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How do Republicans plan to cut health coverage? Two basic ways. (washingtonpost.com)
The House reconciliation plan’s provisions add up to millions more going without insurance.
Trekinetic – On a mission to build the most desirable wheelchairs on the planet! (ablemagazine.co.uk)
Trekinetic believe that everyone should have the freedom to go where they want without their wheelchair holding them back.
Federal Medicaid Cuts Would Force States To Eliminate Services for Disabled Adults, Older Adults, and Children (americanprogress.org)
The reconciliation bill that just passed out of committee in the House proposes cutting Medicaid and therefore gutting essential services upon which disabled and older people rely.
GOP-led House committees meet to tackle Medicaid cuts, taxes and SNAP benefits (aol.com)
Three key House committees are set to debate critical portions of a sweeping package for President Donald agenda on taxes, Medicaid and SNAP benefits.
How Does The HCBS Settings Rule Affect Housing and Day Program Rules and Rights? (thinkingautismguide.com)
Many of our U.S.-based community members, including parents and caregivers, want guidance and clarity about how the impending Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Settings rule will affect both adult housing choices and adult day programs.
Elizabeth Herridge obituary (theguardian.com)
Other lives: Diplomat’s wife who initiated a project providing wheelchairs made by British inmates to physically disabled children in Chennai
Aspiritech - Providing cost-free training to the next generation of Neurodivergent tech professionals (openinclusion.com)
Aspiritech is dedicated to providing meaningful employment in tech to adults on the autism spectrum
Remote work boosts productivity for people with autism (disabilityinsider.com)
New research from the Curtin Autism Research Group has revealed flexible working arrangements, including working from home, significantly benefit autistic employees, reducing anxiety, increasing productivity and improving overall well-being.
New Zealand’s 2023 Census highlights disability and activity challenges (disabilityinsider.com)
Disability and activity limitation statistics from the 2023 Census provide crucial insights into the lives of persons with disabilities in New Zealand. Government agencies, service providers, and community groups use this data to monitor how outcomes for persons with disabilities compare to those of non-disabled people. The findings also help guide the development of more accessible and inclusive services nationwide.
Redesigned wards improve recovery for stroke patients and support clinicians (disabilityinsider.com)
Researchers at The University of Western Australia examined the implications of architectural design on health facilities, using four different designs for a stroke rehabilitation ward, and found the innovative designs provided significant economic benefits.
Accessibility Is Not "A Nice Thing To Do" (claimingcrip.blogspot.com)
Where storytelling, culture, and identity collide because disabled isn't a bad thing, it's just one part of the story.
Is the Trillion-Dollar Wellness Industry a Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing? (nytimes.com)
Amy Larocca’s book “How to Be Well” dives deep into the global obsession with so-called health, and the companies that have profited from creating it.
The Right Stuff (radiolab.org)
We’re sending more and more people to space every year. But are we sending the right ones?
Bus Users UK responds to Bus Services Bill for Wales 2025 (bususers.org)
Bus Users UK has given a cautious welcome to the Bus Services Bill for Wales which aims to deliver a joined-up public transport network that is safe, integrated, environmentally sustainable, efficient, economic and responds to meet the transport needs of the public.
It’s an exciting summer at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford this year! (ablemagazine.co.uk)
Multi-million pound transformative works to improve the theatre’s accessibility and sustainability will be complete in the summer, including the provision of a lift to all floors, increased accessible seating in the auditorium, new accessible toilets and refreshed public spaces. It’s the perfect time to visit and enjoy one of the fabulous productions the venue has to offer.
Massive Medicaid Cuts Are Being Debated This Week. Here's How They Will Impact the Disability Community. (thearc.org)
Let’s be clear: This proposal threatens the health and independence of millions of people, including people with disabilities, children, older adults, and caregivers.
AAPD Condemns House E&C Proposal and Rejects Cuts to Medicaid (mailchi.mp)
Kennedy says autism database to use Medicare, Medicaid info : NPR (npr.org)
The National Institutes of Health will partner with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid to create a database of Americans with autism, using insurance claims, medical records and smartwatch data.
Experts call Kennedy's plan to find autism's cause unrealistic | AP News (apnews.com)
Many autism experts say the Trump administration's plan to find autism's causes is unrealistic. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is banking on a new database of insurance claims and other health records, the kind of information used to track diagnoses and access to care. Autism science already has proven that genes play a huge role in development of the complex brain disorder. And cutting edge research now is focusing on uncovering differences inside the brain that lead to autism symptoms, changes that can be studied through noninvasive testing of brain activity and donations of whole brains after death.
The 'R-word,' embraced by Joe Rogan and Elon Musk, inches back into the mainstream (nbcnews.com)
Many still consider the word a disability slur, and while its use has percolated in the comedy world for years, only recently has it — and discussion of its return — become more common.
New Rochelle NY's city buildings need accessibility upgrades: state (eu.lohud.com)
A state report found that 171 accessibility improvements were needed across four New Rochelle city buildings.
Thompson School District sued over accessibility issues at Loveland High School (kdvr.com)
A parent in the Thompson School District has filed a lawsuit claiming the district didn’t follow accessibility law standards and ignored parent concerns.
Poudre School District settles with families over bus aide’s abuse of students with disabilities (cpr.org)
The $16.2 million payment ends the lawsuit brought by the parents of 10 children they say were slapped pinched and punched by a paraprofessional.
Detroit advocates look to speed up Special Education process for students (bridgedetroit.com)
Education advocates, school employees and board members say delays in evaluations for special education services have been a problem for students for years.
New tech at poll sites helps Bexar County voters with hearing, mobility issues (foxsanantonio.com)
SAN ANTONIO — Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai and the County Commissioners have approved a request from Elections Administrator Michele Carew to purchase new tec
Detroit advocates look to speed up Special Education process for students (bridgedetroit.com)
Education advocates, school employees and board members say delays in evaluations for special education services have been a problem for students for years.
Poudre School District settles with families over bus aide’s abuse of students with disabilities (cpr.org)
The $16.2 million payment ends the lawsuit brought by the parents of 10 children they say were slapped pinched and punched by a paraprofessional.
Unavailable for legal reasons (westsidecurrent.com)
Vets disability claims backlog down to 200K cases, a post-pandemic low (militarytimes.com)
The number of overdue disabiltiy claims rose to more than 400,000 cases after COVID-19 office closures and toxic exposure benefits expansion.
MILFORD, MASS. (WHDH) - A Milford candy store is giving people living with disabilities the opportunity to work.“Sweet Inspirations” candy shop is a non-profit whereRead More
5XX Level Errors page (newstribune.com)
'Well received' accessibility upgrades coming to more Penticton beaches - Vernon Morning Star (vernonmorningstar.com)
Features added to Sudbury Beach in 2024 are coming to other spots around the city
The war has exacerbated the need to adapt infrastructure for people with disabilities, the number of which is growing. Without control and investment, accessibility will remain on paper.
9 heritage sites in India with wheelchair accessibility | Times of India Travel (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
India is a land of timeless heritage, where centuries-old monuments stand as a testament to its rich history and cultural diversity. While exploring these iconic sites can be a dream for many, accessibility has often been a challenge for travelers with mobility needs. However, several heritage sites across the country have taken significant steps to become more inclusive, ensuring that history is within reach for everyone.
How Rare by Design nonprofit shows disabilities in a 'positive light' (eu.argusleader.com)
Kendra Gottsleben hosts an annual fashion show and film festival to educate the community and advocate for people with rare diseases and disabilities.
Three North East NHS learning disability wards told to improve (bbc.com)
Staff have been assaulted and patients have been injured on the wards, CQC inspectors say.
UK financial sector falling short of digital inclusion and accessibility standards, report finds - HR News (hrnews.co.uk)
A new report warns that several UK financial sub-sectors are falling short of regulatory standards for digital accessibility and inclusion - a concern that extends to recruitment and workforce inclusion strategies. The ‘Accessibility in Financial Services Report’, by compliance training provider Skillcast, analysed over 270 leading UK companies in nine financially regulated sub-sectors, considering key factors directly
Ali France's election isn't just a boon for Labor — it's big for the disability community too - ABC News (abc.net.au)
Ali France's election win over Peter Dutton isn't just a positive for Anthony Albanese and Labor — it's also big for the disability community, writes Nas Campanella.
Nova Scotia has released its updated accessibility plan, outlining the government's next steps toward becoming...
Access and the law: Entertainment without barriers is a right, not a favour (deccanherald.com)
Access and the law: Entertainment without barriers is a right, not a favour
Bournemouth disabled-led orchestra 'removing barriers' (bbc.com)
Bournemouth's National Open Youth Orchestra is working to "remove barriers" for disabled musicians.
Albertans protest federal disability benefit clawback | Edmonton Journal (edmontonjournal.com)
Dozens of Albertans came to the legislature to protest the province's clawback of the CDB coming in July.
How technology is redefining accessibility for people with disabilities | YourStory (yourstory.com)
If we are to bridge the gap between aspiration and action, accessibility must be seen not as an add-on, but as a non-negotiable feature of everything we build.
Accessibility improvements made at Horseshoe Quarry (bbc.com)
Changes at the Peak District site include the installation of a wheelchair-friendly gate.
Devon's Freetrike disability charity reaches 50,000km milestone (bbc.com)
Freetrike takes those with mobility issues out on to Devon's traffic-free trails.
Smiths Hill High principal returns after cycling crash leaves him with quadriplegia - ABC News (abc.net.au)
Modifications at school have helped David Deitz slip back into work, but he still cannot access many of the shops nearby. On Global Accessibility Awareness Day, he is urging businesses to do more.
Piss and Pity: A Disabled Person's Eternal Search for an Accessible Convenience – Byline Times (bylinetimes.com)
Why is it acceptable for disabled people to live without a dignified way to go to the toilet? asks Penny Pepper
Pioneering New Media Platform Visible Voices Offers A Different Perspective On Disability | British Vogue (vogue.co.uk)
Launching on Global Accessibility Awareness Day, 15 May, Visible Voices is the culmination of their creative partnership. As a media platform, Visible Voices will pioneer a new way of seeing disability.
Frontiers | The impact of transformational leadership on the workplace well-being of employees with disabilities: series mediation and moderation process (frontiersin.org)
This paper investigates the impact of transformational leadership on workplace well-being for employees with disabilities through the integration of assistiv...
The Impact of Web Accessibility Overlays | Master's Thesis by Daniela Kubesch (overlays.dnikub.dev)
This thesis, published in 2024, investigates the impact of accessibility overlays on the usability and user experience (UX) for individuals with permanent visual impairments. The conducted research involved an evaluation study that comprised a technical evaluation of accessibility overlays against the WCAG 2.1 standard, a user study with 21 individuals and interviews with accessibility consultants and accessibility overlay company representatives.
Premier should build legacy with disabilities act: advocate (insidehalton.com)
Ontario is in an accessibility crisis and needs to implement a crisis response, writes David Lepofsky.
Barry Manilow superfan almost missed out on Toronto concert (ctvnews.ca)
There are some big-name acts coming to Toronto this summer, with the city is hosting concerts that will include Oasis, Coldplay and Stevie Knicks among others.
Archaeologists shed light on the treatment of individuals with disabilities in the late Middle Ages (phys.org)
The skeleton of a man with a severe dislocated fracture of the knee, found in a cemetery in Lund, southern Sweden, is helping to unravel the complexities of social attitudes toward individuals with disabilities in the late medieval period. The research combines traditional osteological methods and 3D modeling—a cutting-edge technique for viewing and studying traumatic injury and related skeletal changes—with contextual information from historical texts and digitized excavation records to build a more nuanced understanding of disability and care in the past.
(25) The Role of Accessibility in Employee Health and Well-Being | LinkedIn (linkedin.com)
Accessibility in the workplace refers to designing environments, systems, and processes so that all employees, including those with disabilities, can fully participate and perform their jobs effectively. This concept extends beyond physical access to include digital accessibility, communication, and
(7) How Empathy Can Transform the Passenger Experience (accessiblelink.substack.com)
From Compliance to True Inclusion
Design system annotations, part 1: How accessibility gets left out of components - The GitHub Blog (github.blog)
The Accessibility Design team created a set of annotations to bridge the gaps that design systems alone can’t fix and proactively addresses accessibility issues within Primer components.
Five key barriers impacting the rights of people with disabilities from indigenous and minority communities - Minority Rights Group (minorityrights.org)
People with disabilities from indigenous and minority communities remain amongst the most marginalized and excluded from political and public life.
(7) At WAVES 2025, panellists call for smarter, human-centred accessibility in media (reframingdisability.substack.com)
Crisp insights from Rahul Bajaj, Christopher Patnoe, Rachel Lowenstein, Danish Mahajan, Dipti Prasad, Brij Kothari, and Me; and plenty of resources.
CSUN Center on Disabilities Newsletter: Explore the Newest Journal & Reflect on CSUNATC25! (mailchi.mp)
A day in the life: exploring the human side of digital accessibility | PwC (pwc.com)
Imagine and reflect on the obstacles that people with disabilities face daily, and how we can all work together to overcome them.
Every third Thursday in May, the world marks GAAD, to reflect on whether digital spaces are truly open to everyone.
OPINION: Building a more inclusive digital world – Our shared responsibility | Ingka Group (ingka.com)
15 March marks Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), a moment that urges all of us to reflect on how inclusive the digital world truly is. For us at Ingka Group, it’s more than just a day on the calendar. It’s a call to action, a reminder of the responsibility we all share in making the digital space welcoming and usable for everyone, regardless of ability.
Reflecting on a Year of Progress in Accessibility and What's Ahead - About Netflix (about.netflix.com)
Today, on Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we’re reinforcing our commitment to making entertainment more accessible and celebrating the community of Netflix members who use these features every day.
Politics Home | From silence to strength: why accessibility should shape the future of work (politicshome.com)
As Deaf Awareness Week prompts reflection on inclusion, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners’ Chris Goodall explores how accessibility, shaped by lived e...
Accessibility and Instrumentality: A Conversation - Journal #154 (e-flux.com)
Music historian Marianna Ritchey talks to percussionist Greg Stuart about “accessibility” in experimental music.
Charity Digital - Topics - Eight ways to make your digital platforms more accessible (charitydigital.org.uk)
We provide important tips to improve the accessibility of your digital offerings, including advice on alt text, colour contrast, and clear and concise writing
What Is ARIA? How ARIA Helps Make Websites Accessible (2025) - Shopify UK (shopify.com)
No matter what kind of website you run, accessibility helps ensure that anyone can visit, and ARIA enables screen readers to describe pages accurately.
Do Not Publish Your Designs on the Web with Figma Sites… — Adrian Roselli (adrianroselli.com)
…Unless you want to fail all the WCAGs, create litigation risk, close off opportunities in Europe, engage in reputational harm, and oh yeah, throw up barriers to your customers and users. What am I talking about? Figma announced Figma Sites, letting you publish your Figma designs directly to the web.…
State of Retail: How to Better Serve Customers With Disabilities | National Jeweler (nationaljeweler.com)
Around 54 million Americans and counting live with a disability. Here’s how to make your jewelry store and website more accessible.
'Shifting left' for better accessibility in Firefox (blog.mozilla.org)
One of the most powerful ways to “shift left” is to include disabled people in the process as early as possible.
NDSC - Protect Medicaid for All! - YouTube (youtube.com)
National Down Syndrome Congress asked the Down syndrome community what Medicaid means for them.Editing: Daniel Sheire
Changing Places: creating comprehensive accessibility (bristol247.com)
Leo Carstensen is leading a local campaign to get more installed
Sony Group Portal - Bringing lasting change to society through accessible technology (sony.com)
(25) Global Accessibility Awareness Day is coming | LinkedIn (linkedin.com)
Global Accessibility Awareness Day is coming Now’s the time to talk about diversity and accessibility in news rooms With this year’s Global Accessibility Awareness Day fast approaching (Thursday 15 May), it’s more important than ever that we continue to talk about the need for better accessibility a
(25) Global Accessibility Awareness Day is coming | LinkedIn (linkedin.com)
Global Accessibility Awareness Day is coming Now’s the time to talk about diversity and accessibility in news rooms With this year’s Global Accessibility Awareness Day fast approaching (Thursday 15 May), it’s more important than ever that we continue to talk about the need for better accessibility a
Changing Places: creating comprehensive accessibility (bristol247.com)
Leo Carstensen is leading a local campaign to get more installed
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The funding would have benefitted roughly 130,000 Mainers.
Celebrating 25 Years of the Ticket to Work | SSA (blog.ssa.gov)
This year, we’re celebrating the 25th anniversary of our Ticket to Work (Ticket) program. The Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act helps people…
70 VA Disability Eligibility Requirements 2025: Check New Criteria & Payment Dates (acscomp.org)
The Department of Veterans Affairs, US, provides disability benefits to veterans with service‑connected injuries or illnesses. Veterans receive financial
158 Advocates Send Letter Opposing Plan to Eliminate the CPSC - National Consumers League (nclnet.org)
Washington, DC – Today, the National Consumers League, Consumer Federation of America, Consumer Reports, and 156 other product safety advocates sent a letter to Russell Vought, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, expressing their strong opposition to any attempt to eliminate, defund, or weaken the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
What's Up With WID - May 2025 (mailchi.mp)
An accessibility checklist for your stories (esri.com)
Download our free one-page pdf checklist to help you get started with the basic steps for creating accessible digital content.
University Libraries: Support for Accessible Design – Accessibility at the UW (washington.edu)
In a recent conversation with University Libraries staff, we learned from Perry Yee and Elliott Stevens how their team is helping the UW community build a cultu
Austin American-Statesman Letters to the Editor for May 11, 2025 (eu.statesman.com)
Austin American-Statesman Letters to the Editor for May 11, 2025
UVA Opens New Accessible Route Just in Time for Final Exercises (news.virginia.edu)
The new ramp provides a 24-hour alternative to going through Newcomb Hall to reach Central Grounds.
Accessible Iowa initiative sets campus standards, next steps for digital accessibility | Iowa Now - The University of Iowa (now.uiowa.edu)
The University of Iowa has launched the Accessible Iowa: The Countdown to Digital Accessibility initiative to ensure that its digital content — ranging from websites and course materials to systems, services, and programs — meets the latest federal accessibility standards. This university-wide
Saint Mary's University - More than a website: FSC's new digital hub centralizes accessibility at SMU (educationnewscanada.com)
The Fred Smithers Centre for Student Accessibility (FSC) at Saint Mary's University has launched a newly redesigned website, introducing a centralized accessibility hub designed to improve the use. . .
On May 12, 2025, the FCC released an order to extend for one year an existing waiver of the requirement that television broadcasters provide an aural representation of visual, non-textual emergency information (such as radar maps or other graphics) on the secondary audio stream of video broadcasts. The order extends the waiver through May 27, 2026, or until there is a ruling on a separate NAB petition for rulemaking on the accessibility requirement, whichever is sooner.
UW researchers developing app to easily assess home for accessibility improvements (fox47.com)
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison are hoping to make it easier to find ways to make your home more accessible — all from the palm of your hand.
William & Mary's Commitment to Digital Accessibility | Information Technology | William & Mary (wm.edu)
In honor of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), William & Mary is proud to unveil its latest initiatives aimed at enhancing digital accessibility for all members of its community. By implementing cutting-edge accessibility features that support visual, hearing, motor and cognitive impairments, the university is ensuring usability of its digital platforms and demonstrating leading efforts in accessibility among educational institutions.
Disability and Access Services - MIT Division of Student Life (studentlife.mit.edu)
We approach each student with the goal of understanding their unique circumstances, identity, and specific needs. Through thoughtful discussion and partnership, we will work to understand how your disability impacts your academic and campus experience, and develop a plan that…
Faculty Survey Shows Need for Digital Accessibility Support (insidehighered.com)
Only 10 percent of faculty believe their college provides adequate tools to support students with disabilities, making it hard to meet updated ADA mandates on digital accessibility.
The Digital Accessibility Handbook for Libraries | ALA (ala.org)
Ten Honored with SU Disability Resource Center Access Awards - Thursday May 08, 2025 | Salisbury University News (salisbury.edu)
Hopkins marks Global Accessibility Awareness Day | Hub (hub.jhu.edu)
Faculty, staff, and students are reminded to review communications, documents, and presentations to ensure they meet accessibility guidelines
Spotlight on Faculty: Jennifer Mankoff – Accessibility at the UW (washington.edu)
In honor of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) on May 15, we sat down with Dr. Jennifer Mankoff , a professor in the Information School and the Paul G. A
/PRNewswire/ -- The recent surge of policy activity at the federal and state levels is prompting swift and detailed responses from affected communities through...
Bexar County commissioners approve new polling site technology aimed at accessibility (ksat.com)
New technology ensuring greater accessibility for the deaf community and an expedited check-in process is coming to future Bexar County elections.
T.E.D.E. Foundation announces mobile accessibility vehicle to be at DuBois Community Days | News | thecourierexpress.com (thecourierexpress.com)
Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Fully Fund Improvements for Transit Riders as Part of FY 2026 Budget | Governor Kathy Hochul (governor.ny.gov)
Governor Hochul signed new legislation as part of the FY26 Enacted Budget to fully fund the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) $68.4 billion 2025-29 Capital Plan — a move that represents the largest investment in New York State’s transportation history.
Samsung Electronics Hosts Accessibility Festival Week in Europe To Promote and Advance Accessibility for All – Samsung Global Newsroom (news.samsung.com)
The event highlights inclusive design and features remarks from the President and CEO of Samsung Electronics Europe and the Head of Accessibility Committee at Samsung Electronics Corporation
Museum renews Certified Autism Center designation - The Press (presspublications.com)
The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) has renewed The National Museum of the Great Lakes’ Certified Autism Center (CAC) designation.
Policy Arm of World’s Largest Computing Association Urges Baseline for Accessibility-Driven Technology Development | WebWire (webwire.com)
The Association for Computing Machinery�s global Technology Policy Council has released �TechBrief: Advancing Accessibility in the Digital World.� It is the latest in a series of TechBriefs �short technical bulletins that present scientifically grounded perspectives on the impact and policy implications of specific technological developments in computing. �TechBrief: Advancing Accessibility in the Digital World,� co-authored by US and European experts, recognizes access to technology...
/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In honor of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), the Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) Foundation announced today the...
Hayward City Council to take up accessibility by design standards for new housing | City of Hayward - Official website (hayward-ca.gov)
The Hayward City Council later this month will consider adopting legislation requiring smaller residential construction projects to be designed in a manner that provides for accessibility for everyone, regardless of age or ability. The new Universal Design and Visitability Standards would apply to construction of new single-family homes, duplexes and townhome developments
New website expands resource access for aging, disabled | News | dailyrepublic.com (dailyrepublic.com)
FAIRFIELD — A new website has been launched to expand access to resources for aging residents and individuals with disabilities in Solano and Napa counties.
Getty Images Grant Photographers $20,000 to Improve Disability Representation | PetaPixel (petapixel.com)
News Flash • Access Award: Seeking Nominations for Businesse (shrewsburyma.gov)
In honor of Disability Pride Month, the Shrewsbury Commission on Disabilities is seeking nominations for the Access Award which recognizes local businesses for providing outstanding disability-friendly service.
From 28 June 2025, the European Accessibility Act (EAA) will oblige companies to make certain products and services accessible for the EU market.
Disability Rights Iowa Areas of Focus Planning Survey 2025 (survey.alchemer.com)
Disability Rights Iowa Areas of Focus Planning Survey 2025.
Council receives update on City’s accessibility plans | City of Ottawa (ottawa.ca)
Blind SA and Checkers Sixty60 collaborate on app accessibility | Shoprite Holdings (shopriteholdings.co.za)
Blind SA, a leading nonprofit organisation dedicated to advocating for accessibility and inclusion, has been working closely with Checkers to optimise the online shopping experience on the Sixty60 app for blind and partially sighted users.
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Launches new and accessible website - WisPolitics (wispolitics.com)
MADISON—The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) is proud to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website, WisVets.com. The overhaul is aimed at providing veterans and their families with an improved digital experience to connect them with all Wisconsin veteran...
Accessibility plan approved to make Kelowna more inclusive for all - Kelowna Capital News (kelownacapnews.com)
'We will have a roadmap forward, with common goals and understanding'
FE News | Report Advocates for Enhanced Accessibility in Professional Exams (fenews.co.uk)
Report Advocates for Enhanced Accessibility in Professional Exams | Read more on FE News!
Celtic champion accessibility and inclusion at Saturday’s title homecoming (celticfc.com)
Welcome to the official Celtic Football Club website featuring latest Celtic FC news, fixtures and results, ticket info, player profiles, hospitality, shop and more.
Paralympian to speak at county's National AccessAbility Awareness Week event - Bradford News (bradfordtoday.ca)
Leanne Taylor to provide keynote speech May 27 at County of Simcoe Administration Centre
DOOM: The Dark Ages Accessibility Guide — content-news.community.doom-the-dark-ages — Blizzard News (news.blizzard.com)
Slay your way with these accessibility features and other useful options for DOOM: The Dark Ages!
Pimax Expands Dream VR Lineup with Accessible Headsets - XR Today (xrtoday.com)
XR Today covers Mixed Reality news including Mixed Reality Headsets, VR Headsets, Wearables and more.
Call of Duty's accessibility features are a player-developer collaboration | VentureBeat (venturebeat.com)
Call of Duty's developers talk about how they've created accessibility features in their games through their own and players' experiences.
Sony Patents PS5 Controller That Reads Players' Biological Stress Levels - ID Tech (idtechwire.com)
Sony has new patents that describe a biometric controller concept for the PlayStation 5, offering insight into how the company might incorporate physiological data into future gaming experiences. The patents, […]
Founder of accessibility nonprofit AbleGamers accused of abusive conduct and financial mismanagement | Rock Paper Shotgun (rockpapershotgun.com)
Anonymous former employees of accessibility nonprofit AbleGamers accuse founder Mark Barlet of abuse, inappropriate conduct, and financial mismanagement,
Disability, Human Rights, and Contract Law by Eliza Varney, Hardcover | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com)
An initial glance at the intricate web of the English legal system may perceive human rights and private law as paths leading to different realms. In this vision, contract law, shaped by economic concerns, is confined to a role of enforcing agreements. Yet, given ageing population trends and the...
European Accessibility Act: Application to firms - Macfarlanes (macfarlanes.com)
Digital Accessibility Requirements for Public Entities - Schwabe (schwabe.com)
Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects individuals with disabilities from discrimination based on disability in services, programs…
Ramping Up Rights: An Unfinished History of British Disability Activism by Rachel Charlton-Dailey, Paperback | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com)
From the 'crippled suffragette', to '80s punks chaining themselves to buses, to campaigners taking a stand online, this book celebrates the amazing activists and protest actions behind the UK's long battle for disabled people's rights to live.Rachel Charlton-Dailey highlights a shockingly...
How To Create Accessible Content | Digital Accessibility at Princeton (digital.accessibility.princeton.edu)
Improving React Accessibility with `useId` | Epic React by Kent C. Dodds (epicreact.dev)
Learn how React’s useId hook ensures unique, accessible form field IDs, avoids SSR bugs, and improves usability in reusable components. Boost accessibility!
Chrome’s Android app will now let you zoom in on text without affecting the webpage | The Verge (theverge.com)
Google is rolling out a new feature in Chrome’s Android app that will finally let you enlarge text without messing up the layout of a webpage.
Designing for Everyone: How Samsung Embeds Accessibility at the Heart of Innovation – Samsung Newsroom India (news.samsung.com)
On Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we reaffirm our commitment to building a more inclusive world, creating better pathways for all
An Independent Man: Ed Roberts and the Fight for Disability Rights by Scot Edward Danforth, Hardcover | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com)
The first biography of one of the founders of the disability rights movement, An Independent Man chronicles the life of an activist who reimagined the meaning of equality and inspired generations of reformers. Before Jonas Salk's vaccine, polio was a social...
Mobility start-up ORA shares ambitions for new wheelchair accessible vehicle rental service - THIIS Magazine (thiis.co.uk)
As Government and businesses consider the growing need to transform transport in the context of decarbonisation and economic pressures, a new start-up developing flexible, affordable and available wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV) rentals, Open Road Access (ORA), has launched. Based in the UK, ORA has a stated mission of supporting 15 million trips a year by
Mobility Operations showcases wheelchair-accessible EV | GreenFleet (greenfleet.net)
Motability Operations have announced a new electric wheelchair accessible vehicle (eWAV) in a move to ensure that wheelchair users are not left behind in the transition to electric vehicles (EVs).
Chromebook accessibility features for teaching and learning (blog.google)
For Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we’re sharing Chromebook accessibility features and use cases.
Accessibility in Microsoft Edge with ARIA and ARIA Notify | InfoWorld (infoworld.com)
Microsoft is experimenting with new APIs to link the web to assistive technologies, widening the reach of our code.
Founder with limited vision raises €2m for accessibility start-up (siliconrepublic.com)
Irish start-up Nexus Inclusion, which aims to use AI to improve accessibility, has raised €2m from private investors.
New AI and accessibility updates across Android, Chrome and more (blog.google)
In honor of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we’re excited to roll out new updates across Android and Chrome, plus new resources for the ecosystem.
TikTok rolls out new accessibility tools, including AI-generated ALT text | TechCrunch (techcrunch.com)
TikTok announced on Wednesday that it's expanding its suite of accessibility tools by rolling out AI-generated ALT text for photos, a high contrast mode,
Apple Unveils New Accessibility Features For iPhone, Apple Watch And Mac (forbes.com)
In celebration of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Apple just released a slew of new features coming to its products, available for everyone.
Introducing Kia PV5 WAV: A New Era of Wheelchair Accessible Electric Vehicles (thenewsmarket.com)
Kia showcases PV5 WAV at Financial Times' Future of the Car Summit in collaboration with Motability Operations Ltd. PBV WAV maximizes benefits of EV architecture to address challenges faced by...
How We’re Advancing Accessibility at Meta (about.fb.com)
Today, Maxine Williams, Meta’s VP of Accessibility and Engagement, is recognizing Global Accessibility Awareness Day by showcasing our efforts to advance accessibility and building products that serve everyone.
WhatsApp to offer enhanced accessibility settings: Report (jang.com.pk)
WhatsApp is anticipated to be working on a feature to manage accessibility settings focused on increased contrast.According to WABetaInfo on Saturday, May 10, 2025, WhatsApp is exploring the implementation of a feature that will allow users to...
Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) Foundation Launches AI Accessibility Checker with ServiceNow to Advance Inclusive Code Standards (melangeandco.com)
The AI Model Accessibility Checker (AIMAC) is a new tool that evaluates and compares how well coding-focused Large Language Models (LLMs) generate accessible code.
ServiceNow - Put AI to Work (servicenow.com)
ServiceNow digital workflows let employees work the way they want to, not how software dictates they have to. And customers can get what they need, when they need it.
Home - GAAD (accessibility.day)
Thursday, May 15, 2025 marks the 14th Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). Get everyone talking, thinking and learning about digital access/inclusion and people with different disabilities.
Expedia Group and Becoming rentABLE Expand Accessibility in Short-Term Rentals (mailchi.mp)
Making Public Transport More Accessible for All - Global Accessibility Awareness Day | Railway-News (railway-news.com)
In light of Global Accessibility Awareness Day on May 15, Icomera examines its digital solutions that improve public transport accessibility.
Accessible Tourism in Fort Lauderdale | Visitors Guide (visitlauderdale.com)
Enjoy your visit and find all the ways Fort Lauderdale makes sure accommodations are made at hotels, restaurants, and attractions for all of your accessibility needs.
Accessible Fort Lauderdale (wheeltheworld.com)
Hotels and activities to enjoy your trip with accessibility information verified by our team. Photos and measurements included!
ServiceNow - Put AI to Work (servicenow.com)
ServiceNow digital workflows let employees work the way they want to, not how software dictates they have to. And customers can get what they need, when they need it.
New NHS scheme to prevent brain injuries in childbirth - Learning Disability Today (learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk)
The Avoiding Brain Injury in Childbirth (ABC) programme is to be rolled out across the country aiming to support maternity services to reduce risks of avoidable brain injuries in childbirth and improve care.
Watching the Met Gala as a Person With a Disability | PS Health (popsugar.com)
This year's Met Gala (finally!) embraced canes and eye patches as fashion.
Only Alberta Will Claw Back New Federal Money for Disabled People | The Tyee (thetyee.ca)
The benefit could add $200 a month for people struggling. But the UCP government will deduct it from its own support.
Big rise in Laois grants for elderly and disability homes - Laois Live (leinsterexpress.ie)
Laois County Council oversees spending of €2.2 million
Locals experience daily challenges faced by people with disabilities in Barrhead event - Athabasca, Barrhead & Westlock News (townandcountrytoday.com)
Barrhead Accessibility Coalition hosts inaugural Accessibility Challenge to raise awareness on barriers preventing access to buildings, facilities and other infrastructure to those with physical challenges
Ibrahim Ali Khan opens up on his hearing disability, speech issues: 'Jaundice at birth went into my brainstem; it is still not perfect' (indianexpress.com)
Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh's son Ibrahim Ali Khan opened up about having difficulty with hearing and speech after suffering a bad jaundice at birth that went to his brainstem. The actor said he is still working on his speech.
BRAZIL: Don Bosco Catholic University focuses on disability inclusion (missionnewswire.org)
Nicole Vital, a new law student at Don Bosco Catholic University in Campo Grande, Brazil, has her faithful guide dog, Olinda, a two-year-old Labrador, with her at school.
Mum of boy with disability told no access taxis available for Adelaide hospital trip - ABC News (abc.net.au)
A mother and her son with a disability waited two hours for an access taxi before a Good Samaritan drove them to an Adelaide hospital.
ATM 2025 highlights AI, accessibility and sustainability as key definers of the future of travel | Euronews (euronews.com)
The 32nd edition of the annual travel trade show is expected to have drawn record-breaking numbers of participants.
403 Forbidden (mainebiz.biz)
According to Maine’s Department of Labor, 16% of working-age adults in the state have one or more disabilities, exceeding the national average of 13%.
‘I couldn’t be a burden’: Man in China uses social media to raise disability awareness, help others | The Straits Times (straitstimes.com)
Over the past 13 years, Mr Luo Yaping has travelled on his red tricycle to many homes to repair faulty home appliances. Read more at straitstimes.com.
The New Masats RE2B Ramp: Enhanced Safety and Better Passenger Flow | Bus-News (bus-news.com)
Masats has introduced the RE2b ramp, improving accessibility and passenger flow with a wider, safer, and fully automatic design.
How Empathy Can Transform the Passenger Experience (accessiblelink.substack.com)
From Compliance to True Inclusion
Design for All Learners: Create Accessible and Inclusive Learning Experiences (amazon.com)
Design for All Learners empowers instructional designers, trainers, and other talent development professionals to create learning experiences that are accessible to and inclusive of all people. Learn from practitioners’ vulnerable lived experiences, moving stories, and practical advice. Written with accessibility, inclusion, and L&D experts and edited by Sarah Mercier, this book will help you ensure that individuals can fully participate in the talent development and training programs you offer.
#nolimits Episode 200!!! Meryl Evans (youtube.com)
Meryl Evans, CPACC, is a professional speaker, trainer, author, and accessibility consultant who was born profoundly deaf. She is a highly regarded speaker on disabilities and accessibility. She has spoken at TEDx, SXSW, and many other events. She has authored and appeared in multiple books, The Wall Street Journal, Morning Brew, AdWeek, AdAge, and The Dallas Morning News. Meryl is a Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies and LinkedIn Top Voice.
Little Girls’ Reactions to the New “Curvy” Barbie Prove Why We Need “Curvy” Barbie (slate.com)
After more than half a century of waiflike homogeneity, the hundreds of doll varieties collectively known as Barbie are welcoming three new body types to their cabal. Mattel has weathered accusations of promoting a harmful, unrealistic body ideal to young girls almost since the doll’s inception; finally, Eliana Dockterman reports in Time, after losing increasing market shares to other doll companies and seeing the Barbie brand lose clout among millennial mothers, Mattel has nudged the Barbie universe a few notches closer to reality.
Get fit for 2015: Q&A with disabled Zumba instructor (disabilityhorizons.com)
We decided to talk to Sam James, a Zumba instructor with cerebral palsy, about getting fit in 2015.
Fury as town centre shopping mall bans wheelchairs (dailymail.co.uk)
Security guards have been turning away disabled shoppers from the Grosvenor shopping centre in Macclesfield, Cheshire
RJ Mitte on dating and disability (standard.co.uk)
He shot to fame as Walter Jr in Breaking Bad, and this year RJ Mitte will be back as the presenter of Channel 4's Paralympic Games coverage. He talks to Jane Mulkerrins about dating and disability
The First Disabled Lego? (longmoreinstitute.wordpress.com)
Big news this week, from CNN to the Guardian: Lego has unveiled its first disabled character, a wheelchair rider:
DFA's FDA Task Force Dismayed by Kennedy Testimony (doctorsforamerica.org)
We are deeply concerned about remarks made by Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during yesterday’s Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee hearing.
Over 25% of Americans have a disability, but only 3% of doctors do : NPR (npr.org)
After her dreams of becoming a doctor were denied, one California woman is working to make the profession more accessible to those with disabilities.
Two terminally-ill women to complain to UN over passage of assisted dying bill through parliament – Disability News Service (disabilitynewsservice.com)
Two terminally-ill disabled women are to lodge a complaint with the United Nations that the passage of a private members’ bill that aims to legalise assisted suicide breaches the UN disability conv…
As autism ignites a national conversation, Temple Grandin has something to say (nbcnews.com)
The world-renowned autism expert shares her thoughts with NBC News after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. delivered controversial remarks on autistic people.
Shocked disabled campaigners vow to fight on after MSPs vote for Scottish assisted dying bill to progress – Disability News Service (disabilitynewsservice.com)
Disabled campaigners say they are shocked, angry and “confounded” by a vote by the Scottish parliament in favour of legalising assisted suicide in Scotland, but they have vowed to keep fighting to …
As autism ignites a national conversation, Temple Grandin has something to say (nbcnews.com)
The world-renowned autism expert shares her thoughts with NBC News after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. delivered controversial remarks on autistic people.
DFA's FDA Task Force Dismayed by Kennedy Testimony (doctorsforamerica.org)
We are deeply concerned about remarks made by Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during yesterday’s Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee hearing.
Over 25% of Americans have a disability, but only 3% of doctors do : NPR (npr.org)
After her dreams of becoming a doctor were denied, one California woman is working to make the profession more accessible to those with disabilities.
Network Rail to spend £8 million on building an inaccessible footbridge that will last 120 years – Disability News Service (disabilitynewsservice.com)
Network Rail’s decision to spend nearly £8 million building a new footbridge that will be inaccessible to many disabled people has been labelled an “appalling contradiction” of the government’s com…
Trump cuts affect Safe to Sleep, a SIDS and infant death prevention program - The Washington Post (washingtonpost.com)
Splash! Ethelda Bleibtrey Makes Waves of Change | A Mighty Girl (amightygirl.com)
When Ethelda Bleibtrey was born, girls and women might paddle in the water, but few of them really swam. But after she contracted polio, she discovered that swimming reduced her pain and helped her rebuild her lost muscle. From that moment, she was determined to swim whenever she could! She had to fight antiquated idea
Wilma Unlimited: How Wilma Rudolph Became the World's Fastest Woman | A Mighty Girl (amightygirl.com)
Wilma Rudolph was born so tiny that no one expected her to reach her first birthday — but she did. Then, before she was five years old, her left leg was paralyzed by polio, and no one expected her to walk again — but she did that too, working so hard on her leg exercises that she stopped using a leg brace before sh
Joni: The Lyrical Life of Joni Mitchell | A Mighty Girl (amightygirl.com)
As a child on the Canadian prairie, Joni Mitchell was expressive and artistic... even when she felt like she didn't fit in. When a teacher in junior high school encouraged her to write poetry, Joni "painted with words" and knew she wanted to share her music — and her feelings — with the world. Thi
Dorothea's Eyes: Dorothea Lange Photographs the Truth | A Mighty Girl (amightygirl.com)
Dorothea Lange's life was changed forever when polio left her with permanent effects: her limp made her want to disappear. Instead of interacting, she learned to watch people, observing details that many people didn't notice. One day, she realized that — armed with a camera — that same eye for detail could reveal i
Former Waxahachie teacher says new service dog is like a missing puzzle piece | FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth (fox4news.com)
A former Waxahachie High School teacher who lost his leg in a motorcycle crash now has a new four-legged friend to help him out.
Frida Kahlo - Historical Characters (A - I) - Character Collection | A Mighty Girl (amightygirl.com)
Frida Kahlo was a Mexican artist well-known for her self-portraits and the folkloric quality of her often surrealist artwork. Long celebrated as a folk icon in her homeland, it was not until the 1980s, well after her 1954 death, that Kahlo became widely recognized for her artistic skill. For more stories of girls and w
Jubilee: The First Therapy Horse and an Olympic Dream | A Mighty Girl (amightygirl.com)
Lis Hartel grew up with horses, and she discovered a love of dressage — where horse and rider "dance" together — at the age of 13. By the time she was a young woman, she was already a national champion. But then Lis caught polio, and doctors told her that she was paralyzed; she would never ride ag
On the 64th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka - DREDF (dredf.org)
May 17, 2018 At the request of Congressman Bobby Scott, DREDF submitted a letter (PDF) to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce on the 64th anniversary of the landmark decision in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka. The letter urges Congress to continue its traditional role of providing leadership and oversight to ensure that the civil rights of all students are protected as the Administration and US Department of Education rollback civil rights enforcement.
Opinion | Josh Hawley: Don’t Cut Medicaid - The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Republicans should embrace their working class voters.
Rolling Warrior: The Incredible, Sometimes Awkward, True Story of a Rebel Girl on Wheels Who Helped Spark a Revolution | A Mighty Girl (amightygirl.com)
When Judy Heumann was 5, she was told she couldn't attend grade school — because her wheelchair made her a "fire hazard." But her parents, who had survived the Holocaust, and Judy, who had survived polio, weren't going to be stopped. In this powerful young readers’ edition of her acclaimed memoir, Bei
Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist | A Mighty Girl (amightygirl.com)
Judy Heumann fought polio at 18 months of age — but her bigger battle would be against a world that didn't want to allow her in. As a child, her family had to argue for her right to go to grade school, where one objection was that she might be a "fire hazard." She had to take the New York City school sy
Small Steps: The Year I Got Polio | A Mighty Girl (amightygirl.com)
When 12-year-old Peg Kehret's fever broke, she found herself in the polio ward of a hospital facing an uncertain future. She was paralyzed, a world away from the school that sent get-well letters from her classmates, and her life had shrunk to the room, her fellow patients, and the endless therapies and treatments that
The State of Disability Representation on Television: An Analysis of Scripted TV Series From 2016 to 2023 page - Geena Davis Institute (geenadavisinstitute.org)
A study of U.S. TV series from 2016 to 2023 shows limited disability representation, with only 3.9% of characters portrayed with disabilities.
Polio: An American Story: Oshinsky, David M.: 8589895652362: Amazon.com: Books (amazon.com)
Here David Oshinsky tells the gripping story of the polio terror and of the intense effort to find a cure, from the March of Dimes to the discovery of the Salk and Sabin vaccines and beyond. Drawing on newly available papers of Jonas Salk, Albert Sabin and other key players, Oshinsky paints a sus...
Blue | A Mighty Girl (amightygirl.com)
13-year-old Ann Fay Honeycutt, also called Blue, takes her job as "man of the house" seriously when her father leaves home to fit in World War II — but in addition to the challenges of wartime, the polio epidemic has finally reached the town of Hickory. At first the epidemic is just a news item, but it
WHO warns of slowing global health gains in new statistics report (who.int)
WHO published its World health statistics report 2025, revealing the deeper health impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic on loss of lives, longevity and overall health and well-being.
Find Your Representative | house.gov (house.gov)
HCBS, Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services
"Big Beautiful Bill" House GOP Tax Plan: Details & Analysis (taxfoundation.org)
Experts provide the latest details and analysis of the Trump tax cuts, including the Ways and Means House bill, "One Big Beautiful Bill."
Download the High School Sport Adapted Sport Guides - Move United (moveunitedsport.org)
Opinion: Legislature is poised to move backward on a terrible tool for handling students (startribune.com)
The use of seclusion would once again be allowed as an option for young learners with disabilities — and disproportionately those of color, experience shows — if an omnibus education policy bill is approved as written.
House Energy and Commerce Committee Reconciliation Bill Would Restrict State Use of Provider Taxes and Undermine State Financing of Medicaid – Center For Children and Families (ccf.georgetown.edu)
The House Energy and Commerce Committee is completing its markup of its section of the House Republican budget reconciliation bill. The bill includes draconian Medicaid cuts, as well as…
Find Your Representatives - Common Cause (commoncause.org)
Find your representatives. Learn how to find and connect with them. Stay informed about their bills, committees, and contributions.
Find Your Representative | house.gov (house.gov)
HCBS, Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services
"Big Beautiful Bill" House GOP Tax Plan: Details & Analysis (taxfoundation.org)
Experts provide the latest details and analysis of the Trump tax cuts, including the Ways and Means House bill, "One Big Beautiful Bill."
Disability and Reproductive Equity | Museum of Science (mos.org)
Take part in a panel of local and national experts and changemakers and learn about contemporary aspects of reproductive equity.
Unstoppable On The Road – Slamdance (slamdance.com)
After Promising Universal Health Care, Gov. Newsom Must Reconsider Immigrant Coverage - California Healthline (californiahealthline.org)
Gov. Gavin Newsom was elected to office in 2019 on a promise of universal health care. He dramatically expanded coverage, but after six years, the Democrat is forced to contemplate deep cuts — including to the nation’s largest health care expansion to immigrants living in the U.S. without legal permission.
How a new generation of birth control skepticism is shaping MAGA politics (19thnews.org)
More young women are embracing fertility tracking methods long popular among Catholics, looking to influencers, questioning doctors — and finding a home in MAGA.
Kentucky Gov. Beshear: Medicaid cuts will hurt families, cost GOP : NPR (npr.org)
Republicans' proposed Medicaid cuts will cause 8.6 million people to lose health insurance by 2034, an estimate shows. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said it will cost Republicans seats in Congress.
National Council on Disability | Public Comment (ncd.gov)
An independent federal agency committed to disability policy leadership since 1978
Medicaid Is Life for My Autistic Son (thinkingautismguide.com)
Medicaid is life for my mostly non-spenaking autistic son. Cutting it would remove the services that make his interdependent life possible.
Pandemic exacerbated trends with children under-performing at school, more likely to be overweight and obese, and generally less happy with their lives
If Medicaid work requirements are imposed, women stand to lose the most (19thnews.org)
Congressional Republicans want to impose work requirements aimed at “able-bodied” adults. But data shows it would actually target poor middle-aged women who have left the workforce.
Baby first patient to have personalized gene editing treatment (axios.com)
Baby KJ was born with a rare genetic disorder.
Inhaled aerosols: Their role in COVID-19 transmission, including biophysical interactions in the lungs - ScienceDirect (sciencedirect.com)
The high rate of spreading of COVID-19 is attributed to airborne particles exhaled by infected but often asymptomatic individuals. In this review, the…
Waterborne Coronaviruses | Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering (bae.ncsu.edu)
Testing has shown that sewage systems can be flush with coronaviruses, and airborne coronaviruses traced to wastewater have been identified as the cause of at…
Full article: SARS-CoV-2 detection and inactivation in water and wastewater: review on analytical methods, limitations and future research recommendations (tandfonline.com)
The virus removal in UV irradiation, ozonation and chlorination - ScienceDirect (sciencedirect.com)
The COVID-19 pandemic draws much attention to virus inactivation since the SARS-CoV-2 was detected in miscellaneous environments and the wastewater ca…
Everyone isn’t ‘a little bit autistic’ – here’s why this notion is harmful (theconversation.com)
This casual phrase might seem harmless but it misunderstands what autism really is and can do real harm to autistic people.
(25) Devva's Room S1 E1: Honoring Devva & Disposable Humanity Discussion | LinkedIn (linkedin.com)
What Is ADHD Paralysis? - Child Mind Institute (childmind.org)
ADHD paralysis is a powerful feeling of being frozen or stuck. Learn why it happens and how to overcome it.
Statement - Decision to Withdraw FDA Ban on Menthol Cigarettes (doctorsforamerica.org)
We are deeply disappointed by the Trump administration’s decision to withdraw the FDA’s plan to ban menthol cigarettes.
Research choice for universal flu vaccine raises questions : Shots - Health News : NPR (npr.org)
The Trump administration has launched a $500 million project to develop a universal flu vaccine that won't need yearly updates. But vaccine experts are mystified by its focus on a dated technology.
RFK Jr’s autism comments place blame and shift research responsibility to parents, critics say | Robert F Kennedy Jr | The Guardian (theguardian.com)
Head of US Department of Health told parents to ‘do their own research’ when deciding to vaccinate their children
ADA 35 – In Memoriam: Edith Prentiss - Able News at The Viscardi Center (ablenews.com)
One night many years ago, as I was getting ready to give a history lecture for the City of New York, someone pointed to a woman in a motorized wheelchair and warned me, “Be careful. She’s trouble.” After I finished, as everyone filed out, the woman in the chair complained loudly about how slowly the nondisabled people were moving. I immediately set up an appointment to interview her.
RFK Jr. Swims in D.C.’s Rock Creek, Which Flows With Sewage and Bacteria - The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health secretary, shared photos of himself and his grandchildren swimming in waters that handle sewer overflow.
Take action today! (act.hrc.org)
Tell Congress: Stop Trump’s Budget! This budget is a direct attack on LGBTQ+ lives. Congress must oppose these funding cuts, program eliminations, and policy changes.
Apple announces new accessibility features, including future support for brain implants | TechCrunch (techcrunch.com)
Apple on Tuesday announced a range of accessibility features coming to its devices later this year, including support for brain implants.
Why Medicaid Matters - YouTube (youtube.com)
Call your representatives and tell them why Medicaid matters to you. Find contact information for your representatives here:https://www.house.gov/representat...
Deaf and hard-of-hearing families face hurdles at Seattle schools | The Seattle Times (seattletimes.com)
Recent lapses at school board meetings are part of a larger pattern of discrimination against families in the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community, some say.
FDA moves to take prescription fluoride supplements off the market | CNN (edition.cnn.com)
The US Food and Drug Administration says it is starting the process to remove prescription fluoride tablets and drops from the market.
When People Pressure You to Change Your Neurodiverse Kids | Psychology Today (psychologytoday.com)
Parents of neurodiverse children face a constant barrage of criticism. Here's some advice for dealing with it.
Internal VA Emails Reveal How Trump Jeopardizes Veterans’ Care — ProPublica (propublica.org)
Despite a congressional mandate to expand care for veterans, internal Veterans Affairs messages obtained by ProPublica paint a stark portrait of how chaotic cost cutting has already imperiled tests of treatments for cancer, opioid addiction and more.
Opinion | ‘We Have to Really Rethink the Purpose of Education’ (nytimes.com)
Students are already using A.I. to learn and write. The education policy expert Rebecca Winthrop explores the big questions emerging for educators and parents.
Nation’s Disability Services System Begins To Buckle As Funding Threats Intensify (disabilityscoop.com)
President Trump wants to cut $163 billion in federal spending next year, potentially zeroing out key disability programs, some of which are already pausing services because they're running out of money.
Bed In:Disabilty Led Protest Outline (diyabled.com)
Bed-In: A Disability-Led Protest is an accessible virtual event advocating for disability rights, uplifting disabled voices—especially those who are bedbound or housebound—and promoting inclusive activism. This event highlights threats to disabled people and the barriers our community faces in traditional protest spaces and provides alternative methods of advocacy.
CRIP AUTHORSHIP (kampnagel.de)
The editors of the volume “Crip Authorship: Disability as Method”, Mara Mills and Rebecca Sanchez, have brought together a variety of disabled positions on the topic of “authorship”: The contributions ask how disability and authorship are aesthetically and structurally connected and influence each other. Together with some of the authors, this time they focus on the topic of translation.
Imagine new landscapes for madness (delfinafoundation.com)
An evening of conversation between Micha Frazer-Carroll and the vacuum cleaner
A New Era of Leadership, Equity & Impact (cardealaunch.org)
Cardea enters a new era of leadership, recommitting to equity, community, and collective care. Meet our new CEO and explore our vision for what’s next.
Georgia Law Phases Out Subminimum Wages for Disabled Workers (news.bloombergtax.com)
All disabled workers in Georgia must be paid at least the federal minimum wage by July 1, 2027, under a law that will go into effect on July 1, 2025.
Survey suggests Britons with a disability are concerned over AI-integrated healthcare (pharmafile.com)
A survey conducted by nuom, a British healthcare consultancy, found a majority of UK adults with a disability are concerned that artificial intelligence
CIL Secures $45 Million Credit Line Led by KeyBank (csrwire.com)
The Corporation for Independent Living, a nonprofit developer committed to creating community-based housing for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, acquired brain injury, behavioral health conditions has secured a $45 million line of credit with KeyBank.
A coalition of the nation’s leading autism and disability organizations have come together to organize an Autism Roundtable on May 12, 2025. The roundtable offers a vital opportunity for policymakers to hear from autistic people, family members, researchers, and service providers about the urgent challenges facing our community—including barriers to services, the impact of proposed funding cuts, and the need for respectful, community-driven research. The organizations organizing this important roundtable invited US Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to attend this convening.
Not Just Included—Embedded (troelsheiredal.com)
A short film exploring the informal architectures of Taipei, Taiwan, as a representation of an Autistic Architectural Approach, through my Autistic perception.
A Small Enclosed Room with Alfie Murphy (accessallareasproductions.org)
Renowned autistic artists Cian Binchy (‘The Level’ ITV) and Anna Constable (‘Imposter 22′, Royal Court) bend the lines of fantasy, reality and masking, as they try to figure out how to be in the world. In a darkly comic universe, with shark chases, a rap about Devon, and some lovely cardboard cut-outs, they ask:
Kenny Fries on Donald Rodney (e-flux.com)
Donald Rodney, who died in 1998 at the age of 36, was part of the BLK Art Group and a forerunner, in many ways, of what we would now call Disability Arts. Rodney’s limning of his intersectional identities—born in West Bromwich, UK, to Jamaican parents, he lived with sickle cell anemia—keeps relevant and resonant his keen ability to employ new materials and ahead-of-his-time technologies. His monumental oil pastels on x-rays, kinetic and animatronic sculptures, sketchbooks, and installations pierce the sociopolitical culture of racism, colonialism, and ableism still rampant today.
With Telescoping Crutches and Hexapod Legs, Dance Goes New Places (nytimes.com)
A new work by Axis Dance Company, “Kinematic/Kinesthetic,” uses mobility technologies to reshape ideas about moving and about the devices themselves.
Kinematic / Kinesthetic: Exploratorium After Dark (axisdance.org)
Kinematic/Kinesthetic is a groundbreaking work that integrates emerging and existing technologies to expand movement potential for both disabled and non-disabled dancers. Watch as AXIS Dance Company pushes the boundaries of dance technology through the use of dynamic mobility devices, including telescoping crutches and robotic hexapod legs developed by engineering students at Carnegie Mellon and University of Maryland working with multidisciplinary artist Ben Levine. Journey to the intersection of art, disability, and access technology in this captivating performance.
Motability Scheme Live (motabilityschemelive.co.uk)
Learn about our brand-new event name, Motability Scheme Live, and what you can expect at our exciting 2025 events. Sign up to get the latest news and updates.
Euan's Guide will see you in Birmingham at Motability Live! (euansguide.com)
A blog post by disabled access charity Ean's Guide about the Motability Live event in Birmingham in May 2025.
9 Federally Funded Scientific Breakthroughs That Changed Everything (nytimes.com)
The U.S. is slashing funding for scientific research, after decades of deep investment. Here’s some of what those taxpayer dollars created.
New Accessible Footpath Opens At Pierrepont Farm (criplife.co.uk)
Pierrepont Farm in Surrey unveils a new accessible footpath, funded by the Surrey Hills Access for All initiative, enhancing countryside access for all abilities with upgraded facilities and inclusive design.
International Disability Inclusion at Risk? (inklusion-leben.org)
On March 19th, 2025, our Living Inclusion Network Café took place with the topic International Disability Inclusion at Risk? Navigating the Shifting Political Landscape. Amidst the shifting global political landscape, we found this topic important to address in our network. To do this, we offered a different format to our inclusion café than usual. We deliberately did not have project presentations or keynote speakers but opened the floor to members to freely discuss the current trends, effects, and potential opportunities for us as international development and humanitarian actors, and as a network to continue to stand and act for inclusion.
We need to talk about hate (lucywebster.substack.com)
Hello, A few months ago I posted a video on Instagram in which I said disability was a feminist issue.
Not Just Included—Embedded (vimeo.com)
A short film exploring the informal architectures of Taipei, Taiwan, as a representation of an Autistic Architectural Approach, through my Autistic perception.
American Rhetoric: Coretta Scott King (americanrhetoric.com)
Full text and audio mp3 of Coretta Scott King Vietnam Speech
12 may 1968 & 6,000 join national welfare rights org mother's day march & rally (dc1968project.com)
#OTD Sunday 12 May 1968 The National Welfare Rights Organization (NWRO) organized a Mother's Day March & Rally that served as one of the official launches of the Poor People's Campaign. The NWRO, headed by Ms. Johnnie Tillmon and founded by Dr. George A. Wiley, comprised 100+ groups of individuals who received welfare in DC and 26 states.
AAPD Condemns House E&C Proposal and Rejects Cuts to Medicaid (mailchi.mp)
The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) condemns the House Energy & Commerce Committee’s budget reconciliation proposal in the strongest possible terms. This cruel and sweeping plan dismantles vital Medicaid protections, endangers millions of lives, and introduces alarming provisions that undermine the rights and well-being of disabled Americans.
‘Love on the Spectrum’ Delivers on the Promise of Reality TV (nytimes.com)
The Netflix series, which follows a group of autistic people as they search for love in their hometowns, feels good to watch, but don’t just call it feel-good TV.
Reeves faces anger from her local party over plans to cut disability benefits (theguardian.com)
Labour members from Leeds West and Pudsey to write letter to chancellor over plans to reduce Pip payments
‘Mum, my brain’: how I learned to walk, talk and even dance again after a devastating stroke at 36 (theguardian.com)
I was riding high as a music journalist with a new book in the shops when I had what I thought was a migraine. In fact, it was a burst aneurysm and I needed emergency surgery. Two years into my recovery, can I learn how to find joy again?
UK train companies could have to pay disabled passengers more compensation after rule change (theguardian.com)
Regulator says claims over failures no longer limited to the cost of a ticket in bid to toughen accessibility rules
Apple to launch new accessibility features for people with vision or hearing impairments (theguardian.com)
Features launching later this year to include live captions, braille reader improvements and accessibility ‘nutrition labels’ in the app store
Dogs, rabbits … peacocks? UK offices navigate the rise of emotional support animals (theguardian.com)
Employers are reporting more, and more varied, emotional support animals in workplaces
Diagnosis review – mesmerising drama takes double standards to extremes (theguardian.com)
A woman with cerebral palsy is interrogated in a hostile future environment in Athena Stevens’ powerful work about society’s unattainable expectations
‘Her need to make is off the scale’: why Nnena Kalu’s Turner prize nomination is a watershed moment for art (theguardian.com)
The Glasgow-born artist makes huge cocoon-like sculptures out of found fabric and videotape. We meet the team who helped her become the first learning-disabled person to make the award shortlist
How Families Can Secure The Financial Future Of SEND Children (criplife.co.uk)
Award-winning SEND Chartered Financial Planner Rhiannon Gogh shares personal insight and expert advice on protecting the future of SEND children through trusts, tailored planning, and empowered decision-making.
Who’s that code snippet? (a11ynews.substack.com)
Straight from A-Tag 2025: A Pokémon-inspired guessing game for semantic HTML. Let's have fun with screen readers!
Stroke survivors with depression face higher risk of death and disability (disabilityinsider.com)
People who experience depression following a stroke may face a higher risk of poor health and even death for up to a decade afterward, new research finds.
Easier for Everyone: A Look at Apple's Upcoming Powerful New Accessibility Features (2025) (assistivetechnologyblog.com)
Apple announced exciting new accessibility features for 2025! Discover Braille Access, Magnifier for Mac, Accessibility Reader, Live Captions on Apple Watch & more. Learn how they boost independence.
Apple will let the Vision Pro ‘see’ for you (theverge.com)
The Vision Pro will describe users’ surroundings for them.
Exclusive | Apple to Support Brain-Implant Control of Its Devices (wsj.com)
The iPhone maker is working with startup Synchron on new brain-computer interfaces to assist people with disabilities.
Publications & Articles (askjan.org)
JAN's A to Z By Disability Series provides general workplace accommodation solutions for various health conditions and disabilities. It is not a comprehensive list of conditions, ADA disabilities, or specific accommodation solutions. The A to Z is a starting point for resources to help navigate the interactive process. Accommodations should be tailored to meet individual needs. Contact JAN for guidance regarding specific accommodation situations.
This life-changing piece of health tech is getting cheaper — and more advanced (vox.com)
Hearing aids are cool now.
9 Practical Tips for Mobility at Home After a Stroke, Brain or Nerve Injury (disabilityhorizons.com)
When you finally come home after neurological treatment or illness, things might look the same—but your home is now different in the way you can use it. You know your home well, but small changes can
AI-Media Showcases Translation Innovation with LEXI Voice at KOBA and Broadcast Asia 2025 (ai-media.tv)
AI-Media showcases LEXI Voice and AI captioning tech at KOBA and Broadcast Asia 2025, advancing live multilingual accessibility across Asia
Person Centred Care - What does it mean? Easy Read Guide (disabilityhorizons.com)
An easy read guide to person-centred care for people with disabilities, using clear language, short sentences, and everyday examples.
Radha Mehta's “Sūnna:” A Resonant Exploration of Silence, Song, and Self (respectability.org)
Sūnna follows Lakshmi, a young Indian girl who experiences sudden hearing loss just as she is about to perform a cherished religious song.
Mental Health Conditions are Disabilities – And Employers Have a Role to Play (respectability.org)
Mental health conditions are real. They are valid. They are disabilities. Let's move beyond awareness and into action.
Podcast Episode 4: Supporting Governments Navigating US Funding Cuts (blog.givewell.org)
In the latest podcast episode in a series of conversations with our research team, GiveWell CEO and co-founder Elie Hassenfeld speaks with Program Officer Dan Brown about recent grants to create technical support units in six countries that were impacted by US funding cuts.
Andrew Cassell, Daring Sailor Who Won Paralympic Gold, Dies at 82 (nytimes.com)
He survived the deadliest race in modern yachting history, won the first Paralympic sailing contest and founded a nonprofit for sailors with disabilities.
We are no strangers to highly skilled care staff (theguardian.com)
Letters: Jane O’Regan writes that the happiest part of her day is when a care visitor arrives to help her husband. Plus, a letter from Jonathan Erskine
Regan Linton’s Reimagining of Jack and the Beanstalk Illustrates How Subminimum Wage Remains a Barrier to Economic Independence (respectability.org)
Jack and The Beanstalk has been reimagined in a new short film as part of Warner Bros. Discovery’s Reframed: Next Gen Narratives program.
People with autism communicate as effectively as others (disabilityinsider.com)
There is no significant difference in the effectiveness of how autistic and non-autistic people communicate, according to a new study, challenging the stereotype that autistic people struggle to connect with others.
Council of Europe and EU launch ‘Sport for All’ initiative (disabilityinsider.com)
At the launch event of the new project “Sport For All: Promoting Inclusion and Combating Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities”, the Council of Europe (CoE) and the European Union (EU) emphasised the need to recognise “ability over disability” and break barriers to the participation of persons with disabilities in sport.
Therapist shares personal stroke journey to raise awareness (disabilityinsider.com)
For years, Scott Flanagan has cared for patients recovering from stroke helping them regain movement, confidence, and independence as a dedicated physical therapist at UConn John Dempsey Hospital. In 2023, he took his passion for stroke recovery a step further and joined UConn Health’s multidisciplinary Stroke Committee, working to enhance education and care for patients facing the life-altering effects of stroke.
I’d Rather Go Blind (sirrobinmillar.substack.com)
How my opinion shifted on a hated track, plus a mini music challenge for you…
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: Real Stories, Real Recovery (disabilityhorizons.com)
Real stories, robotic precision, and expert insights on minimally invasive spine surgery, from diagnosis to recovery, and beyond
Psychedelics, Anxiety, and the Search for Purpose (tbd.community)
Can the therapeutic use of psychedelics contribute to our overall mental well-being and aid our search for purpose?
Race Across Europe in a Series 5: The ultimate travel competition for powered wheelchair users (ablemagazine.co.uk)
Freedom One Life is calling on adventurous powered wheelchair users to get involved in their Race Across Europe.
‘Deaf President Now!’ and the Biases of a Hearing World (nytimes.com)
The documentary recalls the 1988 protests that erupted at Gallaudet University when trustees rejected deaf candidates to lead it.
Bus Users UK releases online panel to drive change in transport accessibility (bususers.org)
Bus Users UK is marking Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD 15 May 2025) with the release of ‘Access Unlocked’, an online panel featuring pioneers in accessibility from government, transport and the non-profit sector.
Notes from appearances on Trans Regret Snoopy (Joe Clark, Toronto) (joeclark.org)
I have appeared twice on this unique Bible-study podcast, now rebadged as the Flock.
The Story Behind GAAD With Jennison Asuncion (criplife.co.uk)
Discover how Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) is transforming digital inclusion. Co-founder Jennison Asuncion shares insights on the initiative’s impact, the evolution of assistive tech, and how tech companies can build accessible products with disabled users in mind.
How Technology Supports Disabled Employees (urevolution.com)
Discover how technology supports disabled employees by improving accessibility, communication, flexibility, and mental health in the modern workplace.
Claiming Intimacy as a Disabled Woman (newmobility.com)
I first contemplated sex as a disabled woman 35 years ago while sitting through the standard sex talk in inpatient rehab. A group of us, mostly men (as 78% of people with SCI identify as male)…
The Prize-Winning Novel Challenging ‘Ableist Machismo’ in Japan (nytimes.com)
Saou Ichikawa is the country’s first severely disabled author to win a top literary prize. Her novel “Hunchback” is an angry cry against “ableist machismo.”
MPs call for increased protections for vulnerable benefit claimants (theguardian.com)
Commons committee recommends independent scrutiny of failures and legal duty to safeguard those at most risk
Southbank Centre Announces Summer Literature Season 2025 (criplife.co.uk)
The Southbank Centre is proud to announce its Summer Literature & Spoken Word 2025 season from May to October 2025, offering unbeatable experiences of disability and inclusion.
Art is Democratic (kamredlawsk.com)
Art and creativity have meant so much to me; it has literally saved my life. As a near-completely immobile individual, creativity is my movement, and I don’t know what shell of a person I’d be without it. For me, expression is essential.
The assisted dying lobby isn’t being honest with you – disabled people are at risk from this bill (theguardian.com)
Proponents say the measures being debated in parliament will apply only to people who are on their deathbeds. That isn’t true, says journalist and author Lucy Webster
Why Social Workers Are Key to Accessible Housing—And How to Train as One (disabilityhorizons.com)
Accessible housing is scarce. Learn how social workers help—and how to train in disability-focused housing support in the UK and USA.
Disabled Labour MP can't support benefits cuts (bbc.co.uk)
Nadia Wittome says it's not what people voted for
Ensuring Voting Access for People with Disabilities and Older Adults (respectability.org)
We supported the Accessible Voting Act in the last Congress and are hoping for its reintroduction in the current Congressional session.
Centering Disability in Long-Term Services and Supports (respectability.org)
We must prioritize disability-centered reforms to LTSS that promote financial security, community integration, and timely access to services.
New iOS 19 feature can clone your voice in just one minute (independent.co.uk)
A suite of new accessibility updates coming to iOS 19 have just been announced ahead of WWDC
What Chadwick Boseman and I Have In Common: Disability, Black dandyism and the Art of Performance (cripplemedia.com)
When the results of my spinal tumor biopsy results came back as benign, I sobbed out of relief. It was a grade II tumor, and the fact that it wasn’t malignant meant it wasn’t cancerous. Still, while not quite cancer, my life took a harsh, crippling turn, and I’ve been using a cane to help me regain my mobility.
AI+Disability (openinclusion.com)
In late 2024 Open Inclusion, on behalf of the Institute of People Centred AI at the University of Surrey (as part of the UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training in AI for Digital Media Inclusion), conducted research to understand the implications of AI enabled technologies on people with a diverse range of disabilities.
Women's Health Perspective: Arielle Dance's Blood Health Story (mydiversability.com)
Arielle Dance shares her blood clot survivorship story with the Society for Women's Health Research.
Eldercare robot aids mobility and prevents falls for seniors (disabilityinsider.com)
The United States population is older than it has ever been. Today, the country’s median age is 38.9, which is nearly a decade older than it was in 1980. And the number of adults older than 65 is expected to balloon from 58 million to 82 million by 2050. The challenge of caring for the elderly, amid shortages in care workers, rising health care costs, and evolving family structures, is an increasingly urgent societal issue.
New Para Sports Unit unveiled to boost Paralympic success (disabilityinsider.com)
A new Para Sports Unit has been launched at the Western Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS) to drive Paralympic success at future Paralympic Games.
HSD & Co-occurring conditions - Hypermobility Haven (jboccupationaltherapy.co.uk)
Holly and Amanda are final year BSc Physio students at the University of Brighton. They joined the jboccupational therapy team for 6 weeks and wanted to share their knowledge and expertise with Jo’s readers. Holly has a diagnosis of joint hypermobility and has enjoyed working with Jo and her clients to explore the condition further. Amanda is established as a Pilates and Barre Movement therapist (www.barreflies.co.uk) and was interested in the placement because of her experiences working closely with people with chronic long term conditions, EDS, and her own personal experiences of living with Neurodivergence.
Summit tackles regional inequalities impacting women (disabilityinsider.com)
The Woman of the North Summit was held at The Waterside building, part of our Business School, on Wednesday 7 May, and attracted contributors including the elected mayors of North East England and West Yorkshire – Kim McGuinness and Tracy Brabin, respectively.
Apple announces new accessibility features rolling out later this year (disabilityinsider.com)
Apple on Tuesday announced a suite of new accessibility features set to roll out later this year, including Accessibility Nutrition Labels, which will provide more detailed information about the accessibility of apps and games on the App Store. Users who are blind or have low vision will benefit from a range of new tools: the … Continue reading "Apple announces new accessibility features rolling out later this year"
Overcoming Chronic Pain: From Mobility Scooter User To Marathon Runner (criplife.co.uk)
Follow the journey of Samphire Hayes, who transformed her life from living with chronic pain to running marathons. Through mindfulness, natural movement, and holistic healing, she reclaimed her health and purpose.
Face Equality Week 2025 (carlyfindlay.com.au)
“The stories of the facial and visible difference community are often portrayed with pity and prejudice. When this is a vibrant and diverse community that should be seen, heard, and celebrated. Especially in art form.
Face Equality in the Arts (carlyfindlay.com.au)
As an artist and arts worker with a facial difference, I want to talk about face equality in the arts. The arts is broad – including performance art, visual art, music, writing, circus, dance and even media like film, TV, radio, podcasts and vodcasts and news reporting.
Disabled Access Just Got Better: disabled access website Euan’s Guide teams up with BSL widget Signly (euansguide.com)
A blog post by disabled access charity Euan's Guide and BSL widget provider Signly about BSL being available on EuansGuide.com, the disabled access information website.
5 Best Bathroom Safety Aids for Enhanced Accessibility (disabilityhorizons.com)
Affordable bathroom safety aids reduce fall risks and improve independence. Discover top 5 products recommended by experts for safe, accessible bathrooms.
How to Maintain Friendships When Health Issues Get in the Way (disabilityhorizons.com)
How to keep friendships going when health gets in the way—real-world tips on honesty, flexibility, and redefining what meaningful connection looks like.
2025 Disability Impact Awards (give.disabilitybelongs.org)
You're invited to join us for Disability Belongs™' fourth annual Disability Impact Awards ceremony, happening in the heart of our Nation's capital on July 24th, 2025!
How These 4 Teachers Go Above and Beyond for Their Students and Colleagues (educatingalllearners.org)
Teachers go above and beyond every day: grading papers through the weekend, using personal funds to decorate their classroom or set up a library corner, waiting on the curb outside school with a student whose parent is running late.
Arts with a different perspective (ablemagazine.co.uk)
You’ll find a range of accessible events throughout the Barbican’s music, theatre and dance, film and art gallery programme.
Uproar as disability protesters in wheelchairs dragged out of House Medicaid meeting (independent.co.uk)
Republicans insist the proposed new work requirements won’t hurt people with disabilities, but disability rights advocates disagree
'No cuts to Medicaid!' Disabled protesters shut down GOP House hearing (rawstory.com)
Protesters opposing Republican cuts to Medicaid spending briefly shut down a House hearing on Tuesday.House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY) kicked off the hearing by praising the GOP budget bill, saying it "unleashes American energy dominance, advances innovation, and protec...
Capitol Police arrest 26 as Medicaid activists interrupt committee (thehill.com)
Police arrested more than two dozen people after activists protesting cuts to Medicaid interrupted the House Energy and Commerce Committee as it began consideration of legislation to change the pro…
Medicaid cut protesters disrupt GOP megabill markup, 25 arrested (politico.com)
The House Energy and Commerce markup is only just getting underway.
The Disability Caste System: Who Gets to Be “Disabled Enough”? (linkedin.com)
Disability inclusion has become a polished narrative. We see the curated posts, the celebratory hiring campaigns, and the annual conference keynotes.