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Combatting Misinformation: Understanding the Facts About Mental Health - Disability Belongs (respectability.org)
By recognizing mental health as a key part of disability inclusion, we can help create a more welcoming world for everyon
Visiting Grand Teton National Park as a Wheelchair User (curbfreewithcorylee.com)
From rolling on smooth trails to boating around Jenny Lake, our wheelchair accessible Grand Teton National Park adventures were unforgettable.
Benefit cuts will hit severely disabled people despite ministers’ claims, say charities (theguardian.com)
Exclusive: Charities say planned universal credit changes fail to account for progressive or fluctuating conditions
Jack Black covers "Mr. Crowley" for final Ozzy Osbourne show (avclub.com)
Jack Black backed by drumming prodigy Yoyoka Soma, Revel Ian, and Roman Morello, shred through an Ozzy classic for final gig.
'Autism doesn't go away with age': Researcher works to support older adults - Brighter World (brighterworld.mcmaster.ca)
Karen Joseph is dedicating her PhD research to closing the gap in autism research that’s historically focused on children.
Making Measles Great Again - by Judd Legum (popular.info)
Before the measles vaccine became widely available in the 1960s, nearly everyone in the United States contracted measles by the timethey were 15.
To Keep Medicaid, Mom Caring for Disabled Adult Son Faces Prospect of Proving She Works - KFF Health News (kffhealthnews.org)
A proposed work requirement would make Medicaid expansion enrollees prove they’re working or meet other criteria. Most already work, but millions are expected to lose coverage if the provision passes, many from red tape. A Missouri mother who cares for her disabled son would probably be subject to the rule.
ADA 35 – Leaders of Today: Xian Horn - Able News at The Viscardi Center (ablenews.com)
Xian Horn is a vibrant writer, disability advocate, and accessibility consultant with cerebral palsy. In 2011, building on her passion for lifting up others, she launched a series of self-esteem programs for New York University’s Initiative for Women with Disabilities. These efforts evolved into her thriving nonprofit organization, Give Beauty Wings, in 2018.
Democrat mayors sue over Trump effort to restrict Obamacare enrollment | AP News (apnews.com)
New Trump administration rules that give millions of people less time to sign up for the Affordable Care Act’s coverage, and bar some immigrants from buying the health care coverage, are facing a legal challenge from Democratic mayors. The rules, rolled out last month, reverse a Biden-era effort to expand access. The previous Democratic administration expanded the enrollment window for the coverage and permitted roughly 100,000 immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children to sign up for it. As many as 2 million people — nearly 10% — are expected to lose coverage from the health department’s new rules.
It’s Legal to Pay US Workers With Disabilities as Little as 25¢ an Hour (apple.news)
Whether it stays that way is up to Trump.
8 New Queer Books to Read for Disability Pride Month (bookriot.com)
It's Disability Pride Month! Here are eight new books out in 2025 featuring queer and disabled people that you should have on your radar.
SINNERS With Black American Sign Language (BASL) Debuts July 4 On Max In The U.S. | Pressroom (press.wbd.com)
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Unwell Women: Misdiagnosis and Myth in a Man-Made World | A Mighty Girl (amightygirl.com)
Elinor Cleghorn spent years seeking answers about her health — and having her symptoms dismissed as everything from possibly pregnancy to psychosomatic — before receiving a diagnosis of an autoimmune disease. And it made her wonder: how long have women had to fight to be heard by the medical field? In this
Below Your Belt: How To Be Queen of Your Pelvic Region | A Mighty Girl (amightygirl.com)
While we don't talk about it much, the whole pelvic region has a remarkable effect on health and well-being. In this valuable book from the Women's Health Foundation, girls will learn the whole picture of pelvic health, from good urinary and bowel habits to strengthening pelvic muscles to tracking and managing periods.
Able News at The Viscardi Center - Disability News (ablenews.com)
Able News is an online Disability News resource. News for, by and about people with disabilities. We are a fully digital disability news publication!
Trump administration hails her release -- as it ends program that got her out : NPR (npr.org)
When a disabled young woman moved out of a hospital to her own apartment, the Trump administration celebrated — even though it's ending the federal program that made it possible.
Taking Care Of Your "Girls": A Breast Health Guide for Girls, Teens, and In-Betweens | A Mighty Girl (amightygirl.com)
With so many conflicting messages, myths, and other confusion around breast and breast development, most girls could use a little specific advice! Marisa Weiss, M.D., an oncologist and breast health specialist, and her teenage daughter, Isabel, created this book to answer questions on the minds of girls everywhere. Gir
These women dedicated almost 50 years to science. Their efforts may soon be trashed | CNN (edition.cnn.com)
Nurses in the US provided biological samples for decades to help study women’s health. Here’s what they think of President Trump’s actions that may end its funding.
Vaccination rate and symptoms of long COVID among dental teams in Germany | Scientific Reports (nature.com)
Scientific Reports - Vaccination rate and symptoms of long COVID among dental teams in Germany
How one girl’s courage exposed a system that locked her away - DRNC (disabilityrightsnc.org)
“We’re gone! We’re gone!” Alexis Ratcliff, a 19-year-old patient at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist hospital for the past six years, finally rolled out of the hospital on June 30 […]
The Fragility of Freedom: Mighty Girl Books About Life Under Authoritarianism | A Mighty Girl (amightygirl.com)
These powerful stories for tweens and teens explore the grim realities of life under dictatorships, and why protecting our democracy by becoming an informed and engaged citizen is more important than ever.
Trans-inclusive mental health refuge opens in Massachusetts (bostonglobe.com)
A new residential home in Holyoke is the only such facility in the country, and perhaps in the world, that is focused exclusively for trans and queer people.
Mother whose son relied on Medicaid reacts to Trump's megabill passing | Watch (msn.com)
President Trump is expected to sign his megabill tomorrow which includes cuts to Medicaid. Pediatric nurse Alison Chandra, whose son is diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder and relied on Medicaid, joins Christina Ruffini to share her reaction to the agenda passing through Congress.
Trump tax bill threatens Medicaid coverage for rural Marylanders - The Baltimore Banner (thebaltimorebanner.com)
Medicaid has served as a critical lifeline for many rural patients and providers, including in Maryland.
UNC COVID Recovery Clinic in NC closing after funding cuts | Charlotte Observer (charlotteobserver.com)
UNC Health’s Long COVID clinic in Chapel Hill, NC means limited treatment for patients who have Long Covid symptoms as funding cuts hit vital healthcare services.
Mother whose son relied on Medicaid reacts to Trump's megabill passing | Watch (msn.com)
President Trump is expected to sign his megabill tomorrow which includes cuts to Medicaid. Pediatric nurse Alison Chandra, whose son is diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder and relied on Medicaid, joins Christina Ruffini to share her reaction to the agenda passing through Congress.
Trump tax bill threatens Medicaid coverage for rural Marylanders - The Baltimore Banner (thebaltimorebanner.com)
Medicaid has served as a critical lifeline for many rural patients and providers, including in Maryland.
New Café Opens in Tijuana With Staff Trained in Mexican Sign Language (sandiegored.com)
Seña Casa de Café is an inclusive space designed to break down communication barriers.
DREDF Responds to the Passage of H.R. 1: We’re Not Done (dredf.org)
Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund
Lachi | America's Next Top Hitmaker (tophitmaker.org)
Fearless, Witty, Impactful, Lachi Blends Activism And Artistry, Turning Lived Experiences Into Anthems That Hit The Soul And The Charts.
Studies detail high rates of long COVID among healthcare, dental workers | CIDRAP (cidrap.umn.edu)
Global prevalence of long COVID and its most common symptoms among healthcare workers: a systematic review and meta-analysis | BMJ Public Health (bmjpublichealth.bmj.com)
WHAT IS ALREADY KNOWN ON THIS TOPIC Previous evidence from studies conducted in the general population has demonstrated a high prevalence of long COVID after acute SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Longmore Institute to detach from SFSU tomorrow – Golden Gate Xpress (goldengatexpress.org)
The Paul K. Longmore Institute for Disability is leaving SFSU due to funding cuts, becoming a non-profit on June 30. This impacts disabled students and the DREAM organization, raising concerns about community support and disability representation on campus.
VA hospital staff see plunging morale as shortages leave doctors prepping rooms and nurses chasing supplies | CNN Politics (edition.cnn.com)
Attrition, hiring freezes, and fears of layoffs have medical staff at VA hospitals across the country worried.
Space Law, Race, and Neurodiversity: Autistic Advocate AJ Link (thinkingautismguide.com)
We live in a country & society that is built on racism. The neurodivergent community isn't free of that racism—per Autistic advocate AJ Link.
Home - Bus Stop Films (busstopfilms.com.au)
Bus Stop Films is a pioneering, not-for-profit organisation that uses filmmaking to raise the profile of people living with disabilities.
The best support for a friend with cancer? Presence, listening and space to vent : NPR (npr.org)
People who get cancer say their friends often disappear when they hear the bad news. Don't be that person! Here's advice for what to do and say — and what not to say — when a loved one faces cancer.
Medicaid cuts risk destabilizing America's caregiving support (thehill.com)
Medicaid provides essential support for family caregivers, enabling them to provide critical care for loved ones with rare diseases, chronic illnesses, and disabilities, and proposed cuts to Medicaid would severely impact these caregivers and the health care system as a whole.
Absence of disabled people’s voices from assisted dying bill has been ‘astonishing’, says disabled MP – Disability News Service (disabilitynewsservice.com)
Disabled MPs have voted overwhelmingly against the assisted dying bill, and warned that it poses a clear danger to disabled people if it eventually becomes law. Although the terminally ill adults (…
Rubio hails end of USAID as study says its elimination could contribute to 14 million deaths in next 5 years | CNN Politics (edition.cnn.com)
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio hailed the end of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) Tuesday as a new analysis found that its demolition could contribute to 14 million deaths in the next five years.
Work Requirements Would Cut Medicaid for Older Adults - Justice in Aging (justiceinaging.org)
In states that have implemented Medicaid work requirements, otherwise eligible people lose coverage because of paperwork, especially older adults aged 50-64 and caregivers.
China unveils new plan supports disabled job seekers - Asia News NetworkAsia News Network (asianews.network)
China unveils new plan supports disabled job seekers Asia News Network (ANN) is the leading regional alliance of news titles striving to bring the region closer, through an active sharing of editorial content on happenings in the region.
RFK Jr. opens new chapter in US vaccine policy (yahoo.com)
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has opened a new chapter of federal vaccine policy that invites questions on issues long...
Feds Investigate Hospitals Over Religious Exemptions From Gender-Affirming Care - KFF Health News (kffhealthnews.org)
Federal health officials are investigating claims that a Michigan health system fired an employee who sought a religious exemption to avoid calling transgender patients by their pronouns or referring them for gender-affirming care. Legal experts say the investigation escalates the Trump administration’s effort to curb medical care for transgender patients.
When RFK Jr. announced he would cut funds from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, he cited "vaccine safety," referring to a 2017 study from Guinea-Bissau. We asked vaccine researchers to assess the study.
Lessons from the Disability and Abortion Access Survey - Women Enabled International (womenenabled.org)
This document shares the fndings of the Disability and Abortion Access Survey (survey). Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF) and Women Enabled International (WEI) developed the survey to better understand the experiences of people with disabilities who have sought or received abortion care in the United States
Comic-Con International Implements Changes to ADA for Deaf Attendees - San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog (sdccblog.com)
Comic-Con International has updated its ADA policies this year with an important change aimed at improving accessibility for deaf attendees. While yellow-backed chairs have long marked reserved deaf seating sections in major programming rooms like Hall H, Ballroom 20, Indigo Ballroom, Room 6BCF, Room 6DE, Room 6A, and the Masquerade, this year those areas will […]
Special Needs Trust Scheme Involved Co-Conspirators, Federal Indictment Says - Disability Scoop (disabilityscoop.com)
Prosecutors accuse the co-founder of one of the country's largest special needs trust administrators of orchestrating an elaborate scheme to embezzle $100 million and they suggest he did not act alone.
In a First, Trump and GOP-Led Congress Prepare To Swell Ranks of U.S. Uninsured - KFF Health News (kffhealthnews.org)
Fewer Americans will likely have health insurance, compromising their physical and financial health, as the Trump administration and GOP-controlled Congress weigh major changes to the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid. “The effects could be catastrophic,” one policy analyst predicts.
Telluride street accessibility project makes progress | News | telluridenews.com (telluridenews.com)
Trump’s Energy Department is making federal buildings less accessible again (thehill.com)
This is the first reversal of federal civil rights protections on this scale in U.S. history.
Cuts to unique disability waiver program leave questions for disabled Minnesotans | MPR News (mprnews.org)
The state Legislature voted to cut funding for nursing homes and the state’s disability waivers system to help balance the budget. Lawmakers say the cuts will “slow the growth” of Minnesota’s disability waiver program.
OIG Evaluates VA's IT Procurement Process (executivegov.com)
VA officials failed to verify the accessibility of the systems for individuals with disabilities when procuring systems, said its OIG.
VA Not Prioritizing Accessibility When Purchasing IT Systems, IG Says – MeriTalk (meritalk.com)
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is not ensuring the IT systems it purchases meet accessibility standards required by law, according to a new report from the VA Office of Inspector General (OIG).
VA is overlooking accessibility requirements when procuring IT, watchdog says - Nextgov/FCW (nextgov.com)
VA’s Office of Inspector General said the agency “did not establish a control environment that makes accessibility a priority” when it acquires new systems.
How Trump's tax bill will affect Medicaid, ACA plans and hospitals : Shots - Health News : NPR (npr.org)
With spending cuts poised to hit medical providers, Medicaid recipients and Affordable Care Act enrollees, here's how the bill will affect health care access for millions in the U.S.
VA systems lack accessibility standards needed by disabled veterans, IG says | FedScoop (fedscoop.com)
The Department of Veterans Affairs shortchanged veterans with disabilities in its procurement of IT systems that lack accessibility standards required by law, according to a new audit from the agency’s inspector general.
Why this activist is putting her body on the line for Americans with disabilities (statnews.com)
Latoya Maddox, an activist, on the fight to protect the needs of disabled Americans, as time runs out to save their Medicaid-funded services.
Judge weighs push to require ASL interpreters at White House briefings | CNN Politics (edition.cnn.com)
A federal judge grappled for over an hour on Wednesday with an effort to force the Trump administration to provide American Sign Language interpreters at White House press briefings.
City of Phoenix Strengthens Building Safety and Accessibility by Adopting the 2024 International Codes | phcppros (phcppros.com)
Phoenix has taken a significant step toward ensuring the safety, efficiency and resiliency of its community.
Celebrating Inclusion: Accessibility is Beautiful (turnto10.com)
In less than 10 seconds, Tina Guenette can sum up the last 20 years of her life.
How Scouting America is making its camps even more accessible to Scouts with special needs (blog.scoutingmagazine.org)
The Special Needs Prepared Camp program is a new initiative to help Scouting properties be more accessible to Scouts with special needs.
Senior-friendly hotels in Boracay: comfort and accessibility guide | Romania Insider (romania-insider.com)
Boracay’s white sandy beaches and stunning sunsets make it a top destination for travelers of all ages, including sen
Living Cities: Accessibility issues in Brussels – POLITICO (politico.eu)
A conversation on what makes a livable city. By MARIANNE GROS and AITOR HERNÁNDEZ-MORALES Send tips here | Tweet @aitorehm | View in your browser Happy Thursday, city lovers! This week we’re talkin…
Best & Worst Airlines for Wheelchair Users - InsureMyTrip (insuremytrip.com)
Do you travel with a wheelchair? We ranked the best & worst airlines for wheelchair users to companies are most & least accommodating.
Inspiring Quotes, Motivation from Famous Disabled Women (thestoryexchange.org)
To mark Disability Pride Month, we’re reflecting on the strength, wisdom and encouragement shared by resilient women over the decades.
New Florida laws expand access to care for children with disabilities (wctv.tv)
More than a million children in the state are living with some form of disability
Texans With Disabilities Get a Little More From the State After Session’s End: But hurdles to accessing health care and guide services remain - News - The Austin Chronicle (austinchronicle.com)
But hurdles to accessing health care and guide services remain
Chicago must install accessible pedestrian signals at all signalized intersections by 2040 | Smart Cities Dive (smartcitiesdive.com)
The federal court order will “completely transform” Chicago’s pedestrian grid for visually disabled pedestrians, an advocate said.
Today, the Justice Department announced that it reached an agreement with a Michigan school district to address the discriminatory use of seclusion and restraint against students with disabilities, in violation of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Under the settlement agreement, the Montcalm Area Intermediate School District will end the use of seclusion,
Accessibility travel guide launched for Mesa (ktar.com)
Mesa became the country's first Autism Certified City in 2019, and it took its inclusion initiatives further by launching an accessibility travel guide on Monday.
Manitoba's accessibility minister apologizes for comments about sign language interpreter | CBC News (cbc.ca)
Manitoba's accessibility minister is apologizing to the Deaf community for comments she made about a sign language interpreter which were caught on a hot mic.
Accessibility minister's comments about ASL interpreter a 'knife right in the back' for deaf graduate (ca.news.yahoo.com)
A woman who was excited to celebrate with her family at a graduation event for Indigenous women on Thursday says it's hard to look at her college certificate...
Manitoba Accessibility minister apologizes for interpreter comments (aptnnews.ca)
Manitoba’s Minister for Accessibility is apologizing to the deaf and hard of hearing community for comments about interpreter
Manitoba Accessibility minister apologizes for interpreter comments (aptnnews.ca)
Manitoba’s Minister for Accessibility is apologizing to the deaf and hard of hearing community for comments about interpreter
'I don't want to live on benefits, I want to work' (bbc.com)
Young disabled people may soon see their Universal Credit top-up cut as part of wider welfare reforms.
Honouring the people who make Brockville accessible | Brockville Recorder & Times (recorder.ca)
The Brockville Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee on Tuesday handed out its latest Accessibility Awards.
The mistakes Keir Starmer made over disability cuts – and how he can avoid future embarrassment (theconversation.com)
The weakened prime minister urgently needs to get out and talk to his MPs before any more embarrassing arguments blow up.
Mobile ramps for businesses being proposed to increase local accessibility - Guelph News (guelphtoday.com)
If approved, initiative would see mobile ramps made available to businesses, organizations
FIS | FIS continues commitment to Para events safety and accessibility with annual site visits (fis-ski.com)
Every year, generally towards the back end of the season between June and September, FIS organizes an annual visit to relevant race sites used across events.
All Mid Suffolk councillors to have disability training | East Anglian Daily Times (eadt.co.uk)
Mid Suffolk District Council met to discuss Councillor Terence Carter's calls for mandatory disability awareness training.
Lyneal Trust praised for helping disabled people access canals (bbc.com)
The Lyneal Trust, 40 this year, helps people in wheelchairs experience the Shropshire canals.
How Glastonbury became an emblem of accessibility for Disabled music lovers | CN Traveller (cntraveller.com)
“I discovered the realisation of a long-held fantasy – a sun-drenched, bass-thumping, wheelchair-friendly festival"
Systemic Inclusion: APD's Life Cycle Approach Transforms Disability Empowerment in Rural Karnataka (thecsruniverse.com)
The Association of People with Disability (APD) is leading the Life Cycle Approach - LCA, an innovative and comprehensive model that's fundamentally transforming how disability support is delivered. With crucial funding from the Azim Premji Foundation in Yadgir and the SBI Foundation in Raichur, this ambitious project aims to reach 27,500 PwDs and Children with Disabilities (CwDs). The LCA's core strength lies in its ability to provide tailored, community-rooted, and rights-based interventions that support individuals throughout their entire lives.
COVID: the pandemic’s forgotten legacy of a rising tide of disability (thecanary.co)
While political debate intensifies over rising DWP welfare costs, a quieter crisis grows in plain sight after the COVID pandemic
Laos Launches Disability-Inclusive Early Warning Workshop to Strengthen Climate Resilience - Laotian Times (laotiantimes.com)
A two-day workshop on Disability-inclusive early warning messaging is starting today in Vientiane. Hosted by WFP Laos and relevant ministries.
How two 'special little boys' are inspiring people worldwide by using their disability to spread positivity (rollercoaster.ie)
Brothers Ryker and Rhett were both born with the same rare condition and they're showing the world that their disability can't hold them back.
Lack of support for Cambridgeshire man with learning disability (bbc.com)
The government ombudsman finds three organisations fail to provide support to a disabled man.
Are beaches accessible to all? Economic valuation and mapping of recreational ecosystem services for wheelchair users in Greece - ScienceDirect (sciencedirect.com)
Individuals with mobility impairments frequently face significant barriers to participating in coastal recreational activities, primarily due to inade…
Impact of street-level barriers on walking accessibility for persons with declining mobility: Comparison of two cities - ScienceDirect (sciencedirect.com)
Walking impairments accompany aging for many adults. People with mobility disabilities are concerned with microscale street factors constraining their…
UK Airports Improve on Accessibility—but Three Still Need to Do Better, Says Regulator - Newcastle Magazine - Your source for inspiring Newcastle news (newcastlemagazine.com)
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has published its annual Airport Accessibility Report, which ranks the performance of UK airports on the assistance services
(66) Wheelchairs, Waitings and Ratings: The New Airport Accessibility Performance Report (accessiblelink.substack.com)
CAA’s latest report shows progress, but some airports still need improvement
Why Universal Design Is a Smart Move for Building Owners (BOMA 2025) | Buildings (buildings.com)
Accessibility experts at BOMA 2025 make the business case for meaningful access, showing how inclusive design improves operations, expands tenant appeal, and unlocks long-term...
How to Make Your Fintech ADA Compliant: A Step-by-Step Guide for 2025 (netguru.com)
Make your fintech platform ADA compliant in 2025. Learn key steps from WCAG standards to audits, UX design, and ongoing testing.
5 ways to make micromobility more accessible for people with disabilities (zagdaily.com)
Millions ride shared micromobility—but many people with disabilities are still left out. Veo’s new report offers five bold fixes to close the access gap.
But no money to live? (disabilitydebrief.org)
Care, relationships and campaigning against cuts. Plus curated news from 35 countries.
At Cannes Lions 2025, did accessibility finally hit the creative mainstream? | The Drum (thedrum.com)
Cannes Lions has a history of rewarding inclusivity in creativity, and this year saw new categories for inclusive design and image description. Jonathan Hassell at Hassell Inclusion says we still need to focus on long-term accessibility strategies.
ALA Groups Working on Accessibility and Disability | ALA Accessibility Resources for Libraries (ala.org)
The ALA has a variety of committees, assemblies, and interest groups spanning different units that are focused on how disability and accessibility impact library patrons, students, and workers alike. This work continues to unfold and expand across several member groups, and this list is meant to be a dynamic, evolving list of active affinity spaces.
Tying Accessibility to Business Objectives • Buttondown (buttondown.com)
Cartoon image of multiple people in business clothing looking at a piece of paper containing a starting point, multiple milestones, and a goal. Let’s face...
Tying Accessibility to Business Objectives • Buttondown (buttondown.com)
Cartoon image of multiple people in business clothing looking at a piece of paper containing a starting point, multiple milestones, and a goal. Let’s face...
Four principles of a well-coded page | ALA Accessibility Resources for Libraries (ala.org)
Why hospitality technology has a duty to support digital accessibility | PhocusWire (phocuswire.com)
PriceLabs co-founder and president Richie Khandewal discusses the need for inclusive software in hospitality tech.
How does tech enable me as deafblind? – Torbjörn Svensson, GAAD 2025 - YouTube (youtube.com)
How does tech enable me as deafblind?Torbjörn Svensson, Deafblind lecturer, adventurer and inspirer"In life with deafblindness, the digital world has brought...
Reinventing Travel for All: Why Accessibility Can’t Wait – Hotel-Online (hotel-online.com)
Accessible business travel is more than a moral imperative: collaboration, a pro-active mindset, and inclusive policies make our industry stronger, more sustainable, and more profitable. Accessible business travel isn’t just about equality: It’s about sustainability for the entire global business travel industry. As knowledge about accessibility expands, the gap between the needs of disabled travelers and
From Clinical to Couture: Reclaiming Beauty in Mobility Aids | Easterseals Disability & Community Services (easterseals.com)
From hospital-issued to haute couture: How Andrea transformed mobility aids from medical necessity to fashion statement—sparkling with dignity.
A11y 101: 2.1.4 Character Key Shortcuts – Nat Tarnoff (tarnoff.info)
Hopefully those of you working towards EAA are breathing a little easier today. While some of you were pushing last minute updates, I attended my local Pride celebration. Well organized and attende…
Writing alt text with AI | Jared Cunha (jaredcunha.com)
LLMs can lower the burden of writing useful alt text for images, with the right prompting.
NHS England » Accessible Information Standard (england.nhs.uk)
Celebrating 35 years of impact: Clemson reflects on landmark ADA legislation, looks ahead at growing access for all | Clemson News (news.clemson.edu)
July 26th marks the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which mandates equal opportunity for and prohibits discrimination July 26th marks the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which mandates equal opportunity for and prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities. Clemson University celebrates its progress under the ADA while looking forward to growing access.
Researchers Use AI to Improve Video Accessibility for Blind Users (news.northeastern.edu)
Researchers are using AI to improve video accessibility for blind users and low-vision users by generating audio descriptions.
New federal rules for digital accessibility, deadline April 2026 - News (news.ucsc.edu)
Starting April 24, 2026, federal law requires UC Santa Cruz to make all of our digital content accessible to people with disabilities.
Making science careers more accessible to people with disabilities – Physics World (physicsworld.com)
This podcast features Francesca Doddato, co-author of “Towards a fully inclusive environment for disabled people in STEMM”
Newly released state accessibility standards offer greater flexibility for achieving inclusion - Early Bird (early-bird.msudenver.edu)
New guidance on accessibility standards has been released by the Governor’s Office of Information Technology, informing Metropolitan State University of Denver’s approach and equipping teams to achieve compliance. Adopted on May 9 and in effect as of July 1, the clarifying amendments provide additional direction for meeting the requirements outlined in the Rules Establishing Technology […]
UM Today | Provost and Vice-President (Academic) | Introducing Angie Conrad, UM’s first Anti-ableism and Age-inclusivity specialist (news.umanitoba.ca)
The Office of Equity Transformation (OET) is pleased to welcome Angie Conrad to the newly established role of Anti-Ableism and Age-Inclusivity Specialist. OET provides leadership and coordination for
UW-Madison scholars color a new vision of disability justice | Books | captimes.com (captimes.com)
Doctoral candidates Miso Kwak and Emily Nott celebrate the upcoming release of “Crip Wisdoms: A Feminist Disability Studies Coloring Book.”
The Older Americans Act (OAA) was created in 1965 to provided needed services for Americans age 60 and older. The legislation created...
New accessible path connects college to countryside - National Star (nationalstar.org)
A new accessible path now links National Star College with Crickley Hill Country Park, opening up nature for students, wheelchair users and the local community.
Introduction to Student Accessibility Services - YouTube (youtube.com)
During this session, you will meet staff from the Office of Accessibility Services, learn about the comprehensive support offered, the resources available, a...
Preparation for the update to ADA’s Title II series: Conduct an accessibility self-audit (mn.gov)
A kickoff of a series of articles to dig deeper into preparation and implementation resources for state and local governments as they work toward compliance with the US Department of Justice's added digital accessibility requirements to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title II.
TRS Fund Compensation Formulas for Fund Year 2025-26 | Federal Communications Commission (fcc.gov)
Establishes TRS compensation formulas for the Fund Year beginning July 1, 2025
Court Rules Lawsuit Challenging Solitary Confinement of Incarcerated New Yorkers with Disabilities Can Proceed in Brooklyn as a Class Action - Legal Reader (legalreader.com)
A court ruling granted class certification in a landmark lawsuit challenging the use of solitary confinement on incarcerated people with disabilities.
Navigating the Accessibility Improvement Act: Germany's Implementation of the European Accessibility Act (orrick.com)
Germany's implementation of the European Accessibility Act ("EAA") imposes a whole range of new obligations on many companies.
Site Not Available (kmbc.com)
Online Gambling and the European Accessibility Act: Regulatory Profiles in Italy and the EU | DLA Piper (dlapiper.com)
With the implementation of the European Accessibility Act in most of the EU countries (including Italy with the Legislative Decree No. 82 of 5 August 2022), a new phase has begun for the accessibility of digital services, including online gambling services, offered in the European market.
Building inclusion into the digital core: What the European Accessibility Act means for telcos | Capacity Media (capacitymedia.com)
As the digital world becomes ever more essential to modern life, inclusivity is no longer optional, it’s imperative. With the European Accessibility Act (EAA) having come into force last week (28 June), telecommunications providers operating in the EU must now prepare for sweeping changes to ensure their services are accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities.
By Brian Mills and Ashley McLachlan The California legislature may be providing California small businesses with another tool to combat construction-related accessibility claims through Senate Bill 84 (SB 84) which advanced to the State Assembly on June 4, 2025. Under California’s Unruh Civil Rights Act and California’s Disabled Persons Act, statutory damages are recoverable for […]
Site Not Available (kmbc.com)
Disability groups hopeful about EU act to make smartphones, apps more accessible - Euractiv (euractiv.com)
Under the European Accessibility Act, which was originally proposed in 2019, EU countries must strive to make
Why Deposit Return Scheme must now meet accessibility standards (rte.ie)
A new European law aims to ensure people with disabilities can use everyday digital services independently, including recycling cans and bottles
European Accessibility Act becomes law in Ireland on 28 June 2025 - CCPC Business (ccpc.ie)
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission is an independent statutory body that enforces competition and consumer protection law in Ireland
EU enforces strict rules on mobi... - News - Mobile News (mobilenewscwp.co.uk)
EU mobile operators must now ensure their digital services comply with the European Accessibility Act (EAA) or risk legal action and penalties.
The European Accessibility Act is now live: What it means for digital businesses (shoosmiths.com)
As of 28 June 2025, the European Accessibility Act (EAA) is now in force - ushering in a new era of digital accessibility for consumers across the EU.
The European Accessibility Act: Dreams and Gratitude – Law Office of Lainey Feingold (lflegal.com)
Tomorrow, June 28, 2025 is the implementation date for the European Accessibility Act and the laws of 27 EU member states making it a reality. These laws are poised to fundamentally advance digital accessibility across the European Union (EU) and beyond. I wouldn't be LFLegal if I didn't have a
EU Accessibility Act: Why It’s a Wake-Up Call for HR Leaders - HR News (hrnews.co.uk)
With the European Accessibility Act (EAA) coming into force, organisations providing products and services within the EU will need to meet accessibility standards across all products and services provided. This includes computers, operating systems, and smartphones – meaning the act dramatically changes the way HR and IT leaders manage workplace technology. Tech vendors are now
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Can AI Help Meet Legal Accessibility Standards in Real Time? (autogpt.net)
AI technology can support organizations in meeting legal accessibility standards in real time by detecting and addressing common compliance issues as content is created or modified.
Why should accessibility matter to you? - Centre for Excellence in Universal Design (universaldesign.ie)
The European Accessibility Act enters into force - EU Reporter (eureporter.co)
The emergency number 112, banks, public transport and other products and services must comply with accessibility requirements. The entry into force of the European Accessibility Act (EU Directive 2019/882) marks an important step towards achieving a truly accessible Europe. As of 28 June, the emergency number 112, banks, public transport and other products and services must be […]
German Accessibility Act Comes into Force | Morrison Foerster (mofo.com)
Individuals with disabilities face numerous challenges when accessing digital services and products, encountering significant...
EU Accessibility Act ‘a wake-up call’ to business (pinsentmasons.com)
New legislation coming into force tomorrow will require platforms and website providers operating in the EU to make their digital services and products more accessible to consumers with disabilities, experts say.
Daily News 27 / 06 / 2025 (ec.europa.eu)
The EU becomes more accessible for all\nTomorrow, the European Accessibility Act (EAA) will enter into application in the EU. From this day, key products and services such as phones, computers, e-books
Breaking Barriers: The European Accessibility Act (ganado.com)
The EAA is set to significantly transform the digital and consumer landscape across the EU, with full implementation required by June 2025,
A player with two thumbs on one hand ran into an accessibility issue with their Steam Deck, so the Reddit community came to the rescue - gamepressure.com (gamepressure.com)
A custom fix for a custom Steam Deck problem. Another proof that Reddit can be wholesome.
June 2025 Accessibility Legal Update (convergeaccessibility.com)
June isn’t supposed to be this busy. It’s the time of year when families spend time outdoors or go on vacation. But it’s hardly been a vacation at Converge. We’ve been busy on the conference circuit. My last blog about…
European Accessibility Act comes into force - Newsbook (newsbook.com.mt)
The European Accessibility Act (EAA), which aims to improve the functioning of the EU internal market for products and services that are important to people with disabilities, has entered into force on 28 June, with the Maltese government welcoming it as a step forward.
New EU rules on digital accessibility to come into force (rte.ie)
New EU rules come into force tomorrow which will require websites, apps and devices to be accessible for people with disabilities and elderly people.
Accessibility-testing features - Microsoft Edge Developer documentation | Microsoft Learn (learn.microsoft.com)
Webpage accessibility aspects to test, and the corresponding features in Microsoft DevTools.
Mini keyboard snaps onto your PS5 DualSense to give you QWERTY accessibility - Yanko Design (yankodesign.com)
There's a moment in every heated Overwatch match when the urge to type "Group up!" surges, but you're caught, literally, with your hands full. Or maybe you're in the middle of a high-stakes raid, your squad is teetering on chaos, and you need to send a strategic message, except you're fumbling for the right key,
Automatically test a webpage for accessibility issues - Microsoft Edge Developer documentation | Microsoft Learn (learn.microsoft.com)
Automatically test a webpage for accessibility issues by using the Accessibility section of the Issues tool.
New SteamOS Update Adds Legion Go S Compatibility Improvements and New Accessibility Options | TechPowerUp (techpowerup.com)
SteamOS recently made its way to third-party gaming handhelds, with a surprising level of hardware support, and, since then, Valve has seemingly been working non-stop to add features to those third-party gaming handhelds with new SteamOS updates. On June 30, Valve announced the latest stable SteamOS...
Steam update brings accessibility settings and Proton enabled by default to make Linux gaming simpler | GamingOnLinux (gamingonlinux.com)
Valve just launched the latest main stable update for Steam Desktop and the SteamOS Steam Client / Steam Deck. Here's all that's changed.
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New ING Bank services for people with disabilities: cards, digital solutions, accessible bank branches (business-review.eu)
Nevada’s Talking Book Program provides free audiobooks to readers with vision or reading disabilities–without a catch - Carson Now (carsonnow.org)
Nevada’s Talking Book Service (NTBS) provides free audiobooks and braille materials to residents with disabilities affecting reading. Despite its benefits, awareness and skepticism hinder enrollment. NTBS offers personalized selections and a wide range of reading materials, all completely for free for their patrons.
Check the Accessibility Tree for keyboard and screen reader support - Microsoft Edge Developer documentation | Microsoft Learn (learn.microsoft.com)
Checking the Accessibility Tree for keyboard and screen reader support.
What’s On | Arts Access Victoria (artsaccess.com.au)
What’s On
Public Training: Creating Welcoming Environments with Arts Access Victoria | Arts Access Victoria (artsaccess.com.au)
Do you work in a public-facing role? Are you the first person people meet when they contact your workplace? We have the training for you! Increase you capacity and confidence in providing a welcoming environment for Deaf and Disabled people with our most popular training. We will cover: Disability representation Stereotypes and language How to […]
ADNA – Arts and Disability Network Australia (artsdisabilitynetwork.com.au)
Arts and Disability Network Australia
Accessibility at heart of new Sound and Vision galleries | National Science and Media Museum (scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk)
The National Science and Media Museum will open its much-anticipated permanent Sound and Vision galleries on Thursday 10 July.
GSMArena labs: the viewer for 3D phone models is now easier to control, accessibility improved - GSMArena.com news (gsmarena.com)
The team at Binkies 3D made it easier to "pose" the phone and has made the viewer compliant with the European Accessibility Act.
Sins Invalid - Dancers' Group (flipcause.com)
Check out Sins Invalid by Dancers' Group!
Home page | Creative Workplaces (creativeworkplaces.gov.au)
Creative Workplaces supports fair, safe and respectful workplaces for artists, arts workers and arts organisations in Australia. We have information and resources for people working across all art forms, independently, as employees and employers, in paid and unpaid work, and in businesses and organisations large and small.
YouthNav | YouthNav (youthcentral.vic.gov.au)
Screen Stories Now (events.humanitix.com)
Join us at ACMI on Friday 18 July, 1 - 5 pm for Screen Stories Now - An afternoon of film panels and a workshop.
Beacon Exhibition | Arts Access Victoria (artsaccess.com.au)
Beacon explores concepts of disability, safety and connection through light, colour, people and place. The work is a response to the idea of a beacon. A light that pierces through the darkness as a warning, signal, or celebration. It can also be a symbol of hope, an aspiration or the destination at the end of […]
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Screen Stories Now | Arts Access Victoria (artsaccess.com.au)
Screen Stories Now is an afternoon of film panels and a workshop. Panel 1 will be with filmmakers. Panel 2 will be with festival directors. The workshop is about screenwriting. You can book into the panels, the workshop or both when you choose your ticket via Humanitix. When: Friday 18 July, 1 – 5 pm […]
Church’s new lift helps members with accessibility needs | News for Fenton, Linden, Holly MI | tctimes.com (tctimes.com)
Linden — One local church recently installed a lift to make worship more accessible.
Making group conversations more accessible with sound localization (research.google)
Zearn boosts math accessibility with Amazon Polly’s AI-powered text-to-speech | AWS Public Sector Blog (aws.amazon.com)
Read this post to learn how Zearn improved students' learning experience with Amazon Polly, a scalable, high-quality text-to-speech (TTS) solution from AWS that offers human-sounding voices, Spanish-language support, and seamless API integration.
OCBC banking app to roll out text size options to improve accessibility for seniors - The Business Times (businesstimes.com.sg)
[SINGAPORE] Users of OCBC’s banking app will be able to choose larger text sizes from end-July, as part of the bank’s push to make digital banking more accessible for seniors with sight challenges or limited digital confidence. Read more at The Business Times.
Homepage | Flow Festival Australia (flowfestivalaustralia.com)
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In Memory and Power: Patty Berne - YouTube (youtube.com)
Patty Berne In Memory and Power Statement - Google Drive (drive.google.com)
F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre to Reopen in August Following Accessibility and Sound Upgrades - The MoCo Show (mocoshow.com)
The F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre at 603 Edmonston Dr. in Rockville, which has been closed since December 17, 2024, for renovations focused on improving accessibility and sound, including upgrades to […]
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The 7th Technology Accessibility Development Conference (2025 TADC) was held in Beijing on June 27, over 300 representatives attended to discuss technology accessibility
Forest Grove’s Adventures Without Limits secures state grant for accessible paddlesports programming | Hillsboro News Times (hillsboronewstimes.com)
Forest Grove’s nonprofit known for guiding rafting trips through rapids and helping first-time paddlers launch into local lakes is charting a new course for outdoor access with the help of a state grant. Adventures Without Limits will receive $77,500 in Waterway Access Grant funds from the Oregon State Marine Board, the agency announced. The money […]
SHOWAbility Nonprofit Launches Bold Year-Long Accessibility Awareness Campaign Featuring Community Influencers (einpresswire.com)
Elevating Visibility, Representation, and Parity for People with Disabilities in Performing Arts, is Primary Focus
BlindShell Classic 2 — BlindShell (blindshell.com)
Agape Mobility Ethiopia | No More Crawling on the Floor (agapemobilityethiopia.org)
Accessibility at the Coca-Cola Amphitheater (wbrc.com)
The new Coca-Cola Amphitheatre is gaining many visitors following its grand opening, but some potential visitors want to know more about the accessibility options.
2025 Accessibility Advisory Committee Awards handed out | Wallaceburg News | Local news in Wallaceburg, Dresden and surrounding areas. (sydenhamcurrent.ca)
State disabilities council earns seven Emmys for documentary | Carson City’s Trusted News Source Since 1865 (nevadaappeal.com)
The Nevada Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities’ documentary “Our World in Our Words” follows four women who speak about their impairments and daily experiences.
Gov. Pillen Celebrates Elimination of the Developmental Disabilities Waitlist | Office of Governor Jim Pillen (governor.nebraska.gov)
New report highlights urgent need for greater accessibility in Europe’s cultural sector (kmop.gr)
KMOP conducted, in cooperation with public authorities and cultural organisations from eight European regions, a comprehensive study to map the current landscape in cultural venue accessibility. The research—based on surveys with over 400 stakeholders and contributions from more than 100 participants in focus groups—uncovers a stark reality: many cultural spaces remain out of reach for people with disabilities, especially in digital, sensory, and cognitive dimensions.
Margot Imdieke Cross accessible conference room | MPR News (mprnews.org)
Margot Imdieke Cross helped make Minnesota more accessible. A high-tech conference room has been named in her honor.
Clarington high school students recognized for work on diversity, inclusion and accessibility | Durham Radio News (durhamradionews.com)
Two Courtice students received Clarington's 2025 Diversity Leadership Bursary. Alina Gregory from Courtice Secondary School and Jacob Kniaz from Holy Trinity
Crip News | Kevin Gotkin | Substack (cripnews.com)
Disabilities in Film: The Impact of Representation (academymuseum.org)
Join us in conversation with Easterseals Disability Film Challenge Filmmaker and Deaf Creator Chrissy Marshall, Co-Founder of the 1N4 Coalition
Disability Justice: Centering Intersectionality and Liberation with Patty Berne - YouTube (youtube.com)
Join the Office of Public Lectures for an evening with Patty Berne, Cofounder, Executive and Artistic Director of Sins Invalid.Patty Berne, Cofounder and Exe...
Lucy the Elephant takes big step toward accessibility – NBC10 Philadelphia (nbcphiladelphia.com)
When the new interpretive center opens next year, Lucy will be ready to welcome an even wider audience, ensuring her legacy continues for generations to come.
Disability Pride, Disability Joy Exists Artmaking Workshop | Whitney Museum of American Art (whitney.org)
Join us for an artmaking program celebrating Disability Pride Month. Led by Annie Nishwani Lachhman, a disabled artist, and Lakshmee Lachhman-Persad, an educator on disability inclusion and accessibility, the workshop invites participants of all ages and backgrounds to learn about the progressive Disability Pride flags, explore various aspects of disability, and create their own art. This event has been created with care around our disabled visitors and their families. All are welcome to share in artmaking that explores their own pride and joy. Disability Pride month is celebrated every July to commemorate the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26, 1990. ASL interpretation will be provided. Masking is highly encouraged for this workshop; masks will be offered. To request additional access services or for questions, please email accessfeedback@whitney.org
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Love, Money, Duty | Columbia University Press (cup.columbia.edu)
From birth to death, we care and are cared for by others. Yet we rarely acknowledge care except when it fails. In Love, Money, Duty, Rachel Adams examines th... | CUP
All of Us: A First Conversation About Disability by Dr. Megan Pamela Ruth Madison: 9780593891483 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books (penguinrandomhouse.com)
Based on the research that race, gender, disability, and other important topics should be discussed with toddlers on up, this read-aloud series offers adults the opportunity to begin important conversations...
2025 Call for Proposals (tangledarts.org)
Tangled Art + Disability is now accepting applications to exhibit your artwork at Tangled Art Gallery. We will be holding an online information session Wednesday, June 25, 2025 – 12:30-2PM EST. You can find out more about it on tangledarts.org. Applications are due by Friday, August 8, 2025. 11:59pm EST. All applicants will be notified of the results by early 2026.
Apply to 2025 Shape Open Exhibition (shapearts.org.uk)
We're seeking artworks which respond imaginatively to themes of rights, protest, and power, especially from a disability perspective.
Visual AIDS is hiring an Archive Fellow | Visual AIDS (visualaids.org)
We are excited to announce a new initiative at Visual AIDS to highlight and contextualize the work of Black HIV-positive artists in our archive, supported by a grant from the Getty Foundation. We are now accepting applications for an Archive Fellow position to assist with this project.
Webinar-Registrierung - Zoom (us06web.zoom.us)
ADA35 | Center for Independent Living (thecil.org)
Illustrated banner for an event titled “Reclaiming Our Legacy: Disability Action & Joy.” The left side shows two wheelchair users in front of the U.S. Capitol, one holding a “504 Now” protest sign. The right side features three diverse disabled individuals: one using a wheelchair holding a “Hands Off Medicaid”…
Episodic disability framework in the context of Long COVID: Findings from a community-engaged international qualitative study | PLOS One (journals.plos.org)
Background Increasing numbers of adults are living with the health-related consequences of Long COVID. The Episodic Disability Framework (EDF), derived from perspectives of adults living with HIV, characterizes the multi-dimensional and episodic nature of health-related challenges (disability) experienced by an individual. Our aim was to determine the applicability of the Episodic Disability Framework to conceptualize the health-related challenges experienced among adults living with Long COVID. Methods We conducted a community-engaged qualitative descriptive study involving online semi-structured interviews. We recruited adults who self-identified as living with Long COVID via collaborator community organizations in Canada, Ireland, United Kingdom, and United States. We purposively recruited for diversity in age, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and time since initial COVID-19 infection. We used a semi-structured interview guide informed by the EDF to explore experiences of disability living with Long COVID, specifically health-related challenges and how challenges were experienced over time. We conducted a group-based content analysis. Results Of the 40 participants, the median age was 39 years; and the majority were white (73%), women (63%), living with Long COVID for ≥ 1 year (83%). Consistent with the Episodic Disability Framework, disability was described as multi-dimensional and episodic, characterized by unpredictable periods of health and illness. Experiences of disability were consistent with the three main components of the Framework: A) dimensions of disability (physical, cognitive, mental-emotional health challenges, difficulties with day-to-day activities, challenges to social inclusion, uncertainty); B) contextual factors, extrinsic (social support; accessibility of environment and health services; stigma and epistemic injustice) and intrinsic (living strategies; personal attributes) that exacerbate or alleviate dimensions of disability; and C) triggers that initiate episodes of disability. Conclusions The Episodic Disability Framework provides a way to conceptualize the multi-dimensional and episodic nature of disability experienced by adults living with Long COVID. The Framework provides guidance for future measurement of disability, and health and rehabilitation approaches to enhance practice, research, and policy in Long COVID.
UPCOMING — Summertime (summertimegallery.org)
Between These Times: From lands’ End to The Scottish Border (danbowhay.co.uk)
Dan Bowhay is a photographic artist working in the United Kingdom. His practice encompasses photography and moving image with a focus on installation.
Ramping Up Rights | Hurst Publishers (hurstpublishers.com)
A 100-year history of enraging injustices and inspiring campaigns: the fight for British disability rights isn’t over.
A new milestone for accessibility – the European Accessibility Act now applies | Travers Smith (traverssmith.com)
The European Accessibility Act (EAA) can be enforced by Member States from tomorrow, 28 June 2025. Impacting businesses across a broad range of sectors, the EAA applies to many categories of consumer products and services, particularly digital technologies, which range from payment terminals and smartphones to consumer banking services and online shops. The aim: to make all these products and services accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. While the EAA applies to products and services provided within the EU (including by UK-based businesses), as we explore later in this briefing, businesses operating exclusively in the UK market also cannot afford to be complacent about accessibility.
EU Accessibility Act now in force – Is your business at risk? | Osborne Clarke (osborneclarke.com)
As of Saturday, 28 June 2025, the Dutch Implementing Act transposing the EU Accessibility Act (EAA) is officially in effect. It aims to foster a more inclusive society by ensuring that essential products and services are accessible to persons with disabilities.
10 Principles of Disability Justice | Sins Invalid (sinsinvalid.org)
BBC Sounds - Access All: Disability News and Mental Health, The 'not the welfare bill' episode (bbc.co.uk)
And how Paul Carter almost made the Paralympics
Press Release: Calling All Deaf Football Fans – British Deaf Association (bda.org.uk)
A potential partner would like to deepen engagement with Deaf football fans to learn more about your lived experiences of going to football matches.
Disability Belongs™ Announces 2025 Disability Impact Awards Recipients - Disability Belongs (respectability.org)
Founded in 2022, these annual awards honor individuals and organizations creating meaningful, lasting change for the disability community.
Accessibility Tidbits (bt385.r.a.d.sendibm1.com)
Action Alert: Senate Budget Reconciliation Update - AAPD (aapd.com)
Last Updated July 3 at 9:45 AM ET Note: This resource is based on a rapidly evolving situation and will be updated as we receive more information. UPDATE from July 3, 2025: Last night, the House started a vote on the rule to open debate around 9:30 pm ET. Initially, the rule did not have […]
Discrimination on the Basis of Disability (part 2) - YouTube (youtube.com)
Joint House-Senate Hearing On Discrimination the Basis on the Basis of Disability.September, 27 1988
Disability Community Briefing: Defending Section 504 & Civil Rights - DREDF (dredf.org)
Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund
ADA At 30: 'We Are Not The Ones That Need To Change' : NPR (npr.org)
As the Americans with Disabilities Act turns 30, a founder of the disability rights movement, Judy Heumann, talks to activist Imani Barbarin, born a few months after the landmark law was signed.
Lesson 1.2 - The Lived Experience with Judy Heumann - Cities For All: Global Compact on Inclusive and Accessible Cities (cities4all.org)
Equal World? - YouTube (youtube.com)
‘Equal World?’ Not a question. A right. The film follows disability advocate Abia Akram as she platforms the voices of three young people with disabilities: ...
Councilmember Frumin Introduces Bill to Rename Connecticut Ave Bridge In Honor of Disability Rights Advocate Judy Heumann - Ward 3 Councilmember Matt Frumin | Ward 3 Councilmember Matt Frumin (mattfruminward3.com)
MEDIA ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 4, 2025 Contact: Kevin Caudill – (202) 741-2134; kcaudill@dccouncil.gov Councilmember Frumin Introduces Bill to Rename Connecticut Ave Bridge In Honor of Disability Rights AdvocateRead More
504: The Musical, A Neuro-Inclusive Concert (publictheater.org)
Exhibits | Long Island Children's Museum (licm.org)
‘Equal World?’ film toolkit | Sightsavers (campaigning.sightsavers.org)
Be part of the discussion. Use the ‘Equal World?’ film toolkit to facilitate conversations and actions on the rights and demands of young people with disabilities.
For people with disabilities: Kindness is nice. Legal protections are necessary | Cognoscenti (wbur.org)
President Trump's domestic policy agenda, backed by Republicans, jeopardizes protections, research and support for people with disabilities, writes Amy Julia Becker.
'Being Heumann': Mark Ruffalo to Star in Sian Heder's Apple Movie (hollywoodreporter.com)
Ruth Madeley stars in the titular role as disability rights activist Judy Heumann for the Apple feature.
'Being Heumann': Mark Ruffalo to Star in Sian Heder's Apple Movie (hollywoodreporter.com)
Ruth Madeley stars in the titular role as disability rights activist Judy Heumann for the Apple feature.
For people with disabilities: Kindness is nice. Legal protections are necessary | Cognoscenti (wbur.org)
President Trump's domestic policy agenda, backed by Republicans, jeopardizes protections, research and support for people with disabilities, writes Amy Julia Becker.
The Top 5 Ways the Congressional Republicans’ Budget Reconciliation Bill Will Harm Disabled Students - Center for American Progress (americanprogress.org)
Disabled students will be disproportionately hurt by the Republican budget reconciliation bill, losing access to essential services and resources that support their education and help them become contributing members of their communities.
“I pretty much haven't worked since 2020”: How the effects of Long COVID have harmed professional musicians and DJs | MusicRadar (musicradar.com)
Though the 2020 COVID pandemic had many negative effects on the music industry, an underreported aspect is how Long COVID has left some professional musicians unable to continue with their careers
'Being Heumann' Casts Madeline Delp, Rob Delaney & Ray Fisher (deadline.com)
'Being Heumann' Casts Dylan O'Brien As Reporter Evan White (deadline.com)
'Being Heumann' has cast Dylan O'Brien as Evan White, one of the few reporters covering disability rights protests in 1977.
Wake up to the achievements of the disability rights movement (musculardystrophynews.com)
Columnist Patrick Moeschen, anticipating his own historic anniversary, celebrates champions of the disability rights movement.
Ave Astra (ave-astra.org)
Disability & Neurodivergent Culture
Hi, we're America. And we need your help. The President &… Americans who have bodies that sometimes get sick and who prefer not to die needs your support for The President told America #GoFundYourself! So here we are.
DISABILITY CULTURE LAB presents Disability Culture Cabaret: Pride Edition (2025) (docs.google.com)
Access Google Forms with a personal Google account or Google Workspace account (for business use).
'Sinners’ on Max Will Include a Black American Sign Language Version (hollywoodreporter.com)
The film in its original form will also premiere on July 4.
Black American Sign Language & ASL History | Natasha “Courage” Bacchus | POVme - YouTube (youtube.com)
Join Natasha “Courage” Bacchus, a Black Deaf actress and former Olympian, as she delves into the unique characteristics of Black American Sign Language (BASL...
How health groups are trying to preserve vaccine access, bypassing RFK Jr. - The Washington Post (washingtonpost.com)
The extraordinary effort to create a parallel system of recommending and perhaps even providing vaccines faces major challenges.
The 4chan-Coded Ideology Behind Elon Musk’s War on Normies – Mother Jones (motherjones.com)
Musk thinks autism makes him superhuman. Just don't call it that.
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Nursing Home Industry May Obscure Some of its Profits, Lehigh Researcher Finds | Lehigh University News (news.lehigh.edu)
Andrew Olenski, assistant professor of economics, publishes finding in a National Bureau of Economic Research working paper.
Senate Version of Trump’s Policy Bill Would Slash Medicaid Spending Even More - The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Analysis from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office found that Republicans’ new version of the legislation would make far deeper cuts and lead to more people becoming uninsured than previous proposals.
Disability Lead: Apply to the Institute (disabilitylead.org)
Apply to the institute!
Beach and Coast Accessibility Program - Orange County Coastkeeper (coastkeeper.org)
PWDA Highlights Day One at COSP18 in New York | Mirage News (miragenews.com)
10 June 2025Blog by Deputy CEO, Megan Spindler-SmithPeople with Disability Australia (PWDA) is proud to be on the ground at the United Nations
Meet the Google engineer making Maps more accessible | Here & Now (wbur.org)
After a falling tree branch paralyzed him, Google software engineer Sasha Blair-Goldensohn began helping people with disabilities navigate their cities and neighborhoods.
Caregiving | PBS (pbs.org)
From Executive Producer Bradley Cooper, this is the story of paid and unpaid caregivers navigating the challenges and joys of this deeply meaningful work. Intertwining intimate personal stories with the untold history of caregiving, the documentary reveals the state and the stakes of care in America today. Narrated by Uzo Aduba (The Residence, Orange is the New Black), directed by Chris Durrance.
launch - sickmagazine.org (sickmagazine.org)
ISSUE 6 LAUNCH PARTY Saturday, July 13th , 2-5pm Greene Block, 18 Main Street, Waterville, Maine 3pm reading & performance featuring Lisa/Liza,...
CAP3117: Airport Accessibility Performance Report 2024/2025 | UK Civil Aviation Authority (caa.co.uk)
This is the CAA’s eighth annual airport accessibility report. It is compiled against a backdrop of an increasing demand for the assistance service at UK airports.
The disabled teen stuck in a hospital for six years finally gets her own home (vpm.org)
Spring statement social security changes – updated impact on poverty levels in Great Britain (assets.publishing.service.gov.uk)
What has been driving the rise in disability benefit claims? (bbc.com)
The government has confirmed details of its scaled-back plan to reform some benefits.
(64) July is Disability Pride Month - by Laura Wissiak (a11ynews.substack.com)
#PridenotPity because We Belong and We’re Here to Stay
Radical Survivor Space | A space for Mad, mentally ill and neurodivergent survivors. | Patreon (patreon.com)
A space for Mad, mentally ill and neurodivergent survivors.
Maggie Bridger Radiate — Red Eye Theater (redeyetheater.org)
Accessible Virtual Pride 2025 - Calling Up Justice! (callingupjustice.com)
Our Accessible Virtual Pride Our event was born from a desire from our disabled queer community members not being included in local in-person prides. Whether that was due to the lack of covid precautions or inaccessible venues, many events this year were not inclusive. We listened to our community members and decided to work together to put together this event. It has been a resounding success with many saying this was the first pride they were ever able to attend!
In Touch - The European Accessibility Act; The Audio Description Association - BBC Sounds (bbc.co.uk)
In Touch assesses the implications of the upcoming European Accessibility Act on the UK.
All Aboard! Jumping Joey’s Adds Accessible Ride to Their Journey (exploreclarion.com)
From bar crawls and weddings to church events, family trips, and school field trips, Jumping Joey’s Journey delivers more than just a ride—it creates an electrifying experience…
Travel as Therapy: Exploring the World as an Autistic Adult - Autism Adventures Abroad (autismadventuresabroad.com)
Discover how travel can be therapeutic for autistic adults, offering healing, sensory exploration, independence, as well as personal growth.
Register | Travel Ability Summit (travelability.net)
Happy Birthday, ADA! Celebrating 35 Years of Progress and Possibility (travelabilityinsider.com)
On July 26, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law, marking a pivotal moment in the fight for civil rights and equal access. For the first time, discrimination against …
Worlding Difference (worldingdifference.ca)
Imagining new accessible worlds
How to Be an Activist Without Crying in the Shower (emilyladau.substack.com)
Liz Plank and Emily Ladau chat on Substack Live about how activism can be intentionally joyful, even in the face of chaos.
Short Film “Don’t Be Late, Myra” Showcases “The Price Girls and Women Pay on a Daily Basis” - Disability Belongs (respectability.org)
The film "asks us to consider how sexual violence is deeply entrenched in societies and the price girls and women pay on a daily basis."
Building Bridges to Justice - ENIL (enil.eu)
On 20 June 2025, ENIL held its second International Lab under the LITI-GATE project, this time tackling one of the most pressing but often ...
The Ambassador Talks – Dr Shehla Imtiaz-Umer – Amo Raju (amoraju.com)
Surgery Prep & Recovery Advice from Disabled Women — Diversability (mydiversability.com)
As a disabled person, surgery can be a part of your regular routine or a surprise inconvenience. Members of the Disability Leadership Collective shared their words of wisdom related to surgery prep and recovery.
La casa di Mirtha a Casarza Ligure (GE) • Viaggi Accessibili a persone disabili (diversamenteagibile.it)
Un’accoglienza che profuma di casa: la storia di Mirtha e del suo B&B accessibile a Casarza LigureNel cuore della Liguria, tra le colline verdi e il profumo del mare, si trova un angolo di mondo dove l’ospitalità non conosce barriere: la Casa di Mirtha, a Casarza Ligure. Non è solo un B&B accessibile, ma un
WCRTG: The SSR Code Airlines Desperately Need (wheelchairtravel.org)
A new special service request code could improve wheelchair users' flying experience, and help airline staff get on the same page.
Here’s what you need to know about the federal IDEA special education program (educatingalllearners.org)
This article was written and published by Kara Arundel — July 7th, 2025 The nearly 50-year-old law sets requirements for states and districts for how to serve students with disabilities. This is the latest installment of Study Hall, an occasional series that serves as a one-stop shop for must-know information on critical topics impacting schools. […]
How a Teacher Used an AI Tool to Help Her Students’ Reading Comprehension (educatingalllearners.org)
This article was written and published by Jennifer Vilcarino — July 3rd, 2025 What barriers do students face when asked to read text and show their comprehension of it? This question was posed by an English/language arts teacher and educational consultant to a group of educators at a session at the ISTELive 25 + ASCD […]
Seamless Live Multilingual Broadcasts with AI-Media & AudioShake - AI-Media (ai-media.tv)
AI-Media and AudioShake enhance LEXI Voice, delivering real-time voice translation and captions for seamless multilingual live broadcasts.
EALA Celebrates HBCU Early College Prep as 2025 ASU GSV Innovation Showcase Idea Winner (educatingalllearners.org)
What if a digital coach could help first-generation students navigate their path to college - and stay there? A high school in New York City is turning that “what if” into a reality, with support from EALA.
UTA's adaptive spine board could redefine ER transport safety (disabilityinsider.com)
In combat zones and emergency rescues, rapid evacuation and treatment can mean the difference between life and death. But prolonged immobilization during transport poses another life-threatening risk: pressure injuries.
The Future Starts with Us: BSL Conference 2025 is Coming to Leeds (bda.org.uk)
From 17–18 July 2025, the British Deaf Association (BDA) will host BSL Conference 2025—a landmark gathering celebrating 135 years of Deaf language, culture and community.
#AccessibleOutdoors Month Returns – Powered By Every Body Moves (criplife.co.uk)
Join Every Body Moves this July for #AccessibleOutdoors Month 2025 — a nationwide celebration of inclusive outdoor activity and disability sports. Discover inspiring stories, real experiences, and practical ways to help make nature accessible to all.
Is Send the next battleground for Labour? – Politics Weekly UK (theguardian.com)
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss why backbenchers and campaigners are already gearing up for another fight, this time over children’s special educational needs and disabilities support
Nuanced Depiction of Disability in Supernatural Horror “Bring Her Back” (respectability.org)
Film depicts the vulnerabilities of being a disabled child while simultaneously incorporating a fully fleshed-out portrayal of disability.
Submit Your Moment: Chronic Pain Showcase Event 2025 (anicazeyen.blog)
For the past three years, I’ve been part of a multi-partner research project called CRIiSP, funded by the MRC and Versus Arthritis. As the project draws to a close, we’re planning a special showcas…
Katie Piper Foundation – London Landmarks Half Marathon 2026 (katiepiperfoundation.org.uk)
We are excited to announce that we are an official charity partner for the 2026 London Landmarks Half Marathon on Sunday 12th April 2026! This isn’t your typical race! An incredible route returns, starting on Whitehall, before running past the sights and sounds of St Paul’s Cathedral, Big Ben, and The Cheesegrater, and finishing next... Read More
Disability Belongs™ Condemns the Passage and Signing of the Budget Reconciliation Bill: Policymakers Must Do Better - Disability Belongs (respectability.org)
Decisions made behind closed doors and in the middle of the night are now set to slash nearly a trillion dollars in funds that sustain human needs.
New images help improve the way disability is portrayed (businessdisabilityforum.org.uk)
The images are part of a wider campaign, launched in 2024, to challenge perceptions of disability, after research commissioned by BDF found that only 23 per cent of people with a disability surveyed agreed that images of disabled people used in content they had seen, watched or read reflected their own experience of disability.
Incredible Disabled People to follow this Disability Pride Month - So Bad Ass (sobadass.me)
Some incredible disabled people and groups in the UK who you should be following.
Owen Tooth: Award-Winning Disabled Director Becomes Recipient Of Netflix Documentary Talent Fund 2025 (criplife.co.uk)
Award-winning disabled filmmaker Owen Tooth discusses his journey to winning the 2025 Netflix Documentary Talent Fund for BAND, a chilling look at a seemingly innocent marching band. In this exclusive interview, he reflects on filmmaking, disability advocacy, his EastEnders debut, and what’s next for his groundbreaking career.
It's A Knockout 2025 - Pictures and Thanks (findingyourfeet.net)
Our second It’s A Knockout Event was a hit – competition, team-building, fundraising and a great laugh. FYF brought the […]
Disability Pride Month - Celebrating Identity, Challenging Barriers (sobadass.me)
Disability Pride Month is July an is a time to celebrate disabled people, challenge stigma, and advocate for inclusion.
Disability Belongs™ Condemns Passage of Budget Reconciliation Bill: “We the People Deserve Better” (respectability.org)
Disability Belongs™, a nonpartisan and disability-led organization, expresses deep disappointment with Congress for passing a profoundly harmful budget reconciliation bill without sufficient scrutiny or consideration of its effect on impacted communities.
Embrace Life's Challenges (haribudhamagar.com)
Challenges propel you forward. They encourage you to be brave and push yourself outside of your comfort zone. Whatever you are doing at the moment, there will have no doubt been a previous challenge that you had to overcome. Recognise that and congratulate yourself for conquering it.And, whatever you are currently utilising in your life, someone, somewhere challenged themselves to create it, invested their time and hard earned money to bring it to market; and we should all feel privileged to hav
Official Supporter: Dell Technologies (haribudhamagar.com)
Welcome to our office with a view. Every partner supporting me on this expedition is intrinsic to its success. Dell Technologies has provided both financial support and Lati 7230 Rugged Extreme tablets and keyboards for myself and my team. Climbing Everest means I need high performing military grade kit that can withstand the most strenuous circumstances, and this rugged laptop is just that. It's been drop tested from 4ft and temperature-tested down to -29C, is IP-65 rated for exceptional protec
REACHING NEW HEIGHTS (haribudhamagar.com)
My journey to completing the 7 Summits is in full motion, with my fifth summit ticked off earlier this year. On Saturday, 22nd February 2025, at around 6pm GMT, I successfully reached the summit of the highest peak outside of Asia – Mt. Aconcagua (6,9601m/ 22,837 ft). with Mingma Sherpa and Abiral Rai, who also accompanied me on my Everest climb and the amazing team from Life Happens Outdoors including expedition leader Rami Rasamny, lead guide Gustavo Caselli and Khalil Chehab. A part of the An
4th annual PowerHouseGames with Leicester Tigers Foundation (power2inspire.org.uk)
The PowerHouseGames returned to the famous Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium to deliver a fun day of accessible and inclusive sports to a group of local schools, with Leicester Tigers Foundation.
Khumbu Icefall, Camp 1 and 2 - In Hari's Own Words (haribudhamagar.com)
We arrived safely at Camp 2 (6,536m) on May 8th. It was hard going through Icefall but I didn’t expect it to be any easier. We left Everest Base Camp (EBC 8:15pm) on 6th May after toasting for the King Charles III for his Coronation. I used my Ottobock Genium X3s up to crampon point, so I can slightly move faster. The plan was to change legs and send X3s back to EBC but as I was faster on them, so we decided to take with us, so I can use them between C1 to C2. I felt sorry for extra weight (over
Hari Budha Magar Conquers Everest - World’s first double above-knee amputee Everest climb a success (haribudhamagar.com)
43-year-old Hari Budha Magar has stood victorious atop the world’s tallest mountain as the first ever double above-knee amputee to climb Everest.Through his climb, Hari aims to change perceptions on disability and inspire people to climb their own ‘mountains’ no matter the adversity that stands in their way.Having grown up in the Nepalese mountains before serving 15 years as a Corporal with the Ghurkha Regiment of the British Army, scaling Everest was a boyhood dream for Hari. Devastatingly an
A Million Thank You's (haribudhamagar.com)
Every day it is still sinking in, that we did it! We created history! We achieved something monumental and proved having a disability does not limit your ability.As I stood victorious atop the world’s tallest mountain, as the first ever double above-knee amputee to climb Mt Everest, I felt an overwhelming sense of gratitude to all the wonderful organisations and individuals out there who believed in my vision and in me to achieve this.Without your support, this historic moment wouldn’t have been
My Legs🦿🦿🦿 (haribudhamagar.com)
After losing my legs, I had the privilege to receive a set of Ottobock's C-Legs. Currently, I use Genium X3s. These prosthetic legs changed my life, they made me independent and gave me hope. And most importantly, they’ve enabled me to create history and achieve the one thing I never thought possible as a double above-knee (DAK) amputee.In April 2022, I trekked 5,364 metres to Everest basecamp on them and then on 19th May 2023, I surpassed this achievement as the first DAK to summit the world’s
The 7 Summits Challenge (haribudhamagar.com)
I am trying to break new boundaries in mountaineering and become the first double above-knee amputee in history to complete the 7 Summits (the highest peaks on each continent) – a recognised feat only 500 people in history have ever achieved. This is a journey that started back in 2018 when I fought the supreme court to allow me to climb Mt. Everest. It was always a childhood dream but having lost my legs in Afghanistan in 2010 and battled to come to terms with my life as an amputee, I wanted to
DEFYING ALL ODDS (haribudhamagar.com)
Despite dangerously strong winds, zero visibility and a helicopter rescue for one of my guides, on Friday 28 June 2024, I become the first ever double above-knee amputee to summit Denali (6,190m / 20,310ft) - the highest mountain in North America, a climb that has just a 50% success rate.I spent two weeks on this challenging ascent in Alaska, and summited with five strong team, including my brother Nanda and Mingma Sherpa (who both summitted Everest with me in 2023) and the team from Alpine Asc
What’s Stopping Inclusive Employment in the EU? – CRPD Expert Explains (youtube.com)
Why is inclusive employment still a struggle across the EU — despite clear obligations under the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities?
Wheelchairs, Waitings and Ratings: The New Airport Accessibility Performance Report (accessiblelink.substack.com)
CAA’s latest report shows progress, but some airports still need improvement
Microsoft builds medical superintelligence (open.substack.com)
PLUS: Google's human trials of its AI-designed drugs
Beyond 6 Seconds: Neurodiversity stories from neurodivergent people: Down syndrome advocacy (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.
Government faces battle over Send overhaul as campaigners voice fears (theguardian.com)
MPs and parents worry shake-up may abolish vital education, health and care plans that SEN children rely on
A Wheelchair Accessible Yellowstone National Park Travel Guide (curbfreewithcorylee.com)
Yellowstone National Park is not just a destination for some, but a magnificent and achievable adventure for everyone.
MICHELIN Key Recognizes World's Most Outstanding Hotels (wheelchairtravel.org)
Hotels awarded a MICHELIN Key aim to provide a memorable stay, but do they provide exceptional accessibility to disabled guests?
Griffith to improve accessibility with new action plan (disabilityinsider.com)
Griffith City Council has officially adopted its updated Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP), outlining key strategies and commitments aimed at removing barriers and improving access for persons with disabilities.
Minister won’t rule out support cuts for children with EHCPs amid Send overhaul – UK politics live – UK politics live (theguardian.com)
Stephen Morgan, the early education minister, would not confirm every child who has an EHCP would continue to keep the same provisions
Vodacom launches accessible smartphone for people with vision disabilities (disabilityinsider.com)
Vodacom Group hosted its second Disability and Accessibility Conference on July 1, reinforcing its commitment to fostering a more inclusive digital society for persons with disabilities across Africa.
After disability benefits, is Labour really about to target the educational rights of special needs children? | John Harris (theguardian.com)
Noise has been building about restricting help for kids who badly need it. As a special needs parent, I can tell you: it’s terrifying, says Guardian columnist John Harris
The Beasts, the Titans, and the Tiger in Loafers (open.substack.com)
If you’ve ever wondered what happened to the lions, tigers, wolves, panthers, titans, and gladiators of the ancient world, wonder no more.
Disability Pride and Joy in the Shadow of the Big Ugly Bill (emilyladau.substack.com)
On what Congress defines as "beautiful" vs. what actually is.
"An absolute moral failure": Disability advocates react to Trump's Medicaid cuts (motherjones.com)
"At the end of the day, this Congress lacks the courage to do the right thing."
For disabled Americans, Medicaid work requirements don’t work (contrarian.substack.com)
For millions of disabled people with high health needs, Medicaid is an essential lifeline to care.
The Only Way Out is Through 🛤️ (open.substack.com)
Everything is simultaneously macro / micro and remembering this feels important.
Sometimes Pride breaks your heart (open.substack.com)
THIS ISSUE COMES WITH A BIG OL’ WARNING ABOUT ABLEIST VIEWS OF THE VALUE OF DISABLED LIVES
The First Disability Pride Parade: In Their Own Words (unhidden.substack.com)
As the nation's first disability pride event turns 35, a founder, attendee, and speaker look back
Congress Approves Nearly $1 Trillion In Cuts To Medicaid Threatening Disability Services (disabilityscoop.com)
Republicans in Congress pushed through the largest Medicaid cuts in history, a move advocates say will inevitably shrink services for people with disabilities across the nation.
Welfare reform bill fiasco re-empowers parliament (theguardian.com)
Letters: Michael Meadowcroft says a failure to forge a constructive alliance with backbenchers was at the core of the welfare bill debacle. Plus letters from Michael Bartlet , Shareen Campbell, Derrick Cameron, Geoff Reid and Valerie Mainwood
"A Living Language Under the Trees" (rachelrkolb.substack.com)
A conversation with Stuart Soboleski about farming, the outdoors, and ASL
“Educate yourself about what it is to collaborate with someone who is different from you” (open.substack.com)
Shweta Ghosh on accessibility in film and filmmakers with disabilities
Whale Eyes (disability-visibility-newsletter.ghost.io)
For folks living in the US, yikes, the last few days and weeks and months have been chaotic politically. It's hard not to feel overwhelmed and burned out. I try to limit my exposure to the news but it's really hard to do! For this reason and many more, I
The Big Beautiful Bill Hurts Disabled Americans. So Why Won’t the Media Say So? (open.substack.com)
Disability is not a niche issue — it’s a universal one.
Wheelchair Travel Newsletter: Low-Cost Airlines and the "Unacceptable Question" (wheelchairtravel.org)
Learn about my recent flight on a low-cost carrier, plus hear which question an airline baggage handler says is "unacceptable."
Over and Over (and Over Again) review – behold the human disco ball! (theguardian.com)
Taking rests when required, Candoco’s integrated company capture the paradox of dancefloor abandonment
Explore and enjoy the next Motability Scheme Live event in Harrogate. (ablemagazine.co.uk)
Motability Scheme Live, Harrogate is our next stop. You’ll find us at the Great Yorkshire Events Centre, on Friday 1 and Saturday 2 August, from 9am to 4pm. Our events are best way to learn …
London models help change the image of disability (businessdisabilityforum.org.uk)
Two London models, Amelia Parillon from Newham and Emma Lines from West Londonare are helping to improve the way disability is portrayed in the media.
Hong Kong launches project to improve end-of-life care for persons with disabilities (disabilityinsider.com)
Hong Kong has launched a new initiative to improve end-of-life care for persons with disabilities. Backed by a HK$290 million donation from the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, the five-year project aims to support thousands of individuals with physical or intellectual disabilities as they face serious or terminal illness.
New exercise method offers relief for people with rheumatoid arthritis (disabilityinsider.com)
It’s a debilitating disease that affects more than 500,000 Australians, but new research from the University of South Australia is offering fresh hope to people living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
Philippines to launch Unified Persons with Disabilities ID System (disabilityinsider.com)
The government will begin rolling out the Unified Persons with Disabilities (PWD) ID System in 35 towns and cities across the country starting this month.
Educating All Learners Alliance Announces 2025 New Champion & Runners-Up (educatingalllearners.org)
The 2025 EALA New Champion, selected for exceptional work in supporting all students, will receive a $35K unrestricted operating grant and a year of mentorship.
From Conversation to Implementation: Inside EALA’s Latest Community of Action Convening (educatingalllearners.org)
We gathered in Scottsdale, Arizona, for the fourth convening of the Educating All Learners Alliance (EALA) Community of Action, bringing together 29 incredible participants from 22 organizations across the education sector.
Where does the welfare bill climbdown leave UK public finances? (theguardian.com)
With £6.25bn in planned savings now shelved, the government faces awkward choices on how to plug gap
The EU Policy Briefing II (enil.eu)
Welcome to our brand-new format: The EU Policy Briefing. To keep you up to date on what is happening in EU disability policy and how this might affect you, our experts from the ENIL secretariat will give you presentations on the latest developments. What is new? Which positions had ENIL adopted and which actions have we undertaken? What are the outcomes? Following the presentations, you will be able to ask any question you have or comment on what you have heard. To keep you up to speed, we will bring the briefing to you three times a year.
AAPD Condemns Senate Budget Reconciliation Bill and Deeper Medicaid Cuts (aapd.com)
Click here for a plain language version For Immediate Release: July 1, 2025 Contact: Michael Lewis at mlewis@aapd.com; 540-447-9438 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) strongly condemns the budget reconciliation bill passed by the Senate, which includes an alarming $930 billion in cuts to Medicaid. These proposed cuts are even […]
Wyden Statement on New CBO Numbers Showing More than $930 Billion in Medicaid Cuts In New Senate Draft (finance.senate.gov)
Washington, D.C. — Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today issued the following statement after the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) delivered a preliminary analysis of the new Senate text of the Republican reconciliation bill showing the legislation will cut Medicaid by $930 billion, even deeper Medicaid cuts than passed by the House. That does not include additional cuts to other parts of the U.S. health care system, namely Medicare and the Affordable Care Act, included in the legislation.
DREDF Denounces Senate Passage of Harmful Reconciliation Bill, Calls on House to Vote No (dredf.org)
The Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF) condemns the Senate vote advancing H.R. 1, which includes unconscionable cuts to food assistance and Medicaid for the most at risk in our communities including people with disabilities, children, older adults and low income individuals and families. The Senate has endorsed even deeper health care cuts. Projections from the Congressional Budget Office for the Senate bill show 17 million people losing health insurance within 10 years, and the federal debt increasing by well over three trillion dollars. An estimated 51,000 people will die each year due to the loss of healthcare coverage caused by the bill.
Act NOW to stop the worst Medicaid cuts in history (autisticadvocacy.org)
The Senate just voted in favor of the worst Medicaid cuts ever. If this bill becomes law, at least 17 million people will have their health care taken away. This is deeply disappointing, but it is not our last chance to save Medicaid. The House will be voting on the…
The Republican tax bill, explained in 500 words (vox.com)
It combines budget-busting tax cuts and painful social program cuts.
Internship Scheme Creates 30+ Jobs for Blind and Partially Sighted People (pocklington.org.uk)
As the UK Government reviews disability benefits, Thomas Pocklington Trust’s (TPT) long established Get Set Progress internship programme is responding with over 30 new paid roles for blind and partially sighted jobseekers. The internships are paid at the Real Living Wage or higher and includes professional development and training as a pathway into long term employment.
Blue Flag sites — Blue Flag (blueflag.global)
Blue Flag Bringing positive change through excellence
‘Voting Labour is my biggest regret’: UK government's betrayal of disabled people (theguardian.com)
When ministers announced major changes to welfare, many were left in shock that such deep cuts would be enacted by a Labour government. The Guardian spent time with dissenting voices in the run-up to the vote, to learn what was at stake for disabled people, already disproportionately affected by rising poverty in the UK
The Vicious Circle of Social Exclusion Faced by Disabled People (enil.eu)
When it comes to the social exclusion of disabled people, there is a powerful negative social mechanism that, if left unchallenged, traps them in a vicious circle of systemic oppression.
Personal Assistance in Spain: Inequality and Segregation - ENIL (enil.eu)
In Spain, the minimum wage is €1,184 gross multiplied by 14 payments. On the other hand, the personal assistance benefit in most of our ...
Minister declines to rule out tax rises after welfare concessions – UK politics live (theguardian.com)
Pat McFadden says there will be ‘financial consequences’ to Keir Starmer’s climbdown amid renewed speculation over Labour’s budget plans
Welfare bill climbdown will have ‘a cost’ at budget, says senior minister (theguardian.com)
Pat McFadden says U-turn will change calculations, as IFS says tax rises in autumn look increasingly likely
Accessibility on a Family Weekend to Legoland - The Active Hands Company (activehands.com)
Rob, a wheelchair user, took his family for a weekend at Legoland. Discover how he found the accessibility and some tips that supported him.
‘This isn’t a U-turn’: disabled people react to passing of watered-down welfare bill (theguardian.com)
Campaigners call government’s climbdown on personal independence payments ‘desperate’ and vow to fight on
Mobility in Motion and REMAP Unite to Tackle Everyday Barriers to Mobility (ablemagazine.co.uk)
New partnership will deliver bespoke solutions for people living with disabilities—on the road and beyond Mobility in Motion is proud to announce a new partnership with REMAP, the national charity …
Autism (explained by ducks) (youtube.com)
Monkeys Spinning Monkeys Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
How No 10 went from bullish to badly damaged as rebels forced further welfare bill concessions (theguardian.com)
Tumultuous 24 hours capped by last-minute climbdown on cuts to Pips could define rest of Starmer’s time as PM
MPs vote to pass Keir Starmer's welfare bill after last-minute concessions – video (theguardian.com)
Keir Starmer's welfare bill passes by 335 votes to 260
Emergency episode: 'Bittersweet' welfare reform bill waved through on government vote
Run, walk or roll at CMU toward a world free of MS (acoupletakesonms.com)
Dan and I always are excited to share stories about what the students from Central Michigan University’s Physical Therapy program are doing to support people within the Multiple Sclerosis community.
A humiliating day for Keir Starmer in parliament (theguardian.com)
Helen Pidd talks to Kiran Stacey and a host of Labour MPs on a day of high drama in Westminster, as parliament votes on the government’s proposed disability cuts
Father develops software to improve skills therapy (disabilityinsider.com)
Mabel Ramos’s favorite song is “Ghostbusters” by Ray Parker Junior. From morning until night, if Mabel is awake, she is listening and dancing to — or asking to listen to — the number one Billboard hit from 1984. Though some parents might be annoyed by listening to a single song repeatedly, her father, Mark Ramos, said he is delighted by his daughter’s ability to dance, communicate and express her enthusiasm.
Wednesday briefing: Has Starmer’s welfare reform bill victory left a fractured Labour party in its wake? (theguardian.com)
In today’s newsletter: After frantic late negotiations, the government’s welfare overhaul has passed – now saving almost none of the money that the government said was crucial to its success
NAU unveils wearable robots to aid walking (disabilityinsider.com)
Imagine a future in which people with disabilities can walk on their own, thanks to robotic legs. A new project from Northern Arizona University is accelerating that future with an open-source robotic exoskeleton.
In Trumpian times, we need joyful narratives around disability more than ever (disabilityvisibilityproject.com)
Frances Ryan When I began to write a book four years ago about life for disabled women and non-binary people, I didn’t bank on it being particularly topical. Publishers love books that hit the zeit…
Illness Took My Mother’s Independence, but It Gave Us Something Precious (nytimes.com)
An immune condition changed my mom’s life — and taught us to see art differently.
Welfare bill passes by majority of 75 as massive climbdown heads off Labour revolt – as it happened (theguardian.com)
MPs vote through welfare bill by 335 votes to 260 after rebel amendment to kill off bill defeated easily after concession over planned Pip cuts
We’re all set up for the Kidz to Adultz Exhibition Wales & West (ablemagazine.co.uk)
We’re all set up for the Kidz to Adultz Wales & West exhibition which takes place at the ICC Wales, Newport today (Tuesday 1 July 2025), 9:30am to 4pm Visit us on stand C4, pick up a fre…
Fatigue Is More Than Feeling Tired: Confronting Chronic Fatigue and Crohn’s Disease Through an Occupational Therapy Lens - Jo Southall, Independent OT (jboccupationaltherapy.co.uk)
Chronic fatigue is not just tiredness. Fatiguing conditions can disrupt multiple aspects of your life and influence your identity.
11 Back-to-School Tips for Autistic Children (disabilityhorizons.com)
Practical back-to-school tips for autistic children, focused on reducing anxiety, supporting routines, and helping families plan for a smoother start.
Guest Blog: Emma Purcell: A Letter To My Younger Self (criplife.co.uk)
Emma Purcell reflects on her life with cerebral palsy and vision loss in a heartfelt letter to her younger self—sharing how storytelling, advocacy, and resilience shaped her extraordinary journey.
Seeing through the woulds (acoupletakesonms.com)
Birds are chirping. Breeze is blowing. Mourning doves are … mourning. And I’m that man sitting on the deck typing.
Budget Reconciliation Issue Brief: Impact on People with Disabilities (respectability.org)
This brief provides an analysis of the House-passed version of the Budget Reconciliation Bill as of June 6, 2025, incorporating updates from Senate committee text released through June 17, 2025.
Protecting Progress: How the ADA Changed Everything (respectability.org)
Today, the ADA serves as both a safeguard and a symbol of progress and justice. Revisiting its history reminds us why we must protect it.
How the 2025 Federal Budget Could Change State Policy and Impact Disabled People Nationwide (respectability.org)
These changes could cause millions of disabled people, older adults, and low-income families to lose critical support.
Disabled People’s Organisations criticise “institutionalised ignorance” from an “ableist state” in the pandemic and say nothing has changed (disabilityaction.org)
Disability Rights UK, Disability Action Northern Ireland, Disability Wales and Inclusion Scotland comprise the Disabled People’s Organisations (DPO) who have been granted core participant status in Module 6 of the Covid-19 Public Inquiry which is examining the impact of the pandemic on the adult social care sector.
Calls Grow to Reopen Northern Ireland’s Independent Living Fund as Disabled People Denied Equal Right to Independent Living (disabilityaction.org)
Disabled people’s organisations and campaigners are calling for the urgent reopening of the Independent Living Fund (ILF) in Northern Ireland.
Starmer offers Labour MPs major welfare bill concession (theguardian.com)
PM makes final attempt to get bill over the line – with Pip cuts planned for 2026 now shelved until after review
Downbeat Liz Kendall acts as if even she no longer believes in welfare reforms (theguardian.com)
A mauling by MPs the day before took its toll on the work and pensions secretary amid yet more concessions to placate Labour rebels
Trump Administration News: Senate Republicans Overcome 3 Holdouts to Send Signature Policy Bill to House (nytimes.com)
Vice President JD Vance arrived at the Capitol prepared to cast a tiebreaking vote on the sprawling bill, but it was not clear when Republicans would be ready to call a final vote.
Click, speak, move: These brain implants are poised to help people with disabilities (npr.org)
People who can no longer move or speak may soon have a new option: an implanted device that links their brain to a computer.
Neuronal ensemble control of prosthetic devices by a human with tetraplegia (nature.com)
The cover shows Matt Nagle, first participant in the BrainGate pilot clinical trial. He is unable to move his arms or legs following cervical spinal cord injury. Researchers at the Department of Neuroscience at Brown University, working with biotech company Cyberkinetics and 3 other institutions, demonstrate that movement-related signals can be relayed from the brain via an implanted BrainGate chip, allowing the patient to drive a computer screen cursor and activate simple robotic devices. Such neuromotor prostheses could pave the way towards systems to replace or restore lost motor function in paralysed humans. Prior to this advance, this type of work has been performed chiefly in monkeys. The latest example of such research has achieved a large increase in speed over current devices, enhancing the prospects for clinically viable brain-machine interfaces.
Mind Reading: Tech Turns Thought Into Action (npr.org)
Scientists are using a combination of software and electrodes implanted on the brain to eavesdrop on the mind. In one experiment, researchers determined what word a patient was thinking; in another, a patient used his thoughts alone to control an image on a computer screen.
Keir Starmer forced into dramatic climbdown to pass welfare reform bill (theguardian.com)
Rebel Labour MPs finally won over by late promise to shelve plans for deep cuts to personal independence payments
Keir Starmer Endures Rebellion in Parliament Over Welfare Cuts (nytimes.com)
A bill to cut the cost of Britain’s social welfare system passed a hurdle in Parliament on Tuesday, but only after Prime Minister Keir Starmer made significant concessions.
Split Fiction Accessibility Resources - An Official EA Site (ea.com)
Find resources for playing Split Fiction.
Leading Labour rebel backs welfare bill amid sustained defiance (theguardian.com)
Meg Hillier to vote for government’s legislation on Tuesday though dozens of Labour MPs still expected to oppose it