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Click Bait: Is Accessibility Being Used to Combat Negativity in Mainstream Media? (travelabilityinsider.com)
There’s a noticeable shift happening in mainstream coverage right now. In between headlines about conflict, politics, inflation, and global instability–the negativity that drives clicks–a different…
Product Review – Venga (extra wide women’s shoes) by Cosyfeet (ablemagazine.co.uk)
Venga extra wide shoes are beautifully crafted to look stylish, delicate and feminine, all while hosting a number of user-friendly features that provide first class comfort and support. Cosyfeet ha…
The View From Down Here | Lucy Webster | Substack (lucywebster.substack.com)
What’s it *really* like to be disabled? How can you fight ableism? A newsletter aiming to demystify disability through personal stories and observations, from journalist and card-carrying disabled woman Lucy Webster. Click to read The View From Down Here, by Lucy Webster, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.
The Global Crisis That Makes Independence Impossible (gracedowwrites.com)
CW: Death Alison is eighty-nine years old and lives in Northern Ireland. She spends nineteen hours a day in bed. Like elsewhere, the home healthcare system in Ireland is stretched thin. Caregivers …
Inclusion Is Hollow Without Safety (gracedowwrites.com)
Maddux Remillet is an 11-year-old who loves swimming, cars, adaptive baseball, and filmmaking. He recently received national PTA recognition for a documentary he produced with a classmate on his li…
Work Requirements Won’t Cure a Disability (gracedowwrites.com)
As a person with cerebral palsy, Medicaid is much more than health insurance to me. It’s what allows me to live in my own home, rather than in a nursing home or other facility. It funds the&n…
Student Debt Hits Disabled Borrowers Hard (gracedowwrites.com)
The July 1 student loan overhaul doesn’t just adjust repayment rules; it deepens the inequities disabled students already live with, and those inequities become even sharper when race and instituti…
When Coverage Changes, Lives Change (gracedowwrites.com)
For people living with complex medical conditions, in-home nursing care is lifesaving, not a luxury. It keeps patients safe, prevents medical emergencies, and supports families caring for loved one…
From Preschool to Graduation: How IDEA Shaped My Education (gracedowwrites.com)
A recent report found that most states aren’t fully complying with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. This comes as the federal government plans to move oversight of special edu…
Eunice Kennedy Shriver Looked for Those Left Out, and Many Still Are (gracedowwrites.com)
CW: Institutionalization & Lobotomization Eunice Kennedy Shriver’s birthday was yesterday. She was the founder of the Special Olympics. Her unwavering commitment to people with intellectu…
When Caring Hurts the Caregivers (gracedowwrites.com)
CW: Violence, Death, & Incarceration Healthcare workers nationwide face serious risks on the job. Threats, assaults. And dangerous encounters are on the rise. Lawmakers nationwide are debating …
Why Medicaid Is Personal (gracedowwrites.com)
People tend to associate Medicaid with doctor visits, prescriptions, and hospitalizations. Those services are certainly important, but for millions of disabled Americans, Medicaid represents someth…
Growing Older Even When the Odds Say You Won’t (gracedowwrites.com)
CW: Death Getting older was never something that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities could take for granted. Instead, their lives were often cut short by the fact that the world…
Grace Dow Writes: (gracedowwrites.com)
Life on four wheels with cerebral palsy.
Introducing the Naidex Roadshow South (ablemagazine.co.uk)
The Naidex Roadshow is a brand new event from the team behind Naidex, the UK’s leading event for disability, accessibility and independent living. Taking place on 9 September 2026 at Farnborough In…
Global regulation trends: the accessibility rules UK organisations (abilitynet.org.uk)
As accessibility regulation becomes increasingly globalised, what do you need to prepare for in the year ahead?
To be Disabled Is to Grieve Your Friends Too Soon (newmobility.com)
I met Alexander Jolven Ruiz when we were both 12. He was just Alex to me. We attended the same camp, and he soon became my first crush, then my first love, then my best friend. We spent hours texting…
How Social Media Algorithms Shape the SEND Debate and Education Policy (disabilityhorizons.com)
Social media rewards conflict over complexity. Joanna Grace examines how algorithms shape the SEND debate, public opinion and education policy.
How Therapeutic Playground Equipment Supports Sensory Integration | Disability Horizons (disabilityhorizons.com)
Inclusive playgrounds can support sensory integration through play. Learn how accessible equipment helps disabled children build confidence and skills.
Experimental peptides are being advertised for Long COVID. But the evidence is trailing behind. - The Sick Times (thesicktimes.org)
Some FDA-approved GLP-1s are being studied in clinical trials for the disease, but their results aren’t available yet. Experts caution against using experimental peptides for Long COVID.
National COVID-19 trends, July 14 - The Sick Times (thesicktimes.org)
As of early July, it’s clear that a summer COVID-19 wave is getting started in the U.S. Disease levels are going up in the South and parts of the West Coast. While national and regional estimates are still low following a long spring lull, it’s worth noting that the latest data are usually a week or two old and case counts may be higher in your area than they appear.
Research updates, July 14 - The Sick Times (thesicktimes.org)
COVID-19 can cause long-term eye disorders, according to a cross sectional study in Nature Communications. Researchers in Sweden assessed 100 people with Long COVID and compared them to 32 people who had COVID-19 and “recovered.”
The Autism Historian | Substack (zosiazaks.substack.com)
The history and social context of autism and neurodiversity - by autistic historian, scholar, and teacher Zosia Zaks. Click to read The Autism Historian on Substack. Launched 3 months ago.
Re-Envisioning Our Unnecessarily Disabled Futures (autismspectrumnews.org)
How disability-led advocacy is advancing health equity, challenging ableism, and helping disabled people build self-directed lives.
BBC Proms 2026 – Extraordinary live music for everyone (ablemagazine.co.uk)
Experience the world’s greatest classical music festival at the Royal Albert Hall and across the UK this summer. With 86 concerts across 58 days, BBC Proms 2026 offers an extraordinary season of li…
Life After - Film and discussion (eventbrite.com)
LIFE AFTER explores “the right to die,” in a debate about autonomy, dignity, and the value of disabled lives.
13 Ways to Celebrate Disability Pride in New York State (iloveny.com)
July is Disability Pride Month, honoring the history, achievements, and lived experiences of the disability community, and commemorating the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on
Newark launches accessibility initiative aimed at creating more inclusive community | Fingerlakes1.com (fingerlakes1.com)
Village officials, educators, tourism leaders and disability advocates are working together on a new initiative designed to make Newark more accessible and welcoming for residents and visitors of all abilities. The Village of Newark announced it is participating in an Accessibility Education Program led by Rochester Accessible Adventures and sponsored by the New York Power… MoreNewark launches accessibility initiative aimed at creating more inclusive community
AIR CANADA PUBLISHES ACCESSIBILITY PLAN (travelindustrytoday.com)
10 MS Accessible Travel Planning Tips | National MS Society (nationalmssociety.org)
Everyone deserves the ability to travel, regardless of health status or physical ability. See these accessible-travel tips to help you plan ahead with MS.
Strovolos and Nicosia to Become Europe’s Model Accessible Sports Tourism Destination as Cyprus Joins Greece in SPORTS4ALL Initiative - Travel And Tour World (travelandtourworld.com)
SPORTS4ALL project transforms Strovolos and Nicosia into an accessible sports tourism hub under Greece–Cyprus cooperation with digital upgrades.
USA Travel 2026: New Federal Rule Could Transform Airline Flights for Americans with Disabilities – What Every Traveler Must Know - Travel And Tour World (travelandtourworld.com)
USA travel changes ahead as new federal airline rule reshapes flights for Americans with disabilities with big impacts on boarding, wheelchairs, and safety.
The Travel Industry Has a ‘Default’ Problem; Roamate Just Built the Fix (prweb.com)
/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Roamate™, the 2026 Stevie® Award-winning global travel technology company on a mission to End the Solo Tax™, today announced three new...
One for the Books: The Smart Marketer’s Guide to Digital Accessibility (travelabilityinsider.com)
Sassy Wyatt, a TravelAbility Summit speaker and content creator community member, has put her expertise as an accessibility consultant into a book. The Smart Marketer’s Guide to Digital Accessibil…
Lived Experience: Navigating Airport Security While Blind with The Blind Blogger Maxwell Ivey (travelabilityinsider.com)
Maxwell Ivey, Founder of The Accessibility Advantage, is a blind travel blogger who shares his personal journey, struggles, and triumphs. Known as The Blind Blogger, Max has been educating people a…
From TravelAbility 7.0: Accessibility Playbook and the AI Companion (travelabilityinsider.com)
Each month we share a recap from one of the sessions at the 2025 TravelAbility Summit. This session on the new AI Companion to TravelAbility’s Accessibility Playbook was packed with actionable insi…
Innovation of the Month: SignSafe Tech Translates Text to Speech (travelabilityinsider.com)
What if a simple QR code not only translated text to speech, but could do it in any language, truly welcoming all to participate? This isn’t a literary fantasy, it’s SignSafe Tech’s innovation for …
Product Comparison: All-Terrain Wheelchairs for Trails and Parks (travelabilityinsider.com)
No one wants to see the wilderness paved, yet we all agree that the great outdoors are for everyone. The solution? An all terrain chair that makes it possible for people with mobility disabilities …
Travel operators say they’re accessible – then refuse to show us in their adverts | TTG (ttgmedia.com)
A lack of representation alienates disabled travellers, argues The Wheelie Good Travel Company’s Jonathan Fletcher
TBEX 2026 Shifts the Foundation for both Destinations and Travel Creators (travelabilityinsider.com)
TBEX is the world’s largest gathering and networking event for travel content creators, including bloggers, podcasters, YouTubers, influencers, and tourism industry professionals. This is whe…
Press Release | Celebrating Disability Pride Month (visitfortwayne.com)
In celebration of Disability Pride Month, Visit Fort Wayne is launching a month-long campaign to highlight and share the story of Fort Wayne and Allen County’s accessibility mindset.
Q&A: Better Pricing Transparency Urgent for Accessible Tickets to World Cup – SportsTravel (sportstravelmagazine.com)
A 100-Mile Test of Inclusive Wayfinding (travelabilityinsider.com)
Parks, trails, and public spaces are often unwelcoming at best and dangerous at worst for travelers with disabilities. Now, two adventurers, each with their own disabilities, are taking on a 100-mi…
Accessibility Takes Flight: TravelAbility Film Festival Winners Now Streaming on United Airlines (travelabilityinsider.com)
When TravelAbility announced its inaugural Film Festival in July 2025, the goal was simple: spotlight the stories, people, and places shaping a more accessible future for travel. One year later, th…
Accessibility Champions of Change: Disabled Travelers Shaping the Travel Industry (travelabilityinsider.com)
By Jennifer Allen TravelAbility’s Accessibility Champions are trailblazers, waymakers, and bold leaders who have transformed destination and brand cultures through inclusion. Honorees have in…
Casting a Wider Net for Cost-Effective Programs - The GiveWell Blog (blog.givewell.org)
As GiveWell’s research team has grown, so has our ability to search for cost-effective programs across a much wider range of issues.
BDF responds to launch of workplace Innovation Fund | Business Disability Forum (businessdisabilityforum.org.uk)
Business Disability Forum has responded to the launch of the Government’s Pathways to Work Innovation Fund today, highlighting the need for new approaches to shifting the disability employment gap.
Disabled Joy | Ali | Seated Perspectives | Substack (disabledjoy.substack.com)
Essays and reflections rooted in disabled joy — and the messy, beautiful experience of navigating the world with a disability. Written by Ali Cameron, the voice behind Seated Perspectives. Click to read Disabled Joy, by Ali | Seated Perspectives, a Substack publication with hundreds of subscribers.
The D*List (thedlist.co.nz)
The home of disability culture in Aotearoa. Replenishing, unapologetic stories told by disabled people, for disabled people.
Steve Way’s Substack | Substack (thesteveway.substack.com)
35. Visionary. Disabled. Read my thoughts. Click to read Steve Way’s Substack, a Substack publication with hundreds of subscribers.
Website Accessibility Lawsuits Don’t Create Lasting Change, Advocates Say - Disability Scoop (disabilityscoop.com)
Frustrated by inaccessible websites, some people with disabilities are taking legal action, but advocates say the approach is a distraction and doesn’t yield improvements.
Napa Wine Label To Support Jobs For Adults With IDD - Disability Scoop (disabilityscoop.com)
A portion of sales will go toward employment and job training for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with an ultimate goal of including such workers in making future wines.
Apple Readies Movie About Prominent Disability Rights Activist - Disability Scoop (disabilityscoop.com)
A feature film about an activist known as the “mother of the disability rights movement” is set to debut.
Canada’s Euthanasia Program Faces Scrutiny After Suicidal Patient Offered Death (streamlinefeed.co.ke)
A suicidal woman seeking psychiatric help at a Vancouver hospital was offered Canada’s medical assistance in dying program, sparking fierce global ethical...
Disability benefits: why we shouldn’t call it ‘welfare’ | Letters (theguardian.com)
Letters: Susan Randall on Stephen Timms’ Pip review and those with longstanding mental illness and Ruth Lister on why social security spending shouldn’t be called ‘welfare’. Plus letters from Luke Howard and Katie Medd
Webinar - Love Unfiltered: exploring sexuality, reproductive health, rights & inclusion - ENIL (enil.eu)
This joint ENIL and ENIL Youth Network event is dedicated to exploring the 15th pillar of Independent Living: full access to sexual and reproductive ...
Tourism for All – Disabled Travel with Georgina (disabledtravelwithgeorgina.com)
Disability Belongs™ Announces Fifth Annual Disability Impact Awards: Honoring Trailblazers in the Disability Community - Disability Belongs™ (disabilitybelongs.org)
Honoring the extraordinary achievements of disabled advocates, activists, and dedicated allies who are making an indelible impact for the disability community.
How To Date With A Disability (youtube.com)
Go to https://growtherapy.co/squirmyandgrubs to get started with therapy that fits you! Thanks to Grow Therapy for sponsoring today’s video!During a recent Q...
Creative Indoor Activities That Make Learning Fun for Kids – Dancing Wheels (dancingwheels.org)
Congratulations, Mary Verdi-Fletcher, 2025 OAAE Distinguished Leadership Award Recipient – Dancing Wheels (dancingwheels.org)
ArtsMidwest: Centering the Art of Accessibility – Dancing Wheels (dancingwheels.org)
Burnham has a chance to overhaul Pip. Here’s what a truly progressive system could look like | Frances Ryan (theguardian.com)
Last week’s Timms report shows how disability is still vilified. But some pragmatic fixes would help both claimants and the economy, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan
Hungry Point Cliff Top Walk, Cronulla - accessible walk Sydney - Have Wheelchair Will Travel (havewheelchairwilltravel.net)
The Hungry Cliff Top walk in Cronulla is wheelchair accessible & pram friendly if you know where to join it. Read the review to read more.
Commentator’s curse (open.substack.com)
The BBC seem to be in thrall to Radio football commentator John Murray.
The end of the interface? What AI means for accessibility and (abilitynet.org.uk)
What happens when people stop navigating websites and simply ask AI to do it for them? Explore how conversational AI could transform digital accessibility, creating new opportunities for disabled
The Story of KARMA Mobility (ablemagazine.co.uk)
Karma Medical was established in 1987 with the aim of developing lightweight aluminum wheelchairs. It produced Taiwan’s first aluminum model that year and has continued to produce well built and af…
The Cushion That Finally Got My Pressure Injury Healing (newmobility.com)
In early 2024, an under-inflated Roho cushion bit me in the rear. Sitting right on my chair’s seat pan led to an under-the-skin decubitus on my sit bone. It erupted into a tunneling sore.
Bus Users UK launches new action-focused Partner Pack for Catch... (bususers.org)
The all-new Catch the Bus Month Partner Pack for 2026 is now live, giving organisations across the UK everything they need to get involved in this year’s national celebration of bus travel. Catch...
Accessible Newcastle: A Disabled Person’s Guide to Attractions, Hotels and Travel (disabilityhorizons.com)
Planning an accessible trip to Newcastle? Find wheelchair-friendly attractions, transport, accommodation, restaurants and practical travel tips.
My Disability Pride Month… (ablemagazine.co.uk)
Becky Olaniyi, Community Programme Lead, London, at disability equality charity, Scope, says: “Disability Pride Month is still quite new to me, but I know how important it is for disabled pe…
Disability Pride Month - celebrating your successes - The Active Hands Company (activehands.com)
July is Disability Pride Month. Celebrate with Active Hands as we look back on some of the amazing achievements you’ve shared with us.
‘Being Heumann,’ about a disability rights activist, to open Toronto film festival (news4jax.com)
A film about the late disability rights activist Judith Heumann will open the 51st Toronto International Film Festival.
Forgiveness: Spiritual or Secular? What About Boundaries? (Bible vs. Better Help) (retrospectivelily.com)
How would YOU define forgiveness? ~ As a born and raised Christian, this concept is familiar to me. Christians believe that God enabled all people to receive eternal salvation by believing in and f…
Guide dog owners face everyday ignorance | Letter (theguardian.com)
Letters: Too many people with assistance dogs are routinely denied access to businesses and services, writes Eleanor Briggs
‘Being Heumann,’ about a disability rights activist, to open Toronto film festival (wgnradio.com)
NEW YORK (AP) — “Being Heumann,” director Siân Heder’s film about the late disability rights activist Judith Heumann, will open the 51st Toronto International Film Festival. Festival organize…
Ed Department Details Plans To Outsource Special Education, Relocate Staff - Disability Scoop (disabilityscoop.com)
Federal education officials are offering up more specifics about their plans to offload many special ed responsibilities, but their efforts to reassure stakeholders are doing little to ease concerns.
In Gratitude to My Substack Community (sarahlevis.substack.com)
I’m glad I found my way here
There Isn’t Just One “Chronic Illness Experience” (uptonrebecca.substack.com)
On why I don’t mourn the person I used to be or could have been (because I was a child when I became sick)
Most people who need glasses don’t have them. Can the post office change that? (npr.org)
In some towns in India, a visitor to the post office who’s squinting at fine print might be asked: Do you want an eye test?
Cancer cases could nearly double by 2050 without urgent action, WHO warns (news.un.org)
The number of new cancer cases worldwide could rise to almost 35 million a year by 2050 unless countries take urgent action to strengthen prevention, early diagnosis and treatment, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Wednesday.
Slew of lawsuits over disability access frustrates US cafe and shop owners (theguardian.com)
Business owners say they’re being unfairly targeted – but disability advocates say violations must be dealt with
World Cup 2026: Erling Haaland and Gabriel feud goes global as Norway face Brazil (bbc.com)
The Premier League feud between Manchester City’s Erling Haaland and Arsenal defender Gabriel goes global as Norway meet Brazil at the World Cup.
Ask my prosthetic leg what time it is (facebook.com)
Working with the Machine (afb.org)
On the Threat to “Bring Back” Asylums (uptonrebecca.substack.com)
The history of asylums, present day psychiatric abuse, Olmstead, & the Independent Living Movement
Post 49: Introducing Creative Living Coaching! 🆕 (gaelynnlea.substack.com)
I am so excited to let you be the very first humans to know about my next creative adventure... Join the Seed to Sprout Monthly Challenge that Starts on August 1st!
A Magnificent Pairing of Music and Learning - Center for Enriched Living (experiencecel.org)
Show Us Your #Magnificent Moments Join the fun on social media! Using the curriculum? Singing along with friends? Dancing to “Fidget?” We’d love to celebrate with you! Tag @CELFriends and use #CELxLachi to share your #Magnificentmoments. And follow @LachiMusic and share your dance moves to one of her new songs! Magnificent is a collaboration between Lachi and CEL’s The […]
Magnificent - Lachi [Official Lyric Video] - YouTube (youtube.com)
Magnificent by Lachi - Official Lyric VideoSTREAM the full album ...
Lachi - Magnificent (platoon.lnk.to)
Listen to Magnificent by Lachi.
Disabled Leaders Network Application Form - Airtable (airtable.com)
Airtable is a low-code platform for building collaborative apps. Customize your workflow, collaborate, and achieve ambitious outcomes. Get started for free.
Join us - Disabled Leaders Network (disabledleadersnetwork.com)
2026 applications now open! We’re thrilled to invite new applicants to join the Disabled Leaders Network (DLN), a community of brilliant, bold, and committed disabled leaders working to shape a more inclusive future. If you’re an emerging or established voice in your sector, if you’re passionate about leadership and disability justice, this is the place […]
- Disabled Leaders Network (disabledleadersnetwork.com)
The Disabled Leaders Network (DLN) is a network of emerging Disabled Leaders, including current students, graduates and professionals.
Olmstead Decision (olmsteadrights.org)
Disability Debrief: explore disability around the world (disabilitydebrief.org)
An engaging and specialist newsletter with a fast-growing library of resources. By Peter Torres Fremlin and friends.
Olmstead Rights (olmsteadrights.org)
Olmstead is the most important U.S. Supreme Court decision for people with disabilities. This website provides stories, self-help resources, and legal advocacy tools.
Black Appalachian | OFFICIAL - Nabs Griots (nabsgriots.org)
Appalachian Regional Commission - Investing in Appalachia’s economic future. (arc.gov)
National Association of Black Storytellers (nabsinc.org)
Disability Culture Lab Presents... Disability Culture Cabaret 2026 (zeffy.com)
Co-hosted by Crushing ColonialismProduced by Ynika YuagJoin us for a night of incredible Queer and Disabled joy, featuring drag, burlesque, music, art, and…
Randnotizen vom 10.7.2026: Sind Hamburgs Bunker barrierefrei? – Hinz&Kunzt (hinzundkunzt.de)
Über Inklusion im Katastrophenschutz, einen Messerangriff auf Obdachlose und Hamburgs Rolle beim Versuch, Vergesellschaftungen von Wohnungen zu verhindern.
Stop telling women their Long COVID is menopause - The Sick Times (thesicktimes.org)
From friends to medics, women are used to having their health issues dismissed, minimized, or blamed on their hormones.
There are dangerous loopholes in the regulation of ebikes | Ebikes | The Guardian (theguardian.com)
Letters: Readers respond to an article about a woman who was hit by a child on a Lime bike
The Guardian view on disability benefits: Pip must not become another route for cuts | Editorial | The Guardian (theguardian.com)
Editorial: Stronger European welfare states expose a Tory myth. Benefits can enable independence, work and growth
Changing Places bathroom BP Ballina Travel Centre NSW - Have Wheelchair Will Travel (havewheelchairwilltravel.net)
The Changing Places bathroom at the BP Ballina Travel Centre in NSW offers an adult-size change bed, hoist and large bathroom space.
We Just Found This Summer’s Most Comfortable and Adaptive Shoes — And They’re Actually Cool – Cripple Media (cripplemedia.com)
Wage Theft Suit Ends in One of New York’s Largest Payouts (nysfocus.com)
Public Partnerships LLC has agreed to pay $162 million to settle a class-action wage-theft lawsuit brought on behalf of 200,000 CDPAP aides.
Growing Up With A Bucket Full Of Happiness | A Mighty Girl (amightygirl.com)
Do you know you have an invisible bucket which is filled with all of your good thoughts and feelings? If you’re new to the concepts of bucket filling and bucket dipping, then this award-winning book is for you. Bucket filling and dipping are effective metaphors for understanding the effects of our actions and words on
Have You Filled a Bucket Today: A Guide to Daily Happiness for Kids | A Mighty Girl (amightygirl.com)
This popular book uses the metaphor of invisible buckets to describe self-esteem. Author Carol McCloud teaches kids that people feel good when the bucket is full and sad or angry when it’s empty. By showing how you can “fill” a bucket (through kindness, compassion, and appreciation of others) or “dip” from a
UnSelfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our All-About-Me World | A Mighty Girl (amightygirl.com)
Studies show that teens are 40% less empathetic today than they were thirty years ago – a trend that hurts both kids and society as a whole. In fact, self-focused behavior can hurt academic performance, lead to increases in bullying behavior, and reduce kids’ resilience when things go wrong. This thoughtful parenti
Amazon.com: Rosemary: The Hidden Kennedy Daughter: 9780544811904: Kate Clifford Larson: Bücher (amazon.com)
Rosemary: The Hidden Kennedy Daughter
Amazon.com: Fully Alive: Discovering What Matters Most: 9780374535827: Shriver, Timothy: Bücher (amazon.com)
Fully Alive: Discovering What Matters Most
Eunice: The Kennedy Who Changed The World | A Mighty Girl (amightygirl.com)
Joe Kennedy spent his life grooming his sons for politics — and ignoring the potential of his daughters. Eunice Kennedy Shriver grew into a formidable woman, determined to confront the injustices she saw, including a country that offered no options for people like her sister, Rosemary, who had intellectual disabi
What SZA’s autism diagnosis means for autistic Black women (19thnews.org)
Urlaub mit Hindernissen vermeiden - calmobility hilft - calmobility (calmobility.de)
Für den Urlaub am Strand: Wo gibt es Strandrollstühle, Mattenwege, behindertengerechte Strandkörbe? 10. Juli 2026 Sommerzeit ist Strandzeit, für Urlauber in Schleswig-Holstein selbstverständlich. Aber der Weg zum Wasser ist vielfach nicht möglich, der tiefe Sand, mangelnde Beschilderung und allgemeines Unverständnis für die besonderen Herausforderungen, denen sich Menschen mit Behinderung stellen müssen, verhindern Urlaubsfreuden. So empfiehlt calmobility, in jedem Fall vor der Entscheidung für einen Urlaubsort beim dortigen Tourismusverband nach den Dingen zu fragen, die Menschen mit Einschränkungen einen ungestörten Urlaub erst ermöglichen. calmobility arbeitet an einem umfangreichen Urlaubsführer für Nord- und Ostsee, der auf die Belange von Menschen mit Behinderungen eingeht. Interessierte Tourismusorganisationen und Spenden für diese Projekt willkommen.
The Importance of Section 504 for the Future of Disability Rights - Disability Belongs™ (disabilitybelongs.org)
Learn about current debates around Section 504 and how disability rights can be protected and strengthened.
What’s in a dream? (open.substack.com)
The recent heatwave in the states and beyond is responsible for a lot of air conditioners working overtime.
3 Common Dating Fears at the Intersection of Sexuality and Disability - Everyday Feminism (everydayfeminism.com)
Ignoring disability and sexuality when we talk about romance and sex is far too common in queer communities. You need to read this author’s candid account of his and his friends’ fears to find out what we’re missing when we leave out this important intersection.
Sam Bagshaw: TikTok Sensation Changing Perceptions Of Living With A Stammer | Crip Life™ (criplife.co.uk)
Stammer advocate Sam Bagshaw discusses growing up with a stammer, building a community of one million TikTok followers and using social media to challenge stigma in this exclusive Crip Life interview.
Exploding Welfare Costs: Why 1.2 Million UK Children Face Disability by 2030 (streamlinefeed.co.ke)
The UK faces a £26 billion welfare crisis as autism and mental health diagnoses push projected pediatric disability claims to 1.2 million by 2030.
AXSChat Podcast with Gavin Neate and Mike Clapper (axschat.com)
Gavin Neate is the Founder of WelcoMe and a leading voice in inclusive customer experience. Having spent 18 years training the blind and visually impaired in their use of their guide dogs , Gavin gained
Emily Blunt Talks ‘Emotionally Exhausting’ Struggle With Stuttering (youtube.com)
Actor Emily Blunt, along with Heather Grossman, the executive director of the American Institute for Stuttering, join TODAY to talk about Blunt’s very person...
Just Listen (youtube.com)
“I don’t need you to finish my sentence. I stutter.” If you’ve ever wondered how to help people who stutter, this video is for you! Learn what people who stu...
Report of the WHO Commission on Social Connection (who.int)
“From loneliness to social connection – charting a path to healthier societies” is the WHO Commission on Social Connection’s flagship report, which highlights that social isolation and loneliness are widespread, with serious but under-recognized impacts on health, well-being, and society. Drawing on the latest evidence, the report makes a compelling case for urgent action.
A California bill would limit ADA lawsuits. Why did it die? (calmatters.org)
A California ADA lawsuit bill won broad support in the Senate but died when the Assembly chair declined to take it up for a hearing.
NC weighs accessibility upgrades for government | NC Health News (northcarolinahealthnews.org)
Gov. Josh Stein created a 32-member commission to make it easier for people to access government in buildings, old and new, and online.
Watchdog warns of risks to patients as private equity’s stake in US healthcare grows | US healthcare | The Guardian (theguardian.com)
New report details slew of ventures between private equity and non-profits and calls for greater government oversight
WHO calls for urgent action as new cancer cases are projected to nearly double by 2050 (who.int)
Millions of people are facing physical, emotional and financial toll of cancer, a disease that claims more than 26 000 lives every day, according to a report released today by the World Health Organization (WHO). With an estimated 20.6 million new cases and close to 10 million deaths annually, cancer remains the second leading cause of death globally, after cardiovascular disease.
Seattle Transit Measure Amendment Prioritizes Accessibility Improvements - The Seattle Medium (seattlemedium.com)
Seattle City Councilmember Debora Juarez has proposed an amendment to the 2026 Transit Measure that would prioritize accessibility improvements, such as ADA upgrades, pedestrian safety enhancements, and improved wayfinding, for people with disabilities, older adults, and others who rely on transit.
Making the World Cup Accessible — From the Inside - The Silicon Valley Voice (svvoice.com)
How FIFA has worked to make World Cup games accessible for fans across North America, including at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara.
Are Retailers Doing Enough To Serve the Needs and Desires of Shoppers Facing Disabilities? (retailwire.com)
What can, or should, retailers do to improve their standing with disabled consumers?
New law aims to improve accessibility at movie theaters in Virginia | WRIC ABC 8News (wric.com)
New options are here at movie theaters across Virginia.
Designer’s accessibility sticker encourages communities to rethink who automatic doors serve – Rapid Growth (rapidgrowthmedia.com)
Grand Rapids designer Aidan Van Doren created an accessibility sticker showing automatic doors benefit parents, workers, older adults, and people with disabilities.
Vermont’s Velomont bike trail is getting more accessible | Vermont Public (vermontpublic.org)
Mountain bike enthusiasts have been working for years on an ambitious multi-use trail that will span the length of Vermont. Organizers are now working to make the Velomont user-friendly for everyone.
Pittsburgh teen health ambassadors help make healthcare accessible | 90.5 WESA (wesanews.org)
During a mock appointment to a UPMC adolescent health clinic, a group of Pittsburgh teens stood in as patients. They were actually there as accessibility experts as they are also people living with disabilities.
What customer service loses when it fails on accessibility for deaf customers | CX Dive (customerexperiencedive.com)
Deaf and hard of hearing shoppers represent $175 billion in discretionary spending. However, the customer service experience has failed to evolve to meet their needs.
More students with disabilities learning in general education classrooms | K-12 Dive (k12dive.com)
A GAO report finds 42 states and the District of Columbia increased the share of students with disabilities in general education classes.
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The California Public Utilities Commission will distribute millions of dollars in funding to make local transit systems more accessible — and Kern County will be receiving a slice of the money. The state agency approved more than $15.4 million in grant funding from the Transportation Network Company’s Access for All Program […]
What Solo-Travel Experts Always Pack | Reviews by Wirecutter (nytimes.com)
We asked veteran solo travelers for the specific gear they always pack. From maneuverable suitcases to sewing kits, here’s what they don’t leave home without.
Get Out: Making Sure Everyone Feels Welcome (revuewm.com)
Get Out is Your Monthly Guide to What’s Great in the Great Outdoors.
Railways bill must ensure accessibility becomes a reality, disabled peers tell minister – Disability News Service (disabilitynewsservice.com)
Disabled peers have called on the government to ensure that an accessible rail system becomes a reality through its new railways bill, with no sign yet that ministers will listen to calls for a gre…
Campaigner calls out Norwich John Lewis for lack of accessibility (bbc.com)
John Lewis asks Rebecca Scollay to visit after she posts about issues faced by wheelchair users.
In Hamilton, some intersections are marked with concrete lines to help people with disabilities navigate them. Now, the city will change to using button plates, despite opposition from Hamilton’s accessibility advisory committee, which says the domes can be hazardous.
Transport accessibility infrastructure rework needed to bring 2.8M disabled people in to work | New Civil Engineer (newcivilengineer.com)
The report outlines the economic case for deploying large scale accessibility upgrades to unlock tens of billions of pounds of economic value. IMechE’s
Two-thirds of disabled people feel poorly represented by the UK Government - Learning Disability Today (learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk)
A new UK study published for Disability Pride Month has found that one in three (34%) disabled people do not feel they belong in their communities and two-thirds feel unrepresented by the Government.
Why Researchers With Disabilities Are Pivotal to Research on Disabilities - The Wire (thewire.in)
The academic community needs to start thinking about all research from a disability-inclusive perspective.
What does it take for beauty to be accessible? (vogue.sg)
Report of the WHO Commission on Social Connection (who.int)
“From loneliness to social connection – charting a path to healthier societies” is the WHO Commission on Social Connection’s flagship report, which highlights that social isolation and loneliness are widespread, with serious but under-recognized impacts on health, well-being, and society. Drawing on the latest evidence, the report makes a compelling case for urgent action.
John Prine - Hello In There (Live From Sessions at West 54th) - YouTube (youtube.com)
John Prine performs “Hello in There” Live from the Sessions on 54th...
When photography becomes accessible to everyone - The Hindu (thehindu.com)
Explore an immersive workshop empowering visually impaired individuals to express themselves through photography using non-visual senses and technology.
Delhi High Court Asks ZEE to Make ZEE5 Accessible for Persons with Disabilities | SCC Times (scconline.com)
Delhi High Court asked ZEE to take immediate steps to make its OTT platform, ZEE5, compliant with BIS Standard ensuring accessibility for persons with disabilities and promoting inclusive digital streaming services.
Engineers urge nationwide accessibility overhaul to unlock £88bn economic boost (saferhighways.co.uk)
Transforming Britain’s transport network into a fully accessible system could help bring up to 2.8 million more disabled people into employment while generating tens of billions of pounds for the economy, according to a new report from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).The engineering body argues that improving accessibility should be viewed not simply as a social responsibility but as a major economic opportunity, with better transport enabling more people to work, travel and par
German Inclusion Law Tightens: Companies Face New Duty to Provide “Reasonable Accommodations” (ad-hoc-news.de)
Germany’s new disability equality law bans discrimination by private firms, introduces flexible ‘appropriate accommodations,’ and strengthens legal claims. States like Lower Saxony push inclusive labor market reforms.
Accessibility in Cinema Case Study: Expanding the Screen - Independent Cinema Office (independentcinemaoffice.org.uk)
David Baldwin, Producer of Cinema & Screen at Midlands Arts Centre in Birmingham, shares learnings from Expanding The Frame, their project to embed accessibility into their cinema programme. Around 25% of the UK population has a disability of some kind – a huge audience for whom accessibility is essential. When I started working as the […]
Why Colorado replaced its AI discrimination law with a transparency requirement that the feds might challenge anyway (theconversation.com)
Colorado watered down its AI legislation but may still face litigation from the Department of Justice.
With Older Workers Struggling in the Job Market, Hiring Systems Require a Refresh (thehrdigest.com)
With the rise of layoffs and the rampant ageism in the workplace, older workers are struggling to keep their heads above water.
The growing role of privacy-first design in AI-powered platforms | The AI Journal (aijourn.com)
Privacy is no longer an afterthought in AI development. Across sectors — from healthcare to industrial IoT to enterprise software — platform builders are embedding anonymisation directly into their sy
AI tools are putting HR leaders at personal legal risk | Human Resources Director (hcamag.com)
HR executives could be personally sued for how their organization uses AI, but there are ways to protect themselves
Can You Refuse To Use AI At Work Because Of Your Religion? (forbes.com)
Pope Leo XIV’s new encyclical raises questions about AI in the workplace. Three employment lawyers weigh in on whether religion can justify opting out.
AI Is Turbocharging Bosses’ Efforts to Spy on Their Workers | Truthout (truthout.org)
State legislatures are scrambling to combat abuses associated with the rising AI-driven surveillance of workers.
AI Agents Reshape Website Content Requirements | Let’s Data Science (letsdatascience.com)
CMSWire reported on **July 6, 2026** that AI agents are turning websites into dual-audience systems for people and autonomous software, making **machine-readable content** a practical requirement for discovery. The strongest practitioner signal comes from web.dev, which says agents read sites through screenshots, raw `HTML`/`DOM`, and the accessibility tree, each with different failure modes. Tealium and Valtech frame the same shift as an infrastructure problem: structured data, `JSON-LD`, stable APIs, crawlability, accessibility, consent-aware data flows, and fresh product facts become the controls that determine whether agentic search and shopping systems can trust a site. For engineering teams, the takeaway is less about a new SEO trick and more about treating content as a reliable machine interface.
Your AI Glossary: 56 Terms Everyone Should Know - CNET (cnet.com)
How does artificial intelligence use tokens, and should we be worried that AI now has claws? Here’s a quick primer on the vocabulary of today’s inescapable technology.
Accessibility efforts have been some of Microsoft’s biggest wins—but that didn’t stop it from cutting accessibility leads.
You can control your entire iPhone without touching the screen. Built for accessibility. - YouTube (youtube.com)
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
Microsoft Lays Off Thousands of Xbox Employees, Closes Game Studios - The New York Times (nytimes.com)
The layoffs were part of wider cuts at Microsoft, as the company prioritizes spending on artificial intelligence.
Xbox Layoffs “Heavily Impact” The Accessibility Team, Too - GameSpot (gamespot.com)
A Microsoft spokesperson said that “accessibility remains a priority for Xbox.”
New Jersey launches State House accessibility guides ahead of America’s 250th celebration - WRNJ Radio (wrnjradio.com)
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Department of the Treasury has partnered with AccessAbleUSA to launch detailed accessibility guides for the New Jersey State House complex, becoming the first state in t
How ES Gaming makes video games accessible for all | Fox 59 (fox59.com)
Gaming can be a fun pastime for people looking for an escape, but it can be tough for those with disabilities to enjoy it. Easterseals Crossroads is working to make gaming more accessible for everyone. Brandon Scott joined FOX59 Morning News to discuss ES Gaming‘s mission.
New in Edge for developers – Style layout gaps, improve keyboard accessibility and migrate your PWA to a new origin - Microsoft Edge Blog (blogs.windows.com)
Welcome to New in Edge for developers, a new series featuring recent web platform updates in Microsoft Edge that help web developers build better sites and apps. In this first edition, we’ll look at CSS gap de
Home (eu.desmoinesregister.com)
The Des Moines Register is the number one source for Des Moines and Iowa breaking, politics, business, agriculture, Iowa sports and entertainment news.
Milton-Freewater based foundation launches national trail accessibility pilot project at Jubilee Lake - Elkhorn Media Group (elkhornmediagroup.com)
MILTON-FREEWATER — An Oregon-based foundation is taking its mission to the nation, launching an outdoor ...Read More
Report of the WHO Commission on Social Connection (who.int)
“From loneliness to social connection – charting a path to healthier societies” is the WHO Commission on Social Connection’s flagship report, which highlights that social isolation and loneliness are widespread, with serious but under-recognized impacts on health, well-being, and society. Drawing on the latest evidence, the report makes a compelling case for urgent action.
John Prine - Hello In There (Live From Sessions at West 54th) - YouTube (youtube.com)
John Prine performs “Hello in There” Live from the Sessions on 54th...
Luke 5 Adventures facilitates wilderness accessibility for people with disabilities | Community | averyjournal.com (averyjournal.com)
Sailing group makes ‘Dream’ voyages possible for people with disabilities - Shelter Island Reporter (shelterislandreporter.timesreview.com)
The Impossible Dream Catamaran returned to Greenport for its seventh season Saturday, June 27, offering two accessible sails from , for people with disabilities and their families. The 60-foot catamaran, billed as the world’s only universally accessible sailing vessel, was designed to challenge assumptions about who can take part in sailing and to promote barrier-free access...
An overview of the accessibility of Ebooks published in 2025 | Arcom (arcom.fr)
L’Arcom est l’Autorité de régulation de la communication audiovisuelle et numérique, née de la fusion du Conseil supérieur de l’audiovisuel (CSA) et de la Haute Autorité pour la diffusion des œuvres et la protection des droits sur Internet (Hadopi).
Italy museum designed for blind, visually impaired visitors (dw.com)
At the State Tactile Museo Omero in Ancona, blind visitors can touch the sculptures — including replicas of famous works like Michelangelo’s “David.” The idea came about from a desire for greater accessibility.
State Park Events Highlight Accessibility, Dunes and More - The Outdoor Wire | The Outdoor Wire (theoutdoorwire.com)
Michigan state parks host diverse July events including dune interpretation walks at Muskegon State Park, wellness retreats at Port Crescent State Park, Pheasants Forever habitat education at multiple locations, adaptive recreation activities at Interlochen State Park, and orienteering challenges, horseshoe tournaments, and Christmas in July celebrations across the state.
Target’s Focus on Inclusive Design and Guest Experience (corporate.target.com)
Target incorporates inclusive design into the products and experiences we create. Examples include everything from adaptive self-checkout to adaptive and sensory-friendly apparel and inclusive store design to make shopping Target easy to navigate for all.
PHX Highlights Accessibility for Disability Pride Month | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (skyharbor.com)
Stay informed about the latest news and developments from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Read our press releases for the most current information.
Bluffton seniors could qualify for free accessible ramps (wtoc.com)
Habitat for Humanity of the Lowcountry received a 2026 AARP Community Challenge grant to install accessible ramps for qualifying Bluffton residents age 50 and older.
Governor Hochul Announces Completion of $30 Million Senior Affordable Housing Community in Broome County | Governor Kathy Hochul | New York State (governor.ny.gov)
Councilmember Juarez proposes key safety and accessibility amendment to 2026 Seattle Transit Measure renewal - Seattle City Council Blog (council.seattle.gov)
From AI for Accessibility to Hologram Classrooms: Meet the Winners of Rajasthan’s Biggest AI Pitch-a-Thon – Outlook Business (outlookbusiness.com)
AI startups developing accessibility technology, holographic classrooms and AI-powered commerce platforms emerged as winners of the Rajasthan AI Builders Pitch-a-Thon, held during the 29th National Conference on e-Governance in Jaipur
Rokid Partners with Louis Braille Campus to Advance Accessibility Through Smart Glasses Innovations (finance.yahoo.com)
Rokid, a global pioneer in AI-powered smart eyewear and human-computer interaction, today announced a new partnership with the Louis Braille Campus innovatio...
Public Information Meeting Regarding Accessible Pedestrian Signal Upgrades in Southern Connecticut (portal.ct.gov)
Clare Libraries Welcomes €88.5k Investment to Enhance Accessibility, Inclusion and Digital Services | Clare County Council (clarecoco.ie)
Clare Libraries has been awarded €88,516 to support a range of enhancements that will improve accessibility, inclusion, digital connectivity and the overall library experience for communities across County Clare.
Deadline Extended to July 21: Apply for the HHSC Policy Council for Children and Families (content.govdelivery.com)
Pharr Marks 36th Anniversary of ADA with State Proclamation and Accessibility Drive - Texas Border Business (texasborderbusiness.com)
The Pharr City Commission officially recognized the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) during its recent meeting, reaffirming the city’s steadfast commitment to creating a fully accessible and inclusive community for all residents.
CMNH Launches New Accessible Microsite for Exhibit (cmnh.org)
Digital companion for Fashion & Feather expands access through audio, and Spanish translation.
Overture Center earns award from Kennedy Center for accessibility work | Entertainment News | channel3000.com (channel3000.com)
Park City earns accessibility verified designation from Wheel the World - TownLift, Park City News (townlift.com)
PARK CITY, Utah — Visit Park City has partnered with Wheel the World, a company known as a trusted standard for verified accessibility in travel, to bring
Vispero appoints tech executive Sid Gaitonde as CEO (americanbazaaronline.com)
Mumbai university graduate to lead customer-driven innovation to empower people who are blind or have low vision.
County Celebrates and Reaffirms Commitment to Disability Pride (marincounty.gov)
One Week Left: Help Shape the Future of Disability Services in Texas (content.govdelivery.com)
Parish Accessibility Fund opens to support more inclusive churches | Diocese of London (london.anglican.org)
The Church of England’s Parish Accessibility Fund supports parishes in the Southern Province to improve accessibility, inclusion and participation for Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent people. Find out about eligible projects, application guidance and the support available to help your church apply.
Report of the WHO Commission on Social Connection (who.int)
“From loneliness to social connection – charting a path to healthier societies” is the WHO Commission on Social Connection’s flagship report, which highlights that social isolation and loneliness are widespread, with serious but under-recognized impacts on health, well-being, and society. Drawing on the latest evidence, the report makes a compelling case for urgent action.
John Prine - Hello In There (Live From Sessions at West 54th) - YouTube (youtube.com)
John Prine performs “Hello in There” Live from the Sessions on 54th...
Security Check (newarkpostonline.com)
Partnership promotes, expands accessibility in Bozeman (nbcmontana.com)
Ability Montana and the city of Bozeman are rolling out a new tool designed to make navigation easier and more accessible.Getting around downtown can be a chall
Establishing an Accessible New Zealand for everyone - New Zealand First (nzfirst.nz)
New Zealand First has today introduced the Accessibility Standards Bill, a Member’s Bill which creates an opportunity to establish practical standards to address avoidable barriers that limit participation, opportunity, and independence.
Poll: Addressing Industry Accessibility (cleanlink.com)
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Laws Passed Advancing Education, Accessibility And Rehabilitation During 114th General Assembly - Chattanoogan.com (chattanoogan.com)
State Rep. Kevin Raper passed a series of laws during the 114th General Assembly focused on “strengthening educational outcomes, expanding accessibility for...
Inside the 2026 Midyear Numbers: The ADA continues to be the ONLY true enforcement around | UsableNet, Inc. (blog.usablenet.com)
Accessibility Standards Bill creates opportunity for more accessible New Zealand | New Zealand Doctor (nzdoctor.co.nz)
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Digital Accessibility can get you sued - Dennis Deacon (dennisdeacon.com)
Accessibility widgets don’t fix your site, they flag broken code to plaintiffs’ lawyers. See why overlays raise legal risk, and what to do instead.
June 2026 Accessibility Legal Update (convergeaccessibility.com)
June 2026 web accessibility legal update: intent-to-return rulings in Solis, Martinez, and Bennett, clickwrap arbitration in Herrera, the Online Accessibility Act returns, and California’s AB 649.
$150K Settlement as to Community College “Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility” Requirements for Teaching (reason.com)
The Institute for Free Speech, which represented Bakersfield College Prof. Daymon Johnson, reports: Johnson has secured a settlement that makes...
SUNY ESF Strengthens Leadership in Accessibility with $10,000 SUNY Grant (esf.edu)
The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) is pleased to announce it has been awarded $10,000 through SUNY’s Educational and Information Technology (EIT) Accessibility Grant, supporting ongoing efforts to improve digital accessibility across campus. ESF extends its sincere appreciation to the State University of New York (SUNY) for its continued leadership and commitment to advancing accessibility across its campuses.
Mount Allison awarded accessibility grant from Rick Hansen Foundation » CHMA (chmafm.com)
Voice of the Marshes, Campus & Community Radio in Sackville, NB
New Werth gift expands accessible testing environments | Virginia Tech News | Virginia Tech (news.vt.edu)
A generous gift from Robbie Werth ‘74, MBA ’81 increases operational capacity at the Werth Testing Center.
New PDF Accessibility Lab workshops - Webguide (boisestate.edu)
Boise State faculty and staff are invited to participate in a new hands-on workshop designed...
Options for PDF Accessibility and Management – Accessibility at the UW (washington.edu)
Summer is a great time to take stock of your digital content, especially that growing collection of PDFs that have accumulated over the years. Whether you’re pr
College Students Are Testing at the Level of 10-Year-Olds (futurism.com)
A new survey of some 160,000 students found something horrible about college students in the richest countries in the world.
A Legal Road Map for AI Adoption on Campus (opinion) (insidehighered.com)
The law is moving quickly in this area, but some of the key legal implications for higher ed institutions are becoming clear.
Hearing and Accessibility at the Reuter Center | UNC Asheville (unca.edu)
Course Design as an Act of Care - Faculty Focus | Higher Ed Teaching & Learning (facultyfocus.com)
Discover how course design as an act of care strengthens faculty support, improves student engagement, and creates more inclusive learning experiences.
Commentary: The Administration’s Flawed and Misleading Claims About Medicaid Work Requirements | Geiger Gibson Program in Community Health | Milken Institute School of Public Health | The George Washington University (geigergibson.publichealth.gwu.edu)
This opinion piece explores the claims and related evidence on the costs of Medicaid work requirements, including on health, the economy, and employment.
Report of the WHO Commission on Social Connection (who.int)
“From loneliness to social connection – charting a path to healthier societies” is the WHO Commission on Social Connection’s flagship report, which highlights that social isolation and loneliness are widespread, with serious but under-recognized impacts on health, well-being, and society. Drawing on the latest evidence, the report makes a compelling case for urgent action.
John Prine - Hello In There (Live From Sessions at West 54th) - YouTube (youtube.com)
John Prine performs “Hello in There” Live from the Sessions on 54th...
HHS Rule Requiring Acquisition of Accessible Medical Equipment (ahcancal.org)
In May 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a final rule, Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance . The rule affects providers participating in Medic...
National Disability Employment Awareness Month | U.S. Department of Labor (beta.dol.gov)
U.S. Access Board Meeting on July 29 (access-board.gov)
1.91 Million Assists: Good News With a Catch (accessiblelink.substack.com)
More disabled people are travelling by train in the UK than ever. That is worth celebrating. It is also exactly why the future must be level boarding.
Improving knowledge accessibility and communication at AIDR (knowledge.aidr.org.au)
AIDR explored where accessibility principles can be embedded in day-to-day operations, as well as opportunities for longer-term improvement.
Reporter’s Notebook: The disability rights protest that changed every bus ride : NPR (npr.org)
A 1978 protest by wheelchair users won a right many now take for granted: boarding a city bus. NPR’s Joe Shapiro and Colorado Public Radio’s Stephanie Wolf explain.
ISTELive 26: Accessible by Design: How K–12 Districts Are Building AI and UDL Into Every Classroom | EdTech Magazine (edtechmagazine.com)
Accessibility education leaders explain what it takes to move from buying accessibility tools to building systems that work for every learner from the start.
Don’t Miss M-Enabling Summit 2026 - YouTube (youtube.com)
Technology is transforming everything and the decisions being made ...
SLCC | Study Highlights Digital Accessibility Challenges Facing Parish and Town Councils (slcc.co.uk)
Privacy, Safety and Accessibility: How Campus Rec Locker Rooms Are Evolving (campusrecmag.com)
From privacy upgrades to touch-free tech, locker rooms are becoming an essential area of investment for the overall student experience.
Google Docs makes accessible links easier: A small feature with big accessibility benefits - Equal Entry (equalentry.com)
Google Docs replaces pasted URLs with page titles automatically. This small change helps people who use screen readers or voice control navigate more easily. It shows how building accessibility into everyday tools makes good practices effortless for busy content creators.
(26) Who Owns Accessibility — The Client Writing the HTML, or the Browser Rendering It? | LinkedIn (linkedin.com)
There’s a sentence I hear in almost every kickoff call, from almost every engineering lead: “We’re using native HTML elements, so accessibility is basically handled.” I used to nod along.
Retail websites ‘locking out disabled shoppers’, audit finds | The Grocer (thegrocer.co.uk)
The audit – by AllyRadar – found 33 of the 44 websites scanned had “at least one critical or serious accessibility failure on their homepage alone”.
Meet the Robots Mapping Sidewalks to Improve Accessibility for People With Disabilities - YouTube (youtube.com)
A fleet of remote-controlled robots is rolling through Bangor, Main...
Disability Pride Month celebrates inclusion and accessibility: Learn more here (wtrf.com)
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — July marks Disability Pride Month, a time to recognize the contributions of people with disabilities and promote inclusion, accessibility and equal rights. Disability Pride Month encourages people with disabilities to take pride in who they are while recognizing that disabilities are a natural part of the human experience. The Disability Pride […]
5 Ways QA Helps Ensure EdTech Accessibility And Performance (forbes.com)
A learning platform that works well for one group can create problems for users spread across regions, languages, device types and network conditions.
Josh Loebner of VML: “Accessibility and Inclusion Is an Invitation, Not a Checkbox” - PRODU (produ.com)
Accessibility in advertising should not be treated as a checkbox exercise but as a cultural and creative opportunity, according to Josh Loebner, Global Head of Inclusive Design and Accessibility at VML.Speaking during Latino US Day at Cannes Lions 2026, Loebner emphasized the importance of making campaigns both accessible and emotionally resonant.
Expanding the Meaning of Accessibility: Designing for Assisted Care in Public | ArchDaily (archdaily.com)
Understand the growing demand for adult changing stations in public spaces, enhancing accessibility and quality of life for individuals with disabilities.
Accessibility-led design is good packaging design - PKN Packaging News (packagingnews.com.au)
In packaging, usability is often overshadowed by shelf appeal, production efficiency and product protection. Yet for consumers, the most immediate of pack performance happens at the point of opening, writes Brendon Holmes, MD of Caps & Closures.
Human Variability Is The Philosophy Behind Accessibility 2.0 (forbes.com)
Explore how Human Variability expands Accessibility 2.0, showing how AI, leadership, and inclusive innovation help organizations better understand and serve people.
Making accessibility “more than a checkbox” | The American Institute of Architects (aia.org)
Rachel Wiesbrock, Assoc.
CSUN COD Newsletter: Building What’s Next (mailchi.mp)
Report of the WHO Commission on Social Connection (who.int)
“From loneliness to social connection – charting a path to healthier societies” is the WHO Commission on Social Connection’s flagship report, which highlights that social isolation and loneliness are widespread, with serious but under-recognized impacts on health, well-being, and society. Drawing on the latest evidence, the report makes a compelling case for urgent action.
John Prine - Hello In There (Live From Sessions at West 54th) - YouTube (youtube.com)
John Prine performs “Hello in There” Live from the Sessions on 54th...
Disability Pride Month celebrates inclusion and accessibility: Learn more here (wtrf.com)
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — July marks Disability Pride Month, a time to recognize the contributions of people with disabilities and promote inclusion, accessibility and equal rights. Disability Pride Month encourages people with disabilities to take pride in who they are while recognizing that disabilities are a natural part of the human experience. The Disability Pride […]
5 Ways QA Helps Ensure EdTech Accessibility And Performance (forbes.com)
A learning platform that works well for one group can create problems for users spread across regions, languages, device types and network conditions.
Josh Loebner of VML: “Accessibility and Inclusion Is an Invitation, Not a Checkbox” - PRODU (produ.com)
Accessibility in advertising should not be treated as a checkbox exercise but as a cultural and creative opportunity, according to Josh Loebner, Global Head of Inclusive Design and Accessibility at VML.Speaking during Latino US Day at Cannes Lions 2026, Loebner emphasized the importance of making campaigns both accessible and emotionally resonant.
Expanding the Meaning of Accessibility: Designing for Assisted Care in Public | ArchDaily (archdaily.com)
Understand the growing demand for adult changing stations in public spaces, enhancing accessibility and quality of life for individuals with disabilities.
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NC weighs accessibility upgrades for government | NC Health News (northcarolinahealthnews.org)
Gov. Josh Stein created a 32-member commission to make it easier for people to access government in buildings, old and new, and online.
Creating Certainty - by Sara Minkara - Curious Constructs (sarasminkara.substack.com)
How We Move Forward in an Uncertain World
WHO calls for urgent action as new cancer cases are projected to nearly double by 2050 (who.int)
Millions of people are facing physical, emotional and financial toll of cancer, a disease that claims more than 26 000 lives every day, according to a report released today by the World Health Organization (WHO). With an estimated 20.6 million new cases and close to 10 million deaths annually, cancer remains the second leading cause of death globally, after cardiovascular disease.
News | The Disability Justice Project (disabilityjusticeproject.org)
News from the Disability Justice Project features original reporting and documentary storytelling on disability, climate change, conflict, and human rights worldwide.
Much Much Media | Data storytelling (muchmuchmedia.com)
Much Much Media is a content studio and social impact agency working with brands, educational institutes and nonprofits. We make content that drives meaningful change.
Making the World Cup Accessible — From the Inside - The Silicon Valley Voice (svvoice.com)
How FIFA has worked to make World Cup games accessible for fans across North America, including at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara.
Human Variability Is The Philosophy Behind Accessibility 2.0 (forbes.com)
Explore how Human Variability expands Accessibility 2.0, showing how AI, leadership, and inclusive innovation help organizations better understand and serve people.
Making accessibility “more than a checkbox” | The American Institute of Architects (aia.org)
Rachel Wiesbrock, Assoc.
CSUN COD Newsletter: Building What’s Next (mailchi.mp)
Accessibility-led design is good packaging design - PKN Packaging News (packagingnews.com.au)
In packaging, usability is often overshadowed by shelf appeal, production efficiency and product protection. Yet for consumers, the most immediate of pack performance happens at the point of opening, writes Brendon Holmes, MD of Caps & Closures.
Posten | LinkedIn (linkedin.com)
Satirday I was denied boarding by British Airways from NY to London. I booked my flight almost two months ago and arrived ready to travel independently, as I have done for years as a wheelchair user. What is funny is that I was there not only to do the @bullockinclusion fashion show but also for the COSP Conference at @unitednations for the rights of people with disability. The explanation I was given was shocking. I was told that because I was travelling alone, the crew could not assist me to get to the toilet during the flight and could not evacuate me in an emergency. Let that sink in. I was not denied because of a ticket issue, a safety violation, or missing documentation. I was denied because I am disabled and travelling independently. If disabled people are expected to travel with a companion, that means we must pay for two flights instead of one. We are effectively being charged more for the same freedom and opportunities that non-disabled passengers take for granted. I have travelled alone for years, nationally and internationally. I work, speak at conferences, teach, and run an organisation. Independence is not a luxury. It is a right. After hours of discussions, I was eventually moved to an American Airlines flight “without being asked”. Even there, I was asked whether I could get to the toilet on my own. My question is simple: I believe this treatment may constitute disability discrimination, and I am exploring legal action to protect my rights and the rights of other disabled travellers. I have everything documented and recorded and fully will continue this discussion and sue them for all the time and significant discrimination I have suffered. Thanks @adamhillscomedy and everyone that have shared the message . @british_airways @AmericanAir #DisabilityRights #Accessibility #Inclusion #WheelchairUser #AccessibleTravel EqualRights FlyingWhileDisabled British Airways | 22 comments on LinkedIn
New law aims to improve accessibility at movie theaters in Virginia | WRIC ABC 8News (wric.com)
New options are here at movie theaters across Virginia.
Man being investigated after putting Berlin Wall in back garden - Discover SWNS (discover.swns.com)
A homeowner is being investigated by his local council after a neighbour lodged a complaint - over a section of the Berlin Wall he imported and installed in
Loss of affordable MS medicines could create “perfect storm” for disabled women - Women With Disabilities Australia (WWDA) (wwda.org.au)
The loss of affordable MS medicines could create a PBS-NDIS perfect storm for disabled women, worsening health, care and support needs.
The critical European Accessibility Act just turned 1 (washingtontimes.com)
The European Accessibility Act is a European Union directive that sets accessibility requirements for products and services to ensure equal access for people with disabilities.
Report of the WHO Commission on Social Connection (who.int)
“From loneliness to social connection – charting a path to healthier societies” is the WHO Commission on Social Connection’s flagship report, which highlights that social isolation and loneliness are widespread, with serious but under-recognized impacts on health, well-being, and society. Drawing on the latest evidence, the report makes a compelling case for urgent action.
A Purple Parade profile amplifies my disability advocacy (musculardystrophynews.com)
Columnist Shalom Lim is grateful that his profile on the Purple Parade website highlights the importance of his disability advocacy work.
Accessibility is the first-class interface for AI agents | InfoWorld (infoworld.com)
John Prine - Hello In There (Live From Sessions at West 54th) - YouTube (youtube.com)
John Prine performs “Hello in There” Live from the Sessions on 54th...
How to fund accessible home renovations in Canada - MoneySense (moneysense.ca)
Accessible home renovations can cost tens of thousands of dollars. Learn about grants, tax credits, and practical ways to manage the financial burden.
John Prine - Hello In There (Live From Sessions at West 54th) - YouTube (youtube.com)
John Prine performs “Hello in There” Live from the Sessions on 54th...
How to fund accessible home renovations in Canada - MoneySense (moneysense.ca)
Accessible home renovations can cost tens of thousands of dollars. Learn about grants, tax credits, and practical ways to manage the financial burden.
1.91 Million Assists: Good News With a Catch (accessiblelink.substack.com)
More disabled people are travelling by train in the UK than ever. That is worth celebrating. It is also exactly why the future must be level boarding.
An interview with Peter Fremlin of Disability Debrief (ablezine.substack.com)
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Happy Disability Pride Month (kaetran.substack.com)
Why must there be a pride month for everything?
This Popular Show’s Autistic Character Nails The Small Details Most TV Series Miss (huffpost.com)
“That subtle disconnect between expression and tactical task stood out immediately to me because of my lived experiences.”
New Documentary Series ‘History in 60’ Spotlights Milestones in Disability Rights (streamlinefeed.co.ke)
A groundbreaking Canadian television series is spotlighting disability history in 60-second intervals, setting a new global standard for accessible...
Three years have flown (seemyway.co.uk)
This week is three years since I qualified Guide Dog Ben. Despite Ben being my third dog, this was the first time I had trained ‘on class’ rather than from home (known as domicillary training) Ther…
Disabled Journalist Is A Favorite Of Messi, Many More World Cup Stars (deadline.com)
Wheelchair-bound Manu Gutiérrez lands interviews with Lionel Messi (twice), Jude Bellingham, Cuti Romero, James Rodríguez and many more amid a crush of reporters.
TV Shows With Autism Focus Snag Emmy Nominations (disabilityscoop.com)
An actress with autism and a reality show about individuals on the spectrum who are looking for love are both in the running for Emmy Awards.
Study Will Research Alzheimer’s In People With Down Syndrome (disabilityscoop.com)
A national study is working to understand why adults with Down syndrome are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease.
Farage launches preemptive attack on Commons standards committee, claiming it won’t judge him fairly – as it happened (theguardian.com)
Reform UK leader also tells the Daily Mail he did not anticipate main parties would not stand candidates in Clacton byelection
Representation and the Impact of Being Seen in “Little Fin” - Disability Belongs™ (disabilitybelongs.org)
“Little Fin” flips the script on the phenomenon of people treating disabled people as a spectacle rather than recognizing them as people beyond their disability.
Inclusive play schemes benefit all children, not just those with disabilities | Letter (theguardian.com)
Letter: Philip Collier on one such scheme that was a lifesaver for his family
Why is gynecology still using a Civil War-era tool? (19thnews.org)
A new medical device is part of a broader effort to make gynecological care less painful — and to take patients more seriously.
Trump administration abruptly cancels grants for teen pregnancy prevention (npr.org)
Health departments, universities and nonprofit grantees had spent months adapting to President Trump’s executive orders. They say the funding cut was completely unexpected.
Disability Pride: Expanding the Meaning of Independence (psychologytoday.com)
A therapist called my daughter’s diagnosis “tragic.” It wasn’t. What her life taught me about barriers, belonging, and why Disability Pride Month matters to everyone.
Stories of Blossom - Accessibility Overview (youtube.com)
A full rundown of the accessibility features in Stories of Blossom.Play on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1581680/Stories_of_Blossom/Play on itch:...
Ebola death toll reaches 600 in DR Congo as UN urges end to fighting (trtafrika.com)
The outbreak is being driven by the rare Bundibugyo species of Ebola, for which there are no approved vaccines or treatments.
Federal legislation seeks to codify HCBS rights for people with disabilities (mcknightsseniorliving.com)
A new proposal would protect and expand the rights of people with disabilities to receive long-term services and supports in assisted living communities and other settings of their choice.
Unveiling the Demands to the Freedom Drive 2026 - ENIL (enil.eu)
We need to return Europe to an agenda of Independent Living and respect for human rights. During the Freedom Drive, our festival of empowerment, ...
Literary and Cultural Disability Studies (inlibra.com)
How can the Dance sector become more inclusive? | DanceSyndrome (dancesyndrome.co.uk)
Supporting Artists with learning disabilities to upskill in leadership, choreography & performance, to make the dance sector more accessible.
ENIL’s Study Visit to Ljubljana - ENIL (enil.eu)
For two days in Ljubljana, the discussion was not about whether disabled people can live independently. The starting point was that we can. The ...
Think the Disability Inclusion Movement Isn’t About You? Think Again (huffpost.com)
Separate is no longer equal. The movement for disability inclusion is premised on the belief that those with disabilities are entitled to lives of opportunity, independence and dignity. Moreover, society as a whole benefits when this population is included and empowered.
Who’s Talking About Refugees With Disabilities? (differal.wordpress.com)
I couldn’t help but wonder as I witnessed the recent footage of refugees making vast journeys to seek asylum, what is happening to people with disabilities who are in need of sanctuary, where…
Speak Up, Show Up: A Virtual Town Hall on Medicaid Cuts (go.caringacross.org)
Oh, it’s happening to me (disabilitydebrief.org)
Ageism, ableism and adaptation, with Ashton Applewhite
Mental illness is up in young people, dementia is now the biggest killer: Australia’s health in 2026 (theconversation.com)
Dementia is now the leading cause of death, overtaking heart disease. The Conversation’s experts explain how Australians’ health has changed – both good and bad.
‘Born This Way’ Star Cristina Sanz Dead at 36 (tmz.com)
Cristina Sanz -- who starred on A&E’s show about adults with Down syndrome, “Born This Way” -- is dead after suffering a heart issue ... TMZ has learned.
GET TICKETS — DARUMA (darumamovie.com)
Tell the Government: Protect Medicaid for People With Disabilities (act.thearc.org)
Submit Your Comment Today!
Disability benefits system ‘not working’ Timms review finds (theguardian.com)
Interim report into Pip found process had systematic and deep-rooted problems and required bold and radical overhaul
Pip review is an opportunity – and headache – for Andy Burnham (theguardian.com)
Attempts to add conditionality to Pip would be opposed by campaigners and Labour backbenchers
How a Liverpool Bakery Meeting Spawned a Groundbreaking Theatre Company (streamlinefeed.co.ke)
Elektrik Apple, a Liverpool theatre group for actors with disabilities, is dismantling stigmas and producing West End-caliber performances.
Badass young women with disabilities create sexual health guide (feministing.com)
What does sexual health look like for young women with disabilities? A group of badass young women of color in Chicago are here to answer that question: they’ve created a sexual health guide for other young women like them. The Empowered Fe Fes are a young women’s advocacy and peer support group who are truly ...
DOJ, HHS, FTC, FDA: The Alphabet Soup of Efforts to Restrict Gender-Affirming Care (them.us)
Dozens of investigations, subpoenas and lawsuits are bearing down on families of trans youth and hospitals providing the care.
Finding Purpose Through Policy, Advocacy, and Community - Disability Belongs™ (disabilitybelongs.org)
For Disability Belongs™ Leadership Program alumna Angelica, disability policy was never just an academic interest. It was personal.
Why Disability Inclusion is an Essential Leadership Quality - Disability Belongs™ (disabilitybelongs.org)
There is no “one size fits all” approach to leadership. But effective leadership is not defined by style alone; it is defined by impact.
Accessible art: crafting beautiful things that are meant to be touched – BlindNewWorld (blindnewworld.org)
At Sofeel Studio in Iran, accessibility and inclusion are ingrained in the art - each piece is created to be touched, shared and appreciated
On Brain Tumors (disabilitydetermination.substack.com)
Disability and Determination is a weekly newsletter about my experience navigating life with a rare disability.
Most States Fail To Meet IDEA Requirements, Feds Say - Disability Scoop (disabilityscoop.com)
Over half of states are not living up to their obligations under federal special education law, with many receiving a failing grade from the U.S. Department of Education multiple years in a row.
Most States Fail To Meet IDEA Requirements, Feds Say - Disability Scoop (disabilityscoop.com)
Over half of states are not living up to their obligations under federal special education law, with many receiving a failing grade from the U.S. Department of Education multiple years in a row.
DWP Review: 2 Critical Conditions Facing PIP Welfare Cuts (streamlinefeed.co.ke)
The DWP confirms welfare eligibility for ADHD and autism claims will face severe restrictions under the Timms Review, threatening millions in support.
Indian Railways launches AI-powered sign language announcement system (disabilityinsider.com)
Indian Railway has launched AI-powered sign language train information system for travelers with hearing disabilities at Badshahnagar railway station.
Why Persistent Snoring Should Not Be Ignored | Sleep Apnoea, Disability & Diagnosis (disabilityhorizons.com)
Persistent snoring may be a sign of sleep apnoea. Learn why disabled people can face delayed diagnosis, common symptoms and when to seek support.
Global Conference shows how disability inclusion can drive change | Business Disability Forum (businessdisabilityforum.org.uk)
Hundreds from nearly 40 countries joined BDF’s Global Conference to share ideas and drive disability-inclusive change worldwide.
BDF conference unites global voices to lead change on disability inclusion | Business Disability Forum (businessdisabilityforum.org.uk)
Business Disability Forum’s global conference brought together business leaders and top employers to debate how global change can be used to deliver global
Travelling as a Wheelchair User: Lessons from a Lifetime (disabilityhorizons.com)
Wheelchair user Liesl Hammer shares a lifetime of travel across Europe, Africa and Asia, with honest stories, accessibility tips and lessons for travelling independently.
Laws for Disabilities We Can’t Define (unhidden.substack.com)
Forcing people into treatment for mental illness didn’t work in 1911. It won’t work now, either.
The ENIL Youth Network has published the “Lead On” Training Manual, a new resource designed to help youth organisations, trainers and activists deliver accessible, ...
Blind woman ‘livid’ after Wetherspoons pub asks for guide dog’s ID (theguardian.com)
Chain apologises after staff at Hartlepool pub demand proof customer’s companion is genuine guide dog
Wimbledon 2026: The man who invented wheelchair tennis 50 years ago (bbc.com)
Brad Parks came up with the idea for a new sport while on a family picnic 50 years ago.
What is the Timms review into Pip and what is it likely to conclude? (theguardian.com)
Campaigners fear report into disability benefits will seek to make cuts despite assurances that would not be its aim
Disability benefits in England and Wales not fit for purpose, Timms review to find (theguardian.com)
Exclusive: Landmark review by disability minister will call for ‘dehumanising’ assessment system to be redrawn
Love When You Mean It — Tea with HB | Disability Consultancy - Chronic Pain Management - Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (blossom.family)
Musings from a hopeful romantic Every day, I think about the people I have loved, who have left. It is a shame. I am ashamed. Time is supposed to heal all wounds but mine feel raw, raw, raw. You come back in flashes whilst I’m cooking, an ingredient will remind me of the time we made pasta togethe
Research updates, July 7 - The Sick Times (thesicktimes.org)
An autopsy study found persistent SARS-CoV-2 virus in the hearts of some people who had died after having COVID-19. A part of the National Institute of Health’s RECOVER program, the researchers shared their unpublished results in a poster at a pathology conference this spring.
Future Physical Therapists Making a Difference for MS (acoupletakesonms.com)
The Central Michigan University Doctor of Physical Therapy students will host the 2026 Conquer MS 5K to benefit the National MS Society on July 18.
Wellness Is Not a Moral Achievement: Rethinking Care in Disabled and C (urevolution.com)
Discover why true wellness for disabled and chronically ill people means flexibility, access, rest, and care, not perfection, productivity, or performance.
Qantas International First Class Lounge Sydney Airport - Have Wheelchair Will Travel (havewheelchairwilltravel.net)
It’s a real treat to start a trip with a stop in the Qantas First Class Lounge at Sydney Airport. It’s a five-star experience review.
Royal Lancaster London Offers Bookable Mobile Hoist | Why More Hotels Should Follow (disabilityhorizons.com)
Royal Lancaster London now offers a bookable mobile hoist for accessible rooms. Why this matters for disabled travellers and why more hotels should follow.
ENIL publishes its Annual Report 2025 - ENIL (enil.eu)
ENIL has published its Annual Report 2025, looking back at a year marked by advocacy, political work, member cooperation, youth activities, research, and public ...
National COVID-19 trends, July 7 - The Sick Times (thesicktimes.org)
While national COVID-19 averages remain low in the U.S., signals continue to accumulate that a summer wave is getting underway. It’s starting most prominently in the South, but there are also notable increases and hotspots in other parts of the country. As the latest data are from late June (before the recent holiday), actual COVID-19 levels are likely now higher in these locations.
Making Pride Accessible: Six queer artists reflect on performing with Long COVID - The Sick Times (thesicktimes.org)
The Sick Times hosted a virtual variety show for Pride, giving queer and trans people with Long COVID the option to celebrate together, from home.
Financial Inclusion Tech4Good Award 2026 winner revealed (abilitynet.org.uk)
Live at IBM HQ in London on Friday 3 July, Dots for was announced as the first winner in AbilityNet’s new Financial Inclusion Award.
FOX 56 News (fox56news.com)
Lexington and Central KY News, Weather, and Sports | WDKY
Establishing Accessible New Zealand for everyone (disabilityinsider.com)
New Zealand First has today introduced the Accessibility Standards Bill, a Member’s Bill which creates an opportunity to establish practical standards to address avoidable barriers that limit participation, opportunity, and independence.
How to protect your community from ICE when you have Long COVID - The Sick Times (thesicktimes.org)
People are taking on immigration enforcement from bed and the streets. We talked to two organizers for tips to participate in resistance while staying safe.
A History of American Citizenship Through the Lens of Disability | American Antiquarian Society (americanantiquarian.org)
Copay Assistance Is Meant To Defray Patient Drug Costs. Some Insurers Keep It Instead. - KFF Health News (kffhealthnews.org)
Drugmakers provide financial assistance to help patients afford increasingly expensive medications. But some insurers do not count those payments toward a plan’s deductible or out-of-pocket maximum and make patients pay instead.
Mapping Disabled People’s Access to the Polls (rsvp2.americanprogress.org)
Join the Center for American Progress either in person or virtually for the launch of the Accessible Democracy Tracker. The tracker is a webpage that provides users with comprehensive, state-specific voting and election accessibility scores. These scores are based on data from a CAP-developed survey that was completed by state and local disability and civic organizations. The tracker also includes voter stories along with resources to help organize for change. During the event, CAP will give attendees a first look at the tracker webpage. Attendees will also hear from policy experts and disabled voters and learn about next steps for the project.
Idaho mother who said her toddlers died after vaccinations accused of suffocating them, charged with murder | CNN (edition.cnn.com)
An Idaho mother who claimed her toddler twins died last year shortly after being vaccinated is now facing murder charges after prosecutors accused her of suffocating the children.
Poverty Should Not Be the Price of Love — Disability Culture Lab (disabilityculturelab.org)
Poverty Should Not Be the Price of Love
Curated News Articles | Inclusion Canada (inclusioncanada.ca)
Black Crip Modern (nyupress.org)
Asserts how Black artists and activists developed a disability consciousness in response to racialized disabling experiences in the early to mid-twentieth ce...
Episode 8 - Being Heumann: Storytelling, Disability Power & the Legacy of Judy Heumann (youtube.com)
What does it take to bring one of the most important disability rig...
Teighlor McGee Grassroots Mini Grants - Autistic Self Advocacy Network (autisticadvocacy.org)
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) is proud to launch our Teighlor McGee Grassroots Mini Grants Program. This program was named after former ASAN staff member and activist, Teighlor McGee. Who was Teighlor McGee? Teighlor McGee (she/they) was an incredible advocate who fought for a better world. She founded and…
Neurospicy SA provides connection and resources for neurodivergent adults, will host grand opening (tpr.org)
Neurospicy SA hosts its grand opening Saturday, July 25, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Twinkle Healthcare located at 7666 Bandera Rd.
How Spiritual Self-Reflection Can Improve Decision-Making (urevolution.com)
Discover how spiritual self-reflection can reduce decision anxiety, clarify your values, build self-trust, and help you make more confident, thoughtful choices.
Group Homes Owned By Private Equity Could Face Added Scrutiny (disabilityscoop.com)
As private equity firms buy up group homes for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, one state is taking steps to ensure that these owners don’t compromise care.
Bus Driver Awareness Training Wins National Industry Award - Thomas Pocklington Trust (pocklington.org.uk)
Skydive with us! - Finding your Feet (findingyourfeet.net)
Happy birthday to the European Accessibility Act!