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Blind skateboarder Dan Mancina builds world's first adaptive skatepark: "Everyone should have the opportunity to try skating" (olympics.com)
Dan Mancina came up with the idea to create an adaptive skatepark after losing his vision. Olympics.com spoke to the Michigan-based skateboarder about the features that make his park accessible to any athletes and his next big goals after skating the Paris 2024 Olympic course as part of a Para skateboarding exhibition.
A fungus that can ‘eat you from the inside out’ could spread as the world heats up (edition.cnn.com)
Infection-causing fungi responsible for millions of deaths a year will spread significantly to new regions as the planet heats up, new research predicts —and the world is not prepared.
Stop Compulsory Redundancies; Protect Students and Staff (change.org)
Because more than 20 roles are affected, this qualifies as a collective redundancy under UK law, meaning the University must legally consult with the academic staff union, UCU. Following discussions on May 15th, 2025, UCU issued a Failure to Agree notice, stating that these proposed cuts are unjustified. This opens the door to legal action, including potential strikes, unless the University withdraws these redundancies.
As private company turns to new therapy, U will continue to refine the cancer treatment in Minnesota (startribune.com)
University of Minnesota researchers had used CRISPR gene editing to deactivate a gene called CISH in tumor-fighting white blood cells and improve their ability to recognize and attack cancer.
Trump Won’t Force Medicaid To Cover GLP-1s for Obesity. A Few States Are Doing It Anyway (californiahealthline.org)
Late last year, South Carolina Medicaid approved a class of medications known as GLP-1s to treat obesity, placing it among the few state programs covering these effective but expensive drugs. But access remains limited, even for patients covered by Medicaid, because of stringent prerequisites that must be satisfied before starting the drug.
Millions could lose food assistance under GOP’s ‘big, beautiful bill,’ CBO says (edition.cnn.com)
Millions of low-income Americans, including families with children, could lose their food stamp benefits under House Republicans’ newly passed tax and spending cuts package, according to a Congressional Budget Office analysis released Thursday.
Congress moves to loosen toxic air pollution rules (npr.org)
The House and Senate both voted to loosen regulations on air pollutants like dioxin and mercury, which are associated with higher cancer risk.
Emet Project: Living Shiva, Living Shomer, Connective Tissue (emetproject.org)
A gay fantasia on national themes.
Thera-Pup: Meet Henli the Facility Dog (saintlukeskc.org)
Henli is a 2-year-old “Goldador,” a cross between Golden Retriever and Labrador Retriever. She’s not your typical therapy dog—she’s a facility dog, one of only a handful trained to work in clinical settings alongside licensed therapists.
2025 National Survey on Health and Disability (NSHD) (kusurvey.ca1.qualtrics.com)
National Survey on Health and Disability (NSHD) - Make your voice heard on topics important to the health and quality of life of people with disabilities and/or chronic health conditions!
RFK Jr.’s HHS Orders Lab Studying Deadly Infectious Diseases to Stop Research (wired.com)
NIAID’s Integrated Research Facility is one of the few federal facilities charged with studying Ebola. Tuesday afternoon, all of its work was put on indefinite pause by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s department.
Disabled MP drops support for assisted dying bill over ‘broken’ social care and health services (disabilitynewsservice.com)
A disabled MP has dropped his support for the assisted suicide bill, largely because of concerns that “broken” social care and palliative care services could push terminally-ill people into seeking an assisted death.
NAMI Minnesota leader fights to preserve gains in mental health care (wctrib.com)
Progress has been made in addressing care for mental illness, but proposed Medicaid changes are among the new challenges that concern the director of National Alliance on Mental Health Minnesota.
Doctors urged to treat pain for IUD insertion and other procedures (npr.org)
A major medical group now recommends pain-blocking treatments for IUD insertion and other procedures amid a growing recognition that women's pain should be treated.
ANA introduces sign language badge for deaf travellers (ttgasia.com)
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has launched a new sign language badge to better support deaf travellers ahead of the 2025 Deaflympics, an international multi-sport competition for deaf and hard-of-hearing athletes, which will be held in Tokyo in November.
Federal purge guts infant death prevention campaign, alarming doctors (washingtonpost.com)
Doctors fear the potential impact of the Trump budget cuts, with the number of babies dying of SIDS or other unexpected causes already on the rise.
3 Things To Watch on Mental Health in Trump’s Early Budget Proposals (californiahealthline.org)
President Donald Trump’s budget office says he’ll continue to fund the new 988 suicide prevention hotline, but documents sent to Congress offer clues — amid some mixed messages — about the administration’s approach to two pressing public health issues: mental health and addiction.
Chronic genital pain sufferers are often gaslit by doctors — here’s why (edition.cnn.com)
Women who see doctors for pain from reproductive health conditions are often advised to relax and get help for anxiety instead.
Students with disabilities see AI as a game-changing tool but schools are slow learning how to harness it (milwaukeeindependent.com)
The 14-year-old from suburban Indianapolis can sound out words, but her dyslexia makes the process so draining that she often struggles with comprehension. “I just assumed I was stupid,” she recalled of her early grade school years.
UWL program that helps children living with disabilities threatened by federal cuts (kttc.com)
Federal cuts are threatening a long-standing U-W La Crosse program. It helps children living with disabilities.
Deaf Mongolian man faces deportation without due process (ca.news.yahoo.com)
A deaf Mongolian man has spent over 80 days detained at California’s Otay Mesa Detention Center without seeing an immigration judge or accessing a Mongolian Sign Language interpreter, raising due process concerns amid President Donald Trump’s expanded deportation enforcement. About the man and his case: The detainee, identified only as Bay, reportedly entered the U.S. in February and surrendered immediately to Border Patrol agents while carrying a letter translated into English that requested asylum. Agents, however, rejected the document, refusing to accept it or even look at it, his attorney Andrea Montavon-McKillip told KPBS.
Flora Vesterberg: Being Diagnosed With Autism At 30 Was Unexpectedly Empowering (vogue.co.uk)
In an essay for British Vogue, the art historian and broadcaster reflects on why finally being diagnosed with autism aged 30 has changed her life for the better.
The CFPB wanted medical debt to be left off credit reports. That's changed under Trump (npr.org)
Under the Biden administration, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau finalized a rule barring medical debt from appearing on credit reports. Now, the agency is siding with the credit industry groups suing to have the rule vacated.
Local View: No one with disabilities lives high off the government hog (duluthnewstribune.com)
From the column: "The strength of a society is measured by how it cares for its most vulnerable. If our representatives truly serve the people — not the Trump administration or the wealthiest few — then they must be held to that."
What Autistic People Want From Autism Research: AutINSAR 2025 (thinkingautismguide.com)
AutINSAR is a much-needed discussion between autistic people and autism researchers about priorities in autism research.
Disabled peers speak of ‘daily fight’ against access barriers in House of Lords (disabilitynewsservice.com)
Disabled peers have told a committee of MPs that they face a “daily fight” just to be able to do their job, because of their continuing battle against the access barriers within the House of Lords.
This Ache Has a Name (meriahnichols.com)
This isn’t Western culture - it’s capitalist violence, and us disabled people are not broken. The system is. With the active energy of anger, this is a call to unlearn and to remember.
Disabled celebrities urge Keir Starmer to scrap ‘inhumane’ benefit cuts (theguardian.com)
More than 100 people including Liz Carr and Rosie Jones sign letter criticising Pip and universal credit changes
Labour is taking the Pip – and disabled people have had enough (theguardian.com)
I am in tears reading the stories of what might happen if these further cuts go ahead, which is why I’ve joined forces with others to demand action, says actor Cherylee Houston
Auckland Street Footpath undergoes safety and accessibility upgrades (disabilityinsider.com)
Bega Valley Shire Council advises of upcoming footpath renewal works on Auckland Street, Bega.
International Summer school on disability representation (enil.eu)
We are calling for advocates, activists, youth workers, journalists, presenters, filmmakers, influencers, and media-curious humans of all kinds! You will have the opportunity to explore how representation in the media affects human rights, dignity, and perceptions of disability. Through fun, interactive and engaging activities (no boring lectures here!), you will share stories, learn from each other, and team up to create powerful digital campaigns. Together, you’ll also help design a toolkit for media makers, full of tips on how to tell real, inclusive stories that truly reflect diverse experiences.
Mentoring Across Borders: Strategic Litigation as a Path to Disability Justice (enil.eu)
In May 2025, ENIL hosted two online mentoring sessions focused on building capacity in the field of disability rights and strategic litigation. Organised in collaboration with Validity Foundation and Victim Support Europe, and co-funded by the European Commission under the LITI-GATE project, these sessions gathered over 20 participants from across Europe and Southeast Asia.
Crip Trip: A Gritty Roadtrip Docuseries (criplife.co.uk)
"Crip Trip" follows quadruple amputee Daniel Ennett on a wild, emotional road trip to avoid institutional care and fight for disability justice through art, activism, and raw storytelling. Discover the documentary series and the story behind it.
Brussels, 26th May 2025 – A new report launched today reveals how European Union funds are being used in ways that violate the fundamental rights of marginalised communities, including Roma people, persons with disabilities, and people with a migrant background. The report is based on six national reports on Bulgaria, Czechia, Greece, Poland, Hungary and Romania.
Beyond 6 Seconds: Neurodiversity stories from neurodivergent people: Autism Inclusion in the Christian Church – with Sunita Theiss (sites.libsyn.com)
First impressions can take only 6 seconds to make! But if you’re neurodivergent, those quick judgments about you can be misleading.
HR has an AI Powered Disability Problem (linkedin.com)
Unless the unintended consequences of AI-powered HR technology are urgently addressed, hundreds of millions worldwide face lifetimes of economic and societal exclusion. Just imagine: • You lose your dream job because your stammer caused you to go 15 seconds over the 3 minutes permitted for the video
National AccessAbility Week (rickhansen.com)
Every year, starting on the last Sunday in May, Canadians celebrate National AccessAbility Week (NAAW). Founded as ‘National Access Awareness Week’ in 1988 and inspired by Rick Hansen’s Man In Motion World Tour, this week is an opportunity to celebrate Canadians with disabilities and raise awareness of the critical need for accessibility and inclusion for all in our communities and workplaces.
Positive outlook on ageing speeds recovery from falls in over-60s (disabilityinsider.com)
There is a strong association between an older person’s view of how they are ageing and how well they will physically recover after a fall.
My son Max, the boy who came back to life - podcast (theguardian.com)
Guardian journalist Archie Bland describes the day his seven-week-old son stopped breathing, and the life he has led in the two years since
Speaker's Guide to Live Captions and Sign Language Interpretation (a11ynews.substack.com)
How to prepare your talk for live transcription and sign language interpretation.
5/29 Training: Introduction to Lobbying (disabilityvictory.org)
What is lobbying, who does it, and how can it make you a better advocate? Join Disability Victory board member and lobbyist Rebecca Lamorte to learn about how lobbying can influence the legislative process. You’ll learn the basics of lobbying and how different groups engage in lobbying, debunk myths about the practice, hear examples of how lobbying has been used to advance disability advocacy, and learn techniques and best practices.
Vaccine Access is Under Attack. Act now to tell the FDA we need universal COVID vaccine access (peoplescdc.substack.com)
Public comment at the FDA is open until May 23. The Wall Street Journal reported HHS plans to remove some vaccine recommendations
“It Is Going to Kill People”: Disability Rights Activist Speaks Out on Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” (democracynow.org)
Over two dozen disability rights activists were arrested on Capitol Hill last week when they protested the Trump-backed Republican budget bill and its cuts to Medicaid, affordable housing and more. “We’re putting our bodies on the line [because] our bodies are on the line,” says Julie Farrar, an activist with ADAPT, which organized the protest. “It is blood on the hands of the GOP and the president and the administration, that they want this big, beautiful bill for billionaires that will kill poor people [and] disabled people.”
'Any moment could be the last': Red states could preview gender-affirming care under Trump (19thnews.org)
A restrictive Idaho law banning state insurance from covering gender-affirming care could be a peek into the future of a national ban on Medicaid spending for transgender care.
Medicaid Cuts Could Leave Millions of Black People Without Care (capitalbnews.org)
Without Medicaid, Arlita Walker’s daily inhaler would cost $800 a month. Proposed changes to the program could shift access to care for Black communities.
While You Were Sleeping, Congress Voted to Kick Millions Off Medicaid (cripplemedia.com)
While most Americans were sleeping, Congress, under the leadership of Speaker Mike Johnson, passed HR 1 – coined the “Big Beautiful Bill” by President Trump. The bill is expected to cut over $700 billion in Medicaid, marking the most aggressive assault on healthcare safety nets in modern history. The bill passed in the wee hours of the morning as protesters gathered outside the Capitol around 1 a.m., demanding lawmakers protect the lives of the sick, poor, and disabled.
The boy who came back: the near-death, and changed life, of my son Max (theguardian.com)
It was, we were told, a case of sudden infant death syndrome interrupted. What followed would transform my understanding of parenting, disability and the breadth of what makes a meaningful life
Disabled campaigners watching ‘in horror’ as trans people face toilet segregation (theguardian.com)
Disabled activists say supreme court ruling has left trans community at similar risk of exclusion from public spaces
Children with special needs in England may lose legal right to school support (theguardian.com)
Exclusive: Schools minister declines to rule out replacing EHCP documents as part of plans to change Send system
Retirees, Get Ready to Need Long-Term Care. Here’s What to Know. (nytimes.com)
Demand and costs for care are rising at the same time that a labor shortage threatens to worsen. How can you plan for this need now?
Dyspraxia at University (dyspraxic.me.uk)
Entering university with Dyspraxia can be a daunting prospect, but there is lots of support and plenty of resources available to help you.
Why I joined the National Neurodiversity Youth Council (dyspraxic.me.uk)
So, if you didn’t read my intro, I’m Beth. My experience with dyspraxia began when I arrived at university. As part of my induction at Uni, I was offered a screening test for dyslexia. To no one (in my lifes) surprise, I had high markers for it on the screening test and was further referred to have an assessment. I was then diagnosed with both dyslexia and dyspraxia in the same assessment. I wasn’t very shocked or upset by this diagnosis. I was always the “blonde” or “clumsy” one of my family.
Unseen: Listening to visually impaired South Africans | Modjaji Books (modjajibooks.co.za)
LPA National Conference (lpanationalconference.org)
Is this the future of travel? Low cost airlines could launch standing only seats as early as next year | Daily Mail Online (dailymail.co.uk)
It's a money-saving move to that's sure to divide holidaymakers - but several budget airlines are reportedly set to introduce standing-only seating options, potentially as early as next year.
Wes Moore signs HIV decriminalization bill (washingtonblade.com)
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore on Tuesday signed the Carlton R. Smith Act, a bill that decriminalizes HIV in the state.
A top global health expert's message to graduates: Kick the tires : Goats and Soda : NPR (npr.org)
NPR interviews Maria Van Kherkove, the infectious disease epidemiologist who is a leader in the World Health Organization.
Exclusive: US farm agency cancels food aid for children in poor countries | Reuters (reuters.com)
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has terminated 17 projects under a foreign aid program that funds school meals for children in low-income countries, according to an email sent from USDA to congressional staff.
WFAA - YouTube (youtube.com)
The official YouTube channel of WFAA-TV and WFAA.com.
Trump, RFK Jr. are trying to bring back the horrors of the insane asylum (thehill.com)
It would be a terrifying return to the policies of the 19th and early 20th centuries, when individuals could be committed to remote state institutions for decades with little to no due process or legal recourse.
Call Centers Replaced Many Doctors’ Receptionists. Now, AI Is Coming for Call Centers. - California Healthline (californiahealthline.org)
Artificial intelligence products with lifelike voices are being marketed to schedule or cancel medical visits, refill prescriptions, and help triage patients. Soon, many patients might initiate contact with the health system by speaking not with a human but with AI.
The GOP’s “Big Beautiful Bill” Bans Gender-Affirming Care From Medicaid for All Ages | Them (them.us)
The bill, given a propagandist title by its sponsors, passed the House on May 22.
Diseases are spreading. The CDC isn’t warning the public like it was months ago : NPR (npr.org)
Some of the CDC's main channels for communicating urgent health information to the public have gone silent.
President Preckwinkle Unveils New All-Terrain Wheelchairs During Nature is Accessible! Event Cook […]
“It Is Going to Kill People”: Disability Rights Activist Speaks Out on Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” - YouTube (youtube.com)
Support our work: https://democracynow.org/donate/sm-desc-ytOver two dozen disability rights activists were arrested on Capitol Hill last week when they prot...
Unraveling the Link Between Plastics and Autism - Inside Climate News (insideclimatenews.org)
As one distinguished scientist put it: “Genetics loads the gun and the environment pulls the trigger.”
Access is Opportunity in Hollywood - Able News at The Viscardi Center (ablenews.com)
A new study from Inevitable Foundation (IF) points to disabled people as a key demographic that could provide revenue the entertainment industry needs— if only movie theaters were more accessible.
USDA program connecting small farms with food banks is ending (19thnews.org)
The Trump administration is ending a USDA assistance initiative as the country’s food pantries are “stretched to the breaking point" and a hunger crisis looms.
Alexander Graham Bell once had sign language banned in America - Upworthy (upworthy.com)
The inventor thought sign language kept people from integrating into society.
Richard Match: A Forgotten Founder of the Disability Rights Movement - Able News at The Viscardi Center (ablenews.com)
I don’t know that anyone would have picked out Richard Match as the man to get the disability rights movement started. There was little in his background that pointed in that direction. His activism is barely remembered by anyone, including his immediate family; few members of the disability community even know his name. Nonetheless I am convinced that, as much as anyone, this is the man who invented the modern disability rights movement in the tristate area.
The world now has its first ever pandemic treaty : Goats and Soda : NPR (npr.org)
At the World Health Assembly, 193 members nations voted to adopt a treat calling for better preventive measures and global cooperation. But there are still details to hash out.
Job Openings: Plain Language Specialist, Policy Analyst, and Executive Assistant - Autistic Self Advocacy Network (autisticadvocacy.org)
ASAN is seeking three new members for our team! We will be hiring a Plain Language Specialist, a Policy Analyst, and an Executive Assistant. If you believe in the work we do and would like to be a part of it, you want to apply your skills to serve our…
New FDA rule could delay Covid vaccine rollout for healthy adults and kids (nbcnews.com)
The Food and Drug Administration said it will be making changes to how Covid vaccines are rolled out and who will be able to get them. NBC News’ Berkeley Lovelace Jr. explains how this will impact healthy adults.
ATIA Learning Center | Learning Center - Assistive Technology Industry Association (atia.org)
This Berkeley MFA exhibition probes how museums and institutions exclude disabled bodies - Berkeley News (news.berkeley.edu)
Priyanka D’Souza's Master of Fine Arts thesis installation, "b. Call in sick," echoes UC Berkeley's long history of free speech and disability activism.
AcceptAbility Gala helps fundraise research for Down syndrome – NBC4 Washington (nbcwashington.com)
The AcceptAbility Gala hosted by the Global Down syndrome Foundation will be held on May 21 and will support research about Down syndrome.
Trump Exaggerates Speed and Certainty of Prescription Drug Price Reductions - KFF Health News (kffhealthnews.org)
According to the timeline in the May 12 executive order, prescription drug price reductions would not happen "almost immediately,” but rather could take months or years. And extending the savings to Americans outside federal health insurance programs such as Medicare would likely require congressional action.
Vrbo Rolls Out Improvements Geared Toward Travelers With Disabilities (disabilityscoop.com)
A major vacation rental platform is working to make it easier for travelers with disabilities to find accommodations that meet their needs.
States Drop Effort To Overturn Section 504, But Continue To Challenge Disability Protections (disabilityscoop.com)
Seventeen states are no longer seeking to invalidate one of the nation's key disability rights laws, but advocates say threats remain.
Daughter’s Triumphs, Challenges Inspire Farm Program For Adults With IDD (disabilityscoop.com)
Struggling to find a work skills program that would take individuals with a lower level of functioning, one family bought a farm and established their own.
For this CVS Health developer, making tech more accessible is personal - Fast Company (fastcompany.com)
Apple’s ‘Accessibility Nutrition Labels’ will put investments in inclusive design in the spotlight. But Cory Joseph says companies don’t need to be huge to embrace accessibility.
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Built on the property of the Fernald School in Waltham, a controversial care institution that opened in the late 1800s and closed ten years ago, the park is one of the largest universal playgrounds on the East Coast.
How to make Wisconsin playgrounds more accessible for nonverbal students - WPR (wpr.org)
Communication tools can be critical for students’ participation in the classroom and development of social relationships.
Houston Children's Charity presents 66 families with wheelchair-accessible vans - ABC13 Houston (abc13.com)
6-year-old Athena was diagnosed with epilepsy as a baby and uses a wheelchair full-time. Her family is one of 66 local families who will be receiving a fully accessible van next week, thanks to Houston Children's Charity.
Private equity snaps up disability services, challenging state regulators • Stateline (stateline.org)
In recent years, a handful of large private equity-owned companies such as Sevita have snapped up hundreds of smaller providers of disability services around the country and rolled them into larger corporations.
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AI is now used for audio description. But it should be accurate and actually useful for people with low vision (theconversation.com)
For AI to be beneficial in accessibility tech, the people who use it must be involved in its development.
Penn Hills police officer died by suicide after complications from Lasik eye surgery, parents say - CBS Pittsburgh (cbsnews.com)
A mother and father in Penn Hills say they're wading through an ocean of grief right now, but they're fighting through the pain for a purpose.
Attention Required! | Cloudflare (riponadvance.com)
FDA says it will limit access to Covid-19 boosters for Americans under 65 | US news | The Guardian (theguardian.com)
Critics say shift will negatively impact people who are not high-risk but want to be vaccinated against the disease
COVID-19 vaccine: Trump policy limits access to shots (ctvnews.ca)
Annual COVID-19 shots for healthy younger adults and children will no longer be routinely approved under a major new policy shift unveiled Tuesday by the Trump administration.
How to protect your business website from ADA-compliancy lawsuit | WFLA (wfla.com)
This week Bimal Bhojani, founder and CEO of Raining Berries, spoke out about an ongoing a lawsuit filed by a blind woman who claims that the company’s website failed to provide proper accessibility for visually impaired users.
FDA requirements for future COVID vaccines could hinder access : Shots - Health News : NPR (npr.org)
Federal officials unveiled a rigorous regulatory approach to future COVID vaccines that could make it harder for many people under 65 to get immunized.
Adaptation Ventures is a new angel investor group focused on disability and accessibility tech | TechCrunch (techcrunch.com)
Adaptation Ventures wants to fill the persistent funding gap for early-stage startups building accessibility tech.
FDA plans to limit COVID shots to those over 65 or with high-risk conditions - ABC News (abcnews.go.com)
Some health experts say annual booster shots are not worth the risk for otherwise healthy people.
Raining Berries CEO calls ADA lawsuit a ‘shakedown’ | WFLA (wfla.com)
Raining Berries, a popular coffee and acai restaurant brand, faces a lawsuit that alleges its website is not ADA-compatible.
The Poems in “Hardly Creatures” Take You Through an Accessible Art Museum - Electric Literature (electricliterature.com)
Rob Macaisa Colgate’s formally inventive collection creates a world of care and intimacy
wyomingnews.com/news/local_news/residents-evaluate-downtown-sidewalks-for-disability-accessibility/article_03f14dde-da82-483e-b3a9-f5cf8b63d2f7.html (wyomingnews.com)
Cuts to Medicaid and food stamps: Here’s who could be impacted by the House GOP’s bill | CNN Politics (edition.cnn.com)
House Republicans are pushing to slash at least $1 trillion from two of the nation’s bedrock safety net programs, Medicaid and food stamps, as part of their sweeping package aimed at enacting President Donald Trump’s agenda. If the legislation is approved, millions of Americans could lose access to these benefits due to this historic pullback in federal support.
NEWS: VRBO Announces Changes to Accessibility Features - AllEars.Net (allears.net)
VRBO is changing the game with with new accessibility features for short-term rentals!
Accessible Attractions in Seattle - Visit Seattle (visitseattle.org)
Welcome to the official VisitSeattle.org site. Learn more about Accessible Attractions in Seattle.
New maps to inspire accessible Forest of Dean walks (bbc.com)
The Forest of Dean maps have been designed for people who have difficulty walking.
Sandy Springs Sets the Standard for Accessible Travel in Georgia | North | mdjonline.com (mdjonline.com)
‘Shocking’ report spotlights Mass. history of mistreating disabled people | GBH (wgbh.org)
Thousands of disabled people are buried in unmarked graves across Massachusetts, according to a legislative commission.
These cities have America's best parks (axios.com)
City parks serve an essential role, but require investment, protection and more.
The disAbility Law Center of Virginia’s annual survey on polling site accessibility finds that access and operation of accessible voting machines is lacking
Fresno Unified Is Fixing Accessibility to HR Building After Months of Complaints – GV Wire (gvwire.com)
Fresno Unified's HR building greets disabled folks with a locked door, while able-bodied individuals can go through an unlocked door.
Does Article 21 include right to digital access? | Explained - The Hindu (thehindu.com)
Supreme Court directs revisions to digital KYC norms for accessibility, ensuring rights of persons with disabilities are upheld.
Goa govt to audit accessibility of its buildings to heed rules for PwDs | Goa News - Times of India (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
Panaji: State govt has decided to conduct an accessibility audit of the built environment, including public buildings, transportation systems, educati.
Delhi launches mission to make city more accessible for persons with disabilities- The Week (theweek.in)
New Delhi, May 15 (PTI) Delhi has rolled out a city-wide initiative to make public spaces and infrastructure more accessible
Accessibility audit in public, private spaces approved - Newspaper - DAWN.COM (dawn.com)
ISLAMABAD: The Council on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities on Friday approved an accessibility audit ...
Beyond Barriers exhibition proves accessible, inclusive design is about much more than just 'compliance' - ABC News (abc.net.au)
Disability advocate Hannah Diviney has long pushed for more accessible public spaces. Now, Melbourne Design Week exhibition Beyond Barriers offers proof that inclusive design benefits everyone.
How a lack of accessibility shapes the summer for people with physical challenges in the Lower Mainland | BCIT News (bcitnews.com)
Architects to evaluate Jamaica's accessibility (insidethegames.biz)
The Jamaica Paralympic Association, in partnership with the Americas Paralympic Committee and the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean...
Redbourn Bowls Club to hold free disability bowls taster day (bbc.com)
Club member Caroline says joining the team helped her confidence and balance after a stroke.
Smith's Hill principal's story shows accessibility is everyone’s business | Region Illawarra (regionillawarra.com.au)
It took two years for Smith's Hill High School principal David Deitz to return to the role he's loved since…
“When You Can Spread Your Wings”: Olena Zelenska Takes Part in Event on Accessibility in Communication — Official website of the President of Ukraine (president.gov.ua)
First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska took part in the event “When You Can Spread Your Wings,” dedicated to accessibility in communication. The event marked the launch of the National Barrier-Free Week – a nationwide information campaign promoting accessibility.
Couple quit 9 to 5 to launch disability-led marketing firm (bbc.com)
Imali and Cameron Chislett said bad workplace experiences led them to set up their own business.
Citizens With Disabilities Ontario celebrates 20 years - TBNewsWatch.com (tbnewswatch.com)
New program hopes to spark big change in accessibility.
When Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled his new cabinet this week, one notable position was omitted from the roster: the minister of diversity, inclusion and persons with disabilities.
Accessibility in Action – Potters Primary sets the standard for Inclusive Education - Antigua Observer Newspaper (antiguaobserver.com)
Nestled in the heart of a rural community, Potters Primary School is emerging as a trailblazer in inclusive education. Last Friday, this commitment was further strengthened with the donation of two new wheelchairs by the Eastern Caribbean Amalgamated Bank (ECAB), in collaboration with the disability advocacy group Good Humans 268.…
RNID partners with Motability Foundation to study public transport accessibility for deaf people - THIIS Magazine (thiis.co.uk)
RNID, the national charity for people who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus, has launched a major new research project – funded by the Motability Foundation – aimed at understanding the barriers faced by people from these communities when using public transport. The 18-month study will gather in-depth insights from people across the UK
The Accessibility Gap: Why the biggest apps still exclude millions (storyboard18.com)
South Korea invests over $6.6M to improve kiosk accessibility | Kiosk Marketplace (kioskmarketplace.com)
The South Korean government is investing approximately 9.2 billion won (roughly $6.66 million) in a project to make self-service kiosks more accessible for seniors and individuals with disabilities, according to a Chosun Biz report.
Accessibility in Action – Potters Primary sets the standard for Inclusive Education - Antigua Observer Newspaper (antiguaobserver.com)
Nestled in the heart of a rural community, Potters Primary School is emerging as a trailblazer in inclusive education. Last Friday, this commitment was further strengthened with the donation of two new wheelchairs by the Eastern Caribbean Amalgamated Bank (ECAB), in collaboration with the disability advocacy group Good Humans 268.…
RNID partners with Motability Foundation to study public transport accessibility for deaf people - THIIS Magazine (thiis.co.uk)
RNID, the national charity for people who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus, has launched a major new research project – funded by the Motability Foundation – aimed at understanding the barriers faced by people from these communities when using public transport. The 18-month study will gather in-depth insights from people across the UK
Harnessing the skills of people with disability in the volunteering sector | Communities and Justice (dcj.nsw.gov.au)
The Minns Labor Government is working to make the volunteering sector even more inclusive, today launching a set of guidelines to harness the skills of volunteers with disability.
Ensuring accessibility and safe egress: Particularly sites with no lifts or ramps - FMJ (fmj.co.uk)
Emma Persey, Co-Founder of The Stair Climbing Company with expert advice on accessibility solutions ...
What is a Conforming Alternate Version and when would we use it? (mn.gov)
Accessible Alternatives to inaccessible content should be used when there is a good reason for the
Why Digital Accessibility Needs to Be a Business Priority | DesignRush (designrush.com)
Many businesses overlook digital accessibility. Here's why it needs to be a priority, not an afterthought.
Engineering Accessibility Excellence: The Purpose-Driven Career of Konain Mukadam | IBTimes UK (ibtimes.co.uk)
Konain Mukadam turned a serendipitous start into a purpose-driven career, leading accessibility innovation that impacts billions of users worldwide.
Beyond awareness: Making accessibility a daily practice for inclusion - The Jerusalem Post (jpost.com)
Global Accessibility Awareness Day calls for daily inclusion, not just awareness. True accessibility means designing for all and valuing disabled voices.
A Complete Guide to ADA Compliance on Squarespace Websites (elfsight.com)
Don’t risk penalties — learn how to meet ADA rules on Squarespace website fast and easily.
Small Changes Can Make a Big Difference in Accessibility | Psychology Today (psychologytoday.com)
Small changes like adding benches can make many settings more accessible to a wide variety of people. We just have to think about it.
Why We Should Care about Accessible Websites and How to Do It - InfoQ (infoq.com)
Web accessibility ensures content is usable by people with disabilities. According to Joanna Falkowska it can give a competitive edge, improve SEO, and support basic human rights. She emphasizes using
How my fight for inclusive access to a soccer stadium paid off (musculardystrophynews.com)
Columnist Shalom Lim stood up for his right to inclusive access to a major sporting event — and a local soccer club responded.
Surpassing ADA Recommendations For Accessible Interior Spaces (facilityexecutive.com)
While the ADA sets the minimum requirements, inclusive facilities anticipate and accommodate a broader range of needs.
Is your favourite app excluding users? UX Experts on Accessibility oversights (storyboard18.com)
It’s time to start talking seriously about ad accessibility (creativebrief.com)
Everyone should have the opportunity to experience an ad in its entirety, writes Vanessa Vidad.
Taking a step towards ensuring digital accessibility | YourStory (yourstory.com)
A national working group has proposed a draft curriculum to integrate digital accessibility into undergraduate tech and design programs.
Why attitude is important when it comes to accessibility (smanewstoday.com)
Making a situation accessible is more about mindset than things, says columnist Connie Chandler. That's why attitude is important.
Living on Earth: Autism and Chemicals (loe.org)
Autism spectrum disorder is now diagnosed in about 1 in 31 children in the United States, a rise of 70 percent in just four years according to the CDC. In addition to better awareness and changing diagnostic tools, growing scientific evidence also points to the role of exposure to toxic chemicals especially during early development in the rising prevalence of autism. Dr. Philip Landrigan, a pediatrician, professor at Boston College, and one of the world’s leading experts on toxic exposure from plastics and pollution discusses with Host Steve Curwood.
GIS 101: Map Accessibility | May 8, 2025 | National States Geographic Information Council (nsgic.org)
Minnesota is one of the leaders in creating accessible maps and digital products. Not only are they doing outstanding work, but they’re also sharing their expertise with the world through free resources on their Map Accessibility site. Join us as they walk us through what they have done, what they have learned, and what they have made
So you think you want an Accessibility Advisory Council? • Buttondown (buttondown.com)
What to do, and more importantly, what to avoid Four cartoon business people at a table sharing ideas. Creating an accessibility advisory board/council (I...
All hands together (disabilitydebrief.org)
Help Disability Debrief meet the moment
The ATHENA project, in which the UAB collaborates, has worked to integrate accessibility and universal design into higher education programs. After two years of work, it has mapped the current state of these principles in higher education programs across four countries and developed a series of recommendations to ensure their implementation across various higher education disciplines.
FCC Announces 2025-2026 NDBEDP Allocations | Federal Communications Commission (fcc.gov)
Locked out! Exploring university library websites’ accessibility by students with visual disabilities | Emerald Insight (emerald.com)
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House Passes Congressman Valadao's Bill to Strengthen VA Accessibility for Disabled Veterans | U.S. Congressman David Valadao (valadao.house.gov)
The House of Representatives unanimously passed H.R. 1147, the Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act.
Nomination period for individuals who have made lasting and impactful contributions to the advancement of accessible communications technologies and services in the fields of policy, advocacy, research, and design is May 22 - June 13, 2025.
FDA Clears First Blood Test Used in Diagnosing Alzheimer’s Disease | FDA (fda.gov)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration cleared for marketing the first in vitro diagnostic device that tests blood, to aid in diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease.
House Passes Congressman Valadao's Bill to Strengthen VA Accessibility for Disabled Veterans | U.S. Congressman David Valadao (valadao.house.gov)
The House of Representatives unanimously passed H.R. 1147, the Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act.
Digital Accessibility and Universal Design for Learning - Marshall Online (marshall.edu)
Princeton’s New Mobile App Can Help You Navigate Campus | Princeton Alumni Weekly (paw.princeton.edu)
Faculty and staff honored with Accessibility Advocate Award | E-News | West Virginia University (enews.wvu.edu)
Presented by the Office of Student Accommodations, eight faculty and staff members have been recognized for going out of their way to make WVU a more accessible environment for students with disabilities.
Steps Toward Creating a More Accessible and Inclusive College Classroom - Faculty Focus | Higher Ed Teaching & Learning (facultyfocus.com)
Learn practical steps to create a more accessible and inclusive college classroom through anti-ableist pedagogy, universal design, and inclusive teaching strategies that support all students.
Architecture student calls for accessibility to be at the heart of design | Scottish Housing News (scottishhousingnews.com)
An architecture student who completed her degree at the University of Dundee while also caring for her mother is calling for accessibility to be at the heart of design. Regina Franca, who graduates next month with an MA in Architecture from the University’s Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art
Accessibility - RMIT University (rmit.edu.au)
Our Commitment to Access and Inclusion.
Announcing Carleton’s Renewed Coordinated Accessibility Strategy - Accessibility Institute (carleton.ca)
Dear Members of the Carleton Community, National AccessAbility Week is celebrated the last week of May every year. It is an opportunity to celebrate the
"Digital Accessibility for Multilingual Learners with Disabilities" by Vitaliy Shyyan, Laurene Christensen et al. (digitalcommons.usu.edu)
Multilingual learners with disabilities comprise an important population of diverse students that need to be empowered with accessible instructional and assessment materials on their pathways to college, career, and community readiness. These students require integrated supports for both language- and disability-related needs. Conventional approaches to accessibility often fall short in addressing the diverse linguistic, cognitive, and cultural needs of multilingual learners with disabilities. This article examines the intersection of digital accessibility and principles of universal design to create more inclusive and equitable educational environments for these students. Universal design provides a flexible framework that accommodates diverse learning needs by offering multiple means of engagement, representation, and expression. The principles of accessibility have evolved to include linguistic, cognitive, and sensory needs, which are critical for multilingual learners with disabilities. By leveraging digital tools aligned with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), educators can remove barriers to learning and assessment. Additionally, incorporating culturally relevant pedagogy into support systems for multilingual learners with disabilities fosters a more inclusive and affirming learning experience for these students, recognizing their unique cultural identities. The article offers considerations for various interest holders who serve multilingual learners with disabilities and advocates for the co-creation of digital resources by students, educators, and developers to ensure they meet real-world accessibility challenges. Advancements in artificial intelligence are considered as well, as they offer new possibilities for personalized learning experiences that support linguistic diversity and accessibility. By addressing the complex needs of multilingual learners with disabilities through proactive accessibility strategies, educators can create classrooms that are not only legally compliant but also equitable, culturally responsive, and empowering for all students. This approach is essential for dismantling barriers and fostering the academic success and social inclusion of multilingual learners with disabilities.
Hrvatski sabor je predstavničko tijelo građana i nositelj zakonodavne vlasti u Republici Hrvatskoj.
The European Accessibility Act and B2B Software: What Internal Platforms Must Comply With - Karl Groves (karlgroves.com)
Many organizations operating in Europe assume that the European Accessibility Act (Directive (EU) 2019/882) applies only to consumer-facing software. This interpretation, while partially accurate, is incomplete and potentially risky. Internal B2B systems, especially those used by employees or sold to public sector clients, may fall under national accessibility obligations that go beyond the baseline set
The countdown to the European Accessibility Act is almost over – businesses must comply by 28 June, Marc Calvo (thelens.slaughterandmay.com)
Businesses have just over one month to comply with the European Accessibility Act (EAA). The new Directive aims to enhance the inclusion of persons with...
LDF Calls on Target to Reverse Course on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Rollbacks (naacpldf.org)
Today, the Legal Defense Fund (LDF) sent a letter to Brian Cornell, CEO of Target, urging reversal of the company’s decision to retreat from its diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility policies. The letter to Target comes after the company announced earlier this year that it would be ending many of its diversity, equity, inclusion, and […]
From risk to resilience: Bridging legal compliance and technical execution in accessibility - Atos (atos.net)
Atos and Converge Accessibility explore how digital accessibility is no longer optional — it’s a legal, operational, and strategic imperative
Creating Accessible Lists in Canvas | Accessibility | USU (usu.edu)
Lists are a helpful way to organize your content in a structured format. This page will help you organize and create lists in Canvas courses that are accessible.
How to Start Making Your Course Accessible | Accessibility | USU (usu.edu)
Making your course accessible may feel intimidating at first, but we’ve broken it down into easy steps for you to get started! This page will be updated over time with additional action items.
Nyle DiMarco discusses his documentary 'Deaf President Now!' : NPR (npr.org)
A student protest at Gallaudet University forced out its newly appointed president 37 years ago. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Nyle DiMarco, co-director of the new documentary "Deaf President Now!"
Miami International Airport Boosts Accessibility With 41 New (hoodline.com)
Miami International Airport begins installing 41 wheelchair lifts as part of a broader $9 billion modernization plan.
PRIDE Industries Honored for Website Accessibility as Gold (globenewswire.com)
Roseville, Calif., May 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PRIDE Industries, the nation’s leading employer of people with disabilities, was named the winner of...
VM - Innosearch AI and National Federation of the Blind Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Digital Accessibility for Blind and Low-Vision Communities (visionmonday.com)
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.—The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) has announced a formal partnership with Innosearch AI, an AI-powered accessibility and shopping platform. The collaboration aims to transform the digital experience for blind and low-vision users.
Overview of the European Accessibility Act 2025 in Ireland (brownejacobson.com)
Ensure compliance with the new European Accessibility Act 2025 and avoid potential penalties.
Is your website compliant? Slovakia’s accessibility law is coming - The Slovak Spectator (spectator.sme.sk)
From June 2025, most online services must follow EU accessibility standards.
Peak District Accessibility Champion Receives Accolade In Memory Of National Parks Colleague - Rural Services Network (rsnonline.org.uk)
'Sugamya Delhi Abhiyan' Launched to Make Delhi Accessible and Inclusive for Persons with Disabilities - The Tribune (tribuneindia.com)
New Delhi [India], May 17: Taking forward the Prime Minister's 'Accessible India Campaign' (Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan), a major step was taken to make Delhi an inclusive capital for persons with disabilities. On the occasion of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) 2025, a high-level stakeholder consultation was held at the Office of the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities (CCPD) in Dwarka, New Delhi, where the Sugamya Delhi Abhiyan was officially launched. Over 100 stakeholders--including experts, social organizations, private sector CSR representatives, government officials, and public leaders--joined the initiative and pledged their support.
2024-2025 Digital Accessibility Recognition Scheme Awards Presentation Ceremony Successfully Concluded - PR Newswire APAC (en.prnasia.com)
HONG KONG, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 2024-2025 Digital Accessibility Recognition Scheme Awards Presentation Ceremony Successfully Concluded
Arts United invests more than $40,000,000 into accessibility improvements | Video | wfft.com (wfft.com)
State Historical Museum of Iowa unveils new signs to improve accessibility (kcrg.com)
More than 500 codes are spread across the museum’s first floor.
BDL Partners with GoodMaps to Enhance Accessibility for Passengers | Aviation Pros (aviationpros.com)
Bradley International Airport partners with GoodMaps to introduce an indoor navigation app, enhancing accessibility for passengers with disabilities and providing step-by-step...
Technology to improve accessibility of Qur’an studies highlighted at competition | Arab News (arabnews.com)
Get the latest breaking news and headlines from the largest Arab News website. Get world news, sport news, business news, entertainment, lifestyle, video and photos.
CIIR promotes comprehensive accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities | Agência Pará (agenciapara.com.br)
In reference to May 15, when World Accessibility...
MTA improves accessibility at 34th St. – Penn Station with 2 updated elevators for commuters (amny.com)
The MTA opened two modernized elevators at the 34 St. - Penn Station A,C and E subway stations in Midtown.
FC Barcelona promotes inclusion for Diversity Month (fcbarcelona.fr)
This May, FC Barcelona is celebrating European Diversity Month with awareness-raising activities that promote inclusion and respect for all forms of diversity
Agassiz-Harrison Museum honoured with accessibility award - Agassiz-Harrison Observer (agassizharrisonobserver.com)
Museum's digitization project earns accolades
Disney Extends Disability Access Service Validity Period Again - WDW News Today (wdwnt.com)
Disney has once again extended the validity period for Disability Access Service (DAS) at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort.
Avianca’s “Avianca Accessible” Program Makes Further Strides | Travel Agent Central (travelagentcentral.com)
Avianca is celebrating the progress of its "Avianca Accessible" program. | More than 60 of the airline’s A320 aircraft now feature enhanced row markers with braille and high-contrast numbering.
Beacon of accessibility adds Green Key certification to credentials - Hospitality & Catering News (hospitalityandcateringnews.com)
The Marsham Court Hotel, a proudly family-owned and operated establishment overlooking the stunning Bay in Bournemouth, is delighted to announce its achievement of the internationally recognised Green Key certification. This respected eco-label is awarded to tourism establishments that meet strict criteria for environmental responsibility and sustainable operations. Achieving Green Key status is a significant milestone […]
TNRD board adopts first accessibility plan, asks for public feedback - Kamloops News - CastanetKamloops.net (castanetkamloops.net)
The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) board of directors has adopted it’s first ever accessibility plan and is now looking for feedback anytime when using TNRD physical or digital spaces from t
‘Ramp Up’ kicks of 2025 season, bringing accessibility to those in need (wsaw.com)
Ramp Up Marathon County has been building wheelchair ramps for those in need for years, at no cost. Today, we spoke with a volunteer builder who estimates he’s now working on his 85th ramp.
Apple’s upcoming accessibility features include a seamless braille note taker and helpful magnifier app - AT Today - Assistive Technology (attoday.co.uk)
Apple has announced new accessibility features coming later this year, which are designed to make its products more inclusive for people.
Breaking Barriers With Sound: Sony Music Group Hosts Concert for Global Accessibility Awareness Day - Sony Music (sonymusic.com)
Observed annually on May 15, Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) invites people around the world to raise awareness and reflect on how digital tools, spaces, and content can better serve those who live with disabilities, representing over a billion people worldwide. In honor of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we partnered with Just Call Me By […]
Accessibility app Snowball uses TfL data to make it easier for disabled people to plan journeys in the capital - London Post (london-post.co.uk)
Snowball, the pioneering app described as ‘TripAdvisor for the disabled community’, is using Transport for London (TfL) data to integrate all the accessible stations on the London transport network into its mobile app, making it easier for disabled people to plan outings in the capital. The free Snowball mobile app, which operates worldwide helps users […]
New Sign Language Translation Platform Revolutionizes Information Accessibility for the Deaf Community | Morningstar (morningstar.com)
Over 60 Aircraft in the Avianca Fleet Now Feature More Visible Row Markers With Braille and Higher Contrast. (metroairportnews.com)
In the past two years, the airline has accomplished over 50 high- and medium-impact initiatives aimed at improving accessibility throughout the entire travel experience.
Inclusive Design for Accessibility | Web Development | eBook (packtpub.com)
A Practical Guide to Digital Accessibility, UX, and Inclusive Web & App Design. Instant delivery. Top rated Web Development products.
Starkey Partners with LG on TV Auracast Streaming | The Hearing Review (hearingreview.com)
With technology from Starkey and LG, people wearing Auracast-compatible hearing aids can more easily experience more immersive audio.
Your Meta Ray-Bans just got two seriously helpful upgrades for free - how they work | ZDNET (zdnet.com)
As part of the new features, Meta said it partnered with Be My Eyes. Here's why that's a big deal.
Claudia Poh Champions Accessibility With Werable’s First Bag (grazia.sg)
Singapore designer Claudia Poh, founder of adaptive fashion label Werable, tells us about the Wishbone Bag she unveiled at Milan Design Week.
Your Chrome and Android devices just got useful assistive features for free - here's what's new | ZDNET (zdnet.com)
The company is rolling out these new features on Global Accessibility Awareness Day.
Samsung showcases Auracast's potential for hearing accessibility | Android Central (androidcentral.com)
Samsung demonstrates a shared audio listening experience during Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD).
Snowball app integrates TfL data to improve transport accessibility | CiTTi Magazine (cittimagazine.co.uk)
Disability accessibility app Snowball has announced that it is using Transport for London (TfL) data to integrate all the accessible stations on the London transport network into its mobile app, makin
Unpacking the brain control accessibility coming to Apple devices soon | Texas Standard (texasstandard.org)
A brain implant has already been tested by an ALS patient to control the Vision Pro.
Accessibility on Linux sucks, but GNOME and KDE are making progress – OSnews (osnews.com)
Google Chrome on mobile can now zoom into text without messing the page design - India Today (indiatoday.in)
Google Chrome is rolling out an interesting feature that can increase the font size while keeping the website design the same. Along with making it accessible, the browser is adding more AI-powered features.
Home | Texas Health Steps (txhealthsteps.com)
Accessibility and Empowerment of PwDs (drishtiias.com)
The Inclusive India Summit 2025, organized by DEPwD on Global Accessibility Awareness Day, focused on promoting dignity, education, and livelihood for persons with disabilities
How UbiDuo 3 United a Deaf CEO and an MMA Fighter - sComm (scomm.com)
MMA fighter Rudy Bears had never seen anything like the UbiDuo 3. Within minutes, he and Jason Curry were laughing, connecting, and sharing stories—completely in sync.
Watch the UbiDuo 3 in Action – with CEO and MMA Fighter! Meet … Read More
Accessible air travel solutions go mainstream at AIX 2025 - Runway GirlRunway Girl (runwaygirlnetwork.com)
Airframers and suppliers stand ready to provide accessible travel solutions for Disabled passengers as evidenced at AIX 2025.
Avianca increases scope of passenger accessibility programme - Aviation Business News (aviationbusinessnews.com)
Avianca increases scope of passenger accessibility programme - Following the implementation of braille in 60 aircraft cabins, Latin America-based Avianca has expanded its programme of accessibility aids for
Nintendo needs to take Switch 2 accessibility seriously, and here’s why (pockettactics.com)
While we’re pretty excited about the Nintendo Switch 2, the follow-up console could suffer the same accessibility issues as the original.
Switch 2 Includes These Helpful GameChat Accessibility Features - Report - GameSpot (gamespot.com)
Mario teaches text-to-speech.
Final Fantasy XI is considering revising character progression and accessibility | Massively Overpowered (massivelyop.com)
Diablo IV’s team has added over 50 accessibility features, from pings to a screen reader | Massively Overpowered (massivelyop.com)
Daggerheart Is the Most Accessible TTRPG I've Ever Played. Here's What I Love About It - CNET (cnet.com)
After years of mechanics-heavy TTRPGs, I'm enchanted by the pared-down system in Critical Role's new game, Daggerheart.
A11y 101: How to test manually – Nat Tarnoff (tarnoff.info)
Happy GAAD! I thought this would be a great day to help some folks get started in their accessibility testing journey.
Cross-Platform Gaming Enhances Accessibility (fingerlakes1.com)
The gaming experience used to stop at hardware limits. If you had a console, you couldn’t play with your friends on PC. Mobile users were sidelined entirely. That’s changed. Cross-platform gaming has shifted expectations and design priorities, removing long-standing barriers that kept players apart. It has also opened the door to broader accessibility, allowing more… MoreCross-Platform Gaming Enhances Accessibility
Nintendo confirms Switch 2 will include much-requested accessibility feature | VGC (videogameschronicle.com)
The system will also support live captioning for Game Chat…
As the game industry cuts back, accessibility is feeling the impact | The Verge (theverge.com)
After years of growth, industry turmoil has left the accessibility community at a standstill.
Apple Unveiling New Accessibility Features (disabilityscoop.com)
Technology giant Apple is introducing a host of new features aimed at helping those with various disabilities.
Vrbo Rolls Out Improvements Geared Toward Travelers With Disabilities (disabilityscoop.com)
A major vacation rental platform is working to make it easier for travelers with disabilities to find accommodations that meet their needs.
Trailer The Struggle for a Life auf Vimeo (vimeo.com)
Disability politics in Sweden
Arriva “It’s OUR Time!”: a San Marino l’evento che celebra la Giornata Europea per la Vita Indipendente (attiva-mente.info)
2025 European Capitals of Inclusion and Diversity Award (ec.europa.eu)
…and the winners of fostering diversity and inclusion are from the Netherlands, Finland, Portugal, Spain, Italy, and Poland. Cities and municipalities from these countries are this year´s leading examples that promote inclusion on the grounds of sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation.
Generations of Resistance: Independent Living Then, Now, and Ahead (buzzsprout.com)
In this special episode marking European Independent Living Day, host Kamil Goungor sits down with activists Jamie Bolling and Nina Portolan for an honest, intergenerational conversation about the Independent Living movement.From their personal jo...
Menschenrecht statt Wohlfahrt - Demo zum Protesttag in Berlin gestartet | kobinet-nachrichten (kobinet-nachrichten.org)
Berlin (kobinet) Menschenrecht statt Wohlfahrt ist auf einem großen Transparent bei der Demonstration zum Europäischen Protesttag zur Gleichstellung…
about – moveo (moveointernational.com)
Zero Project Call for Nominations 2026 | #ZeroCall26 | Zero Project (zeroproject.org)
Nominate your innovative solution for the Zero Project Awards 2026! The topics are Accessibility, ICT, and Crisis Reponse. #ZeroCall26 opens on May 19, 2025.
Conferences – NNDR (nndr.org)
"It's OUR Time!" È tempo di Vita Indipendente (attiva-mente.info)
To The Person Who Passed Me By (theodysseyonline.com)
A look into the brain of an amputee on crutches.
Here’s How to Fight Back Against the GOP Proposal to Gut Medicaid (dataforprogress.org)
Advocates should reject a misleading “work requirements” frame and call the policy what it is, a penalty for losing your job.
Australian para sport has issues everywhere – here’s what must be fixed ahead of the Brisbane Paralympics (theconversation.com)
Australia’s 2024 Paralympic result was a step backwards – now is the time to rebuild grassroots disability sport across the country.
"Don’t worry, I’m here to help": The patronizing myth of inclusion (reframingdisability.substack.com)
Watch in ISL/ Read now | Alim Chandani reviews the documentary, Deaf President Now! and talks about the challenges of Deaf inclusion in India. Available in English text and Indian Sign Language.
Strengthening Rights Through Strategic Litigation (enil.eu)
As part of the Liti-Gate project, the European Network on Independent Living (ENIL) is pleased to announce its upcoming webinar on procedural accommodations — an essential tool to ensure the equal participation of persons with disabilities in judicial proceedings.
DanceSyndrome AGM and Networking Event (dancesyndrome.co.uk)
DanceSyndrome would like to invite members of the public to join us for our 2025 Annual General Meeting, which is kindly being hosted by the University of Salford.
Entrepreneur of the Year wins a $10,000 prize! (synergieswork.org)
Are you a disabled entrepreneur pushing boundaries and redefining what’s possible? The EDDIE Awards 2025 is your chance to shine! 🏆Apply today!
Who is building the Clubs? (linkedin.com)
A great deal has been written recently about the injection of $54.9M by the Australian Sports Commission into High Performance Para-Sport over the next 2 years.
The Future of Adaptive Sport in Australia (linkedin.com)
As we celebrate many wonderful moments from the 2024 Paralympics, it is opportune we assess where the Adaptive Sports sector is in Australia. With 8 years until an Australian Paralympic Games in Brisbane 2032, we have a moment in time to thoroughly lift the covers on the way we have designed the Adaptive Sports System in this country.
Bulgaria launches new disability support programme, providing high-tech assistive devices (euractiv.com)
Despite delays and limited outreach, Bulgaria’s EU-funded assistive technology programme offers life-changing support to people with disabilities. NGOs are calling for broader access and long-term sustainability.
Go give them their flowers (disabilitydebrief.org)
Grief and memorial in disability community
At an Uncertain Moment for Germany, Suddenly Boring Doesn’t Look So Bad (nytimes.com)
The small city of Bielefeld was once the butt of jokes for its blandness. Now it embodies the kind of stability Germans long for.
More Than You See (criplife.co.uk)
Disabled artist and poet, DK, who co-founded the organisation AccessAbility Arts, shares his latest poem More Than You See.
AXSChat with Steve Tyler (axschat.com)
Steve Tyler currently serves as director of assistive technology and transformation at Leonard Cheshire, a pan-disability organization supporting people to live, learn and work in the manner they choose.
AI-Media and Lightning International Join Forces to Make FAST Channels Accessible to Everyone (ai-media.tv)
AI-Media and Lightning bring real-time translated captions to FAST channels, expanding global reach and accessibility.
$1.4M funding boost to strengthen men's mental health support (disabilityinsider.com)
The Minns Labor Government is investing nearly $1.4 million to enhance men’s mental health and prevent suicides, with expanded funding awarded to 34 grassroots organisations to deliver targeted community-led programs for men across the state.
Inclusive TAFE to boost support for persons with disabilities (disabilityinsider.com)
The Allan Labor Government is supporting TAFEs to improve training for people with a disability, making Victoria's training system more inclusive and accessible for all Victorians.
A Career-Ending Decision? (touretteshero.com)
Fifteen years ago, I co-founded Touretteshero as a creative response to the increasing impact that my tics were having on my life. I also started writing this blog. Over the years I’ve tackled some tricky topics, both personal and political. I’ve found the words to describe my changing mobility, reflect on the impact of increasing pain, talk about the emotional impact of hate crime and most recently, detail the risky heart surgery I had in March. I’ve also written about the dangers of ableist political ideologies, failing systems and normative supremacy.
Disabled children to get digital boost from innovative charity (abilitynet.org.uk)
AbilityNet is delighted to announce its involvement in a groundbreaking initiative that will improve the digital skills, confidence, and access to digital services for thousands of disabled children, and those with long-term illness and their families.
Musings: Autism in the Past (naomischoenfeld.substack.com)
For those who consider autism a modern phenomenon, I bring you this article on “infantile insanity” from the Boston Medical and Surgical Journal in 1845.
Migraine drug is first to tackle debilitating early symptoms (nature.com)
Nature - Results from a phase III clinical trial suggest that taking ubrogepant at the first sign of an oncoming migraine can prevent pre-headache fatigue and light sensitivity.
Augmented Reality Could Unlock the Voices of Nonspeaking Autistic People (spectrum.ieee.org)
Jeremy, a 31-year-old autistic man, defies assumptions by using an AR headset to communicate via the HoloBoard. Despite challenges, new research shows that nonspeaking autistic individuals can type independently. Could AR be the key to unlocking their voices? Everyone deserves to be heard. #AutismAwareness
Foundation backs KI Project on health of children and adolescents with disabilities (disabilityinsider.com)
A donation of SEK 10 million from the Promobilia Foundation is to provide crucial funding for a project designed to help children, adolescents and adults with motor disabilities identify more as physically active and included in sport. The project is led by Ferdinand von Walden, researcher at the Department of Women’s and Children’s Health, and Jessica Norrbom, researcher at the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology at Karolinska Institutet.
Climate change intensifies menstrual health struggles for women in the Pacific (disabilityinsider.com)
May 28th is Menstrual Hygiene Day, and WaterAid Australia is calling for menstrual health to be recognised as a climate justice issue. This follows new research revealing the worsening impacts of climate change on women and girls in the Pacific.
Seamless Scheduling with AI Media’s Live Booking Portal (ai-media.tv)
AI-Media’s Live Booking Portal is a secure self-service portal that allows you to easily request, edit and manage your live captioning, translation and interpreting bookings via a user-friendly dashboard.
‘My life is on the line’: Why disabled people protest (bbc.co.uk)
And Paralympian Ellie Simmonds on her new documentary, Should I Have Children?
A Change of Pace (touretteshero.com)
I started writing this last week, but before I could post it, a load of things happened much faster than expected, so this is an updated version of that draft.
Working from home boosted growth by expanding disability employment (cepr.org)
Individuals with a disability have remarkably low employment rates compared to the rest of the population. This column examines whether the rapid rise in the ability to work from home post-pandemic has improved disability employment. The authors estimate that in the US working from home has already increased full-time disability employment levels by over a quarter of a million people. Given population ageing, the longer-run impact could be far larger as more working Americans acquire disabilities as they age. Hybrid and fully remote working could increase labour supply in North America by perhaps a million or more, with similar gains possible in Europe.
Data For Progress (dataforprogress.org)
Data for Progress is the think tank for the future of progressivism. Through polling, policy development, and more, our work shows progressive causes can win.
Adelaide summit brings focus to image-based abuse and digital sexual violence (disabilityinsider.com)
Leading experts from across the country will meet in Adelaide on Wednesday to tackle growing challenges around eSafety and image-based abuse (IBA), and its impact on survivors who are mainly women and girls.
FDA Allows Use of Recombinant BCG Through Expanded Access Program (disabilityhorizons.com)
New recombinant BCG therapy is now available for bladder cancer patients through the FDA’s Expanded Access Program, offering hope amid long-standing shortages.
Empowering Change: Pakistani Disability Activist Visits ENIL (enil.eu)
On May 19th, members of ENIL held a meeting with Asfandyar Khar, a disabled activist and founder of the NGO Nowshera Especial People Welfare Organization (NEPWO), based in the Nowshera Province of Pakistan. Founded in 2012, NEPWO focuses primarily on providing education and capacity-building opportunities to disabled individuals, primarily women and children, who often face severe social exclusion due to prejudice and the effects of effects of violence.
UK politics: No 10 won’t say if fuel payments U-turn will be implemented in time for this winter – as it happened (theguardian.com)
Downing Street unable to say how many more pensioners would receive winter fuel payments or when changes would come in
Wheelchair Travel Newsletter: Grandpa, Baltimore Problems and the Next Group Trip (wheelchairtravel.org)
Stories from the road including a soaked wheelchair, reconnecting with family and a preview of the next Wheelchair Travel Group Trip!
After a Terrorist Attack, Beatrice de Lavalette Learned How to Ride Again (nytimes.com)
Beatrice de Lavalette lost her legs, among other injuries, in 2016. She explains how she got back on horses and ended up competing in the Olympics.
Inclusion 2028: Transforming PE And Sport For Children With SEND (criplife.co.uk)
Inclusion 2028 is a groundbreaking national programme that gives over 240,000 pupils with SEND better access to PE and sport.
Lush just launched a new sensory-friendly shopping experience at their store – and we got an early look (cripplemedia.com)
For Autism Acceptance Month, Lush partnered with KultureCity, a nonprofit focusing on sensory accessibility and acceptance, in order to pilot their sensory-friendly shopping experience across 25 North American stores.
What's the worst thing about falls? (trippingonair.com)
Fallosophy author Ardra Shephard on the worst thing about falls. From hilarity to humiliation, we all fall down!
Our £5bn disability benefits cut will stop welfare state collapsing, says Kendall (theguardian.com)
Exclusive: Work and pensions secretary to double down on changes despite growing pressure within Labour
12 Stories from 12 Years: The Story of the SuperSensory1K (power2inspire.org.uk)
The SuperSensory1K is a very special inclusive event with a 1km walk, wheel or run through 5 sensory stations of sight, smell, sound, touch and taste. Hear the story here
See Us, Hear Us Film Screening & Chat with Bob Williams & Forest Haven Survivors Ricardo & Donna Thornton (communicationfirst.org)
This webinar first aired on October 15, 2024, and begins with a screening of CommunicationFIRST's latest See Us. Hear Us. film featuring Bob Williams. It is followed by a discussion among CommunicationFIRST Policy Director Bob Williams, Forest Haven Institution survivors Ricardo Thornton and Donna Thornton, and advocate and ally Rebecca Salon.
Day in the Life: Massage Therapist Erica Ladenthin (newmobility.com)
Seven years ago, massage therapist Erica Ladenthin, 39, had a clear vision about the direction her life was headed. At the top of the list was getting engaged, starting a family and opening her own spa.
Mental Health Awareness Month: Teaching Children Kindness (kit.org)
Discover engaging ways to support mental wellness during Mental Health Awareness Month by teaching children kindness
All Party Parliamentary Group for Assistive Technology Reception (bethmoulam.com)
All party parliamentary group for assistive technology reception 2025. Beth shares AAAC lived experience & preliminary research findings
How Can Theatres Best Support Trans Women - In Performance and Beyond (royalcourttheatre.com)
Alongside our run of After The Act, we are hosting a conversation between Artistic Director David Byrne and actor Mariah Louca.
Why The New Surgeon General Pick Might Be The Most Dangerous One Yet (disabledginger.com)
Wellness "Influencer" Casey Means has been selected as the next US Surgeon General, despite having an inactive medical license. Her viewpoints range from nonsensical to absurdly dangerous.
How the Trump Administration Is Leaving Disabled College Students Behind (teenvogue.com)
Disabled students already have to fight just to get basic accommodations.
Medicaid Work Requirements Are Cruel and Pointless (nytimes.com)
Studies show that when Medicaid work requirements were tried, they failed to increase employment.
Press Release: 3Play Media Releases Annual Study, Finds ASR Technology Showing Signs of Plateau (3playmedia.com)
3Play Media releases its 2025 State of ASR Report, testing and comparing the top speech-to-text technologies.
HOW TO FLY WITHOUT BREAKING YOUR $40,000 WHEELCHAIR (OR YOUR SPIRIT) (quirkyquad.com)
I didn’t know what I didn’t know—until I learned the hard way. And by hard, I mean metal-on-metal-cargo-hold hard.
Proposed Budget Cuts to Lifeline Programs Would Devastate Disabled and Underserved Communities (respectability.org)
Disability Belongs™ expresses deep concern about proposed federal budget cuts to essential programs that millions of Americans rely on.
Happy Ever after, or Absolute Disaster (disabilityaction.org)
Join Joanne and Dermot on an unforgettable honeymoon adventure in this interactive choose-your-own-adventure game, 'Happy Ever After, or Absolute Disaster,' presented by Disability Action. Your decisions shape their journey, filled with fun, laughter, and a focus on human rights. Will they have a happy ever after, or will it be an absolute disaster? Make your choices and find out!