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I’m Raul Krauthausen the founder of SOZIALHELD*INNEN, an NPO and consultancy from Germany, focussing on Disability Mainstreaming. With this newsletter, I share hand-picked links from around the world.
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In this book, I raise fundamental questions about inclusion in Germany. In conversations with experts, we sketch out an idea of how inclusion can work together at all levels.
Hand-picked news about inclusion, accessibilty and innovation
Inclusive Content Frameworks (linkedin.com)
“Inclusion Matters!” we hear this all of the time, yet it remains that over 70% of the disability inclusive content we see remains problematic - relying heavily on stereotypes, stigmas or tropes that dictate the narrative.
Learn essential digital skills for free in West London (abilitynet.org.uk)
Attend in-person information sessions and speak to advisors about your digital questions, from the comfort of EE's White City store in West London, or AbilityNet's Central London HQ.
Report Finds that 90% of Educators See AI as a Beacon for More Accessible Education (educatingalllearners.org)
Imagine Learning, the largest provider of digital curriculum solutions in the U.S., serving 15 million students in more than half the school districts nationwide, today released its inaugural report, “The 2023 Educator AI Report: Perceptions, Practices, and Potential,” showcasing a comprehensive exploration of AI’s current and future role in K-12 classrooms.
7 Artificial Intelligence Trends That Could Reshape Education in 2024 (educatingalllearners.org)
This article was written by Edward Montalvo on December 12, 2023 and published by The 74 Million. The future of education has never looked more creative and promising. Since making its public debut last year, ChatGPT has profoundly impacted my perspective on generative AI in education.
Unlocking Productivity and Personalizing Learning with AI (educatingalllearners.org)
This article was written by the Microsoft Education Team and published by Microsoft. Today, we’re announcing the next wave of AI innovations from Microsoft Education that will help unlock productivity and personalize learning. This includes expanded Copilot for Microsoft 365 availability and Loop coming to education.
Disability News and Mental Health, Drugs Shortage: Why Can’t I Get My Tablets? (bbc.co.uk)
Certain medications remain in short supply or out of stock across the UK, which pharmacists have described as a “life threatening” situation, but why is it happening?
How the ADA applies in Colleges and Universities (ndmc.pyd.org)
Our mission is to increase the awareness, quality, and impact of mentoring for individuals with disabilities across the nation.
Easterseals Disability Film Challenge Returns With $15,000 Grants to Winners (variety.com)
The Easterseals Disability Film Challenge Awards will return with ten $15,000 grants. This year's genre is buddy comedy.
‘Locked in’: Chicagoans who use wheelchairs, mobility aids struggle to navigate city’s sidewalks during snowstorm (chicagotribune.com)
Chicagoans who use wheelchairs and mobility aids say it’s challenging to navigate the city’s sidewalks when extreme weather grips the region.
Tatyana McFadden Competitor Award (moveunitedsport.org)
The Tatyana McFadden award, named after one of the world’s most accomplished athletes, is available to youth with disabilities between the ages of 4-18 years old that are competing in any of the 2024 Move United Sanctioned Competition summer sports competitions. The award provides up to $500 of travel support to awarded youth athletes, thanks to generous support from Tatyana McFadden and the DICK’s Sporting Good Foundation which helps under-resourced nonprofit organizations provide opportunities for youth to play sports nationwide.
Honoring the Life of Poet Nathan Say (medium.com)
On Monday, January 8, 2024 Nathan Say (he/they), passed away at the age of 40. Nathan was an active member of the disability and performance/slam poetry communities as well as close friend and chosen family for many who continue to love and be impacted by all things Nathan. Nathan challenged listeners and those that came into contact with them to accept their full self with their work — not shying away from poems that discussed sex and sexuality, the granular experiences of their disability, and the humor as well as the difficulties of his lived experiences as a person with CP in a world not made to hold us.
Caregiving Pressures Mount For Families Of Those With IDD (disabilityscoop.com)
With fewer and fewer services available for individuals with developmental disabilities, a survey of thousands of caregivers across the country finds families increasingly strained.
Unlocking Reason: How the Deaf Created Their Own System of Communication (lithub.com)
Moshe Kasher Explores Deaf History, Language and Education as the Hearing Child of a Deaf Adult.
'A Different Man' Review: Sebastian Stan and Adam Pearson Effectively Sell This Duel of Disability (thewrap.com)
Sundance 2024: Aaron Schimberg’s latest is an intriguing blend of drama, dark comedy and body horror.
Sarah Adam bids to be first woman on U.S. Paralympic wheelchair rugby team (nbcsports.com)
Sarah Adam went from volunteering in wheelchair rugby to playing at the world championship.
Disability Is A Form of Diversity | Gaelynn Lea Talks About Disability Culture and Creativity (youtube.com)
Duluth musician Gaelynn Lea is an advocate for connecting the creative disability community and reframing disability not as negative, but as a form of diversity. She performs a few of her songs at the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis, MN.
Highland Popcorn to open in St. Paul, employing people with disabilities (cbsnews.com)
It can be difficult for people with disabilities to find a job. But now, a new nonprofit business in St. Paul will help make that easier.
Spain amends its constitution to replace term ‘handicapped’ with ‘persons with a disability’ (eu.detroitnews.com)
The two biggest parties in the country, the ruling Socialists and the conservative opposition Popular Party, agreed to make the change in a rare moment of consensus.
Scientist Brendan Crabb broke his own rule and caught COVID. But this is how he had avoided it (abc.net.au)
Three of Australia's leading COVID-19 experts share their personal safety strategies and reflect on what must happen if we're to blunt the growing health crisis the pandemic is causing — and prepare for the next one.
Assisted travel heroes: companies that have mastered accessibility (independent.co.uk)
For those with mobility issues, travelling can be a frustrating experience – but there are firms that go the extra mile, says Julia Buckley
Why representation of people with intellectual disability on stage and screen is so important (irishexaminer.com)
Blue Teapot Theatre Company has launched a search for aspiring actors with an intellectual disability to audition for a permanent place, Esther McCarthy finds out more.
“AcompañARTE” at the “Municipal Art Gallery” of the City of Mérida Museum (theyucatantimes.com)
For Mayor Alejandro Ruz Castro, it is essential to introduce young people to the world of art to give them tools to express themselves and form more creative, sensitive people, with human quality and a greater capacity.
HELD (tangledarts.org)
HELD is a multi-sensory exhibition by Anna Camilleri and Wy Joung Kou, composed of multiple works within a shared ecosystem including: ceramic and glass mosaic, installation, pebble mosaic sculpture, video, audio, and interaction. Reimagining the gallery as a co-created and invitational space, HELD asks: What futures await our queer, disabled bodies? What sustainable futures can we co-create together?
Timothy Omundson on 'Percy Jackson' Disability Representation: It's a 'Great Responsibility' (tvinsider.com)
Plus, his hopes for future seasons and more Hephaestus scenes.
"Frida" Documentary Lets the Queer Disabled Communist Speak (autostraddle.com)
The film doesn’t force her to always be Frida Kahlo, famous artist.
'United Bodies': New Ms. Studios Podcast Explores Health and Disability Justice In An Inhospitable World (msmagazine.com)
Join us for 'United Bodies'—a new podcast about the lived experience of health, from Ms. Studios.
Many more parts than M! Publication Launch (eventbrite.co.uk)
Join The DisOrdinary Architecture Project for the launch of a new publication reimagining disability, inclusion and access beyond compliance.
Building a barrier-free environment for PWDs (mb.com.ph)
How can we create a barrier-free environment? One that is accessible to anyone, regardless of age, ability or other mobility factors.
Dementia-friendly tourism is on the rise—here’s why it’s so important (nationalgeographic.com)
The novelty, exercise, and socialization of travel can benefit many of the world’s 55 million people with dementia. Some destinations are beginning to cater to them with sensory trails and “memory cafés.”
Dubai is on the way to becoming a wonderland for accessibility (zawya.com)
4th Accessible Travel and Tourism International Conference concludes successfully.
Dubai Police launch ‘Universal Accessibility Pack’ service on website for people of determination (gulfnews.com)
New user-friendly tool can be enabled by clicking on icon and selecting various options.
AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 is accessible to everyone (thepeninsulaqatar.com)
Sensory rooms and audio descriptive commentary amongst services available to disabled fans.
‘Accessibility is still an afterthought’ (navhindtimes.in)
Mumbai’s first wheelchair-bound model, disability rights activist, and motivational speaker Virali Modi was part of a panel discussion presented by Rising Flame at the International Purple Fest- Goa 2024. NT NETWORK in an exclusive interview.
NGO Seeks Greater Media Accessibility for Persons With Disabilities (independent.ng)
A call has gone to the media to take advantage of technology to create greater accessibility for the persons with Disabilities, in their various platforms.
Seven stars for new building quality and accessibility standards in the ACT (canberradaily.com.au)
Today the ACT Government has adopted the new National Construction Code in full, including provisions which prioritise energy efficiency and accessibility in housing.
Seven stars for new building quality and accessibility standards in the ACT (cmtedd.act.gov.au)
Today the ACT Government has adopted the new National Construction Code in full, including provisions which prioritise energy efficiency and accessibility in housing.
School 'very proud' as former student champions football supporters with autism (newsandstar.co.uk)
A BRAMPTON secondary school has said that it is 'very proud' of one of its former students who is championing accessibility and comfort for football fans with autism.
Alibaba Platforms Leverage Technology to Support Users With Disabilities (alizila.com)
Alibaba is working to improve life for millions of Chinese people with disabilities, according to a report by the Alibaba Foundation.
More than 1/3 of New Brunswickers have a disability: StatsCan (cbc.ca)
At 35.3 per cent, it's the second highest rate in Canada. And the rate is rising faster than anywhere else in the country - 8.6 percentage points in the last five years.
Don't allow travel agents to sell tickets if their websites aren't accessible to PwD CCPD to DGCA (theweek.in)
New Delhi, Jan 16 (PTI) The court of the Chief Commissioner of Persons with Disabilities has asked civil aviation regulator DGCA to not allow travel agents to sell flight tickets if they fail to make their websites accessible to persons with disabilities (PwD).
New Delhi Court Orders DGCA to Ensure Accessible Travel Websites for Persons with Disabilities (oneindia.com)
The court in New Delhi has directed the DGCA to take action against travel agents who fail to make their websites accessible to persons with disabilities, including those who are totally blind.
DGCA Told To Make Travel Websites Accessible For Visually Impaired (outlooktraveller.com)
The Court of the Chief Commissioner of Persons with Disabilities (CCPD) has ordered the aviation regulator to ensure that airline and travel portal websites are made accessible to visually impaired individuals.
A new year means new fitness goals. But options for people with disability are few and far between (theconversation.com)
People with disability gain many benefits from being physically active, from greater movement to improved mental health. But options for community-based physical activity are limited.
Addressing accessible tourism could turn Dubai into a "wonderland" for people with disabilities (hoteliermiddleeast.com)
The Accessible Travel and Tourism Conference said there is US$210 billion in revenue from 1.3 billion people to unlock.
Disability in classical music: the orchestras placing disabled musicians front and centre (classical-music.com)
How can we make orchestras more accessible? Violinist Rachel Rowntree explains why we need more opportunities for disabled musicians.
Laws on self-driving vehicles risk creating new access barriers, disabled peers warn (disabilitynewsservice.com)
Legislation that will set up a safety framework to allow the introduction of self-driving vehicles across the UK must not be allowed to create new access barriers, two disabled peers have warned the government.
Diving for All: A New Wave in Resort Accessibility (news.scubatravel.co.uk)
It’s never been easy for people with disabilities to learn to dive. But the tide is turning, and there’s a splash of good news: the UK boasts three dive resorts certified to offer adaptive services. But hey, why stop there? More resorts can dive into action and revamp their spaces to welcome divers of all abilities, from designing user-friendly facilities to rolling out services for a diverse clientele.
New Tours for Boomers Prove That Travel Adventures Don't Have an Age Limit (afar.com)
One writer learns what “pace yourself” means while hiking in Ireland.
Don’t laugh: boomers still rule the world – for now (theguardian.com)
Despite our hilariously dated habits, more than half of businesses in the US are owned by people over 50.
A modern era of wheelchair-accessible time travel is finally here (smanewstoday.com)
In the 60th anniversary series of "Doctor Who," wait till you see the wheelchair-accessible TARDIS, columnist Halsey Blocher writes.
Mom has limbs amputated after going into septic shock following kidney stone surgery (goodmorningamerica.com)
Cindy Mullins said she was a healthy 41-year-old prior to this experience.
Mashburn: Prioritizing rights — Challenging the case for delayed ADA compliance (sanjosespotlight.com)
In a recent op-ed by San Jose Downtown Association CEO Alex Stettinski, he expressed concerns about the impact of Americans with Disabilities Act-related lawsuits on small businesses. He advocated for a “time to fix” period, as proposed in Senate Bill 585.
Deaf family opens pizza shop in LA, offers opportunities for deaf employees (abc7.com)
Pizza shop Pi00a was founded by deaf couple Melody and Russ Stein and their two children. Along with making delicious pies, one of their goals is to increase opportunity for deaf employees and provide a deaf-accessible workspace for them to thrive.
Rainier Adaptive Sports expands accessible play in Pierce County (knkx.org)
Pandemic-era cuts to Metro Parks Tacoma programs decreased already limited access to adaptive recreation in Tacoma and Pierce County. Rainier Adaptive Sports launched soon after to foster more accessible play options.
State working to make festivals, other events more accessible to people with disabilities (eu.dispatch.com)
Accessible Ohio helps venues open their spaces to people with disabilities by adding more accommodations and amenities.
Proposed ADA rule targets medical diagnostic equipment (rilawyersweekly.com)
People with disabilities would have improved access to medical diagnostic equipment including dental chairs, X-ray machines, and mammogram systems under newly proposed amendments to the rules under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
‘I really don’t know who to contact’: Finding accessible housing is a struggle in Wichita (kmuw.org)
A retired woman struggles to find accessible, affordable housing illustrating the need for more such units in Wichita.
Despite Decades of Cries for Help, Chicago Failed to Aid Blind Pedestrians. Now, City Wants Lengthy Timeline to Fix Problem (news.wttw.com)
Fewer than 2% of Chicago’s signalized intersections have an accessible pedestrian signal that provides auditory and tactile guidance to blind, low-vision and deafblind pedestrians — despite more than two decades of requests and years of internal acknowledgement from city staffers about the need for such accommodations.
The disabled traveller market represents billions in untapped revenue (bbc.com)
Across the globe, some destinations are realising disabled tourists are a major, underserved segment. They're adjusting their business plans to accommodate them.
At Contento, diners find happiness in restaurant's culture of accessibility (abc7ny.com)
Contento is a Peruvian restaurant that is best known for their accessibility efforts.
Senators call for Transportation to offer ‘accessible, mobile-friendly’ service animal form (nextgov.com)
Sens. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., called the paperwork that disabled Americans need to complete before traveling with their service animals “poorly designed and needlessly difficult to complete.”
Democratic senators call for digital update to Department of Transportation’s service animal flight form (fedscoop.com)
Sens. Ron Wyden of Oregon and Tammy Duckworth of Illinois recommend that the DOT update its service animal commercial flight form for better accessibility.
New York is adding colorful QR codes to make the subway more accessible (timeout.com)
The QR codes are meant to help people who are visually impaired or don't speak fluent English.
Camp For All leaders share ways to create more accessibility, inclusivity (kbtx.com)
Camp For All Leaders said creating more accessible spaces and using inclusive language can help people feel more connected.
Sweetgreen class action claims website inaccessible to blind, visually impaired consumers (topclassactions.com)
American fast-casual restaurant chain Sweetgreen failed to design its website so that it would be fully accessible to and equally usable by individuals who are blind or visually impaired, a new class action lawsuit alleges.
New Cancer Cases Projected to Top 2 Million, Hit Record High in 2024 (usnews.com)
Cancer mortality in the U.S. has fallen over the past three decades, but increases in common forms of the disease pose a threat to that progress.
Understanding the "Living" in the Disability Living Allowance (disabilityhorizons.com)
DH's co-editor Martyn Sibley writes about the impact that the proposed changes to the Disability Living Allowance will have on the ability of disabled people to access travel and leisure, and reports on recent findings by the Papworth Trust.
Why Airplane Access for Wheelchair Users Should Be 'All Wheels Up' (themighty.com)
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Beyond 6 Seconds: Ending epilepsy stigma through filmmaking – with Under the Lights director Miles Levin (sites.libsyn.com)
Miles Levin is a filmmaker and public speaker living with epilepsy. His short film “Under the Lights” starring Pearce Joza and Alyssa Jirrels has become a beacon for epilepsy representation in movies. The film has inspired people to create daily fan art, learn more about epilepsy and open up about their disabilities. He is now making the full length film of Under the Lights, in an effort to create the single biggest epilepsy awareness campaign in history. During this episode, you will hear Miles talk about: How his life experience with epilepsy inspired Under the Lights The powerful impact that Under the Lights is having on audiences His fundraising campaign to make the full-length film of Under the Lights (and how you can support the campaign!) Follow Under the Lights on social media: on Instagram on Facebook on TikTok Support or sponsor this podcast at !
Envisioning Equity: Uniting Dr. King's Legacy with Disability Advocacy in the African American Community (blog.christopherreeve.org)
In a fitting tribute to Dr. King’s legacy, "Charting the Way Forward: Strengthening Disability Awareness and Advocacy within the African American Community," will bring together veteran Black advocates with diverse disability experiences to emphasize the need for Black leaders to meaningfully engage in the fight for better outcomes for all.
Crafting Digital Experiences: A Comprehensive Journey through Modern Web Development and Design (medium.com)
Web development is the broad process of building websites and web applications, encompassing both front-end and back-end programming. Web design refers more specifically to the presentation, layout, UI/UX, and interactivity of web pages and sites.
The Ultimate Guide to WordPress Accessibility, and How it Can Boost Your Platform (cobizmag.com)
Making a website accessible means building a platform that maximum people can share and find reliable. That's why WordPress Accessibility is so crucial.
National Science Foundation taps NYU Tandon with $5 Million grant to advance accessibility (newswise.com)
A team at NYU Tandon School of Engineering will kick off the second phase of an ambitious research project that aims to transform navigation and accessibility for many of the 285 million people with blindness and low vision (pBLV) worldwide.
How to Make Your Hiring Process More Inclusive to People With Visual Impairments (builtin.com)
Our expert covers everything you need to know about hiring workers with visual impairments. How to make your recruiting and hiring process ADA compliant.
Improving accessibility and safety for individuals with disabilities (columbusmessenger.com)
The village of Mount Sterling recently received a state grant to increase accessibility and inclusivity for individuals with disabilities.
The best digital inclusion resources for people and organisations (charitydigital.org.uk)
We have collected all the best resources to help you get online, develop digital skills, look after your own and others’ online safety, and even join the growing digital inclusion movement.
New Mexico's Plan for an Inclusive and Prosperous Society (benton.org)
The New Mexico Office of Broadband Access & Expansion released its draft State Digital Equity Plan.
How Workflow Digitization Impacts Sustainability And Accessibility (forbes.com)
While digitization is relatively easy with a broad technology landscape, making changes for sustainability or accessibility is much harder to do.
En route, on wheelchair: Putting accessibility to the test (youtube.com)
Wheelchair user Asyraf Ghazali tries two innovations designed to help those with mobility issues. He navigates his way through Ang Mo Kio using an app and then tries out a mall's accessibility.
Five Things To Know When Your Child With Disabilities Turns 18 (patch.com)
What to do when your disabled child reaches that important milestone.
GDS publishes new design guidance for web accessibility (ukauthority.com)
The Government Digital Service (GDS) has produced guidance to help public sector service teams meet new standards for web accessibility.
Beyond progress: Crafting a future of inclusive diversity (monitor.co.ug)
As we stand on the cusp of transformative change, several ongoing trends are reshaping the landscape of disability inclusion, heralding a future where diversity is not merely acknowledged but actively celebrated.
SAG Awards Digital FYC Accessibility (sagawards.org)
SAG-AFTRA continues its commitment to making both SAG Awards® For Your Consideration (FYC) screeners and the 30th Annual SAG Awards broadcast on Netflix as accessible as possible to everyone.
Advocates push for more accessible air travel (youtube.com)
Since the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, traveling in the U.S. has become fairly accessible across the board, but when it comes to air travel, the systems are not changing enough to make it easier for passengers with disabilities.
Can AI make the Internet more accessible? (gadget.co.za)
Researchers in the United States are working on an artificial intelligence agent that will simplify complex online tasks, writes ARTHUR GOLDSTUCK.
Lopez Named Accessibility Services Director at Hudson County Community College (diverseeducation.com)
Danielle Lopez has been appointed the inaugural director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) for Accessibility Services at Hudson County Community College.
Former medical student sues SMHS, administrators for alleged dismissal due to disability (gwhatchet.com)
The student is requesting a trial by jury for all allegations against the School of Medicine and Health Sciences and two school administrators.
One year before the province’s accessibility deadline, how far does U of T have to go? (thevarsity.ca)
Ontario has tasked universities with updating disability accommodations by 2025
Call for Speakers: Global Accessibility Awareness Day Virtual Event (itss.d.umn.edu)
Information in archived ITSS news was current at publication time but may not reflect the present state of technology or ITSS.
Accessibility at Simmons through the eyes of first-year Aaron Mitchell (simmonsvoice.com)
The Director of the Office of Accessibility Services (OAS), says there has been an uptick in the number of students with medical accommodations this year, particularly in students with EDS.
Disability advocacy groups partner to bring greater accessibility to GW (gwhatchet.com)
GW Disabled Students Collective and Chronic Health Advocates said they are partnering to work with officials to make GW and its campus more accessible this semester.
“We’re constantly forgotten about,” Students discuss accessibility (thecrimsonwhite.com)
Although the University of Alabama leads the way in programs like Adapted Athletics, which allow students who use wheelchairs the opportunity to play sports, some students with disabilities say campus and off-campus areas like the Strip still present them with accessibility challenges.
Hudson County Community College names first inclusion & accessibility director (hudsoncountyview.com)
Hudson County Community College has named Danielle Lopez as their inaugural director of DEI for Accessibility Services.
Wheely-X: A Revolutionary Exercise and Gaming Device for Wheelchair Users (assistivetechnologyblog.com)
Discover the Wheely-X, the latest exercise innovation for wheelchair users, combining a specialized treadmill with gaming for an engaging workout experience.
What is an Ambulatory Wheelchair User? (lifeofpippa.co.uk)
An ambulatory wheelchair user is somebody who uses a wheelchair sometimes, but not all the time. Find out some of the reasons why here!
Bacterial meningitis leaves one in three children with lifelong neurological damage (disabilityinsider.com)
One in three children who suffer from bacterial meningitis live with permanent neurological disabilities due to the infection. This is according to a new epidemiological study led by Karolinska Institutet and published in leading medical journal JAMA Network Open.
Hawkesbury reveals Draft Disability Inclusion Plan for 2023-2026 (disabilityinsider.com)
Hawkesbury City Council is inviting community members to view and comment on Council’s Draft Hawkesbury Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2023-2026, which is now on public exhibition at yourhawkesbury-yoursay.com.au until Tuesday, 20 February.
Global initiative launched to enhance access to assistive technology (disabilityinsider.com)
A new global campaign, backed by the Honourable First Lady of Pakistan, Begum Samina Arif Alvi, was launched at the World Economic Forum in Davos, calling for urgent action to improve access to assistive technology for millions of people around the world.
Over 40,000 persons with disabilities in Scotland forced to skip meals (disabilityinsider.com)
New research conducted by Citizens Advice Scotland has revealed a troubling situation for more than 40,000 persons with disabilities in Scotland. The study, which analyzed data from YouGov, found that individuals with disabilities or long-term health conditions had been compelled to sacrifice a cooked meal to power or charge essential medical equipment.
CBSE introduces online platform for students with disabilities in Board Exams 2024 (disabilityinsider.com)
India's Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has introduced a dedicated online portal for Candidates with Special Needs (CWSN) to access facilities and exemptions during the upcoming Class 10 and Class 12 Board Exams in 2024.
A Woman Was Turned Away From A Nightclub For Being Disabled (buzzfeed.com)
"When you’re disabled people always think they know better than you about the things you want," Katouche Goll, 19, told BuzzFeed News after being turned away from Visions Video Bar in Dalston.
Speech-to-text tool makes learning more accessible (inside.iastate.edu)
Iowa State has taken another step on the path of digital inclusion with the purchase of a new notetaking tool, Glean.
Iowa State aims to improve accessibility across campus (iowastatedaily.com)
As the world’s largest minority, one billion people with disabilities, specifically those with physical disabilities, often struggle to find accessibility in their day-to-day routine. Students such as Jacey Kilby, a junior in psychology, frequently struggle with disability accessibility on Iowa State’s campus.
Liverpool Airport enhances accessibility with new sensory space “helping families have a more relaxed start to their journey” (futuretravelexperience.com)
Liverpool Airport has opened a sensory space in its departure lounge. The aim is to help passengers with sensory or cognitive impairment.
Google's new accessibility features for Pixels & more (piunikaweb.com)
Google has revealed its latest developments in accessibility features for Pixel devices or other multiple services.
Oakworks unveils ADA Compliant Low-Height Spa table collection for inclusive and accessible spa journeys (spaopportunities.com)
Oakworks unveils ADA Compliant Low-Height Spa table collection for inclusive and accessible spa journeys.
Walmart Introduces Sensory-Friendly Shopping Hours: A Step Towards Inclusivity and Accessibility (medriva.com)
Walmart's new sensory-friendly shopping hours aim to provide a more comfortable and less stimulating experience for individuals with sensory sensitivities such as autism. Learn more about this inclusive initiative here.
Accessibility website launches survey to develop a more inclusive and accessible environment (attoday.co.uk)
AccessAble has launched a survey to gather insights to provide comprehensive accessibility information and accessibility for everyone.
ICOM Enhances Accessibility with AI-Powered Voice Overs for ICOM Voices Articles (icom.museum)
In a groundbreaking move towards inclusivity and technological innovation, ICOM is currently implementing voice overs for its ICOM Voices articles.
Revolutionizing Accessibility and Control: The MouthPad Tongue-Operated Mousepad (pc-tablet.com)
In an age where technological innovation is rapidly transforming how we interact with our digital devices, a groundbreaking development has emerged from CES 2024. The MouthPad, a pioneering tongue-operated mousepad, is set to redefine the realm of personal computing, offering an unprecedented level of control and accessibility.
accessibleGO Expands to Become First One-Stop Shop for Travelers with Disabilities (finance.yahoo.com)
accessibleGO, the leading accessible travel platform, today unveiled a series of enhanced products and services to make all aspects of travel more accessible and inclusive for people with disabilities. Now in addition to hotels, customers can book flights, rental cars with hand controls, wheelchair van rentals, mobility rentals, and concierge ride services for wheelchair-accessible vehicles, all in one place. Additional features will be introduced in the coming months.
NIST Tool Will Make Math-Heavy Research Papers Easier to View Online (nist.gov)
A tool developed by a NIST scientist will help arXiv preprints become more accessible.
Wheel the World launches program to accelerate, promote accessibility (limaohio.com)
Wheel the World, the travel company dedicated to making travel more accessible for travelers with any disability, recently launched a program aimed at boosting accessibility within destinations and promoting these destinations to those with disabilities.
6 Athens businesses granted money to make facilities more accessible (thepostathens.com)
Mayor Patterson approved and allocated $30,000 from discretionary funds after Athens City Disabilities Commission members Annah Korpi and Davey McNelly worked with Service-Safety Director Andy Stone to form the program.
Roll Mobility (rollmobility.com)
Discover a world of convenience with Roll Mobility. Our platform equips you with reliable information about the accessibility of restaurants, public spaces, businesses, trails, and parking areas. Say goodbye to doubts about whether a place is truly accessible.
Roll Mobility is Mapping Accessibility for Millions (tech.einnews.com)
With a growing community of over 1,000 monthly active users, Roll Mobility allows people to search for nearby accessible places like restaurants, stores, etc.
Travel company’s goal: Accessibility for everyone (columbian.com)
Wheel the World program makes travel easier for those with disabilities.
Our favorite accessibility innovations at CES 2024 (engadget.com)
All the accessibility-related products we saw at CES 2024.
Tech innovations that caught our eye at CES 2024 (abcnews.go.com)
From electric cars to transparent TVs to the latest accessibility tech and virtual assistants backed by artificial intelligence, there was a wide range of innovations on display at the CES tech show in Las Vegas this week.
AppleVis releases Apple accessibility report card (sixcolors.com)
AppleVis, an organization devoted to empowering blind and low vision users of Apple products, has published its second annual Apple Vision Accessibility report card. The survey collects opinions of readers who use VoiceOver and the other vision-related accessibility features of Apple platforms.
Purple Fest ends, state to ramp up accessibility (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
Panaji: As the six-day International Purple Fest celebrating persons with disabilities ended on Saturday, minister for social welfare Subhash Phal Des.
Patch 8 is available for download right now.
A particularly dangerous combination of filters in the game's accessibility menu proved cause for concern.
The Last Of Us Part 2 Remastered Features Cut Levels, Roguelike Mode, And Accessibility Settings (gamespot.com)
Cinematic cutscene commentary from the game's voice actors and developers is also available, alongside a collection of stylish new character skins and a mode just for speedrunners.
Prison Architect 2 has gone above and beyond with superb accessibility features (techradar.com)
Something for everyone.
Problems hearing or seeing? How this iPhone shortcut can come to the rescue (foxnews.com)
An iPhone has a built-in Accessibility Assistant that allows users to adjust settings to better see and hear what's on their device.
Decoding Keyboard Accessibility: A Guide to an Inclusive Web Experience (mildsauce.co)
Keyboard accessibility has become an indispensable design element in today’s digital age, particularly for users who navigate the web solely with their keyboards and those who rely on assistive technologies. The focus is on making all interactive components of a web page, from links and form controls to modal dialogs, accessible via the Tab key.
All accessibility options in The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered (destructoid.com)
No players left out.
Feds Move To Enforce Accessibility Standards For Medical Equipment (disabilityscoop.com)
Doctor's offices often lack examination tables, weight scales and other diagnostic equipment that are accessible to people with disabilities. Now, the U.S. Department of Justice is trying to change that.
Six Flags Sued Over Disability Access Policy (disabilityscoop.com)
Six Flags is facing allegations of discrimination, with a lawsuit contending that the system its parks and several others use to provide disability accommodations violates the ADA.
Visual Pleasure | an aerial dance and disability arts lecture (erinclarkwriter.com)
Visual pleasure is an aerial dance and disability art and culture lecture combined. This post uses the accessibility of an image description as an entry point to discuss the experience of Erin, a disabled aerialist, and the role her disability plays in her performance.
‘I had to use the grain ramp’: the fight for disability inclusion in Australian agriculture (theguardian.com)
When Sam Bailey became a quadriplegic at 19, he was advised to get an office job in town. Instead he made his farm wheelchair-accessible.
How False Stereotypes About People With Disabilities Hold Employers Back (themighty.com)
"It’s time to change the narrative of how we see people with disabilities, so employers can see the abilities they have and the positive impact on their business’s bottom line."
Why does the women's rights movement marginalise women with disabilities? (theguardian.com)
It is hard to fathom why women with disabilities, who face issues central to the women’s rights agenda, are often kept on the fringes of the gender justice debate.
Beyond Barriers: 14 people making the world more accessible for 2024 (cntraveller.com)
The trailblazers of inclusive travel to know about this year.
Add virtual reality to exercise and ease chronic pain (disabilityinsider.com)
Boosting exercise is often on the agenda in the new year, but if you’re struggling to stick to a new fitness regime, University of South Australia research shows that virtual reality (VR) will not only make exercise feel easier but also ease chronic pain.
Disabled travel: finding accessible places to stay is the main problem (theguardian.com)
From the indignities of air travel to the planning required for trains and the lack of ceiling hoists in hotels.
Bringing Blindness Awareness to the Sighted Classroom (wonderbaby.org)
We'll give you some tips on how to teach sighted children about blindness so they can interact with their blind classmates.
When the Teacher Sets the Tone for Inclusion of Students With Disabilities (themighty.com)
"This was right on so many levels."
NZ’s first high performance swimmer with Down syndrome has world at his feet (thepress.co.nz)
Luka Willems says he has a few things in common with superhero Aquaman, “big muscles” being one of them. Now he’s off to Turkey to represent his country and try to set yet more records.
Digital Inaccessibility: Blind and Low-Vision People Have Powerful Technology but Still Face Barriers to the Digital World (goodmenproject.com)
Imagine that you have low vision and you’re completing an online job application using screen reader software.
2024 REV UP Grant Application (surveymonkey.com)
Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.
Disability Etiquette (unitedspinal.org)
Educators, employers, & community leaders can build understanding with this Disability Etiquette Guide for creating inclusive environments.
Young blind man bags master's degree in Law, earns lecturer position (scholarshipregion.com)
A young blind man named Carruthers Tetteh has bagged a masters degree in Law at the University of Ghana, Accra. He was also appointed as a lecturer of law immediately after he earned the degree.
LEARNING FROM WHEELCHAIR FRIENDS! (youtube.com)
We discuss the importance of being a part of a community and learning from friends who have disabilities just like you!
The British Deaf Association (BDA) is pleased to announce that the Right Honourable Chloe Smith MP has kindly agreed to become our Special Ambassador. As former Minister for Disabled People, she led the Government’s Parliamentary work on achieving the British Sign Language Act 2022 legislation and is renowned for her steadfast support of British Sign Language (BSL) and advocacy for the Deaf community.
A Moment with Breath (meriahnichols.com)
I need to stop saying I don’t look back much, because it’s just not true. I think I look back with a fair amount of regularity. I’m a nostalgic type of person, sentimental. 80’s power ballads were made for people like me.
Promoting Peer Engagement and AAC in Inclusive Classrooms (mcie.org)
Elizabeth Biggs, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Special Education at Vanderbilt University. She is also an affiliated faculty member of the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center. Her research focuses on improving social, communication, language, and literacy outcomes for students with complex communication needs, particularly supporting their belonging and inclusion.
Assistive technology interventions to support children (disabilityinsider.com)
The NDIA is sharing the latest information to help participants, families and carers access supports that are right for them.
WINTER SURVIVAL TIPS FOR PEOPLE WITH NEUROPATHY AND OTHER DISABILITIES (trend-able.com)
Note, this post may include affiliate links that may offer a small commission when used. This does not affect the cost in any way but it does help me to offset my website expenses and splurge on an occasional Starbucks skinny vanilla latte now and then.
Terrence Browne’s Vision™ of Freedom (ablemagazine.co.uk)
Listen Accessibility and mobility play a crucial role in our daily lives, so finding the perfect solution can be a game-changer for individuals and their families.
Episode 356: Screens & Growing Up Autistic in the Digital Age (tiltparenting.com)
Dr. Meryl Alper explores the often-misunderstood technology and screen practices and habits of young autistic people.
Doctor helped HIV patients in the 1980s. Now 87, he’s working on a cure with Maryland firm. (baltimoresun.com)
Dr. Marcus Conant helped some of the first AIDS patients in San Francisco. Now 87, he’s working on a “cure” for HIV with a Maryland firm.
Student graduates with first American Sign Language bachelor’s at Wichita State (thesunflower.com)
When news first broke about Wichita State offering a bachelor’s in American Sign Language a year ago, Madison Fields and deaf studies instructor Lorita Slieter had no idea. “We hadn’t heard about it,” Fields said. “We were like, ‘What?’” At the time, Fields was majoring in sociology and minoring in ASL.
Deaf Swedish theater showcasing online play (dailymoth.com)
Renca Dunn, Daily Moth Reporter: A professional Deaf-run theater named Riksteatern Crea in Sweden is showing an online play called, “You Too” that is available for anyone to watch after purchasing tickets. This play is a live interaction between two Deaf people who are portraying characters as a Swedish journalist and the president of a French women’s protection association.
The Grieving Project-A Disability-Centered Musical (indiegogo.com)
Fund Proof of Concept for Technology to Make Theatre Radically Accessible to Those Who Can't Attend!
Feds Move To Enforce Accessibility Standards For Medical Equipment (disabilityscoop.com)
Doctor's offices often lack examination tables, weight scales and other diagnostic equipment that are accessible to people with disabilities. Now, the U.S. Department of Justice is trying to change that.
Why People Act Like Disability Is Contagious (www-psychologytoday-com.cdn.ampproject.org)
How an evolutionarily old bias contributes to modern-day ableism.
Our favorite accessibility innovations at CES 2024 (engadget.com)
All the accessibility-related products we saw at CES 2024.
Language Access is a Civil Right, For Both Children and Adults (aclu.org)
Why the ACLU supports the right of Deaf and Hard of Hearing children to access language.
Over the past decade, Human Rights Watch has been led and transformed by the experiences of people with disabilities and older people we have met and collaborated with as we work toward a world where every person enjoys their equal human rights.
The ripple effect (bethmoulam.com)
First, there was Stephen Hawking, the physicist. Then came Lee Ridley, comedian, also known as ‘Lost Voice Guy’. Now we have Rob Burrow, an ex-rugby league professional and an advocate for motor neurone disease (MND). It is heart-warming to see the mainstream media airtime around using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) to achieve their goals. Currently, they are lone beacons creating a ripple effect of awareness around themselves.
How the Sitcom ‘Speechless’ Understands Families Like Mine (Published 2016) (nytimes.com)
Characters and actors with disabilities are rare on TV, which makes ABC’s “Speechless” all the more important to our critic.
This Creator Is Putting Ableists In Their Place — & Looking Cute While Doing It (refinery29.com)
The 20-year-old uses humour — and the power of social media — to make content for people with disabilities.
Independent Living Survey 2023 finds barriers to participation in the European Elections (enil.eu)
A ongoing survey indicates various de-facto and legal barriers prevent disabled people from voting and standing for office in the European Elections. We need full deinstitutionalisation, the abolishment of guardianship regimes and accessible electoral processes to induce a change.
Shattering Stereotypes About Autism and Technology (thereader.mitpress.mit.edu)
Meryl Alper, ethnographer and author of “Kids Across the Spectrums,” explores the role of media and technology in the everyday lives of children on the autism spectrum.
U.S. health care isn’t ready for a surge of seniors with disabilities (washingtonpost.com)
“For too long, medical providers have failed to address change in society, changes in technology and changes in the kind of assistance that people need,” one expert said.
Dis Education: Flipping The Script on How We View Disability (youtube.com)
To celebrate the parts of our identity society dictates we are most ashamed of, is to win at life. Through a passionate, high-energy musical performance, Lachi defines and celebrates Disability Culture and identity pride, the independence of interdependence, recognizing disability as a natural life hack–and the power of disability collective liberation.
How to Talk About Trauma Informed Care, Faith, and Spirituality (respectability.org)
Trauma informed care (TIC) has emerged as an approach for individuals and organizations in response to the growing awareness of the pervasive and long-lasting impact of trauma on health and wellbeing. Since the early 1990s, John Keesler, PhD has been involved with the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities community in various capacities. John’s work is dedicated to peer-reviewed scholarship about trauma informed care and IDD. Simultaneously, he has served in music ministry in different capacities with my faith community for about 30 years. John will discuss creating a marriage of Trauma Informed Care and Faith. This webinar is the second in a four-part series from the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) Religion and Spirituality Interest Network and RespectAbility.
Trauma and Healing: An Overview (respectability.org)
This workshop, the first in a four-part series from the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) Religion and Spirituality Interest Network and RespectAbility, will provide a view of trauma from the perspective of the lives of people with intellectual disabilities. It will explore the sources of trauma and the common effects of that trauma on both a biological and psychological level. The key ingredients for healing will be explored and case studies will be shared.
Stronger Together: Heritage Christian Services’ Grief Support Team (respectability.org)
Heritage Christian Services’ Grief Support Team works with people who are aging and experiencing life changes. This presentation about the team’s work will reflect on why and how the team was developed, how the team provides grief support through music, dance, and art to people with disabilities and their chosen congregations, and how team members support one another with self-care in the process. This webinar is the third in a four-part series from the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) Religion and Spirituality Interest Network and RespectAbility.
Spirituality and Healing Through Expressive Arts (respectability.org)
Learn from our panelists about how expressive activities helped people experiencing grief communicate, reflect, and process their emotions.
StarLock Is a Customizable Air Cushion (newmobility.com)
The StarLock cushion is a vertical air-cell cushion designed for pressure reduction, stability and postural support. The StarLock uses individual air cells that can function both together and independently to meet your pressure reduction and postural needs. You adjust the air cells with an attached hand pump and a separate release valve.
48 Hours in Fargo (newmobility.com)
Wheelchair user Sylvia Longmire finds culture, history and superior accessibility in North Dakota.
VIBES: Exploring non-optic visual experiences (blindnewworld.org)
When Gina lost her sight, she began having non-optic visual experiences. Her VIBES project aims to capture data about the sensory phenomena.
Study reveals challenges in contraceptive access for Medicare enrollees with disabilities (disabilityinsider.com)
Contraceptive use is low among reproductive-aged people with disabilities who are enrolled in Medicare, according to a new study from the University of Pittsburgh that highlights how lack of contraceptive coverage by Medicare may prevent disabled enrollees from accessing contraception.
Medical students with disabilities face higher burnout risks (disabilityinsider.com)
Medical students with co-occurring disabilities are more likely than their peers to experience burnout, a new Yale study finds. That risk increases if the student identifies as Asian or in a racial or ethnic group typically underrepresented in the medical fields. The findings, say the researchers, highlight the importance of reducing stigma and addressing the needs of students with disabilities.
Scientists entered people’s dreams and got them ‘talking’ (science.org)
Dreaming experiments involved real-time conversations between sleepers and scientists.
‘Sunrise’ Star Kurt Yaeger Shows He’s More Than Just An Amputee Actor (forbes.com)
Dark vampire thriller Sunrise star Kurt Yaeger says that the way he was cast and treated on set should be afforded to all disabled actors making their way in Hollywood.
7 Questions with A Couple featuring Jenn Powell (acoupletakesonms.com)
Welcome to “7 Questions with A Couple,” a series that includes quick conversations with a variety of experts and influencers from throughout the Multiple Sclerosis community. We are humbled to share with you our conversation with Jenn Powell. She has captivated and inspired us with her words, patient perspectives and actions as a leading voice throughout the MS community. Jenn is the BioNews brand marketing manager and is driven to elevate the needs of those in the rare disease communities. She lives in Southern California where she enjoys volunteering for animal rescue and spending time with her husband and golden retrievers.
A compassionate approach to disability benefits in Scotland and a new way of working for professionals (ablemagazine.co.uk)
Social Security Scotland provides benefits to help cover the extra costs that having a disability can bring.
2024 Slamdance Unstoppable Highlights Disability-Inclusive Films (respectability.org)
The Slamdance Unstoppable program returns with a new showcase of disability-inclusive short films, and two panel discussions.
63503870.stop-saying-there-are-no-federal (buttondown.email)
I just read yet another article, this time quoting a New York state government official claiming “there are no federal accessibility standards.” I would love to be shocked (but sadly I am not) that this government individual is proposing additional regulations to control the avalanche of accessibility lawsuits in New York, in an attempt to regulate something they clearly don’t understand the first thing about.
Welcoming the New Year (ablemagazine.co.uk)
Happy New Year! It’s 2024 now, and you know what that means – a mix of opportunities and challenges awaits us. Life has a funny way of throwing curveballs, and it’s all about how we deal with them. For me, this involves juggling speaking engagements, panel discussions, training sessions, and the ongoing ‘dance’ with health issues that come with both age and being disabled.
A Guide to 2024 Disability-Inclusive Sundance Films (respectability.org)
The 2024 Sundance Film Festival will provide an opportunity for audiences with various disabilities to see themselves represented.
Video gamers risking permanent hearing loss after exceeding permissible safe limits (theguardian.com)
Researchers urge greater public awareness of potential risks of excessive sound levels.
Celebrating Jewish and Disabled Creativity During JDAIM (respectability.org)
To celebrate 15 years of JDAIM, this panel will showcase the work of RespectAbility Lab Alumni and the power of Disabled Jewish community.
Private Sneak Peak and Conversation: THIRTEEN (respectability.org)
THIRTEEN is a short film about a mother fighting to have a Bat Mitzvah for her disabled and terminally ill daughter in a synagogue that refuses to break from tradition.
Announcing our 2024 Digital Accessibility Analyst Course (blindinstituteoftechnology.org)
We are excited to announce the first Digital Accessibility Analyst course of 2024 will begin the week of February 15. Applications will be sent to BIT Career-Seekers only on January 19 with a deadline of January 26.
My Story - Jill Clark (ablemagazine.co.uk)
My name is Jill Clark. I have cerebral palsy. This affects my muscles and movement. I am a wheelchair user and I use a device to communicate. I campaign for the installation of more Changing Places toilets.
Proposed Changes to Federal Privacy Rules May Impact Edtech (educatingalllearners.org)
On January 11, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, marking a significant step in updating its Children’s Online Privacy Protection (COPPA) Rule, which has not seen changes since 2013.
Dr. Kim Fisher Receives Grant to Advocate for Better Technological Education for Students with Disabilities (educatingalllearners.org)
This artcile was written by Olivia Schickel on January 11, 2024 and published by Illinois State University’s Redbird Scholar. This publication has been written using person-first language in compliance with the desires of Illinois State University’s students and adults with intellectual disability.
Books Provide Road Map for Educators, School Communities to Promote Self-Determination (educatingalllearners.org)
LAWRENCE — Over a decade of research has shown that when students, especially those with disabilities, are given ownership and determination of their own education and life goals, they have better educational outcomes. Two new books based upon work at the University of Kansas provide a road map for educators, school communities and families to promote self-determination and use the Self-Determined Learning Model of Instruction, or SDLMI.
Colorful QR Codes Installed to Help People With Low Vision or Little English Navigate the Subway System (westsiderag.com)
Getting around in a crowded subway station can be challenging for anyone, much less people with low vision or little proficiency in English. That’s what NaviLens, the colorful tiles you may have noticed at the West 72nd Street and West 66th Street subway stations along Broadway, aim to solve.
Rearranged: An Opera Singer's Facial Cancer and Life Transposed (heliotropebooks.com)
In lyrical prose, with musical allusions, clinical references, and a bit of comic relief, Rearranged follows Kathleen Watt’s plunge from the operatic stage into the netherworld of hospital life—its indigenous creatures, its peculiar language, its signposts of the mysterious human condition—through the devastation of cancer, and out the other side. Kathleen was a New York opera singer at mid-career, with a steady, lucrative chorus job at the Metropolitan Opera and solo gigs elsewhere, anticipating her best year ever. Instead, a vicious bone cancer blew her plans to smithereens, along with her face. She had to let everything go. Bit by bit, through a brutal alchemy of lethal toxins, titanium screws, and infinite kindness, she discovered new arrangements for old pieces, in a life catastrophically transposed. Not only a heart-wrenching medical odyssey, but an ultimately joyous personal journey of transformation.
Interview with Alaqua Cox of “Echo” (dailymoth.com)
Hello! Alaqua Cox, how are you?
Hannah Cockroft 'scared' to be disabled in Britain after government decision (bbc.com)
Hannah Cockroft says disabled people in Britain are being "almost criminalised" in the way they are treated.
BITh (Bizarre Intrusive Thoughts) (pinkumbrellatheater.org)
Join Pink Umbrella Theater once again as we watch Dee battles the challenges of OCD and the resulting anxiety. It's a journey of discovery and friendships with others and with the self.
I Have a Disability—Here’s Why Small-Ship Cruising Is an Ideal Way to Travel (rd.com)
As a traveler with a disability, I have always avoided cruises. This expedition-style small-ship cruise changed my mind.
FAA’s diversity push includes focus on hiring people with ‘severe intellectual’ and ‘psychiatric’ disabilities (nypost-com.cdn.ampproject.org)
The FAA is actively recruiting workers who suffer "severe intellectual" disabilities, psychiatric problems and other mental and physical conditions under a diversity and inclusion hiring initiative.