities. They praise the ad for its accurate representation and subversive messaging, highlighting the importance of treating disabled individuals as capable and autonomous. They also touch on the need for more inclusive representation in media, and the impact of assumptions on disabled individuals. Overall, they express their enthusiasm for the ad and its positive portrayal of disability.
Nominations open for IPC Athletes’ Council election (disabilityinsider.com)
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has opened the nomination process for the IPC Athletes’ Council, ahead of an election that will take place at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
Spring Cleaning with a disability (michellesmission.net)
Spring is finally here and many people are excited about the new season. There is a feeling of renewal with blooming flowers and warmer temperatures. Along with this many people get inspired to spring clean their homes. People will scrub areas of their house that my not get done on a regular basis and throw away something that they don't need. Having a disability makes keeping the house cleaning difficult. I often start out with good intentions and get distracted. I also struggle to find items when I put them away, and forget about them!
NYDJ Launches Women’s Adaptive Jeans on QVC (newmobility.com)
The women’s denim brand known for its slimming jeans has released an adaptive version of its popular Marilyn Straight jeans.
A Conversation with Sharon Draper on her 'Out of My Mind' Book Series (mcie.org)
In this episode of the Think Inclusive podcast, we are joined by Sharon Draper, an exceptional voice in middle-grade literature whose books have captivated readers around the globe. Draper takes us behind the scenes of her creative process during the conversation, sharing the inspirations and challenges that shape her memorable characters and their stories.
Best Alarm Clocks for Deaf or Hard of Hearing People (meriahnichols.com)
29,000 deaf people were asked about their favorite ways to wake up. Their answers are this guide, best deaf alarm clocks and hard of hearing ways to wake up
Post #7: We're All Stories in the End... 📖 (gaelynnlea.substack.com)
Life stories as legacy, and how memoirs can grow our compassion and expand our concept of what's possible. Also: paid subscribers are invited to a Zoom Book Club on April 14th — with the author!
Creating Accessible PowerPoint Presentations: Tips for Limiting Text and Using Graphics Effectively (accessibility.com)
Like all digital content, PowerPoint presentations should meet digital accessibility guidelines.
Digital Accessibility Strategies for Global Inclusion (accessibility.com)
Effective strategies are required to ensure inclusivity and equal access to information, services, and opportunities within the global digital community.
How To Use Google Docs On Android With Screen Readers And Braille Devices (accessibility.com)
This short guide will discuss using Google Docs on Android devices with screen readers and braille devices.
Ten strategies and best practices for cognitive accessibility in digital design (accessibility.com)
Here are a few strategies and best practices for cognitive accessibility in digital design that help create a more inclusive online environment.
The SEO Benefits of Closed Captioning (accessibility.com)
Beyond accessibility, closed captioning offers a unique opportunity to boost website engagement and search engine optimization (SEO).
'Everybody Dance' shines light on kids with disabilities (fox13seattle.com)
"Everybody Dance" shines light on kids with disabilities. Studio 13 Live chatted with the director and producer.
Crafting Anti-Ableist Training: A Conversation (kec.memberclicks.net)
Join us for a facilitated discussion about sustaining anti-ableist trainings in your organization. We’ll explore a shift from a focus on “how to” to “why and, critically, how can you ensure that the training itself is anti-ableist. Bring your questions and your strategies, and leave with insights to get started or deepen your trainings.
Deaf actress Kaylee Hottle brings heart to 'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire' (abc7ny.com)
Hottle comes from an all-deaf family spanning four generations, so playing this character in 'Godzillla x Kong: The New Empire' holds profound significance.
'Rent' Is Returning To New York — And In A Completely Different Way (huffpost.com)
A one-night staging of Jonathan Larson's beloved musical will feature a full cast of deaf performers using ASL.
FilmScene launches first annual Iowa Disability Film Festival (dailyiowan.com)
FilmScene launched its first annual Iowa Disability Film Festival on Wednesday. During this three-day festival, which runs from March 20-22, three independent films are scheduled to be shown, centering around stories of individuals who have disabilities: “Full Circle,” “Being Michelle,” and “A Friend Indeed: The Bill Sackter Story.”
What Is It Like to Live With a Rare Disease? (theatlantic.com)
Nearly 400 million people worldwide have been diagnosed with rare diseases—more than the population of the United States. #RAREis, a global program by Amgen launched in 2017, is amplifying their voices, providing a global online community and an opportunity to be heard. Illustrations by Michelle Mildenberg.
9 Books that Center Deaf and Hard of Hearing Characters (electricliterature.com)
Sarah Marsh, author of "A Sign of Her Own," recommends literature that explores loneliness, community, and connection through the lens of deafness.
Cost Of Living (bostontheatrescene.com)
Winner! 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Drama! In this wry and quietly observed play, Polish-born playwright Martyna Majok interweaves the stories of four lonely souls to examine the forces that bring people together and the ways we all need each other. Eddie, an unemployed truck driver, and his estranged ex-wife, Ani, find themselves unexpectedly reunited after she suffers a devastating accident. And John, a brilliant PhD student with cerebral palsy, hires Jess, a first-generation Princeton graduate who has fallen on desperate times, as his new aide. Together these powerful stories comment on the complexity of caring and being cared for, and “the various tenderness’s of simply being human.” (The Daily Beast)
Non-verbal woman died after suffering burns in bathwater that reached 60 degrees, court told (abc.net.au)
The 28-year-old died five days after receiving burns to up to 40 per cent of her body while being bathed by disability carers. The Federal Court has heard the training and assessment of staff were "inadequate".
Applications for EmpowHer Camp is Open! (facebook.com)
Episode Two: Meet an EmpowHer Camp Young Leader. Abby, a current young leader, shares her perspective of her experience so far with EmpowHer Camp. If you are interested in applying to EmpowHer Camp, listen to Abby's advice to Future Young Leaders and click the link for more information and the application.
Disabled-led business seeks new clients after being hit by rise of AI (disabilitynewsservice.com)
A disabled-led business that provides work for more than 20 disabled freelancers at a time is urgently seeking new clients, and financial support, after its profits were severely hit by the rise of artificial intelligence (AI).
Bioworld Makes an Impact with Adaptive Backpacks in Honor of Disability Awareness Month (anbmedia.com)
Bioworld continues its commitment to its continued creation of licensed adaptive backpacks as part of Disability Awareness Month.
13 Things CP Teaches You (theodysseyonline.com)
Here are 13 things that you learn because of your Cerebral Palsy.
Apple’s next frontier: AI and the future of accessibility (abilitynet.org.uk)
Guest blog editor, Colin Hughes, a former BBC producer, outlines how artificial intelligence could revolutionise tech for disabled people.
Is AI a risk or an opportunity for disability rights? (enil.eu)
Advent of Artificial Intelligence and algorithmic technologies has significantly impacted the lives of people with disabilities. AI loosely mean technologies that use advanced computing to perform tasks that were traditionally done by humans. People with disabilities are increasingly adopting AI in different facets of their lives, including for education, employment, communications, and socializing. Many tools such as image recognition apps for the blind, dictation software for people with dexterity-related disabilities, communication programs for people with speech disabilities, and other automated technologies are widely in use. In many cases, people with disabilities also use technologies to perform tasks that earlier required support from friends, families, or caregivers. The range of these tools include both assistive technologies (specifically designed for people with disabilities), and mainstream technologies (developed for both nondisabled and people with disabilities). Examples of the latter include smart home devices such as voice assistants, vacuums, autonomous cars, and chat GPT, amongst others.
Programa Rompiendo barreras 6, protagonizado por jóveves de la Asociación Jach'a Uru (youtube.com)
Conoce las actividades de Desarrollo de Habilidades que implementa la Asociación Jach'a Uru☀️, en esta oportunidad Roslin Macias nos explicará cómo realizan este trabajo y los materiales que crean para niños y jóvenes. En el sector Protagonistas conoceremos el carisma y agilidad mental de Leonardo Canaviri, un joven del Distrito 1 Tembladerani, mientras que desde el distrito 14 de El Alto jafet Huanca nos enseñará ejercicios de vocalizacion y respiración, demostrando que la discapacidad no es impedimento para realizar cualquier actividad y vivir plenamente, además de todas las actividades de inclusión social que realizamos.
'The Knowledge,' Rigorous Test Makes London Cab Drivers Best in the World (wheelchairtravel.org)
The Knowledge of London is one of the toughest tests in the world, and it's mandatory for all drivers of the iconic London black cab.
Software enables users with vision disabilities to create interactive charts (disabilityinsider.com)
More and more tools are emerging to help users create online data visuals, such as charts, that cater to individuals who are blind or have low vision. However, many of these tools rely on starting with a visual chart that is then transformed into an accessible format.
How Accessibility Is Linked To GDP, And Not Just About Building Ramps (youthkiawaaz.com)
Lack of inclusion and accessibility also reduces economic productivity. We need to move our conversations from ‘disability-friendly’ to ‘Design for All’.
Disability News and Mental Health, Bradley Riches: autism, Celebrity Big Brother and me (bbc.co.uk)
Bradley Riches: how I managed my autism in the Big Brother house.
UK gov expanding Special Needs Education with 60,000 additional places (disabilityinsider.com)
Children across the country are to benefit from billions of pounds of investment to ensure they receive an education that meets their needs in high-quality environments for years to come and families are given peace of mind that their children will be looked after.
New treatment target identified for Alzheimer's disease (disabilityinsider.com)
Researchers at the University of Leeds and Lancaster University have identified a new potential target for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease – PDE4B.
WHO urges focus on violence against women with disabilities and older women (disabilityinsider.com)
Older women and women with disabilities face particular risk of abuse, yet their situation is largely hidden in most global and national violence-related data, according to two new publications released by the World Health Organization (WHO). The health agency is calling for better research across countries that will help ensure these women are counted, and that their specific needs are understood and addressed.
Living With Muscular Dystrophy Makes Death My Shadow Partner (time.com)
"As I turn 50, I am filled with mixed emotions. I dread what lies ahead if I reach 60," writes Alice Wong.
VICSCREEN RELEASES DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION ROADMAP (vicscreen.vic.gov.au)
Today, VicScreen released its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Roadmap, a 10-year strategy towards a thriving, equitable and inclusive screen industry in Victoria.
The Collective (artsaccess.com.au)
The Collective digs deep into the AAV archive, highlighting projects across the decades. Witness the huge social shift from incarceration to liberation, across 50 years of practice. The exhibition includes artworks by Deaf and Disabled artists working today that respond to the archives.
AAV Flashbacks (artsaccess.com.au)
AAV Flashbacks We are sharing AAV memories this year. So join us in discovering our history. And how AAV fits into the wider arts and disability sector. We will be updating this page throughout the year with new sections of history. Please be aware: some language is outdated.
Stepping Out (sbs.com.au)
In 1979, 40 extraordinary people performed on the stage at the Sydney Opera House. Labelled for their disabilities by society, the film follows two members of the group and tells the joyous story of the event.
Crip Spacetime (disability-visibility-newsletter.ghost.io)
When I first came across the title of Margaret Price's book, Crip Spacetime: Access, Failure, and Accountability in Academic Life, I loved it because I believe crips belong in space even though this book is about a different kind of space. Published by Duke University Press, I'm happy to offer five paperback copies of Crip Spacetime. The book will be available open-access after publication date. Details below.
A rare way of being (freyjaharalds.wordpress.com)
I don’t like the word disease. But that’s the label the doctors gave me when I was born. They say it is a serious and rare disease – brittle bones disease. I have never felt sick even though my bon…
How Volunteering Changed My Perception of My Impairment As a Disabled Person (huffingtonpost.co.uk)
As a disabled person I believe two things to be true: the impairment defines the person, unless the right mind set is adopted; and the actions of disabled people who come before us usually define the future successes of disabled people today.
SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act (respectability.org)
Learn how you can help us get the SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act passed into law!
Talk Disability (bbc.co.uk)
1 in 4 people avoid conversations with disabled people. To change this, we need to talk.
For patients with disabilities, this doctor prioritizes independence — and fun (npr.org)
Sometimes health care means being able to go out and watch a wrestling match, according to Dr. Clarissa Kripke. She's pioneering a new kind of care for people with disabilities.
How One Patient’s Textured Hair Nearly Kept Her From a Needed EEG (kffhealthnews.org)
An EEG can help diagnose conditions like epilepsy, sleep disorders, and brain tumors. But a design flaw and outdated Eurocentric practices make the test less effective on thicker, denser, and curly hair types, potentially excluding or deterring some people from getting screened.
Meet the influencer who "reverses" lupus—with smoothies (motherjones.com)
A psychiatrist's extraordinary claims about incurable diseases have won her a mansion, a Ferrari, and a huge social following.
Microsoft Accessible Event Guide (linkedin.com)
This guide is meant to help event planners, leaders and event staff create an inclusive, accessible experience for all participants, regardless of size or platform (hybrid, in-person, or virtual).
Disability Awareness Training for your workplace (abilitynet.org.uk)
Provide for your diverse workforce and customers by upskilling your staff with our Disability Awareness Training lived experience series.
I'm fed up with playing Disability Top Trumps (metro.co.uk)
One of the main reasons for the Disability hierarchy is that people simply don’t understand how big our community is, and the complex nuances contained within it.
How to Design for Neurodiversity: Inclusive Content and UX (interaction-design.org)
Have you ever wondered what lies beyond the fields of accessibility standards ?
CHRONICLES OF A BLACK DEAF BLIND GIRL (stellartickets.com)
Chronicles of a Black Deaf Blind Girl Written and performed by Ashlea Hayes Directed by Brian Cheslik Ghari is a 30-something year old woman whose life has just begun. Everything is new. She’s moved to a new city, learned a new language, started a new career, and is newly single. Join Ghari as she navigates her “new normal” and tackles the dating world…while DeafBlind…and Black. Chronicles is a multimedia production that includes dialogue, music, dance and other performance modes.
Finding Ease in Hardship: An Autistic Muslim’s Guide to a Meaningful Ramadan (amaliah.com)
Amaliah is mindful that autism does not manifest in the same way for everyone. The symptoms mentioned in this article are not a universal representation of what it is like to experience autism. If you resonate with some of the symptoms but haven’t gotten an official diagnosis, we recommend that you do not consider this article as a diagnostic and instead consult your general practitioner or personal doctor.
"Start treating us with respect" says Adelaide teenaged non-speaker in stunning AI interview (abc.net.au)
Autistic non-speaker, 14-year-old, Adelaide boy, Patrick has a unique voice. He used a letter board to communicate with ABC Radio Adelaide Drive presenter, Jo Laverty, using AI.
Disabled Actors Deserve To Blend Into The Background, Too (ca.sports.yahoo.com)
When I saw the wheelchair in the opening episode of “Fool Me Once,” I assumed that this would factor in to how the mystery played out. I was wrong.
Visually impaired students can ‘get a feel for’ eclipses with tactile books and graphics (fastcompany.com)
With support from NASA, scientists published a set of tactile graphics on the 2024 total solar eclipse.
For patients with disabilities, this doctor prioritizes independence — and fun (npr.org)
Sometimes health care means being able to go out and watch a wrestling match, according to Dr. Clarissa Kripke. She's pioneering a new kind of care for people with disabilities.
How Funders Can Increase Disabled Women’s and Birthing People’s Access to Reproductive Healthcare (disabilityphilanthropy.org)
Learn concrete steps that philanthropy can take to improve access to reproductive healthcare for women and birthing people.
Study: Higher rates of suicide in some remote Minnesota regions (minnpost.com)
A lack of mental health care access is thought to be one of the contributing factors behind the trend in Greater Minnesota.
HBO's Max To Launch Kids' Show Focused On Disabilities (disabilityscoop.com)
A first-of-its-kind animated children's show featuring a cast of characters who all have some type of disability is coming to television.
Wheelchair User First to Arrive (youtube.com)
Just one of the many challenges I face as a wheelchair user on public transit.
What makes this VR project so unique? (facebook.com)
Director Kiira Benzing explains the typical approach to filming for VR, and how this technique is different. Currently in development, Territory is a new immersive disability arts virtual reality experience. Created in collaboration with Double Eye Studios, this will be the first disability-centered, artistically accessible VR experience.
The Cognitive Neuroscientist Who Helped Unravel the Mysteries of Language (scientificamerican.com)
Ursula Bellugi was fixated on how we learn language. Her groundbreaking research on sign language demonstrated the connection between language skills and biology
Bill Shorten to introduce NDIS reform bill as fight looms with states (theguardian.com)
Legislation aims to cut ballooning costs and return the scheme to its original intent of supporting people with a permanent disability
Impact of AI on Accessible Travel Will Be Negative Before Positive (wheelchairtravel.org)
AI has tremendous potential to improve travel, but the importance of accuracy in the accessible travel market cannot be understated.
How to Navigate Encounters and Friendships With Disabled Folks (cupofjo.com)
I've always wondered, what would it be like to disappear into a crowd?
Nearly 300 Ontario patients moved to LTC homes they didn't choose, province says (cbc.ca)
Nearly 300 people in Ontario have been moved from hospitals to long-term care homes not of their choosing under a law the government implemented a little over a year ago.
All is for All (allisforall.com)
We’re a consultancy and specialist creative agency. We work with brands and businesses, helping them be truly inclusive and accessible for disabled people.