Here's Why the Disability Pride Flag Design Changed
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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I wrote a book (in german)
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.
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Hand-picked news about inclusion, accessibilty and innovation
Alexandrose's Artist Demo (youtube.com)
It’s time for the next Deaf Artist Spotlight Series installation! This project will highlight 10 Deaf artists (one per month) and their different art approaches. Introducing Alexandrose (@earthturnsslowly) in feir artist demonstration - watch feym create the paper snowflake of your dreams in these easy steps! All you need is glue (or staples), any coloured paper you’d like, and a pair of scissors! Get inspired by Alexandrose’s demonstration and get snipping!
It's Disability Pride Month and I'm unapologetically proud to be me (metro.co.uk)
Growing up, I never thought that having a disability could mean you feel proud.
Scotlands Accessible Beaches: Exploring St Andrews West Sands in a Beach Wheelchair (simplyemma.co.uk)
Discover the beauty of St Andrews West Sands beach in Scotland with the help of a beach wheelchair. Learn about the accessibility features to help plan your visit!
Dr. Victor Pineda Medical Fund (gofundme.com)
A request for financial support through a fundraising campaign for Dr. Victor Pineda, a renowned disability expert who has fallen ill with pneumonia while traveling. The campaign aims to cover the costs of his hospital stay, post-hospital recovery, and ongoing care. Donations are being sought, and supporters are encouraged to share the campaign on social media.
The Curious Case of Underlying Discrimination in a Job Description? (quirkyquad.com)
Each day LinkedIn consistently sends me job alerts on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). I haven’t taken the time to turn off these little notifications as my plate is beautifully full in life at the moment. I do, however, find myself clicking on these jobs from time to time to read what they’re all about, requirements, qualifications, etc.
Models Diversity at London Fashion Week 2023 (youtube.com)
This show is not just about fashion, it is about showing diversity, inclusion and representation where it would not normally be seen! We work with size, age, colour, ability and LGBTQIA communities as well as other underrepresented groups, and with this catwalk, it is our dream to showcase a real snapshot of society as a whole!
Supporting a person to establish their new life during deinstitutionalisation. (youtube.com)
Every person leaving an institution needs support in establishing a new life, and in overcoming the harm and trauma caused by institutionalisation.
Violence against women (inclusion-europe.eu)
Women with disabilities experience violence at significantly higher rates than women without disabilities, more frequently, for longer, in more ways, and by more perpetrators; they have considerably fewer pathways to safety, and are less likely to report experiences of violence. This is especially true for women with intellectual disabilities, above all if they live in long-stay residential institutions.
A comprehensive approach to mental health (commission.europa.eu)
Discover the European Commission's approach to mental health, putting mental health on par with physical health and the concrete actions from prevention to care.
Scotland's top directors revealed (insider.co.uk)
The Institute of Directors' annual ceremony recognised a range of Scottish businesses leaders.
After 100+ Days, American Airlines Still Hasn't Repaired My Wheelchair (wheelchairtravel.org)
More than 100 days after my wheelchair was damaged, American Airlines has failed to repair it, in violation of the Air Carrier Access Act.
Name Me Lawand review – empathic and inspiring portrait of deaf Iraqi refugee boy (theguardian.com)
This heartfelt documentary shows us the world from the point of view of a migrant whose life was revolutionised by a school for the deaf in the UK.
BBC The Conversation interview - parenting a disabled child (havewheelchairwilltravel.net)
It was a pleasure chatting to Kim Chakanetsa from BBC The Conversation about the joys and challenges of raising a disabled child.
Rosie Jones on death threats, anxiety and anger: ‘I’m not this happy person all the time’ (theguardian.com)
Since breaking through in 2017, the comedian has become a panel-show regular, sold out theatres and won a Bafta. She explains how she hopes her new Channel 4 documentary will change attitudes towards disability.
Extreme heat 'disproportionately' impacts people with disabilities, report says (reuters.com)
People with disabilities in Spain and other European countries have been disproportionately affected by unprecedented heat extremes, a leading human rights watchdog said on Monday, urging authorities to provide adequate support.
Why the 1932 Movie ‘Freaks’ Is a Touchstone for Disability Representation (nytimes.com)
Though it has detractors, scholars and advocates have largely embraced this film for the way it shows people just living their lives while disabled.
On The Frontline, From the Sidelines (slowfactory.earth)
The author shares a personal experience of how the climate crisis affected their ability to attend a medical appointment due to hazardous air quality caused by wildfires. They highlight the disproportionate impact of climate change on disabled communities and emphasize the need for inclusive and equitable climate solutions. The author calls for collective action and recognition of the intersectionality between disability justice and environmental justice.
"Disabling Lawyering: Buck v. Bell and the Road to a More Inc" by Jacob Izak Abudaram (repository.law.umich.edu)
A Review of Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be and Ally. By Emily Ladau and Three Generations, No Imbeciles: Eugenics, the Supreme Court, and Buck v. Bell By Paul A. Lombardo.
Here's Why the Disability Pride Flag Design Changed (goodhousekeeping.com)
The format is different for a very important reason.
RELATIONSHIPS with DISABILITIES (quirkyquad.com)
I will start out by saying that this article is from a truly authentic perspective, raw, and may be challenging for some to read. However, despite my dark humor and quirky positive outlook on life there are some aspects of living with a disability that are just challenging. Plain and simple. I wish everything ended with unicorns and rainbows, but at the end of the day no matter what you may be dealing with there are ways to cope with all situations. I promise I do have 2 great pieces of advice I work on every day at the end of this article!
Highlights from our Annual Conference - Business Disability Forum (businessdisabilityforum.org.uk)
Our hybrid Annual Conference Back to the Future – how should employers respond to ‘the new normal’?, sponsored by NatWest, took place on Wednesday 28 June 2023 and was attended by over 500 people. If you weren’t able to join us, here we share some of the highlights and key takeaways from the conference.
999 BSL app access to be considered as part of Ofcom investigation into BT outage (liamodell.com)
An investigation into an outage at BT which caused calls to emergency services to fail will explore the impact it had on access to the 999 BSL service, the communications watchdog Ofcom has confirmed.
The Wide World of Migraine Treatments (themighty.com)
This episode explores the differences between medications, bridge therapies, digging into the social determinants of health, setting treatment goals, and seeking emergency care.
Four Top Accessibility Features All Nursing Homes Need (bluebadgestyle.com)
Four Top Accessibility Features All Nursing, retirement homes, and all similar living environments must adopt. Even if their guests currently have full mobility, that’s likely to change at any time.
Cordelia McGee-Tubb (axschat.com)
Cordelia McGee-Tubb (she/her) is a design technologist and accessibility specialist, passionate about breaking down digital barriers to access for older adults and people with disabilities. She is the Staff Design Technologist at Color Health, a population health tech company, where she focuses on digital inclusion and accessibility. She previously was an accessibility engineer at Salesforce and Dropbox. For the past decade, Cordelia has volunteered with Community Tech Network as a technology tutor for older adults. She currently provides 1-on-1 support to senior citizens on iPad skills, eHealth, and other tech topics. Cordelia holds an MA in Gerontology, MFA in Comics, and BA in Computer Science.
Puneet Singh Singhal (axschat.com)
My name is Puneet Singh Singhal from New Delhi, India. I am a person with an undiagnosed learning disability and stammering. I see my life as the intersection of poverty, domestic violence, and multiple non-visible disabilities. I am a disability activist advocating for a more inclusive and accessible society for people with visible, and non-visible disabilities. I founded a non-profit called ssstart, working towards normalizing stuttering and other speech disabilities. I am global ambassador for the Billion Strong.
Disabled writers are being exploited by corporate ethics washing (thelead.uk)
From being paid in "exposure", to distinct ableism in the workplace, disabled writers who use their voices and lived experiences to educate, are being let down at every turn - here's how you can treat them fairly.
American Black women face disproportionately high rates of maternal mortality (pbs.org)
The sudden death of Olympic sprinter Tori Bowie at age 32 sent shockwaves around the world. The idea that a young, elite athlete could go into labor and die stunned many. But this problem is more common than many realize, and it’s particularly bad for Black women. William Brangham discussed more with Amanda Williams of the California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative.
A Blood Test Predicts Pre-eclampsia in Pregnant Women (nytimes.com)
The assessment is the first advance in diagnosing the deadly condition since it was discovered more than a century ago, experts said.
COVID-19 severity linked to autoantibodies against blood clotting protein (news-medical.net)
Study investigates the occurrence of ADAMTS13 antibodies in COVID-19 patients and their association with disease severity and lower ADAMTS13 activity. The findings suggest the need to include ADAMTS13 antibodies in diagnosing and managing SARS-CoV-2 infections.
The Create Fund: Disability and the Art of Oaklee Thiele (shutterstock.com)
Artist Oaklee Thiele discusses the “life changing” impact of The Create Fund and her nascent career in stock.
Okinawa's COVID surge accompanied by other viral infections in children (www3.nhk.or.jp)
Southern Japan's Okinawa Prefecture is seeing outbreaks of multiple viral infections among children, along with a resurgence of COVID-19.
First cases of malaria transmitted in U.S. in decades prompt concerns (pbs.org)
For the first time in 20 years, malaria has been locally transmitted within the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has identified five cases, four in Florida and one in Texas. William Brangham spoke with infectious disease epidemiologist Catherine Troisi about what we know and how concerned we should be.
'Public health has lost the war': States legalize raw milk, despite public health warnings (eu.usatoday.com)
Distrust of public health officials who say raw milk is dangerous is fueling demand for unpasteurized milk products, leaders say.
Disabled Mississippians now face even more hurdles in voting (motherjones.com)
There are already strict standards to vote by mail in the state.
SignLight International Film Festival | Hollywood meets Deaf & Sign Language (signlightff.org)
Come to world's first Signlight International Film Festival bringing great Deaf and sign language films to Hollywood industry! Panels, Screenings, Networkings, Presentations and Awards!
Sensory-friendly experience in Sacramento opens door to world of ballet. Here’s how they did it (news.yahoo.com)
An all-original ballet performance shakes off traditional theater regulations to create a safe space for a more neurodivergent audience.
Making a GP appointment is inaccessible (satonmybutt.co.uk)
The author of the blog post expresses frustration with the inaccessibility of making a GP appointment. They highlight that accessibility goes beyond physical barriers and includes considerations for individuals with mental fatigue. The process of getting an appointment is described as difficult and discriminatory, particularly for people with conditions like ME and Long Covid. The author criticizes the system and expresses frustration that it disproportionately affects those who are most in need of medical attention.
Project Access: Empowering Blind and Vision-Impaired Students to Fill the Cybersecurity Skills Gap (assistivetechnologyblog.com)
In response to the growing need for cybersecurity professionals in the United States, workforce-development nonprofit Cyber.org is running a program called Project Access, which aims to train more educators to deliver cybersecurity courses that are accessible to blind and vision-impaired students.
An unhappy Disability Pride Month (lucywebster.substack.com)
This text discusses the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. It emphasizes the negative consequences of overworking and suggests strategies such as setting boundaries, prioritizing self-care, and seeking support from colleagues and supervisors. Achieving a healthy work-life balance is crucial for overall well-being and productivity.
How to start living for yourself (urevolution.com)
Discover the key to true happiness and fulfillment by living for yourself. Learn practical strategies and embrace authenticity in this empowering guide. Start living for yourself and unlock a life of joy and self-discovery.
Quotes that describe what depression feels like (urevolution.com)
These quotes delve into the essence of the depression experience, capturing the profound emotions of deep sadness, anxiety, and loneliness, while also shedding light on the enduring journey of trying to overcome it.
Feds sue LA County over disenfranchised disabled voters (courthousenews.com)
The lawsuit filed by the Department of Justice on Thursday accuses Los Angeles County of ADA violations at several voting locations since 2016.
RFK Jr.'s anti-vaxx views spread autism stereotypes, advocates say (salon.com)
RFK Jr. says he advocates for the marginalized, but built his career spreading harmful lies about autistic people.
RFK’s controversial views threaten a crucial piece of his family’s legacy (msnbc.com)
The presidential candidate's views depart from those of his more progressive relatives and are more like those of his grandfather, who saw disability as something to be ashamed of.
Autistic LGBTQ community seeks louder voice in debate (thehill.com)
Autistic LGBTQ people are pushing back against those invoking autism as a way to limit LGBTQ rights, calling it a misunderstanding of both communities that denies their autonomy.
Deaf Boulder resident sues city, accuses police of taking children without providing interpreter (news.yahoo.com)
Boulder resident Joslynn Montoya and the Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition have filed a lawsuit accusing the city of violating Montoya's rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Australia is the first country to let patients with depression or PTSD be prescribed psychedelics (thehill.com)
Australia is now the first country to allow psychiatrists to prescribe certain psychedelic substances to patients with depression or post-traumatic stress disorder.
What I learned from deaf grandparents: ‘the mark of a good heart can be found on a face’ (theguardian.com)
Of all the distinctive quirks – the idiosyncrasies that marked Nanny and Grandpa as deaf – none was more enduring than their preoccupation with facial expressions.
Top Travel Tips with Disability (youtube.com)
Lolo is a Film Independent Spirit Award nominated actress, model, public speaker, and social media content creator. She currently stars as Jocelyn in HBO Max’s Sex Lives of College Girls executive-produced by Mindy Kaling, has a YouTube channel titled Sitting Pretty where she showcases the many vantage points of what her life experiences are as a person with disability.
Happy endings: life after being in a Guardian Experience column – ‘It restored my faith in humanity’ (theguardian.com)
Everyone who appears in our weekly column has an extraordinary story to share – for some, what came next was even more incredible.
How therapy failed me? (urevolution.com)
In "How Therapy Failed Me," the author shares their disillusionment with therapy and explores their experience of seeking help amidst deep despair.
Beyond Barriers: introducing the monthly accessible travel column (cntraveller.com)
Introducing Beyond Barriers, a new monthly column by Sophie Morgan dedicated to covering the latest news, hotels, restaurants, destinations and tech, helping disabled travellers feel safe, secure and inspired to travel the world.
"I am lifted out of my wheelchair and into the world’s first adapted camel saddle": Why travel to this remote location is more accessible than ever (cntraveller.com)
Thanks to two visionary travellers with a passion for inclusivity, the Sahara Desert is finally a place where disabled travellers can explore.
Beyond Barriers: an accessible guide to air travel (cntraveller.com)
In the second instalment of Beyond Barriers, a column dedicated to accessible travel, we provide an accessible guide to flying.
Bitty & Beau's Coffee (youtube.com)
A human rights movement disguised as a coffee shop.
Campaigners pledge to fight to ensure ministers stick to new air travel promises (disabilitynewsservice.com)
Campaigners have warned ministers that they will fight to ensure the government keeps its promise to introduce laws aimed at improving the protection offered to disabled air passengers.
Plans to close most UK railway ticket offices to kick off ‘in weeks’ (theguardian.com)
Ministers want rail firms to push ahead with plans that RMT union has pledged to oppose.
Blind friends kicked off P&O cruise say they were treated ‘like criminals’ (independent.co.uk)
Jennie Bailie and Pam May described the experience as ‘humiliating’.
Age-positive image library (ageing-better.org.uk)
Photos in the image library, which depict older people in non-stereotypical ways, are available to download for free.
PhotoAbility: Authentic Disability Stock Images (photoability.net)
Stock Image Library featuring individuals with disabilities in Travel, Leisure and Lifestyle settings. Authentic disability inclusive images.
Disabled And Here: free stock images (with attribution) (affecttheverb.com)
Affect creates media campaigns and resources that amplify multiply-marginalized folx and embody disability justice.
Radical Inclusion: Seven Steps to Help You Create a More Just Workplace, Home, and World (amazon.de)
Get ready to be inspired by David Moinina Sengeh and his vision for Radical Inclusion. In a career spanning the globe, he has empowered girls through universal education and advocacy. Now YOU can learn from his experiences through his book, Radical Inclusion, the first release from Moment of Lift Books, created by Melinda French Gates.
The Consequences of Ableism (gemturner.com)
Recently I started a series all about ableism after I experienced a pretty awful situation. If you want to catch up – find out here what I mean by ableism first of all. Now, continuing this conversation, today I wanted to talk about the consequences of ableism. Some people reading this may think it’s a similar pattern...
28 Hours in the Emergency Room (chronicpainpartners.com)
Avi Zahavi shares her experiences as a person with EDS in the Emergency Room of a big hospital in the US and her challenges to receive the care she needs.
6 Popular People With Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (chronicpainpartners.com)
Over the last years, more and more famous Hollywood stars have come out with having been diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, sharing their journey on social media and with the press to raise awareness. For EDS Awareness Month, Chronic Pain Partners’ Karina Sturm put together a list with popular fellow zebras, including Billie Eilish, Jameela Jamil, Yvie Oddly and many more. We hope with increased public awareness, our community keeps growing, more people will speak out about their struggles and we’ll finally get the care we need!
When Formal Education with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Isn't Possible: 3 Tips (chronicpainpartners.com)
As discussed in the previous articles in this series, attending school with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) can be extremely difficult but possible with creative adaptations. Sometimes, however, accommodations aren't enough, and formal education is impossible.
The First Steps of Medicine: Unraveling S.O.A.P. Notes from a First-Year Medical Student (chronicpainpartners.com)
S.O.A.P. is an acronym for Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan and is a universally accepted method in healthcare for documentation and communication among clinicians. In simple terms, they're a foundational communication method in healthcare.
Bendy Bones and Stretchy Skin: An Ehlers-Danlos Book (chronicpainpartners.com)
In May, we published an article about a new children's book about EDS, invisible illness, and disability--Bendy Bones and Stretchy Skin: An EDS Story. In this book, a young girl named Abigail struggles with her Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and the effect it has on her life.
POTS, EDS, and the Scorching Sun: Heat Intolerance & Your Summer Survival Guide (chronicpainpartners.com)
Welcome to the sizzling chronicles of summer, a time when we embrace the sun-kissed longer days, BBQs, and hopefully beach trips! But what if I told you that for some folks, this wonderful season feels more like a daunting endurance test than a relaxing vacation? Today, we delve into the sweltering world of Heat Intolerance, a literal hot issue for people with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) and Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS).
Filmmaker Suri Ellerton, Her EDS Journey & New Film Highlighting The Challenges Of Disabled Parents (chronicpainpartners.com)
Suri Ellerton is a filmmaker based in New York, has three children, and lives with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and various comorbid conditions. In this interview with Chronic Pain Partners' Karina Sturm, Ellerton shares her EDS journey, what it means to be a disabled parent, and how her own experiences relate to her latest film project, "The Game."
Mastering Appointments Successfully with EDS (chronicpainpartners.com)
When living with a rare condition like Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), it is essential to become an active participant in managing your health as a patient because most doctors have little knowledge about EDS. At the same time, the healthcare system is not designed to treat complex and chronically ill people, so doctors often have limited to no time to learn about EDS. As a result, patients have to take on many responsibilities in their own care to achieve the best possible quality of life. With a multitude of appointments, it can be easy to lose track, while at the same time, various hurdles have to be overcome before, during, and after the appointment. In the following text, you will learn about these challenges and how to navigate through appointments successfully as a patient.
Win Your EDS Disability Claim: A Zebra's Step-By-Step Basic Training Bootcamp (chronicpainpartners.com)
Here are a few key lessons learned from the scars of battle as patients with EDS and how to prepare yourself and your troops. Disability is an enormous topic with many nuances, so do your research. Start by learning the basics of when a chronic illness becomes a disability. Ensure you are well informed if you enter the battlefield, armed with your best weapons, allies, and bunker buddies, because you will need all the help you can get.
Preventive Care Recommendations for Patients with the Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (chronicpainpartners.com)
People with the Ehlers-Danlos syndromes, like all other people, can benefit from preventive care recommended by the USPSTF and specialty organizations. However, there are additional tests and screenings recommended for patients with EDS in particular. In other cases, a standard preventive screening may need to be done differently for a patient with EDS in order to be safe and helpful.
We Are Visible Too, Episode 2: Caitlin O'Donnell (chronicpainpartners.com)
In Episode 2, Caitlin O’Donnell shares her EDS story. Caitlin is a Occupational Therapist with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, POTS and many other comorbid conditions from Santa Ana, California. In this video, Caitlin talks about her journey to finally getting diagnosed in 2021 and how her diagnosis explained her ancestors mysterious illness, including her mom’s who passed away shortly before Caitlin’s EDS diagnosis.
Lego Oma (chronicpainpartners.com)
Lego Oma is a short film about a quirky German grandma who builds wheelchair ramps from Lego.
New Netflix Documentary 'Take Care of Maya' Highlighting Wrongful Child Abuse Allegations (chronicpainpartners.com)
Netflix has just released the highly anticipated documentary, "Take Care of Maya," which unveils the heart-wrenching journey of the Kowalski family as they confront and challenge wrongful child abuse allegations. Directed by Henry Roosevelt, also known for his role in "The Social Network," the documentary delves deep into the lives of the Kowalskis, shedding light on the devastating consequences of false accusations and the relentless fight for justice.
Congress: Make Air Travel Accessible (votervoice.net)
Broken wheelchairs. Broken bones. Broken plans. For too many living with a disability, traveling by air is a nightmare and improving the system is long overdue.
Disability Pride Month! (thewheelchairteen.com)
A fun post about Disability culture and history. Learn more about the wonders of Disability Pride Month and how you can celebrate it this July.
7 Things I Wish I'd Known About Ulcerative Colitis (themighty.com)
An ulcerative colitis (UC) diagnosis is scary, especially when it’s followed by words like “no cure,” “regular colonoscopies,” and “medication.”
Mum calls on airlines to take more care after easyJet loses son’s wheelchair (theguardian.com)
Gillian Cloke says she wants to see dedicated space for mobility aids on planes after holiday in Paris partly ‘wrecked’.
Disability Pride Month 2023 – the importance of connecting with others (carlyfindlay.com.au)
July is Disability Pride Month. I’ll be writing more about Disability Pride throughout. What does a photo of my omelette have to do with Disability Pride?, you ask.
Federal Survey: 11% of Previously Infected U.S. Adults Report Long COVID Symptoms (usnews.com)
Millions of Americans are currently experiencing symptoms of long COVID, according to the Household Pulse Survey.
Opinion | For some in Maryland, covid is still real (washingtonpost.com)
We’re not moving on, and we’re not making peace with being left behind. We’re showing up. And we’re not alone.
Duckworth: New Rule Requiring Airlines to Finally Report Number of Lost Bags & Broken Wheelchairs Will Help Ensure Travelers Are Treated With Dignity & Respect | U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth of Illinois (duckworth.senate.gov)
Duckworth amendment that became law in October required rule to take effect within 60 days.
‘Bold’ study that gave people COVID reveals ‘supershedder’ phenomenon (nature.com)
A rigorous study identifies ‘supershedders’ who spew huge amounts of virus into the air — despite having only mild symptoms.
How to sign ‘gay’ or ‘queer’? American Sign Language users don’t agree. (washingtonpost.com)
In American Sign Language, finding a visual way to represent an inner identity can be complicated, and the Deaf community hasn’t reached consensus on many signs.
Gender-affirming care in Florida just got even more difficult for trans adults to access (19thnews.org)
Trans adults have been turned away at Florida pharmacies while trying to get their hormones. New rules finalized today will further impact that process.
The 19th Celebrates: Disability Pride Month (crowdcast.io)
For Disability Pride Month, we’re thrilled to welcome Raven Sutton, a disability advocate and influencer, and Carson Pickett, a defender for Racing Louisville FC.
Broadway Has Dropped Vaccine Mandate, COVID-19 Testing Requirements (hollywoodreporter.com)
The industry joins Hollywood and others that have set more flexible guidelines after the national health emergency was declared over.
Disability Lifestyle Influencer Lauren "Lolo" Spencer Brings Representation to HBO Max's "The Sex Lives of College Girls" and Beyond (abilitymagazine.com)
Disability advocate Lauren “Lolo” Spencer gained popularity as a YouTube personality on her “Sitting Pretty” channel. Through the lens of disability, Lauren explores universal topics that include dating, sex, relationships, travel and employment. A wheelchair user, Lauren chooses to see herself as much more than a person with a disability. Instead, Lauren shares how she lives an active life with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) as an actress, model, social media influencer and author of a new book.
Celebrating Disability Pride Month - What’s Your Role? (forbes.com)
It was the revelation that, while I was privileged to have been oblivious to these challenges in the past, I should have been aware and proactive much earlier.
Forget The Birds And Bees. Sex Ed Series Preps Young Adults With Disabilities For Life, Dating (disabilityscoop.com)
A six-session course is giving individuals with IDD access to real-world information about sexually transmitted infections, birth control, consent and the perils of online dating.
Updated: The Disability Pride Flag (meriahnichols.com)
an update on the disability pride flag, including the new flag colors, reasons behind the update, project toolkit and disability pride gear links.
Billboard campaign highlights people with disabilities in the workforce (augustafreepress.com)
With worker shortages across the nation, a billboard campaign has been launched to remind employers about the benefits of employing individuals with disabilities.
Disability activists push for more inclusive Pride celebrations (www-cbsnews-com.cdn.ampproject.org)
Activists are calling for organizers to make events accessible for the disabled community even as they go virtual.
Mum calls on airlines to take more care after easyJet loses son’s wheelchair (theguardian.com)
Gillian Cloke says she wants to see dedicated space for mobility aids on planes after holiday in Paris partly ‘wrecked’.
Eighteen-year-old is first contestant with a disability in junior calypso competition (barbadostoday.bb)
For the first time in the history of the Scotiabank Junior Monarch competition, a visually-impaired singer is among the 25 semifinalists. Rashad Applewaithe, otherwise known as King Shad, is an 18-year-old student of the Irving Wilson School who does not let his disability get in the way of his dreams.
Hamilton County deputy recognized for 'selfless' service to person with disability (eu.cincinnati.com)
Corporal Michael Hatter assisted a young man with a developmental disability by charging his phone and paying for a cab ride home.
Salma Hayek Yells About Being a “Dyslexic, Talented Actress” in ‘Black Mirror’ Season 6: Here’s How She Owns Her Disability (decider.com)
Hayek has openly discussed her dyslexia over the years.
What It's Like to Struggle With a Little-Known Math Disability (edweek.org)
Five young adults recount their challenges in school with dyscalculia, a disorder that neither they nor their teachers fully understood.
Stratford reinvents itself to welcome disabled artists and patrons (hollandbloorview.ca)
'Historically, theatre has had an elitist mindset of who belongs, or what it looks like to be a good patron.'
Passenger says Air Canada staff tried to count her crutches as two separate carry-on items (blogto.com)
Air Canada may receive fewer customer complaints than other national carriers and was just recognized with multiple accolades from Skytrax, but Canadian travellers know that when it comes to flying, it's simply a matter of choosing between the lesser of a few evils in a market duopoly.
The Benefits of ACT for Recovery After a Life-Changing Injury, A Therapy For Dealing With Sudden Disability (bluebadgestyle.com)
The Benefits of ACT for Recovery After a Life-Changing Injury If you have been through a serious injury or trauma, then you may have been advised to opt for the gold standard treatment for trauma, stress, anxiety, and depression—cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT).
Benchmarking progress toward digital accessibility (diversityq.com)
Recent figures from the World Health Organisation reveal that 16% of the world’s population – one in six people – live with a disability. In light of this, global standards like WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) have raised awareness of the need for websites and digital experiences to be accessible to all. But, although significant progress has been made since the first version of WCAG was published in 1999, there is still a great deal of work to be done.
How to make your travel website accessible for all (ttgmedia.com)
Many business owners have no idea their websites could be inaccessible to a significant number of potential customers.
7 ways we can facilitate inclusivity and accessibility (happiful.com)
We explain what it means to be inclusive and accessible in society and share seven ways to facilitate this in communities.
Thomson Reuters Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2023 (blogs.thomsonreuters.com)
This year's event featured multiple guest speakers, a hackathon, and a fun trivia game, with the theme being Accessibility for All.
Essential Tips for Successful Web Development (jguru.com)
Web development is the process of creating and maintaining websites. It involves several stages such as designing, coding, testing, and deployment.
A Personal Journey with RightHear at McDonald's (right-hear.com)
Experience Natalie Shearer's transformative journey with RightHear at a McDonald's in Toronto. A testament to the power of 'Talking Signs,' her story reveals how technology can revolutionize the wayfinding experience for individuals with visual impairments, underscoring the need for more businesses to embrace this accessibility revolution.
The Accessibility issue (technologyreview.com)
Connecting climate change and the digital divide. A blind educator working to make images accessible to everyone. How the app meant to streamline immigration at the border may be making things worse. Plus regulating robotaxis, Metaverse attorneys, and the forgotten history of highway photologs.
AccessiByeBye (accessibyebye.org)
Web accessibility overlays don't work. Wave them all bye-bye in one free and easy step, with AccessiByeBye!
Inside The University Of North Dakota’s Efforts To Make Disability Awareness And Accessible Design Commonplace On Campus (forbes.com)
The so-called TTaDA is to faculty what the Disability Services for Students office is for students, insofar as the former assists instructors in making classroom conte...
Faculty Work to Improve Accessibility and Destigmatize Disability Across CLAS (today.uconn.edu)
The College’s first Accessibility Fellows train faculty, advocate for accessibility resources, and encourage integrating disability into the UConn experience.
Opening the Doors to All: Library Website Ensures Accessibility for Every Visitor (montclair.edu)
Sprague Library is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. In alignment, the library is committed to ensuring the library’s website is accessible to all visitors.
What’s next for higher ed web accessibility (edscoop.com)
On the Cutting EDge podcast, Harvard’s digital accessibility lead says the “proof will certainly be in the pudding” on new standards changes.
E-Learning platform for dementia caregivers (openaccessgovernment.org)
Jockey Club Centre for Positive Ageing is developing a multimedia e-learning platform for dementia caregivers.
WAI-ARIA Usage Has Quadrupled Since 2019 (boia.org)
ARIA usage continues to increase, but websites with ARIA are more likely to have detectable accessibility issues. Here’s what developers should know.
How to Improve Workplace Accessibility With Assistive Tech (informationweek.com)
Here are three strategies leaders can use to build inclusive cultures and leverage assistive technology to create more accessible workplaces.
Promote accessible policies for meaningful participation, inclusion (monitor.co.ug)
Participation of persons with disabilities in policy development is crucial for a truly inclusive and accessible society.
Accessible eLearning Challenges That Organizations Must Face (elearningindustry.com)
Explore the main accessible eLearning challenges that organizations must overcome when creating L&D experiences for their teams.
Hip Fractures From Osteoporosis Are Doubling — Here's How To Protect Your Bones (mindbodygreen.com)
The solution is simpler than you'd think!
What I've learned about churches and ADA compliance (musculardystrophynews.com)
Columnist Robin Stemple shares knowledge about churches and ADA compliance, along with examples of efforts to improve accessibility.
The Glaucoma Foundation's 28th Annual Scientific Think Tank (youtube.com)
The Glaucoma Foundation Annual Think Tank convenes experts, from diverse fields, and from across the country and around the world, to share their insights and chart the course for future research that will lead to better treatments on our way to a cure. Glaucoma patients are the ultimate beneficiaries of everything The Glaucoma Foundation works towards. And so, in the final session of the Think Tank, we are going to focus together on what more TGF can do to support patients and improve their lives.
Breaking Down Barriers: Debunking Myths and Misconceptions about Web Accessibility (accessiblu.com)
Learn the truth about web accessibility myths while discovering how to create inclusive websites with our WCAG compliance tips.
Children’s Toy Clixo Proves Prioritizing Accessible Design Has Relevance Beyond Tech (forbes.com)
The toy is extremely flexible, which not only aids in spurring creativity, it also aids in accessibility because it makes for easier manipulation.
EXCLUSIVE: Why accessibility features should be a technological prerequisite not an afterthought (attoday.co.uk)
Chris Bradshaw shares his perspective on why building accessibility into the foundations of digital design is essential.
Workplace Opportunity Services Uses Accessibility And Empathy To Help Marginalized People Have ‘A Fighting Chance’ In The Job Market (forbes.com)
In a late March interview with me via videoconference, Samuels reiterated the company line about WOC helping underserved communities, saying the organizations strives...
All About Accessibility: A Conversation with Taryn Mackenzie Williams, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Disability Employment Policy (disabilityphilanthropy.org)
Taryn Mackenzie Williams, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Disability Employment Policy, joins Emily Ladau for a conversation on accessibility.
Survey results reveal top 4 barriers and solutions to creating accessible ads (thedrum.com)
Research suggests that only 40% of ads are subtitled, with even fewer using sign language or audio description to make ad experiences easier for people with sensory disabilities.
TAV Airports helps enhance accessibility at airports for visually impaired passengers (timesaerospace.aero)
As part of this collaboration, visually impaired passengers at Antalya, Ankara Esenboğa, İzmir Adnan Menderes, Milas-Bodrum, and Gazipaşa-Alanya airports operated by TAV in Türkiye can receive free description and guidance support from professional assistants through the DANIŞ Visual Support Service via a mobile application.
People with disabilities shine light on lack of accessibility at concerts (globalnews.ca)
Disability advocates want the design for the new arena in Calgary to include features that improve the overall stadium experience for people with a range of disabilities.
What is the pay gap between persons with and without disabilities? (www150.statcan.gc.ca)
This article presents preliminary findings on the earnings pay gap between persons with and without disabilities, using the 2019 Canadian Income Survey. Persons with disabilities earn around 21.4% less than persons without disabilities.
Study shines light on impact of beach accessibility (miragenews.com)
New University of the Sunshine Coast research has confirmed the positive impact of assistive technology allowing people with disabilities to access
Martin designs his own Morph for brand new art trail (bbc.co.uk)
Martin takes a look at a new art trail in London that is accessible to everyone and even designs his own Morph!
Centre expands accessibility norms for disabled people, but overlapping rules lead to uncertainty (scroll.in)
All establishments have to ensure accessible infrastructure. Yet, as multiple ministries work on specific rules, compliance and overlaps will be a challenge.
Man Utd's poor performance on disability access hides a deeper issue (thecanary.co)
Man Utd isn't bottom of the accessibility premier league, but it's still not good. However, what about chronically ill and poor people?
BSL: Strictly star Rose Ayling-Ellis calls for free sign language lessons (bbc.co.uk)
Actress Rose Ayling-Ellis wants sign language lessons to be made freely available to people who need them, like parents and the guardians of deaf children.
Protesting the protestors (disabilitydebrief.org)
Segregation in France, Paralympic Games and the sickness in our work.
Lewis Capaldi announces break from tour, citing impact of Tourette syndrome (edition.cnn.com)
Following a difficult performance at the Glastonbury Festival over the weekend, Lewis Capaldi is taking a break from touring.
A Woman With A Disability Has Shared Her Fked Experience Organising Taylor Swift Tickets (pedestrian.tv)
Amy Evans and her sister Rebecca say they faced "discrimination" from Ticketek and Frontier Touring while trying to organise Taylor Swift's Eras Tour tickets.
"Enhanced Accessibility at Machu Picchu: New Section Opens for People with Disabilities" (marketresearchtelecast.com)
The Inca citadel of Machu Picchu will soon have a section accessible for people with disabilities, announced this Saturday the Minister of Culture of Peru, Leslie Urteaga. During an inspection visit to the monument, the minister confirmed that they are not going to expand their daily visitor capacity.
Rose Ayling-Ellis calls for free access to sign language lessons (bbc.com)
The actress and Strictly star, who is deaf, believes tuition should be a right, not a privilege.
How big tech embraced disabled users (todayonline.com)
Buried beneath the hype of the artificial intelligence revolution, big tech is quietly rolling out services for disabled people that it hopes will push a greater transformation for customers.
Digital training for visually impaired (manilatimes.net)
PLDT and Smart are helping open opportunities for visually impaired persons through learning sessions on digital innovations that maximize their smartphone use.
What organisations can learn from Lego and Barbie when it comes to EDI (peoplemanagement.co.uk)
As toy manufacturers make steps to include greater diversity among their products, Hilary Stephenson stresses the importance of providing more role models in the workplace.
Bill C-22 and a Momentous Moment for Canada (rickhansen.com)
After tireless advocacy from Canadians living with disabilities, Bill C-22, also known as Canada Disability Benefit Act, received Royal Assent.
Opinion: Web is inaccessible to 80 million Europeans - companies must take responsibility (innovationorigins.com)
Dutch companies are far from ready for European legislation that will make digital accessibility mandatory from 2025, according to accessibility expert Taeke Reijenga. He is sounding the alarm.
3 Top Tips for Accessible Travel Planning (sunset.com)
The founders of Tapooz travel want to make travel accessible for everyone. Here are there top tips for planning an accessible trip.
Carnival ship gets accessibility upgrade ahead of European summer sailings (travelweekly.co.uk)
Carnival Cruise Line ship Carnival Pride has embarked on its first European summer sailing after a revamp.
North Texas Performing Arts makes theater accessible (nbcdfw.com)
North Texas Performing Arts, headquartered in the Willow Bend Center for the Arts, is making theater accessible for people in the deaf and hard-of-hearing community.
The Truth About Traveling While Disabled (thrillist.com)
Millions of Americans are living—and traveling—with disabilities. But while some destinations are working to make spaces more accessible to disabled travelers, the industry still has a long way to go.
This Is The Most Commonly Missed Warning Sign Of Dementia (huffpost.com)
Neurologists reveal the biggest early symptom of the disease and what you can do about it.
Passengers Furious at Southwest Airlines for Wheelchair Policy (entrepreneur.com)
A viral tweet has passengers up in arms about Southwest Airlines' wheelchair policy after one flight appeared to show 20 customers needing assistance to board, but only three needed help disembarking.
DOJ demands CVS MinuteClinic improve accessibility for deaf patients in new settlement (bostonglobe.com)
The health care provider arm of retail giant CVS, which did not admit any wrongdoing, reached a federal settlement agreement after the company failed to provide individuals with interpretation services during their appointments with medical staff.
Aids for failing eyesight could be coming: New devices demonstrated for Island seniors (shelterislandreporter.timesreview.com)
Imagine you’re a voracious reader and/or a professional writer who is gradually losing your sight due to age-related macular degeneration.
NJ announces $3.25M in grants to improve quality of life for residents with disabilities (eu.northjersey.com)
Department of Human Services awards $3.25 million in grants to support New Jersey residents with disabilities.
Google upgrades ChromeOS accessibility with image to text conversion for PDFs (androidpolice.com)
Covert images to text with this Google Chrome feature.
Google introduces new accessibility and collaboration features for classrooms (techcrunch.com)
Google introduced new accessibility and learning features on Tuesday at the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) expo.
Samsung TVs, monitors get new accessibility feature for color-blind users (sammobile.com)
Samsung has announced the introduction of a new accessibility feature to its TVs and monitors launched in 2023.
New accessibility help guide available for Washington Post website (washingtonpost.com)
Living within The Post’s online Help Center, the guide was created to help ensure a user-friendly experience for all readers, including readers with disabilities.
Google Open – Improving Accessibility and Inclusivity Online (nnn.ng)
The internet has undoubtedly revolutionized the way we connect and communicate. With just a few clicks, people can access a wealth of information, engage in discussions, and participate in social media activities – regardless of location. These have been made possible due to the development of technologies that enable people to browse the web, read, and consume content. However, there is still a significant number of people who are unable to access the services and benefits that the internet has to offer due to physical or mental disabilities. This is where Google’s Open initiatives come in to enhance the accessibility and inclusivity of online services.
Vision Pro accessibility: Great potential, but many unknowns (sixcolors.com)
The Apple Vision Pro announcement was not focused on accessibility, but the product will definitely be accessible to people with disabilities. Existing technologies like VoiceOver and Dwell Control will be integral to the way people with disabilities use the product. Apple is bringing an astonishing number of accessibility features found on other platforms to the headset.
How did a New York public library by Steven Holl Architects get accessibility so wrong? (latimes.com)
How the Hunters Point Library became an architectural folly. Plus, Larissa FastHorse on the Taper's closure, in our weekly arts newsletter.
Voice cards, video calls: 5 innovations in accessibility and banking (americanbanker.com)
JPMorgan Chase, Regions Financial and TD Bank Group are among those deploying technology to level the playing field for customers of varied abilities.
Beyond the Checkbox: Rethinking Design for Accessibility in Atlanta Housing and Public Spaces (saportareport.com)
Read Beyond the Checkbox: Rethinking Design for Accessibility in Atlanta Housing and Public Spaces by Midtown Alliance for SaportaReport here.
Reddit is about to get a little less accessible (theverge.com)
Many accessibility advocates are frustrated with Reddit.
Reddit introduces accessibility updates for moderators: What it means? (indiatvnews.com)
Starting July 1, mods will have better accessibility when using Moderation tools, ModQueue, ModMail, and User Settings.
Reddit empowers moderators with enhanced accessibility features (telanganatoday.com)
Director of Product at Reddit focused on accessibility and the performance, stability and quality of the web, iOS and Android platforms, said in a post.
Reddit says accessibility upgrades for moderators are coming to its mobile apps soon (theverge.com)
Many still seem unhappy with the company’s plan.
Reddit app for iOS to gain mod tool accessibility changes (appleinsider.com)
Reddit is introducing a number of changes to its iOS app aimed at "improving the accessibility" of moderation tools for the community platform, in what could be a bid to try and change the sentiment of disgruntled users.
Reddit to Bring Better Accessibility to Moderator Tools in the App Amidst Third-Party Apps Shut Down (techtimes.com)
The changes will come soon for the mobile app to help mods.
Reddit Will Improve Accessibility Tools for Moderators This July (itechpost.com)
Reddit already made a deal with accessibility apps like Luna, Dystopia, and RedReader. This whole mess with Reddit is not over yet and it seems like the protests are actually working.
Reddit to roll out new accessibility updates (bizzbuzz.news)
Social discussion platform Reddit is bringing new accessibility updates for moderators, starting next month.
Reddit is bringing some accessibility improvements for moderators as third-party apps shuts down (gadgetsnow.com)
Reddit has announced that it would improve the accessibility features for community moderator tools available in the official mobile apps by July 1st.
Alzheimer's Association pushes for accessible breakthrough drug amid growing disparities (wjla.com)
June is Alzheimer's Awareness Month.
Are you at risk of developing Alzheimer's Disease? A simple screener can tell—and so can these 11 early warning signs (fortune.com)
A quick test that mimics real-life phone tasks can tell if a senior is at risk for Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study.
An Alzheimer's drug is on the way, but getting it may still be tough. Here's why (npr.org)
The Food and Drug Administration is expected to grant full approval to the Alzheimer's drug lecanemab by July 6. But access to the drug may still be limited.
Reddit controversy continues, with disabled moderators criticizing latest news (9to5mac.com)
One of the problems with killing third-party apps is that these included accessibility features relied on by moderators with disabilities.
Ahoi - Making the world a more accessible place. (ahoimate.com)
Ahoi allows the accessibility community to rate and review the world according to their unique needs.
New app helps wheelchair users find truly accessible places (mcknightsseniorliving.com)
A new app allows users to enter their mobility needs, and score locations, such as retail locations, from doctor’s offices to restaurants, to assure they can access the facility.
Hands-on with 5 powerful accessibility features in iOS 17 (cultofmac.com)
If you don't try accessibility features because you’re not blind or deaf and don't think they will make your life easier, you're missing out.
7 keyboards that make typing easier on hands and wrists (reviewed.usatoday.com)
Typing shouldn’t be a pain.
Walking charity encourages inclusion and accessibility (theedinburghreporter.co.uk)
Scottish walking charity, Paths for All, have formally launched their All Ability Health Walk training which is designed to include people with disabilities and long-term health conditions on Health Walks.
Delta council gives thumbs-up for Accessibility Plan (delta-optimist.com)
The plan has been reviewed by the Mobility and Accessibility Committee, who provided feedback and suggestions for improvement.
Core One: The World's Smallest OTC Hearing Aids (indiegogo.com)
Comfortable & Invisible Wearing|Clearer Hearing|Noise Reduction|78Hrs Battery|IP66|APP Control | Check out 'Core One: The World's Smallest OTC Hearing Aids' on Indiegogo.
Starfield will have a helpful "large font mode" for accessibility and varying screen sizes (gamesradar.com)
Todd Howard knows how important accessible text is for an RPG.
Top iPhone tips and tricks: Translations, sound alerts, hearing aids and more (eu.usatoday.com)
IPhone developers created some functions for people who need extra assistance but they can be handy for just about anyone.
How to Set Apple Devices to Automatically Dim Flashing Lights in Videos (makeuseof.com)
Apple's accessibility setting targets those with photosensitive epilepsy. Enable it to avoid seizures from flashing lights and stroboscopic effects.
Final Fantasy XVI’s accessibility features come at an unfortunate cost (theverge.com)
The rings are good, but they could be better.
Starfield Aims to be Accessible to as Many People as Possible (gamerficial.com)
Bethesda’s highly anticipated space RPG, Starfield, is set to prioritise accessibility with the introduction of a large font mode, as revealed by Todd Howard, the head of Bethesda. In an interview with Kinda Funny Games, Howard discussed the studio’s commitment to providing an inclusive gaming experience for all players, acknowledging the strides made by Xbox in terms of accessibility features and controller design, he said “I think Xbox has done an incredible job there with everything they’ve done with accessibility and their controller in particular.”
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown's accessibility options detailed (gonintendo.com)
Making Metroidvanias more manageable.
Skilling snack: Accessibility in Windows 11 (techcommunity.microsoft.com)
It’s likely that some of your end users are among the 1 billion+ people in the world with disabilities. That’s why your organization needs assistive technology. Windows 11 was inclusively designed to support productivity, creativity, and ease of use for people with disabilities. It’s our most accessible version of Windows yet.
Inspiring Black Entrepreneur & Netflix Star Launches Gyms for Disabled Community! (goodmenproject.com)
Meet Wesley Hamilton, founder of Disabled but Not Really.
Ecological Future Diverse and Inclusive (efdi-project.eu)
The EFDI project – Ecological Future Diverse and Inclusive – aims to make knowledge, skills and opportunities for participation on the topics of climate protection and sustainability easily accessible for people with intellectual and/ or complex disabilities.
Why Words Matter in Disability Identity (themighty.com)
"The words we use communicate vast amounts of information about who we are, how we perceive the world, along with how we treat the people around us and wish to be treated in return."
Why I Share My Story of Abuse (themighty.com)
"As my life offline seemed to spiral more and more out of control, I spent more and more time online."
Behind the Lens (newmobility.com)
More wheelchair users are rolling behind the camera to tell their stories.
Battle of the Gripping Gloves (newmobility.com)
Since UK-based Active Hands launched its General Purpose Gripping Aid in 2007, anyone with limited hand function seeking a good workout has not needed to look any further. Active Hands’ sleek, sturdy design coupled with its simple functionality made its selection a no-brainer. But a new contender has entered the market: the Grip Glove USA. With new features differentiating it from the rest, does it have what it takes to knock out the champ? We put both to the test and have the results below.
Travel Beyond Your Comfort Zone (newmobility.com)
I love when summer approaches. Warm weather revs up my energy for adventure and travel. Growing up, I was fortunate to travel a lot. Nothing fancy or exotic, just places different from what I knew.
Adaptive Riders (newmobility.com)
The exciting growth of the adaptive mountain biking scene from the 2023 Sea Otter Classic.
Building a Better Bladder Solution (newmobility.com)
Having to ask for help draining a leg bag can be one of the most frustrating and embarrassing everyday tasks of life as a higher-level quadriplegic. As soon as I was paralyzed in 1986, I was on a mission to come up with a better solution to independently manage my bladder. Almost 40 years later, I’m still tinkering. Here are three solutions I’ve found along the way.
What we can learn from parents with disabilities (youtube.com)
Parenting is a tough landscape to navigate, and a newfound disability creates unique problems that require unique solutions. Dr. Marjorie Aunos is a psychologist conducting research on parenting with disabilities. Drawing from that research and from personal experience, Dr. Aunos explains why disabled parents are often the best source of parenting advice - because they have been forced to find solutions to fit complex needs quickly and effectively their whole lives.
As A Mom With MS, I Struggled With Crushing Guilt (romper.com)
Until I got a text message that dissolved all of my parenting guilt.
Better dead than disabled? The consequences of extending access to Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) to disabled people (csa-scs.ca)
Disabled people are Canada’s largest minority group, at 22%. MAiD eligibility was extended in 2021 to disabled Canadians not near death, ignoring their human rights. Because no other group was targeted, this glaring inequity constitutes endemic ableism and eugenics.
Disability at Work: The Forgotten Diversity (www-psychologytoday-com.cdn.ampproject.org)
The number of disabled employees is drastically underestimated.
The unexpected gift of having a Learning Disability (michellesmission.net)
The author initially viewed their learning disability as a burden but later realized it was a gift. They became an expert problem solver and developed a keen eye for details. Their disability also fostered empathy and the ability to advocate for others. Although it requires lifelong accommodations, the author now appreciates the unique perspective and opportunities it has brought them.
The Garden of having a Learning Disability (michellesmission.net)
The author loves flowers and has a learning disability. They compare their disability to a seed that needs care and attention to grow. Despite facing challenges, they received accommodations and support to succeed in school and eventually graduate from university. They now work as a teacher's aide and hope to inspire others to reach their full potential.
Building the house of success with a disability (michellesmission.net)
The author has a love for Victorian houses and a learning disability. They received extra help in school and struggled with math. They eventually used disability accommodations to improve their grades and obtain a Bachelor's Degree. The author emphasizes the importance of understanding and accepting those with learning disabilities.
Boarding a Crowded Bus as a Wheelchair User (youtube.com)
This is what happens when people rush to board the bus instead of waiting for the wheelchair ramp to be lowered...
Disabled Faculty & Staff: Intersecting Identities in Higher Education (Volume 2) (ahead.org)
In this second volume of DISABLED, coeditors Mary Lee Vance, PhD and Elizabeth G. Harrison, PhD have curated a collection of writings by 28 contributing authors who have provided personal narratives of what it is like to “work while disabled” in higher education. The authors, who represent an array of disabilities, identities, and nationalities, shine a light on the current state of accessibility and support for disabled faculty and staff in postsecondary careers. They establish their positionality by identifying their disability and other identities, illustrate how they’ve experienced the intersectionality or entangling of these identities in the context of work and daily life in higher education, and offer constructive suggestions and recommendations for how to make everyday life at their institution more equitable, inclusive, and accessible. The authors’ experiences clearly show that institutions must learn not only to identify, but also to oppose, ableism. The book also provides recommendations for how to use the contributors’ experiences to initiate campus conversations and classroom discussions toward building an anti-ableist environment, leveraging universal design, and the recognition that there is no diversity without disability.
Disability as a Source of Competitive Advantage (hbr.org)
Many companies realize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion. But most focus on gender and ethnicity, paying less attention to people with disabilities. Employing people with disabilities is usually seen as a social cause—one best suited to nonprofits or the public sector. That is a mistake—and more important, a missed opportunity. In many industries innovative companies are demonstrating that including people with disabilities can lead to real competitive advantage, in four ways: (1) Disabilities often confer unique talents that make people better at particular jobs. (2) The presence of employees with disabilities elevates the culture of the entire organization, making it more collaborative and boosting productivity. (3) A reputation for inclusiveness enhances a firm’s value proposition with customers, who become more willing to build long-term relationships with the company. And (4) being recognized as socially responsible gives a firm an edge in the competition for capital and talent. There is nothing wrong with wanting to do good in the world, but there is also nothing wrong with wanting to do well, and the latter is enough reason to employ people with disabilities.
Deaf-led theatre company to bring reimagined Shakespeare tale to Toronto festival (theglobeandmail.com)
Lady M is a unique adaptation of Macbeth for both Deaf and hearing theatre audiences that focuses on the tragic hero’s wife.
Envision Adds ChatGPT AI Sight Assistance To Its Smart Glasses For The Blind (forbes.com)
Envision, a developer of smart glasses for the severely sight impaired has launched Ask Envision – a brand new feature leveraging the power of advanced Ai in the form of ChatGPT. The development is a true game changer in helping blind people access and interpret information.
Introducing ‘Ask Envision’: A Gamechanger for the Blind and Low Vision Community (letsenvision.com)
At Envision, we have always been at the cutting edge of technology and innovation, with which we disrupt the old-fashioned norms of assistive technology for the better. Our latest game-changer is ‘Ask Envision’, a powerful new feature on the Envision Glasses that leverages GPT-4 by OpenAI to provide simple yet powerful virtual assistance to better access information and understand the world around us.
AI for the Blind (youtube.com)
AI is everywhere these days. But have you ever thought how it is changing technology and daily life for the blind? In our latest webinar WSB is so excited to have a roundtable discussion with Be My Eyes Founder, AYES Founder, and Envision on how their apps are changing the game for the blind and visually impaired! AI for the blind can change assistive technology forever.
The Berlin Declaration (specialolympics.org)
The Global Forum for Inclusion will take place during the 2023 Special Olympics World Games in Berlin, the largest global sporting event of the year. Participants in the Global Forum for Inclusion are partnering in action to promote inclusive education and communities through sports for youth of all abilities.
Personal Assistance (yhd-drustvo.si)
Handbook for understanding independent living.
Samantha Renke | Unburden yourself! | Ableism in Language (m.youtube.com)
We had the absolute pleasure of chatting to the incredible Sam Renke at Naidex 2023. She gave an outstanding talk about the language and experience surrounding disability, and kindly gave some of her time to speak to us about her own experience of ableist language and the burden of disability.
How has the education sector implemented accessibility regulations? (abilitynet.org.uk)
In September 2018, the United Kingdom implemented new legislation mandating public sector bodies to meet accessibility standards for their digital content and systems (PSBAR 2018). This marked a significant shift by objectively defining accessibility requirements and considering the failure to comply as a failure to make reasonable adjustments.
How writing helped me heal from heartbreak (urevolution.com)
Discover the transformative power of writing as a tool for healing from heartbreak in "Waves of Pain." Dive into this captivating personal essay exploring the author's journey through pain and how the act of writing became a lifeline to navigate and overcome heartbreak.
The war in Ukraine (theactiveamputee.org)
Early next month, we will mark the 500th day of the invasion of Ukraine. 500 days of war by the armed forces of the Russian Federation and various armed non-state actors against the people of Ukraine. The war has 'wrought a devastating toll on civilians and shattered civilian life in much of the country', reports Human Rights Watch in its World Report 2023. 'Russian forces have committed apparent war crimes and crimes against humanity, including torture, summary executions, and enforced disappearances. They have carried out indiscriminate attacks on civilian areas and repeatedly targeted energy infrastructure, leaving millions of civilians periodically without electricity, water, and heat as winter temperatures plunged. More than 14 million Ukrainians have been forced to flee their homes. Information about Ukrainian forces violating the laws of war by mistreatment and apparent summary executions of prisoners of war, which would constitute a war crime, also emerged.' The recent attack on a restaurant in Kramatorsk is just the latest reminder of the daily terror unleashed by the war.
HC urges RBI to enhance currency accessibility for blind people (disabilityinsider.com)
The Bombay High Court has issued a directive to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to consider implementing measures to enhance the accessibility of currency for people with vision disabilities.
Interviews with Independent Living activists (IJDSJ) — video compilation (youtube.com)
These interviews were produced by the European Network on Independent Living (ENIL). ENIL is a Disabled People's organisation (also known as an organisation of persons with disabilities). You can find out more about ENIL via their website: https://enil.eu/about-enil/
Raúl Krauthausen | Inclusion in Germany (thinkinclusive.us)
Raúl Krauthausen has been working in the internet and media world for more than 15 years as a disability-rights activist, founder of the nonprofit organization “Sozialhelden” (Social Heroes), communicator and Design Thinker. The internet is his second home. There he twitters, blogs and posts about things that are important to him. Often humorous, sometimes very serious or sharp-tongued. He has become best known for his invention “Wheelmap, a crowdsourced, online world map for accessible places, as well as his undercover stay in a group home for people with disabilities and his protest against various German laws affecting people with disabilities.
ENIL Policy Coordinator met with MEP José Gusmão (enil.eu)
Today ENIL Policy Coordinator Florian Sanden met with Portuguese Member of the European Parliament (MEP) José Gusmao of the Left Group. The meeting took place to discuss Parliaments’ involvement in shaping the Guidance to Member States on Independent Living and Inclusion in the Community, the European Commission will bring out at the end of the year.
Disabled people and the right to personal assistance (socialeurope.eu)
Coming EU guidance on independent living should not squander the chance to improve the lives of millions of disabled people.
What are the health benefits of strong relationships? (urevolution.com)
Discover the profound impact of strong relationships on your health. Uncover the mental and physical benefits of fostering connections, from reduced stress and improved immune function to increased longevity and better cardiovascular health.
BPD Gratitude: How does Borderline Personality Disorder contribute to my sensitive writing skills as a writer? (urevolution.com)
BPD Gratitude: Discover how Borderline Personality Disorder enhances sensitive writing skills. Explore the profound impact of BPD traits on empathetic, powerful, and impactful mental health writing. Gain insights from a writer's personal journey.
Disability News and Mental Health, ‘Lewis Capaldi has done so much for the Tourette’s community’ (bbc.co.uk)
Singer Lewis Capaldi’s Glastonbury performance went down in history after the crowd stepped in when his voice cut-out. He’s announced he won’t be touring for the foreseeable as he adjusts to a recent Tourette’s syndrome diagnosis. Friend of the show, and TV personality, Aidy Smith gives us his hot take on why this moment was so important to the Tourette’s community.
For disabled students, graduation can present more barriers than opportunities (businessdisabilityforum.org.uk)
“I didn’t identify as disabled as such during university,” a graduate told us during The Great Big Workplace Adjustments Survey 2023, recalling the support and flexibility she had as a research student. “It’s only now in the workplace that I feel disabled.”
BDF CEO Diane Lightfoot on Inspirational d&i Leaders 2023 list (businessdisabilityforum.org.uk)
Earlier this year d&I Leaders asked 321+ international diversity, equity and inclusion professionals the question – ‘Which diversity and inclusion leader inspires you the most?’, as part of the d&i Leaders Global Benchmarking Survey 2023. Diane was among the inspirational leaders nominated by their peers.
Dr. Feranmi Okanlami: Fighting for Access and Equality in the Hospitals and on the Courts (newmobility.com)
Feranmi Okanlami knew he wanted to be a doctor at a young age. “I was always interested in science and how the body worked. In medicine you have a unique ability to use your hands or your mind and effect change in someone else’s life,” he recalls.
My Home Unknown: Living on the Streets with Schizophrenia (respectability.org)
Yaz Canli’s directorial debut My Home Unknown brings attention to the issues of homelessness and mental illness.
Daruma: A Road Trip to Forgiveness (respectability.org)
"Daruma" had its world premiere through Dances with Films Film Festival to a sold out crowd at the illustrious TCL Chinese Theatre.
Dances with Films Celebrates Inclusivity and Diversity by Featuring Disabled Creators and Talent (respectability.org)
Dances With Films (DWF:LA), now in its 26th year, champions the unflinching spirit at the very core of the independent film scene.
What Are the Different Types of Tardive Dyskinesia Treatments? (themighty.com)
The treatment landscape for tardive dyskinesia (TD), a movement disorder that can develop after the use of antipsychotic medications, is rapidly evolving.
Consultation Response: The Domestic and Sexual Abuse Strategy 2023-2030 Written Response from Disability Action (disabilityaction.org)
Disability Action is a Northern Ireland-based pan-disability organisation. We have worked with d/Deaf and disabled people, Disabled People’s Organisations (DPO’s), and Civic Society Organisations (CSOs) across the region in the development of this report. This report has been compiled by d/Deaf and disabled people.
Disability Action Response to the Department of Health Budget Equality Impact Assessment (disabilityaction.org)
1 in 4 people in Northern Ireland are disabled people. Disability Action represent the views of 335 organisations working to advance change for disabled people Through our core grant funded services Disability Action have delivered information and advice to 45,000 disabled people. The services that we provide are protective and preventative and we deliver them on behalf of the Department of Health at a cost to the Department of approx. £2.88 per person. In 2022/23 we involved more than 1400 disabled people in decision making. By supporting people through our information, advice and advocacy wok we reduce health inequalities and ensure that disabled people can enjoy independent living.
Disability Action Response to DfI Budget EQIA (disabilityaction.org)
Disability Action is the largest pan-disability organisation and charity in the UK and Ireland. We are a Disabled person’s led organisation (DPO) advocating for the rights of d/Deaf and Disabled people. We provide services which are developed for and by d/Deaf and Disabled people. These services include: employment support services, human rights and independent advocacy, campaigns, community integration and digital connectivity, transport, information and advice, mental health and wellbeing and disability specialist support.
Disability Action Response to DfC Budget EQIA (disabilityaction.org)
Disability Action is the largest pan-disability organisation and charity in the UK and Ireland. We are a Disabled person’s led organisation (DPO) advocating for the rights of d/Deaf and Disabled people. We provide services which are developed for and by d/Deaf and Disabled people. These services include: employment support services, human rights and independent advocacy, campaigns, community integration and digital connectivity, transport, information and advice, mental health and wellbeing and disability specialist support.
Apple are helping eradicate the curse of CAPTCHA (abilitynet.org.uk)
In 2015, I wrote about how CAPTCHA challenges have been a constant source of frustration – and even exclusion – for people with disabilities ever since they were devised to try to sort the humans from the robots.
How To Report On Disability Responsibly In Journalism (journoresources.org.uk)
“If you cannot use the word ‘disability’ without awkwardness or shame, then do not report on the topic.”
Rabbit Gold: "The Tea Party" Review (respectability.org)
"The Tea Party" is an Alice in Wonderland-inspired narrative short that explores ADHD and how it manifests in a young person’s life.
International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia: LGBTI+ persons with disabilities during the pandemic (edf-feph.org)
Since the pandemic outbreak, the organisations ILGA-Europe and Transgender Europe (TGEU) have been reporting that the LGBTI+ community is, and will continue to be, disproportionately affected by COVID-19.
Intersections: The LGBTI II Survey Analysis project (ilga-europe.org)
Our Intersections series takes a deeper look at the FRA 2019 LGBTI Survey II data and zooming in on specific groups within the LGBTI community.
Bridging Identities: Navigating life at the Intersection of Disability and LGBTQI+ (edf-feph.org)
LGBTQI+ persons with disabilities are particularly susceptible to intersectional discrimination across multiple areas such as access to healthcare, employment, education and legal protection. Additionally, they often confront social stigma and stereotypes that result in isolation and exclusion from communities and support networks.
LGBTI+ persons with disabilities: Discrimination “makes us feel lost, alone and like we don’t belong to either community” (edf-feph.org)
Title quote by Anis Akhtar from Oppression squared: D/deaf and disabled trans experiences in Europe.
5 profound lessons we learned from working with disabled LGBTI activists and organisations (ilga-europe.org)
Making our work more inclusive is at the core of ILGA-Europe’s purpose. This is especially true in the case of disabled LGBTI people, who continue to be marginalised in our movement.
Audio-Visual Media Services Directive (AVMSD) - Has it made progress for media accessibility? (edf-feph.org)
Subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing, audio description, sign language and spoken subtitles are a prerequisite for persons with disabilities to access audiovisual content on an equal basis with others and enjoy their right to information, leisure and cultural life.
Disability in the European Semester Spring Package 2023 (edf-feph.org)
The European Commission released its Spring Package as part of the 2023 European Semester process.
700 disability advocates call on the EU to ensure “Nothing about them without them” (edf-feph.org)
On 23 May, the hemicycle of the European Parliament in Brussels hosted the “5th European Parliament of Persons with Disabilities” – an event during which 600 disability advocates from across the EU came together to discuss the European Union’s role in advancing Disability Rights.
Update on the European Health Data Space regulation (edf-feph.org)
In September 2020 European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a new legislative proposal to create a ‘European health data space’. Eighteen months later, the Commission published a draft regulation setting up a health data space.
"Accessibility must be present at a high level within political agendas" (edf-feph.org)
The European Accessibility Resource Centre, AccessibleEU, is a new service from the European Commission to support the implementation of accessibility across the European Union. We were a strong proponent of this measure within the current Disability Rights Strategy.
European Parliament’s Committees voted on law to end violence against women (edf-feph.org)
Today, Wednesday 28th of June, the European Parliament’s Committee for Women’s Rights & Gender Equality and Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs voted on their position on the proposed EU Directive on combating violence against women.
Artificial Intelligence Act: European Parliament misses chance to ensure accessibility (edf-feph.org)
We are disappointed that the European Parliament’s political group did not table amendments to ensure binding accessibility requirements for all Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems in the AI Act.
WAI-CooP online meeting on the web directive’s feedback and enforcement mechanism (edf-feph.org)
As part of the Web Accessibility Initiative Communities of Practice (WAI-CooP) project, we organised an online open meeting on 7 March 2023, focusing on the feedback and enforcement mechanisms of the web directive.
Citi Foundation Invests Further $250,000 in Program Supporting Young People with Disabilities in Central Europe (edf-feph.org)
The Second Phase of the Youth Disability Rights Program “Ascend” will be implemented in Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, and Slovakia in 2023.
Discussing the employment situation of persons with disabilities (edf-feph.org)
The launch event of our 7th Human Rights Report gathered participants from all over Europe, including policymakers, civil society organisations, organisations of persons with disabilities, and disability advocates.
EDF asks EU Commissioner Vălean to enhance protections of passengers with disabilities (edf-feph.org)
On 3 May 2023, a delegation of the European Disability Forum led by Vice President Gunta Anca met European Commissioner for Transport Adina Vălean. The EDF delegation stressed the need to increase EU regulations to protect– and compensate – passengers with disabilities who encounter discrimination.
EU Commission Vice-President Jourová commits to promoting accessible elections and political participation of persons with disabilities (edf-feph.org)
On 2 May 2023, a delegation of the European Disability Forum led by President Yannis Vardakastanis met European Commission’s Vice-President for Values and Transparency, Věra Jourová. The EDF delegation underlined how the EU could support Member States to ensure the full involvement of persons with disabilities in the democratic process – including eliminating barriers to vote and standing as a candidate.
Companies in the EU will have to report on disability inclusion (edf-feph.org)
Companies operating in the EU will have to report on their practices for the inclusion of persons with disabilities and other marginalised groups, due to the new EU Directive on Corporate Sustainability Reporting (CSRD).
Spain: Inadequate Response to Heatwaves (hrw.org)
Extreme heat fueled by climate change and inadequate government response cause severe hardship and distress for people with disabilities, Human Rights Watch said today based on a study of the response in the summer of 2022 in Andalusia, Spain.
European Youth Event: Young people with disabilities advocate for inclusive policies (edf-feph.org)
A delegation of 20 young persons with disabilities from the EDF Youth Committee and the Ascend Citi Project participated in the European Youth Event (EYE) 2023, which took place on the 9 and 10 June. This event hosted, by the European Parliament in Strasbourg, brought together more than 10,000 young people from all over Europe.
Simpl4All | Promoting inclusive learning (simpl4all.eu)
At Simpl4All, we believe that not the means are “special”, but the people themselves!
Celebrating Disability Pride Month - What’s Your Role? (www-forbes-com.cdn.ampproject.org)
It was the revelation that, while I was privileged to have been oblivious to these challenges in the past, I should have been aware and proactive much earlier.
Nordic Hotels, Stockholm - Nearby Stylish Hotels With Good Access And The Coolest Bar In The World (bluebadgestyle.com)
The Nordic Hotels -The Nordic Sea and Nordic Light - are two hotels in Stockholm. Both are stylish and accessible but offer slightly different things.
The Importance of Advocating for All Migraine Patients (themighty.com)
"How can we effectively share struggles and systemic challenges that we haven’t experienced?"
“Heightened”: The Importance of Connections (respectability.org)
The film "Heightened" dives into what it is like to live with anxiety and borderline obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Model, 24, with Rare Skin Disease Bares Scars to Raise Awareness: 'I Choose to Show the Body I Was Given' (people.com)
Lucy Beall is a model and advocate who brings awareness to the rare condition epidermolysis bullosa.
NYC Has Left People With Long COVID Behind (hellgatenyc.com)
A New Yorker with long COVID confronts a life where public officials have all but abandoned her, doctors throw up their hands, and her friends and loved ones move on.
Border Patrol officials complained of 'overuse of hospitalization' as 8-year-old died (latimes.com)
Border Patrol leadership complained about the 'overuse of hospitalization,' which investigators worried was costing 'valuable staff time.'
State laws legalizing assisted suicide violate the Americans with Disabilities Act (thehill.com)
As bills to legalize assisted suicide fail across the board in liberal states like Connecticut, Maryland, and New York, some progressives may be left wondering why. Isn’t assisted suicide public policy about choice and autonomy, principles most Democrats hold dear? The answer for many of us is simple: disability discrimination.
The Bloomsbury Guide to Philosophy of Disability (bloomsbury.com)
The Bloomsbury Guide to Philosophy of Disability is a revolutionary collection encompassing the most innovative and insurgent work in philosophy of disability. Edited and anthologized by disabled philosopher Shelley Lynn Tremain, this book challenges how disability has historically been represented and understood in philosophy: it critically undermines the detrimental assumptions that various subfields of philosophy produce; resists the institutionalized ableism of academia to which these assumptions contribute; and boldly articulates new anti-ableist, anti-sexist, anti-racist, queer, anti-capitalist, anti-carceral, and decolonial insights and perspectives that counter these assumptions.
Nursing homes allegedly neglected residents, misused $83M in funds: NY attorney general (abcnews.go.com)
Owners, operators and landlords of four nursing homes in New York misused more than $83 million in taxpayer money, NY Attorney General Letitia James said in a lawsuit.
My Wordless Days With My Son Are Filled With Love (romper.com)
My nonverbal shows me love in so many ways, and none of them include speech.
Lux Gow-Habrich Artist Talk (eventbrite.ca)
An artist talk and Q&A with Lux Gow-Habrich in support of her solo exhibition, her eyes cut like flowers, at Tangled Art + Disability.
Being Me: Sarah Morrell (attitudelive.com)
Sarah Morrell has a rare genetic condition called Morquio IV which means she is just one metre tall. She has an incredibly supportive family, great friends, and a fabulous positive outlook on life.
Extreme heat will cost the US $1 billion in health care costs — this summer alone (grist.org)
High temperatures could lead to 235,000 ER visits and 56,000 hospital admissions for heat-related conditions annually.
How to Raise Money and Find Investors as a Disabled Founder (eventbrite.com)
Celia Chartres-Aris, a Disabled Founder & Investor, will be giving a talk on how to raise money and find investors as a disabled founder.
Why Are Schools Comfortable Accepting Failure for Students with Disabilities? (educatingalllearners.org)
Schools have come a long way in addressing the needs of students with disabilities. That includes the large subsection of youth who identify as neurodiverse with diagnoses like ADHD, dyslexia and dyscalculia. As two leading advocates for folks who learn differently, we remember when it was not uncommon for students with disabilities to be openly ostracized in the classroom. One of us clearly remembers being forced to work in the hallway apart from our peers.
The "Do Not Do" List (urevolution.com)
Discover the power of the "do not do" list in maximizing efficiency, conserving energy, and reclaiming control over your life. Learn how to prioritize what you don't do as much as what you do, with practical activities to include in your personalized not-to-do list.
Capacity building and networking for social change (youth-disability.org)
This network equips a new generation of disability activists in East Africa with the tools, skills, and resources required to build powerful movements for change. This centres around a knowledge exchange between young East African disability activists, academics, international campaigning organisations, and existing disability networks. The programme helps disability activists influence governments, international development actors, and the private sector to design policies and services, at a local, national, and global level, which consider the needs of disabled people, as well as to challenge the stigma of disability within their own communities.
The Case for Updating SSI Asset Limits (cbpp.org)
Raising or eliminating asset limits would reduce administrative burdens without dramatically increasing enrollment.
The Power of Connection: the Free Service that Changed my Life (blindnewworld.org)
Burgon, a teacher, artist and speaker, shares how iCanConnect, the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program, changed her life.
Abled Redefines Inspiration While Its Subject Redefines World Class Running (respectability.org)
Abled shows Paralympian Blake Leeper trying to prove that his advantage comes from hard work and dedication, not his equipment.
'Lewis Capaldi's Glastonbury performance was moment of magic for Disabled Brits' (mirror.co.uk)
Lewis Capaldi's awe-inspiring Glasto performance was a moment of hope for the Disabled community and shows the magic that happens when we truly connect, writes activist Anna Morell.
Rose Ayling-Ellis was 'trembling' after being heckled on stage (uk.news.yahoo.com)
Rose Ayling-Ellis recounted the incident and how it left her feeling "really upset" in her new BBC documentary A Sign for Change.
My Disabled Body Prepared Me For Motherhood Like Nothing Else Could (romper.com)
Disability and parenting are often imagined as two incompatible experiences, but they inform and enrich each other.
‘My legs don’t work but my credit card does’: The huge demo marketers are ignoring (mumbrella.com.au)
A near-death experience that left ad exec Lisa Cox disabled gave her a startling insight into how marketers totally ignore people with a disability - missing out on a huge demographic with big spending power.
Accessible Customer Experience Training Course (ACS-1-1) (accessibility.com)
This course is designed to provide customer-facing employees with the knowledge and awareness needed to deliver an inclusive customer experience for customers with disabilities.
Accessibility Checker Extensions: Are They Reliable? (accessibility.com)
Accessibility checker browser extensions can help identify some accessibility issues but do not rely on these automated checks alone. Read why.
Accessibility Features Of Zoom And How To Make Zoom Meetings More Accessible (accessibility.com)
Zoom has made significant strides in offering accessibility features that cater to users with different types of disabilities. Learn more.
Three Steps To Create An Accessible Mobile App For People With Hearing Disabilities (accessibility.com)
There are over 7 million apps available across the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store. Are they accessibile to people who are D/deaf or hard of hearing?
Defining Deficiencies: Hiring People without Accessibility Training (accessibility.com)
Forward-looking companies are building a workforce staffed with people who have accessibility experience.
A Guide To Motion and Eye-Tracking Technology (accessibility.com)
Motion- and eye-tracking technologies have made impressive strides in recent years, making our interaction with the digital world more intuitive and inclusive.
Netflix Awards Funding For Documentary About Deaf DJ Troi Lee (criplife.co.uk)
Troi Lee, also known as DJ Chinaman, and filmmaker Caroline Williamson are recipients of the Netflix Documentary Talent Fund for their upcoming documentary Turn Up The Bass, which will tell the story of Troi’s 20-year career as a deaf DJ and pioneer of the deaf rave scene.
Survey reveals what older people want to do with tech (abilitynet.org.uk)
The older generation is comfortable using Google Maps and WhatsApp - but won't set up their smart TV or talk to AI, according to a new survey of people aged 65 and over.
Meet a quadriplegic mom raising twins (youtube.com)
Dani Izzie and her husband, Rudy, insist there's nothing special about how they're raising their twin girls in rural Virginia. Except that in 2009 Dani slipped on a bathroom floor and snapped her neck, paralyzing almost everything from her chest down. But that did not stop her from getting married, and pregnant, and giving birth to Lavinia and Giorgiana during the pandemic. Correspondent Lee Cowan talks with an extraordinary woman, subject of the documentary "Dani's Twins," who just wants to be considered a normal mom.
My Perspective on Apple Live Speech as a Deaf Person (deque.com)
Today, I would like to talk about Live Speech because it is valuable to me as a deaf person who uses written English and sign language to communicate with others. Live Speech allows me to use my iPhone to type to speak with others through phone calls, video calls, and in person.
Am I Doomed to Repeat the Mistakes of My Father? Breaking Intergenerational Mental Health Cycles (themighty.com)
"I vowed I would never put a child through what I have been through, or what my dad went through — and who knows how far back it goes?"
A cluttered mind: a man's lifelong struggle with Epilepsy (urevolution.com)
A cluttered mind: a short memoir of a man's lifelong struggle with epilepsy and how it has shaped him and his outlook on life.
Our Presence is Our Power 2023 (withkeri.com)
Celebrating our community by activating the dialogue on racial and disability justice.
New study reveals insights into the significance of beach accessibility (disabilityinsider.com)
New University of the Sunshine Coast research has confirmed the positive impact of assistive technology allowing people with disabilities to access and use the beach.
Driving inclusion: New submission highlights the need for comprehensive regulation (disabilityinsider.com)
In response to the Disability Inclusion Regulation review, a comprehensive submission has been submitted. The submission focuses on the NSW Disability Inclusion Act 2014 (the Act), which serves as a replacement for the NSW Disability Services Act 1993.
A moment that changed me: I was gay, disabled, alienated. With seven kind words, my life began (theguardian.com)
At my first Pride, aged 18, I felt it was just another place I didn’t belong. Then I saw a lesbian, topless and proud. Her warmth transformed me in an instant.
A new, sensible plan for fall covid boosters is taking shape (washingtonpost.com)
The United States is on track to having a second updated booster shot.
Stoughton Paralympics champ wants book on disabled athletes to 'win' (captimes.com)
Patty Cisneros Prevo is a two-time gold medal winner and three-time Paralympian. Her children's book "Tenacious" highlights 15 fellow athletes.
Opinion: As an activist, Helen Keller was ahead of her time (theglobeandmail.com)
In February, 1959, four months shy of her 79th birthday, Helen Keller received a letter from a civil-rights activist named George Houser. He was writing to enlist her support for a cause that he knew she held dear. During a predawn raid three years earlier, South African authorities had rounded up a number of dissidents who had begun to resist the brutal apartheid regime that saw millions of non-white citizens oppressed by a tiny white minority. Among the figures charged with high treason and now facing the death penalty was a young activist named Nelson Mandela – a man still largely unknown even in his own country.
'We're not doing that': A Black couple won't crowdfund to pay medical debt (npr.org)
Kristie Fields, a cancer patient in Virginia was urged to go public to seek help for her medical bills. But she worried about feeding hurtful stereotypes.
Eradicating Ableist Language Yields More-Accurate and More-Humane Journalism (theopennotebook.com)
Striking ableism from journalism isn’t just about avoiding certain “naughty” words. It’s a practice of critically thinking and recognizing the historical violence and ongoing oppression that underlies much of the language we may use to narrate the experience of disability. Developing such awareness will make our field more accurate, more vivid, and more human.
Eddie Ndopu + Kat Graham: Sipping Dom Pérignon Through a Straw (eventbrite.com)
Join us for an in-person event with global humanitarian Eddie Ndopu, for the release of his debut memoir.
When Death Is the Best Choice, Is It a Choice at All? (thenation.com)
Disabled Canadians need support, but without proper government funding, voluntary death through MAID may be their only option.
Adult-Size Changing Tables Poised To Become More Available (disabilityscoop.com)
A change to building standards could mean far greater access to changing tables for adults with disabilities in the coming years at public places nationwide.
I'm an Autistic Woman, and These 7 Stereotypes About Autism Are Flat-Out Wrong (www-wellandgood-com.cdn.ampproject.org)
Autism comes with lots of stereotypes and stigma. Here, an autistic writer breaks down some key autism myths people shouldn't believe.
"Women who are promiscuous" - Debunking myths and encouraging empowerment (urevolution.com)
If there’s one thing our sexist society loves to do, it’s piling onto women who dare to have an enjoyable sex life. It is time to debunk the seven myths of women who are promiscuous.
Steps we can all take to raise deaf awareness (theguardian.com)
Letters: Speak directly, be understanding and remember that sign language is rarely the answer for people with acquired hearing loss, writes Quentin Kopp. Plus a letter by Wendy Ritson.
Children’s special educational needs are not being met (theguardian.com)
Letters: Angela Lee-Foster on the struggle by her and other parents to get the support their children need.