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I’m Raul Krauthausen the founder of SOZIALHELD*INNEN, an NPO and consultancy from Germany, focussing on Disability Mainstreaming. With this newsletter, I share hand-picked links from around the world.
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In this book, I raise fundamental questions about inclusion in Germany. In conversations with experts, we sketch out an idea of how inclusion can work together at all levels.
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Hand-picked news about inclusion, accessibilty and innovation
How I Transitioned With Complex Disability (defector.com)
Histories Of Transition is a series spotlighting the experiences of trans people as they've worked to exist within structures that don't want them to.
Long COVID unmasked: Patients share varied physical, mental, and social challenges (news-medical.net)
Patient experiences of the post-acute sequelae of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) or long COVID.
I AM Runway Show (i-am-runway-show.mailchimpsites.com)
This fall, we’re putting on the most inclusive, accessible, authentic live show — “I AM” Inclusive Runway Show.
Disability royal commission split over future of special schools (theage.com.au)
The disability royal commission is divided over the future of special schools, with some commissioners to recommend they be phased out completely over the long term.
Lawmakers May Finally Update Strict SSI Rules That Keep Families in Poverty (thenation.com)
Asset limits in the program have created a system in which millions of people cannot save money for their families or their future.
Summer Internship Program (aapd.com)
In 2002, AAPD launched the Summer Internship Program to develop the next generation of leaders with disabilities. For 20 years, we have placed college students, graduate students, law students, and recent graduates with all types of disabilities in paid summer internships with Congressional offices, federal agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations within the Washington, DC area. The AAPD Summer Internship Program advances participants’ career opportunities, deepens their leadership skills, and meaningfully connects them to the broader disability community.
TD Bank's New Accessibility Adapter Revolutionizes Online Inclusion (assistivetechnologyblog.com)
At the opening night of the 2023 Elevate Festival, TD Bank Group made a significant announcement, unveiling the TD Accessibility Adapter, a free accessibility Chrome plug-in. Available to users in both Canada and the United States, this innovative tool empowers individuals to personalize their online experience according to their specific accessibility requirements. Some of its standout features include reading guides, adjustable font sizes, dark mode, a dyslexia-friendly font, and monochrome mode. Notably, it’s designed to seamlessly coexist with other assistive technologies, ensuring a cohesive and inclusive online experience for all users.
ENIL’s Regional Members Meeting 2023, in Porto, Portugal (enil.eu)
On September 14th and 15th, the European Network on Independent Living, with the support of our Portuguese members from the Centro de Vida Independente, held our annual Regional Members Meeting, in Porto, Portugal. The purpose of the meeting was to meet with ENIL’s members from the region, discuss and share experiences on issues that are important for our movement.
Disability Thinking Weekday - September 2023 Recap (open.substack.com)
Here is a look back at September’s Disability Thinking Weekday links. They are sorted, roughly, into three broad topic categories — Disability Life & Culture, Politics, Policy & Activism, and Practical Information. I hope this recap is useful!
Remote jobs gave people with disabilities more opportunities. In-office mandates take them away. (msn.com)
COVID gave the 1 in 4 Americans with disabilities a silver lining: Remote work. The in-person office push could threaten their livelihood again.
The Lonely Reality of Avoiding Being Alone (touretteshero.com)
As someone who requires skilled support 24 hours a day I’m never really on my own – but if I am it’s because I’ve failed. Failed, that is, to meet my most basic need, the continuous presence of someone who can keep me safe, someone who can administer emergency medication if necessary, who can prevent friction burns from my repetitive movements, or who can turn me over so I can breathe.
Three ways to deliver accessible, inclusive recruitment (abilitynet.org.uk)
In today's increasingly competitive marketplace, it's more important than ever for organisations to attract and retain the best talent. That means creating a recruitment process that is accessible and inclusive to all candidates.
fuelService App Helps Disabled Drivers Find Refueling Assistance (newmobility.com)
The fuelService app lets you find a gas station that can assist you and request assistance when you get there.
Seeing Through a Different Lens (A Little Grace Goes A Long Way) (retrospectivelily.wordpress.com)
We’ve all heard this saying: you think the world revolves around you! Even when we genuinely try to be self-aware, it’s hard to step outside ourselves and see from a different perspective… …Which makes sense; one’s own mind is the only lens through which one can experience the world. It’s tough trying to see through...
Until I Am Free by Keisha N. Blain (penguinrandomhouse.com)
“[A] riveting and timely exploration of Hamer’s life. . . . Brilliantly constructed to be both forward and backward looking, Blain’s book functions simultaneously as a much needed history lesson and an indispensable guide for modern activists.”—New York Times Book Review
Labor Department to review subminimum wage policy for disabled workers (marketplace.org)
Federal regulations permit companies to apply for special certificates that allow them to hire disabled workers and pay them an average of less than $4 an hour.
Investment Product and Service Launches (planadviser.com)
Hartford announces 1st private-equity-focused fund; Intention.ly launches Advisor Brand Builder; Lincoln Financial introduces LincSmart.
Queer Exhibition Histories (valiz.nl)
In the histories of art exhibitions that we know, LGBTQIA+ artists and curators have always been underexposed or forgotten. This new title in the PLURAL series focuses on these forgotten and hidden histories, by scrutinizing a wide variety of exhibitions and other presentations by LGBTQIA+ artists and curators.
A Discussion with Andrew Leland (eventbrite.com)
A discussion with Andrew Leland about his book about going blind, The Country of the Blind. Moderated by Gideon Lewis-Kraus, a staff writer at The New Yorker.
In the Country of the Blind (thenation.com)
A conversation with Andrew Leland about his provocative new book about vision loss, disability politics, and the ways in which blindness looms large in our cultural imagination.
The Country of the Blind (penguinrandomhouse.com)
A witty, winning, and revelatory personal narrative of the author’s transition from sightedness to blindness and his quest to learn about blindness as a rich culture all its own.
distance rituals zine yo-yo lin yidan zeng (yoyolin.com)
Limited edition, hand-folded zine featuring 4 movement scores written by Yidan Zeng and Yo-Yo Lin, including: Sun, Bodies of Water, Budding, and Wind Call.
Yvonne Rainer Rewrote the History of Dance to Accommodate Her Misfit Physique (artnews.com)
For Rainer, “everything is a performance if someone is watching.”
New funding to enhance art museums for blind people (museumsassociation.org)
Arts and Humanities Research Council grants £250k to project.
Australia’s biggest brands create ‘Unignorable Adbreak’ to support disability representation (thedrum.com)
Spots from the likes of Kia, McDonald’s, Oral-B, Pantene and Uber culminated in a media roadblock during primetime TV.
Wild-Wired: neurodivergent and neuroqueer poetics (medium.com)
Neurodivergent being is its own kind of wild: an ecology of body-becoming and relation that resists the enclosures of neurotypicality-as-norm, refusing the containments of thought and language imposed by ableism’s judgments, pressures, and constraints. Our neurodivergent, neuroqueer, and neurowild attunements alive us in a wilderness, an open field of differing and ungovernable grammars, intensities, synaesthesias, togethernesses, rhythms and sways, sensory choreographies, unbounded formations and worldings.
Perennial Hug (artsoflife.org)
Generally speaking, artists use their hands to make things. The hands are connected to arms which are connected to the torso….the same bodily elements that allow us to hug one another. Many have been moved beyond words when viewing particularly resonant works of art. What is it that touches us? Do the hands and arms of the artist remain concretized within an object?
You Are Invited! NYPL’s Accessible Technology Conference 2023 (nypl.org)
Focused on the impact, affordances, and evolution of accessible technologies used by Blind, low-vision, and print-disabled people.
Anti-Carceral & Abolitionist Approaches to Suicide (eventbrite.com)
Join Project LETS for a virtual series exploring anti-carceral and abolitionist approaches to suicide.
TD Bank launches new tool for people with disabilities. How does it work? (globalnews.ca)
Initially piloted by employees internally, TD released the product publicly on Wednesday to everyone in Canada and the U.S. for free, via the Chrome Store.
Debunking Disability Employment Myths (psychologytoday.com)
Myths surrounding disability employment impact underemployment and unemployment.
Disability royal commission hands down final report with 222 recommendations for change (msn.com)
After an inquiry lasting four-and-a-half years, the royal commission makes 222 recommendations for change.
British paraplegic becomes disabled yoga GURU after Dubai balcony fall (express.co.uk)
TIFFANY Joiner has had a love for yoga since travelling through India in 2006.
New Brock-CAMH report calls for enhanced mental health, neurodiversity supports for Indigenous communities (brocku.ca)
A newly released report co-led by Brock University and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) aims to create and strengthen supports and services for Indigenous Peoples with neurodevelopmental differences.
How A Traumatic Brain Injury Shaped Emily Tarconish’s Mission for Disability Advocacy (newswise.com)
She thought she knew where she was headed with her career. A severe accident changed all of that. Now, she's on a path to ensure that people with disabilities have advocates in the classroom and beyond.
18 Songs You Might Not Have Known Are About Chronic Illness (themighty.com)
Did you know all of these songs were inspired by chronic illness?
Fort St. John Association for Community Living participating in National Disability Employment Awareness Month (energeticcity.ca)
Fort St. John Association for Community Living (FSJ ACL) is participating in National Disability Awareness Month for October, starting with a video featuring one of their clients.
Disability-friendly sports equipment in govt schools in UP CanIndia News (canindia.com)
The newly formed UP Special Olympics Committee will introduce disability-friendly sports equipment in select government residential schools across Uttar Pradesh.
Ardra Shephard Is Amping Up Authentic Disability Representation (thekit.ca)
"I didn’t need to see mountain-climbers. I needed someone to say, ‘This is hard,'"
Access all areas: Destination Gold Coast launches first tradeshow highlighting accessible tourism (karryon.com.au)
Destination Gold Coast launched its first-ever trade roadshow in Brisbane last night, where the focus was on accessible tourism.
The Uneasy Truth About Traveling While Fat (thrillist.com)
Traveling in a larger body isn't always easy. Plane seats might be too small. Amusement parks have size limits. Fatphobia is everywhere. What's it really like to travel as a plus-size person?
'She felt safe': How autism-certified travel options can be life-changing for families (eu.usatoday.com)
Few families with an autistic child go on vacation, saying there aren’t enough accessible autism-certified travel options.
Cruise Senior Public Affairs Manager Michele Lee Talks Autonomous Cars And New Accessibility Council In Interview (forbes.com)
The San Francisco-based and General Motors-backed company wrote the Accessibility Council is yet another step forward in its steadfast commitment to making the future of transport “more accessible, equitable, and inclusive” to everyone, regardless of ability level.
Hotel Accessibility Reaches the Supreme Court (creators.com)
As a wheelchair user with multiple disabilities, travel is unpredictable at best and completely inaccessible at worst. In order to book my trips, I have to trust the accuracy of the websites run by hotels, airlines, car rental companies and more to learn whether I can use their services (i.e., have the honor of paying them my hard-earned money.) The Americans with Disabilities Act requires hotels to include enough of their accessibility features on their website that a person with a disability can judge whether their hotel would be safe and usable. Unfortunately, the features they include are often incomplete or inaccurate.
When He Missed a Beyoncé Concert, the Hive Went to Work (nytimes.com)
Jon Hetherington missed the singer’s show in Seattle after an airline said it could not accommodate his electric wheelchair. Beyoncé’s fans worked to get him to another show.
What Makes an Inclusive Leader? (hbr.org)
Leaders play a critical role in fostering inclusivity within their organizations. They account for a difference of up to 70 percentage points in employees’ experience of belongingness and psychological safety, and inclusive leaders see a 17% increase in team performance, a 20% increase in decision-making quality, and a 29% increase in team collaboration. Inclusive leaders also cut down employee attrition risk. If inclusive leaders are so influential, then inclusive traits like humility, curiosity, and empathy should be treated as critical leadership capabilities rather than simply desirable. The authors conducted structured interviews with 40 DEI award–winning or peer-nominated exemplary inclusive leaders from a wide variety of job functions, organizations, and industries. They identified five key behaviors that help leaders make their organizations more inclusive.
Hearing aids opened my ears to a new world of sounds. Then I quit wearing them (theguardian.com)
People find it hard to understand why I’d choose to hear ‘less well’, but going without has taught me a lot, says journalist Oliver-James Campbell.
These Are The Best Masks To Protect You From Anti-Maskers (forbes.com)
While Covid rates have been increasing, many hospitals' staff no longer have to mask and leaders are minimizing risk. Here is how to protect yourself.
Travelers with disabilities need this card for accommodations at some theme parks (news.yahoo.com)
Before going to Universal Studios, Six Flags or other theme parks, here's what to know about their disability pass systems.
What You Need to Know About the Philips Respironics CPAP Recall (propublica.org)
We found answers to some of the most critical questions about the ongoing recall of millions of CPAP machines, ventilators and other breathing devices.
Most Disability Professionals are Ableist (c-q-l.org)
We examined disability professionals’ conscious and unconscious disability attitudes.
Come with me to a Home Office centre for disabled asylum seekers. See Britain’s hidden shame (theguardian.com)
Leaving disabled asylum seekers to rot in an old care home is the system working as intended, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan.
4 Things Parents of Disabled Children Should Know (thewheelchairteen.com)
This post lists four main things nondisabled parents who have Disabled children should be aware of.
‘True Equity’: Why a Trailblazer Left His Six-Figure Job to Start a Nonprofit (blindinstituteoftechnology.org)
Quick Take Legally blind since childhood, Trailblazer and Golden Hoodie winner Mike Hess leveraged his successful career and experience to found the Blind Institute of Technology (BIT). BIT, a global nonprofit staffing and recruiting agency exclusively dedicated to professionals with disabilities, joined forces with Salesforce’s Workforce Navigators program to make careers in tech more accessible.
What You Need to Know About the Philips Respironics CPAP Recall (propublica.org)
We found answers to some of the most critical questions about the ongoing recall of millions of CPAP machines, ventilators and other breathing devices.
Travelers with disabilities need this card for accommodations at some theme parks (news.yahoo.com)
Before going to Universal Studios, Six Flags or other theme parks, here's what to know about their disability pass systems.
These Are The Best Masks To Protect You From Anti-Maskers (forbes.com)
While Covid rates have been increasing, many hospitals' staff no longer have to mask and leaders are minimizing risk. Here is how to protect yourself.
Doctors warn public as Covid-19 has 'increased risk of silent killer' (mirror.co.uk)
Doctors have issued a health warning about a side effect caused by Covid-19 - they examined data from the early stages of the pandemic and found a link between the virus and sepsis.
Like many women, I didn't know I was autistic until adulthood – how late diagnosis can hurt mental health and self image (theconversation.com)
For many women, adult diagnoses of autism are “a light in the darkness”, an epiphany of self-understanding. My “lightbulb moment” came in my late 20s. “They thought you were autistic,” my mum mused when I told her I was embarking on an academic career in autism research.
Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital ERs declare Code Orange due to patient volumes (ottawa.ctvnews.ca)
The emergency departments at the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospitals are currently under a Code Orange and dealing with capacity pressures.
Hundreds of young people with disabilities are learning at a new university founded by CNN Hero of the Year Jeison Aristizábal (edition.cnn.com)
2016 CNN Hero of the Year Jeison Aristizábal has greatly expanded his efforts to help young people with disabilities in Cali, Colombia, building a much larger rehabilitation center, graduating from law school, and now realizing yet another big dream.
Meet Seattle's deaf ICU nurse pushing for inclusivity with viral, educational TikTok clips (komonews.com)
September is Deaf Awareness Month, a time to educate and raise awareness of those in the community. A deaf woman in Seattle is pushing for inclusivity.
Paralyzed Maryland Man Pulled From Car by Police Reflects On Law Enforcement's Unfamiliarity with the Disabled (blackenterprise.com)
A Maryland man who cannot use his legs was pulled out of his car by a police officer who thought he was a criminal in the area.
The Majority of Polling Places are Inaccessible. A Disabled Voter Bill of Rights Could Change That. (inthesetimes.com)
We are seeing a concerted effort to push disabled voters like me out of the democratic process across the South—and we have to fight back.
The Mystery Around Covid Fatigue (nytimes.com)
Here’s what we’re learning about this debilitating symptom and how to manage it.
An Invasive Mosquito Threatens Catastrophe in Africa (nytimes.com)
A malaria-carrying species that thrives in urban areas and resists all insecticides is causing outbreaks in places that have rarely faced the disease.
Mosquitoes Are a Growing Public Health Threat, Reversing Years of Progress (nytimes.com)
Climate change and the rapid evolution of the insect have helped drive up malaria deaths and brought dengue and other mosquito-borne viruses to places that never had to worry about them.
Should Sighted persons test with screen readers? (netz-barrierefrei.de)
In various manuals a screen reader is recommended for sighted testers. But it is rather doubtful that a sighted person learns to use a screen reader fluently like a blind person. And even they would often fail the ultimate test: Turn off the screen and operate your computer completely blind.
We are Colorblind (wearecolorblind.com)
We are Colorblind is dedicated to the more than 300 million people who are color blind.
Web Components Accessibility FAQ (matuzo.at)
The most important questions regarding web component accessibility.
Web: How to document the screen reader user experience (bbc.github.io)
User experience designers guide - How to document the screen reader user experience for web content. Using your visual as a starting point, we’ll take you step by step through how to document the screen reader UX introducing concepts along the way.
First, do no harm: mistakes to avoid in creating accessible user experiences (18f.gsa.gov)
Accessible design and development practices help us build inclusive experiences. But we can lose sight of the people we serve if we don’t steadily work to better understand our users. To create accessible experiences, avoid these mistakes.
Progressively Enhanced Form Validation, Part 4: Custom validation messages (cloudfour.com)
Part 4 explores the ValidityState API, a powerful, approachable, and well-supported API we can use to define custom validation messages.
Web and App ADA Lawsuits: 6 Trends so far in 2023 (blog.usablenet.com)
What are the latest trends in digital accessibility lawsuits in the United States in the first half of 2023? Here is your first look at our midyear findings on digital accessibility lawsuits.
Where to Put Focus When Deleting a Thing (adrianroselli.com)
TL;DR: When deleting something you should generally move focus to the prior equivalent control or its grouping container.
Creating a Design System to Prevent Problematic Colour Pairings (nightingaledvs.com)
The new data design system at Economist Impact needed to ensure charts were clear, insightful, and accessible—which led to a new color tool.
Designing Generative AI to Work for People with Disabilities (hbr.org)
Generative AI has the potential to help individuals with disabilities find and excel in jobs. This article discusses those benefits and how companies can build inclusivity into the design of this technology.
How AI Is Giving Blind People Freedom and Independence (readwrite.com)
This article explores the benefits of AI for the blind community while also addressing the challenges that come with its introduction.
Mobile app testing (github.com)
This page gives an overview of how to test mobile apps for accessibility compared to websites.
Introducing the Next Generation of Mobile Accessibility Testing (deque.com)
If you can run an app in iOS or Android, now you can test it for digital accessibility using axe DevTools Mobile.
How and why typography affects ease of reading (legible-typography.com)
Understanding the important role of typography in reading is a key subject that designers should know and learn about. Design for reading is an enormous responsibility that we should face and resolve correctly. In these pages you will find an explanation of how one reads, the movement of our eyes when we read, how we recognize words. You will find excellent material of a diverse nature and complexity that will help understand the basic princi- ples of typography, wrong ideas and practices that are common in the profession, and advanced concepts of reading on the screen supported by scientific research. The mastery detail of how to regard type is fully developed by Mary C. Dyson who has devoted her academic life to searching for answers and convey designers of her findings.
LinkedIn's Latest Accessibility Integration Helps All Members Access Content More Easily (linkedin.com)
In honor of Dyslexia Awareness Month and National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we’re giving professionals a new tool for digesting content in a way that works best for them with the integration of Microsoft’s Immersive Reader. With this update we can help meet a more diverse set of reader.
Rachel Heller obituary (theguardian.com)
Artist whose vivid works were lauded by the likes of David Hockney and Maggi Hambling.
My Journey As A Para Dressage Rider With EDS (criplife.co.uk)
In the world of para-dressage, where resilience and determination reign supreme, one athlete’s journey stands out as a testament to the indomitable spirit of those who overcome adversity. This is the story of how Victoria Hoban, found her way into the world of para-dressage, battled Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), and encountered a surprising hurdle on the path to her Paralympic dreams.
My Disability Roadmap (likerightnowfilms.com)
Samuel Habib, 21, wants to date, leave home, go to college. But he drives a 350-pound wheelchair, uses a communication device, and can have a seizure at any moment. Determined to find his path forward, he seeks out guidance from America’s most rebellious disability activists. Will they empower him to launch the bold adult life he craves? DOCUMENTARY SHORT: Premiered May 17, 2022, as a New York Times Op-Docs. FEATURE LENGTH FILM: Coming 2024. The entire lead cast on this project - and the majority of the production and outreach crew - are people with disabilities. The film is available to watch FOR INDIVIDUAL USE ONLY below, with closed captions and audio description. For educational use and public presentations, see purchase option at bottom of page.
Watch Samuel Habib's acceptance speech at the 44th Annual News and Documentary Emmy Awards! Thank you to The New York Times Op-Docs and our incredible team - James Rutenbeck, Jim LeBrecht, Sara Bolder, and Erica Lupinacci. A huge shout out to our mentors Judy Heumann, Bob Williams, Maysoon Zayid, Keith Jones, NOlimitsAndrew - Andrew Peterson, Lydia X. Z. Brown - Autistic Hoya, and Ali Stroker. (facebook.com)
Watch Samuel Habib's acceptance speech at the 44th Annual News and Documentary Emmy Awards! Thank you to The New York Times Op-Docs and our incredible team - James Rutenbeck, Jim LeBrecht, Sara Bolder, and Erica Lupinacci. A huge shout out to our mentors Judy Heumann, Bob Williams, Maysoon Zayid, Keith Jones, NOlimitsAndrew - Andrew Peterson, Lydia X. Z. Brown - Autistic Hoya, and Ali Stroker.
Accessibility in New York City's Subway System | An interview with the Director of ALL RIDERS (youtube.com)
ALL RIDERS is an award-winning short documentary that follows the battle for accessibility in the New York City subway.
My Disability Roadmap | An Emmy-Winning Op-Doc (youtube.com)
Samuel Habib, 21, wants to date, leave home, go away to college. But for Samuel and millions of other young adults with disabilities, the path beyond public school and into adulthood is difficult to navigate.
A Message From ASAN Executive Director Julia Bascom (autisticadvocacy.org)
This fall marks my 12th year of working for ASAN, and my 7th serving as our Executive Director. As I walk through ASAN’s offices in downtown Washington, DC, I remember the days when we were a handful of autistic people in a couple of different states with laptops. We’ve come a long way.
Dianne Feinstein defied the odds in a field perpetually dominated by men (washingtonpost.com)
Feinstein persisted through early slights and disappointments to pave a way for women.
Disability Presidential Candidate Survey (aapd.com)
Voters with disabilities deserve to make informed decisions on the issues that matter to them, and through the Disability Presidential Candidate Survey, AAPD will gather candidates’ positions and priorities on issues important to the disability community. The candidate questionnaire is non-partisan, and has been sent to all Republican, Democrat, and third-party candidates who have announced their campaign for U.S. President.
Debunking the Disability Employment Myths (www-psychologytoday-com.cdn.ampproject.org)
Myths surrounding disability employment impact underemployment and unemployment.
The 3Play Way: Audio Description (go.3playmedia.com)
Join us as we review the creation and implementation of 3Play Media's audio description services so you can make your media content more accessible.
Reflecting on Dyslexia, Catholic School, and Accommodations (respectability.org)
"A case study for why religious education institutions need to follow the IDEA as a moral mandate to support disabled students equitably."
The PlayStation Portal: A Breakthrough in Accessibility for Gamers with Special Needs (gameishard.gg)
The upcoming PlayStation Portal is not only a perfect fit for gamers from a lifestyle perspective but also from a technical and accessibility standpoint. For individuals with special needs, like myself, this portable PS5 streamer will be a game-changer in the world of handheld gaming consoles.
Wheelchair Accessible Self-Driving Taxi Coming Next Year (iotworldtoday.com)
Cruise’s Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle could be operating as early as next year once approved.
TransLink presents accessibility plan amid HandyDART concerns (globalnews.ca)
TransLink officials are providing an update on 2023 priorities and goals on Wednesday, and will also be presenting an accessibly report.
Wellbeing, inclusivity, and accessibility all in evidence at Hotel Brooklyn (hospitalityandcateringnews.com)
Hotel Brooklyn Leicester and DFN Project SEARCH launch employment programme for young adults with a learning disability.
Fully accessible business podcast launches during National Inclusion Week (podnews.net)
This new release aims to open up the podcast world to all, with an accessible media player that allows anyone to enjoy episodes without having to see or touch the podcast player itself.
Manitoba Liberals promise funds for seniors to make homes more accessible (msn.com)
The Manitoba Liberal Party is promising help for seniors who want to make their homes more accessible if it is elected on Oct. 3.
LinkedIn adds accessibility features with the help of Microsoft’s Immersive Reader (engadget.com)
LinkedIn has added new accessibility options. Features like text-to-speech and real-time translations should make it easier for more users to engage with articles and newsletters.
Kids selling artwork to raise money for Eye Gaze Device (albanyadvertiser.com.au)
Albany Secondary Education Centre is holding a fundraising event at the Stirling Club on October 14 to raise funds for a much-needed Eye Gaze device.
AI for a better tomorrow: Google’s commitment to inclusive technological advancements (mb.com.ph)
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of our lives, promising a future filled with exciting possibilities. It has the potential to improve the quality of life for billions of people around the world. One area where AI shines is in enhancing accessibility and inclusion for individuals, especially those with disabilities. Google is at the forefront of rapidly transforming the way we interact with technology and the world around us.
Tim Cook Meets with Paralympian Teresa Perales to Discuss Apple Watch and Accessibility (beststocks.com)
During his recent trip to Spain on September 25, 2023, Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, had the privilege of meeting with Teresa Perales, a remarkable Paralympian and recipient of numerous gold medals. Perales, who holds the esteemed title of Spain’s most decorated Paralympian, graciously engaged in a discussion with Cook regarding the practical applications of the Apple Watch in her training and accessibility endeavors.
Amazon Announces Eye Gaze, Call Translation Accessibility Features At Annual Fall Event (forbes.com)
At its annual Devices & Services event earlier this week, Amazon introduced a slew of new products.
Aquarium of Niagara partners with Deaf Access Services to Recognize Deaf Awareness Week (wnypapers.com)
In recognition of Deaf Awareness Month, the Aquarium of Niagara is once again partnering with Deaf Access Services, a program of People Inc., to enhance the accessibility of its daily talks and presentations for the deaf and hard of hearing community. This event is sponsored by the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area.
Adobe Announces Accessibility Principles, Accessibility Board Meant To ‘Move The Needle Forward’ For Inclusiveness (forbes.com)
In a blog post published on Tuesday, San Jose-based Adobe announced its so-called “new accessibility principles” and the formation of the Adobe Accessibility Board. The post, written by vice president of global policy, government relations, and ethical innovations Jace Johnson, coincides with the venerable software maker’s Adobe For All Days.
Check out All In, Google’s insights for more inclusive marketing (all-in.withgoogle.com)
Read more about how we’ve partnered with Googlers, experts, community leaders and other organizations to help make positive changes in the media landscape.
Tom’s Pitch For Awareness (huffpost.com)
Tom Willis was born without hands and arms. In his quest to show the abilities of people with disabilities, he has set out to throw the opening pitch at all 30 Major League Baseball stadiums.
Heroes and victims (disabilitydebrief.org)
Mailbag edition on changing culture, belonging, love and much more.
Disability & Accessibility (dca.org.au)
Employing people with disability makes good business sense, economically as well as in terms of corporate reputation.
Selma Blair shares her 6 favorite QVC Adaptive products (reviewed.usatoday.com)
Selma Blair highlights a store built for everyone.
Real AI Solutions for Accessibility Challenges (equalentry.com)
This article is based on a talk Kevin Berg, VP of solution engineering at Evinced, gave at A11yNYC.
Got a Blue Badge? Then you need to watch this video (ablemagazine.co.uk)
Snowball Community is creating the largest inclusive disability app in the world.
New amenities make ND state parks more accessible (minotdailynews.com)
The North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department (NDPRD) recently acquired new equipment to bring greater accessibility and inclusivity for visitors of all abilities.
2023 Accessibility Plan Adopted by Council (kamloops.ca)
City Council unanimously adopted the 2023 Accessibility Plan on September 26, 2023. The City is committed to being an accessible and inclusive city—a place where disabilities are not barriers to living full lives and contributing to the community. This plan is an update to the 2018 Accessibility and Inclusion Plan and provides a three-year framework to further reduce barriers that hinder the full participation of individuals with permanent, temporary, or episodic physical, sensory, mental, intellectual, or cognitive impairments.
The complete guide to accessibility software (charitydigital.org.uk)
From screen readers to relaxation and sensory support software to web accessibility checkers, we explore the software that can help remove barriers for people with disabilities.
Helping all visitors see as O'Keeffe saw (santafenewmexican.com)
The Georgia O'Keeffe Museum will offer free guided tours and vision-enhancing glasses for colorblind people at 1 p.m. Saturday and Sept. 30.
Fringe Day 12: That's a wrap (roccitymag.com)
Our team looks back at 12 days of the 12th annual Fringe and reviews 'Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon and More' and 'The 24-Hour Plays.'
Empathy in Design: How Human-Centred UX Design in Singapore Can Transform Digital Interactions (digitaljournal.com)
In the epoch of digital advancement, the landscape of user interaction is perpetually evolving, marking a significant shift towards user-centric paradigms. Central to this transformation is empathy, an often overlooked yet essential component of designing user experiences (UX) that are not just functional and visually appealing but also deeply resonant with the user’s needs, emotions, and aspirations.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 builds on accessibility in previous titles and introduces new features (blog.playstation.com)
Insomniac devs detail Marvel's Spider-Man 2 accessibility features, including options using the upcoming PlayStation Access controller.
"They don’t care": Inside the triumphs and failures of accessible gaming hardware (rockpapershotgun.com)
Malenia, Blade of Miquella, is a menace. Even among Elden Ring’s cast of bastard-hard bosses, the Goddess of Rot distinguishes herself as an ender of lives, a relentless steel tempest that has shredded the most prepared and dextrous of adventurers. She’s also been beaten, rather soundly, by a man using only his mouth.
Mortal Kombat 1 includes audio descriptions for Fatalities in accessibility features (eventhubs.com)
Accessibility features have come a long way in fighting games over just the past few years, and it's been really cool to see what the developers have been coming up with to help more players enjoy the heat of battle.
5 tips for creating accessible podcasts (abilitynet.org.uk)
Podcasts are a versatile medium that can cater to diverse audiences, including the disabled community.
Looking at DI practices in EU: Spotlight on Czechia, Malta and Spain (enil.eu)
This study session, organised by the European Expert Group on the transition from institutional to community-based care, will take place in the afternoon of 12 October 2023 (14:00 – 16:00 CET). It aims to bring together professionals, people who are institutionalised, their families and representative organisations to discuss the shift toward meaningful inclusion in the community.
ENIL amendments to the Council Recommendation on the Social Economy (enil.eu)
In EU policy making the term “Social Economy” involves a broad array to organisations like charities, associations, foundations, cooperatives, social entreprises and others who, through their activities, work towards socially desireable objectives, for example the integration of disabled people into the labour market. Providers of institutions often count as Social Economy entities. In countries like France and Germany private not-for-profit organisations play a large role in the provision of segregating services for disabled people. The provision of nursing homes or group homes for disabled people play a key role in their work. In Germany they employ 1,9 million people and 3 million volunteers. All however Europe, the Social Economy employs 13 million persons. Not all Social Economy entities are service providers for disabled people. They also run rescue services, mainstream education services like kindergardens or environmental projects. In addition, Personal Assistance User Cooperatives and Centres for Independent Living are Social Economy entities too.
Ordinary Lives: Building Blocks & Getting People Out (enil.eu)
The European Network On Independent Living invites you to two webinars this Autumn (27 October and 24 November), as part of the ENIL-ECCL Webinar Series on Deinstitutionalisation: Sharing and Seeking Solutions, under the heading ORDINARY LIVES. The first webinar will be about the ‘Building Blocks’ of living in the community, while the second will focus on ‘Getting People Out’ of institutions. The webinars will be moderated by Ines Bulic Cojocariu (ENIL) and Nic Crosby (the National Development Team for Inclusion UK). You can find the registration links and the programme, with a description of all interventions below.
How can you improve website accessibility and usability for different audiences? (linkedin.com)
Website accessibility and usability are essential for reaching and engaging different audiences online. Accessibility means that your website can be accessed and understood by people with various abilities, disabilities, and preferences.
Games Accessibility Is The Future. Implementation Is The Challenge (gameluster.com)
After I finished chemotherapy for stage 3 endometrial cancer in 2021, I had a lot of new side effects to get used to. A total hysterectomy meant early onset surgical menopause at 33, which meant compromised bone density, and also that I shrunk by half an inch (which I wasn’t totally thrilled about since my younger sister was already taller than me before that). Chemotherapy obviously meant I’d lost my hair, so I was rocking this very chic, avant garde “Anxious Mr. Clean” appearance. But the chemo also compromised my joints in my hips, knees, and for a while, in my hands. Gripping a controller became incredibly painful and I couldn’t sustain it for more than a few minutes at a time. Sitting upright at my PC felt like knives were sliding down my spine and digging into my hip bones over and over. Of course, this meant that not only was I unable to stream, but I couldn’t even kick back on the couch or in bed to play a game without feeling like my hands were going to fall off. I was, effectively, unable to engage in my favorite hobby because of a disability.
Council Post: 17 Reasons To Conduct Manual Testing Of Websites And Software (forbes.com)
Adding a manual testing step can ensure that you not only catch and correct bugs, but also gain insight into how users will interact with and perceive the design.
How can you ensure web accessibility when scripting with HTML? (linkedin.com)
Web accessibility is the practice of making websites usable and accessible for people with different abilities and preferences. It is not only a legal and ethical responsibility, but also a benefit for your audience and your business.
Cost concerns still hamper accessibility hardware, says advocate (gamesindustry.biz)
In the UK, 14% of working disabled people earn less than their abled-bodied peers.
Forza Motorsport’s Accessibility Features Have Been Revealed (gamingbolt.com)
Turn 10 Studios has revealed the comprehensive list of accessibility features that the upcoming racing sim will launch with.
First Steps to an Accessible Website (Part 9) (convergeaccessibility.com)
Learn the benefits of using skip links to increase website accessibility, reduce legal risk, and make navigation easier for keyboard users.
A Day in My Wheels: How accessible is Ireland? (youtube.com)
Jack Shannon Cole who sustained a spinal cord injury 10 years ago takes us through what it’s really like to experience a city like Dublin from a wheelchair.
Co-creation as a force to drive inclusive design awareness (blogs.microsoft.com)
There are 85 million people with disabilities in China, yet many do no have access to the assistive technology (AT) they need. Although accessibility access is improving, it is limited for many people with disabilities who in turn feel isolated due to physical and social barriers.
A Collaborative Approach to Web Applications Accessibility (infoq.com)
Developers and designers can work together to share knowledge and experience when working on creating accessible applications. Accessibility issues can be treated as any other bug, something that needs to be solved first. Accessibility should be embraced as something very serious and important to society, and approached as a business opportunity.
Editor’s Picks for The Design + Accessibility Summit 2023 (creativepro.com)
CreativePro’s third annual Design + Accessibility Summit is coming soon! It’s one of our biggest events of the year, packed with key information from world-class speakers in two dozen sessions. Here are six that I really can’t wait to check out.
Providing Accessibility for All Users (peterborough.net)
Plenty of web-sites merely pay lip service to ease of access, such that the difficulty remains persistent. Web page designers must be reminded of the main accessibility advice and in what way it will change their design for the better.
Ecommerce Accessibility: Lessons from Hardware Stores (blog.usablenet.com)
All of your website’s customers deserve an accessible user experience, so use this valuable advice to improve ecommerce compliance.
How Does SEO Impact Website Accessibility and Inclusivity? (filmdaily.co)
In the digital age, websites play a crucial role in providing information, services, and products to a diverse global audience. However, it’s not just about creating visually appealing websites; it’s also about ensuring that these sites are accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities. This is where the intersection of SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and website accessibility and inclusivity becomes essential.
"People living with disabilities are done waiting for accessible designs" (dezeen.com)
Designers and brands must get thinking now about the simple, immediate changes that can make their products more accessible to people living with disabilities, writes Luc Speisser.
OPINION: Architecture should support accessibility, not limit it (uiargonaut.com)
Architecture has evolved over the years, transitioning from a primarily religious focus to a civic one. However, recent trends indicate a shift back towards limiting access for already marginalized groups.
How can healthcare practice managers ensure accessibility for all patients? (linkedin.com)
Accessibility is a key aspect of healthcare quality and equity, as it ensures that all patients can access the services and information they need, regardless of their physical, mental, cultural, or linguistic barriers. Healthcare practice managers play a vital role in creating and maintaining an accessible environment for patients, staff, and visitors. Here are some tips on how to achieve this goal.
Interview with Robert Smelser, Accessibility Expert and eLearning Designer (creativepro.com)
Robert Smelser is an experienced graphic designer and certified accessibility expert.
'Why is it still so hard?': Blind woman fighting for accessibility urges NZ to do better (youtube.com)
"Have we actually improved anything for anyone?": Minnie Baragwanath, a blind woman fighting for accessibility, is calling for New Zealand to do better. Amanda Gillies has this Because it Matters story.
A Landlord's Guide to Accommodating Disabilities in an Office Space for Rent (freeofficefinder.com)
There is a legal and ethical responsibility for landlords when renting office space to tenants with disabilities. Landlords should ensure that their properties are accessible and inclusive.
Breaking Barriers: This Snowboarder's Mission to Make Snowboarding Inclusive and Accessible (snowboarder.com)
We need more people like this!
988 Suicide And Crisis Lifeline Made More Accessible To Deaf, Hard-Of-Hearing People With Newly-Added ASL Support (forbes.com)
As Musa notes, this development marks a key step in making mental healthcare more accessible to people in marginalized groups.
Nova Scotia’s consultation on Accessibility Standards for the Built Environment & the Nova Scotia Building Code (retailcouncil.org)
The Nova Scotia government is currently seeking feedback on its Phase 2 proposal for an accessibility standard for the built environment.
TD Lab launches accessibility tool for public use at no cost to help drive inclusive online experiences (stories.td.com)
Piloted in early 2023 for TD colleagues, the TD Accessibility Adapter tool allows users to implement their online accessibility preferences.
Commission Threatens To Seal Off Facilities For Violating Accessibility Laws (nannews.ng)
Mr James Lalu, the Executive Secretary of National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has threatened to seal off any facilities that do not comply with the commission’s accessibility laws.
The everyday technologies essential for accessibility (thespinoff.co.nz)
From camera phones to smart speakers, everyday modern tech is helping people with disabilities in more ways than you might think.
Inability to get cataract surgery close to home 'failure of our provincial health care,' says Brandon man (cbc.ca)
A Brandon man who is facing hours-long trips to other cities for cataract surgery says Manitoba's next provincial government urgently needs to tackle wait times and accessibility for the procedure.
Day 14 with no elevator for disabled and elderly residents in a Boston public housing building (wgbh.org)
With no repairs in sight, some residents who are disabled have been told they'll be moved to hotels at some point.
United will improve accessibility features for wheelchair users (thepointsguy.com)
United Airlines will introduce a new tool to help travelers in wheelchairs book flights and manage in the event of a lost or broken wheelchair.
United Airlines Enhancing Wheelchair Accessibility After Federal Complaint: Here’s What Will Change (forbes.com)
United Airlines and United Express carriers mishandled wheelchairs at a rate of 1.2% over the last four years.
United Airlines to improve wheelchair accessibility on flights after federal complaint. Here’s what will change (nbclosangeles.com)
The airline also agreed to refund the fare difference if a passenger has to take a more expensive flight to accommodate their wheelchair.
Beyoncé Flies Out Disabled Man After He’s Denied Flight For Oversized Wheelchair (huffpost.com)
The Beyhive helped the singer find the mega-fan who says he waited 25 years to watch her perform live.
Beyoncé Gives Front Row Seat to Fan Who Missed Renaissance Concert Over Accessibility Issues (becauseofthemwecan.com)
Beyoncé helped Jon Hetherington secure front row seats at the Renaissance World Tour after he experienced accessibility issues getting to an earlier show.
A Supreme Court case about hotel websites could blow up much of US civil rights law (msn.com)
The Supreme Court hears a civil rights case straight out of a right-wing fever dream.
American Airlines class action alleges company refuses to give disabled workers reasonable accommodations (topclassactions.com)
American Airlines violates the ADA with the way it treats its disabled workers, a new class action lawsuit alleges.
This Is How The Marriage Penalty Screws Over Disabled People (huffpost.com)
Disability activist Imani Barbarin explains why “happily ever after” can come with a loss of income and health benefits.
Disability Advocates Fret As Government Shutdown Looms (disabilityscoop.com)
With lawmakers on Capitol Hill struggling to reach a deal to avert a government shutdown at the end of the month, advocates say that people with disabilities have a lot at stake.
Late-onset Pompe disease prompted an interest in accessibility issues (pompediseasenews.com)
Columnist Dwayne M. Wilson explains how a late-onset Pompe disease diagnosis became an opportunity to find mobility solutions.
Why Starfield is an Accessibility Embarrassment (ign.com)
We need to have a conversation about Starfield. In June, I wrote a story highlighting disabled players’ concerns regarding the lack of accessibility information for a game that’s been in development for years. We had no information aside from a brief mention of larger fonts from Todd Howard on Kinda Funny’s Xcast. Disabled people were cautious at best, and terrified at worst. And unfortunately, their fears were ultimately correct.
Diversability Amplified Podcast: Adaptive Fitness for All ft. 2x Paralympian Alyssa Gialamas (S2:E3) (mydiversability.com)
Diversability Leadership Collective member Alyssa Gialamas (she/her) joined Diversability CEO & Founder Tiffany Yu (she/her) to talk about adaptive fitness for all.
Disability advocates urge faster phase-out of segregated education following royal commission report (theguardian.com)
Many welcome some commissioners’ recommendations on inclusive education systems but say projected timeframe is too long.
The disability royal commission report is monumental. All Australians must confront its findings (theguardian.com)
The report confirms that abuse and violence thrive where people with disabilities are isolated and segregated from the rest of the community.
Political Crisis Ends Essential Services and Representation of Disabled People (disabilityaction.org)
The political crisis in Northern Ireland is causing avoidable harm to disabled people: the austerity budget imposed on Northern Ireland by the UK Government in response to its lack of government has resulted in services and funding for disabled people being slashed.
The Joy of the Journey (touretteshero.com)
I’m tired, in a deep kind of way. On its own this might not seem noteworthy because I experience fatigue and energy-related barriers every day. But this tiredness is different because although my body is physically drained, my mind, heart and spirit are energised in new and joyful ways. The source of both my tiredness and joy are the same: this weekend we landed a big two-day, inclusive event for children in Croydon.
Disability News and Mental Health, Disability charity takes 'murderous' swipe at government (bbc.co.uk)
The government's new awareness campaign faces backlash.
New Disability Rights Act needed to end abuse and exploitation, royal commission finds (theguardian.com)
People with disability ‘continue to experience high rates of violence and abuse, multiple forms of neglect, and sexual and financial exploitation’, final report states.
Up, up and away with a new accessible tourism experience (disabilityinsider.com)
Minister for Regional NSW Tara Moriarty said the balloon’s first official flight is a milestone moment for local accessibility and inclusion, which are critical components for responsible and sustainable tourism in the Hunter Valley.
tabifolk, an accessible travel community (tabifolk.com)
Join a community of travelers with disabilities. Ask about accessibility at hotels and tourist sites, and share your accessible travel tips with others.
8 Tips From Disability Research for Getting Things Done (psychologytoday.com)
Strategies from the disability community that avoid toxic productivity.
Toxic Positivity: Recognizing It and Preserving Your Spoons (chronicpainpartners.com)
When it comes to health crises, only a few diagnoses can be as daunting as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS). But you know what they say, "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade" – or, in this case, when life gives you chronic pain and mobility issues, make jokes (if you can)! Before we dive into the topic, let me just say that we are in no way trying to trivialize the struggles that people with EDS or other conditions, such as POTS, MCAS, or Chiari, face daily. They are very real medical conditions that can be incredibly challenging to live with, both physically and emotionally. But what we are saying is that, sometimes, a little bit of humor can go a long way in helping us cope with difficult situations.
Adventures in Bodily Autonomy (disability-visibility-newsletter.ghost.io)
Hey there beautiful people! It's nice to give away books edited by disabled people because editing is as hard as writing, y'all. I'm happy to share 9 advance review copies of the anthology Adventures in Bodily Autonomy: Exploring Reproductive Rights in Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror from Aqueduct Press by the editor Raven Belasco (3 paperback, 6 e-books). Raven is kindly offering them to you dear subscribers. Details below.
How to advocate for yourself at the doctor’s office (vox.com)
Speaking up for yourself in a medical setting is a skill. Here’s what to know.
Disability groups win fight to be included in health equity research (washingtonpost.com)
The designation as a “health disparity population” allows for more funding and research into the health equity barriers disabled people face.
A Disability Activist Is Asked to Change Her Speech By Boston University Her Response: In Future Speaking Contracts, No Changes will be Allowed (pen.org)
Free speech is for everyone; using accessibility tools to screen speech that could otherwise not be pre-reviewed flies in the face of this principle.
The Rise of And Growth of The Disability Economy (usabusinessradio.com)
The Price of Business Digital Network has a new series of outstanding commentaries from thought leaders. This is one in that series. Jonathan Kaufman With 1.8 billion people with disabilities on the planet and a buying power of $13 trillion the disability community was too often considered an afterthought. Yet things are changing.
Exhausted (lucywebster.substack.com)
A year spent on the frontlines of activism - and life.
Saarathee (saarathee.com)
Learn in-demand professional skills - Online!
11 TV Adverts Featuring Disabled People (criplife.co.uk)
Here, we share 11 TV adverts featuring disabled people, including Paralympians, broadcasters, actors and disability activists.
Access In Acting with Terri Lynne Hudson (cripcrapmedia.com)
Justin and Kennedy discuss access and representation with actress Terri Lynne Hudson.
MTA puts limits on ‘life-changing’ taxi service for disabled riders (gothamist.com)
An MTA pilot program made life easier for 1,200 New Yorkers with disabilities. But a change rolled out by the MTA last month has made it harder for those enrolled in the service to get around town.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS – One Size Does Not Fit All – Adapting to your Needs (quirkyquad.com)
Traveling is challenging enough as a quadriplegic with respect to bed heights, doorway entrances, accessible showers, the list goes on. I always travel with a caregiver. I actually have less needs than a lot of my friends because I pretty much stick my head in the sink to wash my hair and take a shower on a bed.
Naked Truths from Sex Worker GoAskAlex (thetyee.ca)
‘The most effective advocacy I do is to be seen as a person with a disability and a sexual person simultaneously,’ she says.
Kelley Coleman Writes Book to Support Parents and to Honor her Disabled Son (mydiversability.com)
Author Kelley Coleman discusses parenting a disabled son and her new book Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child: Your Guide to the Essential Systems, Services, and Supports.
For the Love of Books, Meet Martin Tran (mydiversability.com)
Meet Martin Tran (he/him), a blogger and lover of literature who lives with Autism.
Some thoughts on the eve of the Disability Royal Commission findings being made public (carlyfindlay.com.au)
Today the findings were handed down from the Disability Royal Commission to the Governor General, and tomorrow they will be made public. I, like many disabled people I know, are on tenterhooks. It’s all I can think about. A Minister says the report will “make for disturbing reading”.
How To Make Your e-Commerce Business More Accessible? (accessibility.com)
If your e-commerce site is not digitally accessible, you are missing out on a substantial market segment. Quick tips to make your site accessible and inclusive.
Accessible Design in a Post-Pandemic World (accessibility.com)
The pandemic taught us that any of our lives could suddenly, unexpectedly change. Normalizing accessible design will establish the foundation we need to be more responsive and inclusive.
Tools for Adding Audio Descriptions (accessibility.com)
Audio descriptions are an essential tool to help describe to a blind or low-vision person what is being displayed on the screen.
Why Cost Shouldn’t Be a Hurdle to Make Sure Your Site Is Accessible (accessibility.com)
Costs should not deter you from providing an accessible user experience on your website because, in the end, it pays off. Here are three reasons why.
Why Small to Midsize Businesses Should Prioritize Accessibility (accessibility.com)
Not only does digital accessibility benefit customers, but it can also help businesses.
How people with disabilities can be ableist (open.substack.com)
TL;DR: They internalize the dominant paradigm: abled is good, disabled is bad.
Europe in Action 2024 conference (inclusion-europe.eu)
Europe in Action conference takes place from 7 to 9 May 2024 in Glasgow.
The disability royal commission is about to report. Here's a recap of the past four-and-a-half years (amp-abc-net-au.cdn.ampproject.org)
The disability royal commission is wrapping up after four-and-a-half years. Here's how we got here and what comes next.
In A First, Deaf Lawyer Argues Supreme Court Case In Sign Language (ndtv.com)
The Supreme Court for the first time heard a case argued by a deaf lawyer via an interpreter using sign language.
Access for all: Students with disabilities voice perspective on campus accessibility (iowastatedaily.com)
Finding the right college to go to is one of the most difficult decisions to make for many students. Whether because of sports scholarships, best programs for your major or something as simple as distance from home, students want to make the right decision. However, students with disabilities can have difficulty finding a college that best fits their needs.
Jadon wouldn't sit on a cushion, so staff in 'Severe Behaviour' shirts stepped in to force him (abc.net.au)
Children with autism spent hours with staff in padded rooms, where they were sometimes sat on and held down by adults as part of a controversial NDIS-funded therapy.
The Architecture of Disability (youtube.com)
By re-contextualizing the history of architecture through the discourse of disability, David Gissen’s 2023 book The Architecture of Disability: Buildings, Cities, and Landscapes beyond Access challenges current modes of architectural practice, theory and education by proposing architecture that fully integrates disabled persons into its production. Both the author and book look beyond traditional notions of accessibility and show how certain incapacities can help to positively reimagine the roots of architecture.