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How Will the Election Impact Americans’ Health Care? (eventbrite.com)
Join us for a conversation about the opportunities and challenges for health care policy in America.
NDIS data shows further Scheme improvements (disabilityinsider.com)
The latest National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Quarterly Report shows the Scheme remains on track to improve its financial sustainability, with total Scheme expenses for the recent quarter almost $150 million below expectations.
Canada invests in guide dog training for persons with disabilities (disabilityinsider.com)
Accessible infrastructure and meaningful improvements to facilities ensures more Canadians with disabilities can fully participate in their communities and readily access the services and programs they need.
Help Shape San Francisco’s Accessible Future (disabilityvisibilityproject.com)
When I first moved to San Francisco over 25 years ago for grad school, I was excited yet intimidated. This iconic city was challenging geographically for me as a power wheelchair user, but I knew I would be able to get around independently without a car compared to the Midwest where I was born and raised. I learned the city isn’t composed of all steep hills and how I had the good fortune to live in a community with one of the most accessible transportation systems in the country.
Purple Tuesday 2024: Highlighting The Urgent Need For Accessibility In Public Spaces And Services (criplife.co.uk)
To mark Purple Tuesday, a disabled couple shares their first-hand experience of navigating public spaces and transport systems that don’t accommodate their needs.
The Incubation Period 🪺 (open.substack.com)
Nearing the homestretch of my memoir, the power of appreciation, and sending you lots of good energy (and a special gift!) from the "Invisible Fences" cast and crew.
UK disability charities say NICs rise will cause ‘life-changing’ cuts (theguardian.com)
Groups providing vital services say impact of tax and minimum wage rises will lead to cutbacks
From Glasgow to Barcelona: Navigating Airports, Accessibility & Special Assistance (simplyemma.co.uk)
One of the biggest challenges of travelling as a wheelchair user is navigating airlines, airports, and special assistance. Here’s a summary of the ups and downs on our journey from Glasgow to Barcelona.
Help! Call the ADA! (rollingwithit.substack.com)
Or: My Struggles with ADA Enforcement
Why people with disabilities in Nairobi are looking beyond public transport to navigate busy city (eu.detroitnews.com)
One entrepreneur has created a transport service that fits vehicles with ramps and swivel chairs and delivers riders right to their door.
Trump proposed big Medicaid and food stamp cuts. Can he pass them? (vox.com)
What Trump’s return means for America’s poor people.
Applications Open For The Great British Bake Off 2025 (criplife.co.uk)
The Great British Bake Off (GBBO) is looking for the next batch of talented home bakers to enter the tent who represent the rich diversity of the Great British public, including those with disabilities.
Trustees' Week: Thank you to our inspirational team (abilitynet.org.uk)
This Trustees' Week 2024, thank you to our Board of Trustees, which includes disability rights champions and accessibility and business professionals.
‘It is immoral’: Australian investors warned about ‘cowboys’ promising unrealistic returns on disability housing (theguardian.com)
Ads and emails making misleading claims about investment in specialist disability accommodation may breach consumer law, watchdog says
Saving up tiny joys: Finding openings for joy in a chronic creative life (eventbrite.com)
This event is for chronically ill artists to come together in a safe supportive space, specific to those of us working in the arts
Anti-exploitation academy: let's reset practices for inclusive working (weareunlimited.org.uk)
An online session looking at ways you can spot exploitation within your organisation and change what you do, led by Unlimited’s Director Jo Verrent.
Living Disability (akpress.org)
A musician and snow removal expert, a queer curator, a public pool aficionado, and a journalist turned city councillor—these are just some of the disabled writers exploring disability justice, analyzing urban systems, and proposing more equitable approaches to city building in this anthology. Essays and interviews push the conversation about accessibility beyond policy papers and compliance checklists to show how disabled people are already creating more inclusive spaces in cities of all sizes.
Zeitgeist Theater (zeitgeistarts.com)
Singer-songwriter Gaelynn Lea and storyteller-playwright Kevin Kling combine their talents in an original musical fable, which weaves together storytelling and song to create a unique theatrical experience. This production blends their internationally-renowned skills in music and storytelling to create an intimate show that is rich in the wit and wisdom inherent in Disability Culture.
2024 Ezra Benus & Finnegan Shannon Benefit Edition (printcenternewyork.org)
Print Center New York is pleased to release Hot Enough for You?, a new benefit edition by the artists Ezra Benus and Finnegan Shannon, created in collaboration with Du-Good Press.
Ezra & Finnegan: Towards a Warm Embrace (printcenternewyork.org)
Towards a Warm Embrace is a collaborative installation by New York-based artists Ezra Benus and Finnegan Shannon presented to celebrate their new benefit edition for Print Center New York, made in collaboration with Du-Good Press. In the spirit of collective care and mutual aid, the multimedia presentation transforms the Leslie and Johanna Garfield Lobby into a comfortable and accessible refuge. Visitors are invited to rest at the table, recline on a lounge chair, and use a heating pad to alleviate pain. Captioned audio of a conversation between the artists on disability culture serves as a sonic anchor, underscoring the intimacy of the space.
We set out to make our ‘invisible illness’ visible in South Africa with SICK Pride (thesicktimes.org)
How can people with energy-limiting conditions march for our rights if we have negligible physical capability and exertion worsens our symptoms? My colleague Mlindeni Gabela and I are pioneering a new kind of protest in South Africa: SICK Pride. SICK stands for the Society for the Inclusion of Chronic Knowledge, which we feel is a precious resource post-2020.
Resistance Revival Chorus with Rhiannon Giddens "All You Fascists Bound To Lose" (youtube.com)
Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Rhiannon Giddens performs lead vocals and plays banjo and fiddle on our cover of folk legend Woody Guthrie’s anthem, a rallying cry as potent and galvanizing today as when he wrote it in 1942.
FDA proposes removing ineffective decongestant found in most cold medicine (aol.com)
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing the removal from the market of a common ingredient found in most oral over-the-counter cold medicines because it doesn’t work.
Concerns over changes coming to Medicaid program, CDPAP (aol.com)
bipartisan group of lawmakers urge the Hochul administration to stop plans to overhaul a Medicaid program that serves over 250 thousand seniors and people with disabilities. It’s called the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program, or CDPAP.
Why Aide Care Organizations Are So Important To Society (readunwritten.com)
Caring Majority Rising is an aide organization formed in 2020. It advocates for candidates who support those with disabilities and aides.
We are caring majority rising. (caringmajorityrising.org)
Caring Majority Rising is a political movement of seniors, people with disabilities, family caregivers, and domestic and home care workers.
Voices from the Field: What We Learned from a Disability Arts Listening Session (arts.gov)
This is the first of several upcoming posts from the NEA Accessibility Team sharing what we learned from our September 2024 Disability Arts Listening Session.
The Stacey Park Milbern Liberation Art Residency (living-altars.com)
When my friend and comrade Stacey Park Milbern died on May 19, 2020, I had one of those moments you have when someone dies, snarled into your blankets clutching a cell phone. I made a promise to myself, and to her, that I would create an accessible writing residency by and for disabled, Deaf, Mad, sick and/or neurodivergent writers, and I would make it in her honor and memory.
The Sick Times (the-sick-times.fundjournalism.org)
Your donation is crucial to supporting our work explaining the latest scientific research, investigating powerful institutions, and sharing perspectives from people impacted by Long COVID.
Two different kinds of “focusable” UI elements · Eric Eggert (yatil.net)
In accessibility, “focusable” UI elements are represented by two separate yet equally important concepts: the elements who can be focused sequentially and those who can only receive focus programmatically. These are their stories.
Director of the Disability and Accessibility Resources (DAR) Dr. Carrie Dattels lectures on accessibility and accountability (anchor.hope.edu)
Recently, the Director of the Disability and Accessibility Resources (DAR) at Hope College, Dr. Carrie Dattels, delivered a presentation entitled “Moving Hope Forward: Disability Inclusion by Design.” She invited the audience to think about how disabilities can change lives and how the community needs to reshape its thinking about disabilities for continual improvement at Hope. The ultimate success is when a student can meet their accessibility needs without requiring a trip to DAR, as students do not usually need DAR unless they have encountered a barrier.
Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Oversight Hearing (veterans.house.gov)
"Our Nation’s Hallowed Grounds: Review of America’s National Cemetery Funeral Operations for Veterans and Servicemembers"
State Dept urges workforce to prioritize disability rights in accessibility playbook (federalnewsnetwork.com)
About 8% of the State Department’s full-time Foreign Service officers have at least one disability. So does approximately 17% of its civil service workforce.
Inclusion Works: Strategies for Establishing States as Model Employers of People with Disabilities (naspe.net)
Join us for an engaging webinar in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Labor’s State Exchange on Employment & Disability (SEED). We’ll explore innovative state policies and practices aimed at improving employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities in the public sector. Hear from your state colleagues as they share their successful initiatives and actionable insights on implementing inclusive hiring, retention, and advancement strategies, and discover how states are fostering a diverse public workforce.
Lost in Translation (onsman.com)
Being a sign language interpreter can be tricky.
Disability Rights Awareness Month | Making news accessible to all (enca.com)
November is National Disability Rights Awareness Month, and the National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities is advocating for significant changes in news broadcasting.
A Year of Reframing Disability (reframingdisability.substack.com)
The past year, summed up, and training and webinar announcements
Color-Contrast-Checker (bbc.co.uk)
This site brings together all the open source projects across the BBC with links to all our documentation and source code and information on how to get involved.
Greater digital accessibility for all (ethz.ch)
The ETH Library is offering new services to improve access to print media and electronic documents – added value for all ETH members. A feature on the ETH website also now gives all users a choice: read or be read to?
Ah, Accessibility, It’s The Big A (forbes.com)
We see it, hear about it, and know it’s a concept more companies are trying to embrace when it comes to accessibility.
Disability History Month 2024 (nhsconfed.org)
Find out how to support Disability History Month between 14 November and 20 December 2024 and celebrate the achievements of disabled people.
Bottom-up design improves site accessibility (appdevelopermagazine.com)
Embracing bottom-up design for enhanced website accessibility explores how a detail-oriented, user-centric approach improves site accessibility, expanding reach and fostering inclusivity. Discover how this method transforms web design into a more equitable and inclusive experience for diverse audiences.
How to Leverage Accessibility for SEO Success (breakingac.com)
Your safety shoes keep your feet safe and comfortable all day on the job site, but they do not get much credit for it. But because they deal with so much dirt, dust, and spills, it is important to give them the care they need. Some care can go a long way towards making them last longer and keeping them working well. This blog will share six essential tips for cleaning your safety shoes effectively.
Accessible voting still not a reality, RNIB research finds (rnib.org.uk)
Voting is a fundamental democratic right, but again our research found the current voting system simply does not work for blind and partially sighted people.
The Only Accessibility Video You Will Ever Need (youtube.com)
Accessibility is an incredibly important topic that is often overlooked. This is partially because of how complex accessibility is. That is why in this video I cover a complete master class of everything you need to know about accessibility.
Testing with a Screen Reader is an important step (accessibilityfirstsolutions.com)
Ensure website accessibility by testing with various screen reader and browser combinations. Catch accessibility issues that might otherwise go unnoticed.
(12) Journalism will always need thoughtful human intervention (linkedin.com)
Are we in a Gen AI bubble? The Gen AI hype machine keeps going I’m a massive advocate for gen AI and what it can do for digital accessibility. I truly believe it’s likely to upend society as we know it, and this includes how audiences access content.
Beyond Compliance: Making Accessibility a Leadership Priority (accessiblelink.substack.com)
It won't work without the top
Study Reveals State of Accessibility Across Global Destinations (travelagewest.com)
A new research report examining accessibility initiatives in tourism has been jointly released by Destinations International and City Destinations Alliance. The "Global Accessibility Report" analyzes data from 92 destinations, collected in early 2024.
How to Build an Inclusive Website or App with Accessibility Testing (entrepreneur.com)
By investing in accessibility testing, we can create a more equitable and inclusive digital world for everyone.
State and Local Govts Boost Accessibility in Digital Services (govtech.com)
This year, local and state governments increased access to digital services for people with disabilities, in part due to a new ruling from the DOJ.
Virginia Modernizes Websites, Advises Others: ‘Start Today’ (govtech.com)
The Virginia Information Technologies Agency is spearheading work to improve the accessibility and usability of state sites. It is providing oversight, tools and resources to other agencies to update their online presence.
Mandating Accessibility in New Buildings: An Opportunity, Not a Cost (canadianarchitect.com)
Rather than viewing accessibility mandates as a burden, developers should recognize them as an opportunity to innovate, expand their customer base, and increase profitability.
Disability Access For U.S. Election Critically Lacking According To Latest Data (forbes.com)
Data trends ahead of the 2024 U.S. election suggest that voters with disabilities will continue to encounter multiple access barriers.
Riding With Lyft And Uber Isn’t A Joy For Disabled People With Service Animals (forbes.com)
On one level, companies like Lyft and Uber more or less possess the same accessibility gains for Blind and low vision riders as a robotaxi.
Why should all organizations establish feedback mechanisms for accessibility? (cerovac.com)
European public sector websites and mobile apps are required to have feedback mechanism. I believe that such feedback helps any kind of organization, even single person businesses.
Enhancing Diversity and Accessibility in Clinical Trials for Alzheimer Disease: Jessica Langbaum, PhD (neurologylive.com)
The senior director of research strategy at Banner Alzheimer’s Institute talked about improving clinical trial diversity through removal of logistical barriers, creating inclusive outreach strategies, and designing trials that address the unique needs of underrepresented populations.
Locking in Accessibility Best Practices Early for a Performing Arts Center (equalentry.com)
Vlado Vince, IT director at Perelman Performing Arts Center (PACNYC) , has been doing IT in the performing arts space for 10 years. It’s a fascinating in-between space, between something hugely non-technical — such as all sorts of things that you put out on stage — and getting into every little bit of technology that goes into constructing a building, running it, selling tickets, and then helping visitors have a good and accessible experience.
Ensure Title II Accessibility Compliance: Guide to Requesting VPATs and Reviewing Accessibility Compliance Reports (microassist.com)
Is your organization prepared to meet the heightened accessibility requirements under Title II of the ADA? With recent updates, ensuring that your Information and Communication Technology (ICT) purchases comply with accessibility standards is more critical than ever. Introducing our guide to empower accessibility and procurement professionals to review Accessibility Compliance Reports (ACRs) and make informed purchasing decisions. What’s Inside the Guide?
CiTTi Awards 2024: "We must ensure the accessibility of public transport to create an equal world for everyone" (cittimagazine.co.uk)
With this year's CiTTi Awards three weeks away, its judges are reflecting on the transformative nature of a successful entry, with one judge asking how can transport be made more accessible for all.
Equity for Whom? An Introduction to Private Equity’s Impacts on the Disability Community (dredf.org)
Private equity refers to highly leveraged investments to buy stakes in private companies or to acquire public companies to take them private.[1] Private equity firms aim to extract as much of a company’s assets as possible and improve efficiencies through active management and cost-cutting measures, with the goal of eventually reselling the company for a profit. In the last 20 years, private equity has grown five times faster than the U.S. economy, and now owns about a fifth of corporate equity.[2] Most people fail to recognize the magnitude of its influence in nearly every aspect of their lives, even though it has become firmly knotted within the fabric of our healthcare, retail, transportation, carceral, housing, and political systems. Through their pernicious business practices, private equity firms often succeed in making their partners into multi-billionaires, but at the expense of millions of lives harmed or destroyed, employees who have been laid off, retirees who have lost their pensions, and companies they have bankrupted. Because the primary goal of private equity investors is profit above all else, and because firms invest with quick turnarounds in mind, they have no second thoughts about the lives they ruin or the viability, sustainability, and longevity of the companies that they take over.
Nova Scotia looks to improve accessibility in the workplace (talentcanada.ca)
The Accessibility Advisory Board of Nova Scotia released its recommendations for the province’s accessible employment standards last week.
Indian Para athlete Suvarna Raj wins UN SDG Action Awards (paralympic.org)
Suvarna Raj won the Changemaker category for advocating for the rights of persons with disabilities
Glasgow Airport joins UK’s Aviation Accessibility Group (airport-world.com)
Glasgow Airport has been invited by the UK Government to join a new expert group that aims to “break down barriers” to air travel for disabled passengers.
Dubai keen to 'change the narrative' around safety and accessibility (ttgmedia.com)
Dubai hopes to assert its appeal as a safe and accessible destination, with a senior tourism leader stressing it is focused on being a welcoming place for all kinds of travellers.
Osaka High Court ups its accessibility game for trial (asahi.com)
The Osaka High Court here made a rare acquiescence in allowing laptops during a trial for an audience member in the gallery who was not personally connected to the case.
‘We hear you’: Residents raise accessibility concerns at town hall (thespec.com)
At a town hall last Wednesday, Saint John and its ability advisory committee told residents with disabilities: you are being heard.
Qantas agrees to change assistance dog processes after being sued for disability discrimination (abc.net.au)
Qantas agrees to change and clarify its application processes for assistance dogs after being sued for disability discrimination.
Enhancing Accessibility to Democracy through Functioning Elevators at the Legislature (thenewdawnliberia.com)
The right to engage with our government and participate in the democratic process is a fundamental principle that should be available to all. However, for many Liberians with disabilities, this right is often hindered by significant physical barriers.
Advocating for Inclusion and Accessibility (haaretz.com)
Access Israel has been working 24/7 since the morning hours of October 7 to save lives and assist people with disabilities and the elderly, as well as their families.
'We won't let our disability stop us being independent' (bbc.com)
Alex and Sam Bolton faced homelessness when their specially-adapted house was put up for sale.
Montreal protest urges improved accessibility for public transit (montreal.citynews.ca)
Four environmental advocacy groups held a protest in Montreal on Friday demanding that public transit in Quebec be made more accessible, that its networks are extended and that it’s free of charge for all citizens.
Disabled man to neighbourhood IGA: 'I feel like I'm begging just to buy groceries' (montrealgazette.com)
The downtown store installed poles to deter theft of grocery carts. Now, Donald Hinrichs can’t start shopping till staff help him get inside.
Bristol ferries need to be made more accessible, campaigner says (bbc.com)
A campaigner urges the council to make the ferries more accessible for wheelchair users.
In 2023, the number of people in Russia registered as having a disability increased for the first time in 11 years. Some of this spike can be explained by longstanding issues, including a recorded rise in childhood disability as well as corruption among medical examiners in the Caucasus. Other likely drivers are new, such as the addition of people from Ukraine’s occupied territories to Russia’s disability register. Increases in categories that could be tied to war-related injuries number in the tens of thousands, though determining exactly how much of the growth is directly due to the war is nearly impossible. Meduza shares key points from new reporting by the independent outlet Verstka on Russia’s surge in registered disabilities.
Delhi High Court seeks CBFC stand after plea seeks accessibility features in films (deccanherald.com)
The petitioner said movies should be screened on an 'accessibility application' which was universally acceptable and provided the mandatory accessibility features in the films certified by the CBFC.
Scholarship program offers equal opportunities for students with visual disabilities in Peru (statemag.state.gov)
In 2023, the Regional English Language Office (RELO), part of the public affairs section in the U.S. Embassy in Peru, launched an innovative English Access Microscholarship Program to reach students with visual disabilities. In Peru, students with visual disabilities have few academic opportunities, resulting in high rates of unemployment, mental health issues, and a lack of opportunities to navigate the workforce and contribute to society.
Air Canada promised to become more accessible. But hidden cameras show it's still falling short (msn.com)
A year ago, Air Canada promised make the flying experience more accessible for passengers with disabilities, but a Marketplace investigation found it's still falling short when it comes to staff training, boarding procedures and the availability of lift equipment.
City of Whitehorse asks for proposed class-action over accessibility to be tossed (cbc.ca)
The city argues that there are a number of issues with the case, including that it wasn't filed in compliance with the rules laid out in the territorial Municipal Act.
Woman with disabilities blocked from entering hospital with service dog fights for recognition of rights (denver7.com)
When Jennifer Snider and her service dog, El Jefe, were blocked by a security guard from entering an emergency room, she took up the fight to ensure discrimination like that doesn't happen again.
Delta And DOT Pave The Way For In-Flight Wheelchair Accessibility (travelnoire.com)
Delta Air Lines, the DOT, and the FAA announced progress toward allowing in-flight wheelchairs for the comfort of disabled passengers.
D.C. charter school accused of violating law for students with disabilities (washingtonpost.com)
The SEED School of Washington, D.C., a charter boarding campus in the District, has been accused of flouting local and federal education laws that protect students with disabilities.
Accessibility is the name of the game on election day, voting rights advocate says (delawarepublic.org)
CLASI, the National Association of the Deaf's ASL Voter Hotline and the Election Protection Hotline will all be active Nov. 5.
Students inspire first ADA-accessible playground in a Denver public school (kjct8.com)
Two ten-year-olds were the catalysts for change when they both saw other children with disabilities who could not play during recess.
Study: More access to Alzheimer’s treatments could ease disparities, boost equity (mcknights.com)
Health system changes that bolster access to disease-modifying treatments for Alzheimer’s disease could reduce the disparities in diagnosis and improve health equity in disease treatment overall, according to a new study published on Thursday in JAMA Network Open.
How a man living with Parkinson’s is using art and music to ease his symptoms (pbs.org)
Art and music have long been used as therapy to help alleviate psychological and neurological disease, but there has been little study on its use by Parkinson's patients. There's hope art and music may help with some symptoms of the disease.
More California Kids with Disabilities Are Enrolled in a New Health Program, But Is It Helping? (calhealthreport.org)
A new Medi-Cal benefit called Enhanced Care Management is designed to improve coordination and access to care for children with complex health and social needs.
Lessons from 50 years of advancing workforce inclusion for people with disabilities (benefitspro.com)
It is time for organizations to not only comply with disability employment laws but to go beyond them, creating accessible environments where all employees can thrive and succeed.
Abilities Dance reimagines fairytales through a disability lens in ‘Tales from the Crips’ (baystatebanner.com)
What if Sleeping Beauty suffered from long COVID and was battling deep-seated fatigue rather than a wicked spell? What if audiences identified more with the misunderstood beast than the delicate beauty? Classic fairytales are flipped on their heads in “Tales from the Crips: Reimagining Fairy Tales from a Disabled Lens,” a new original ballet from Abilities Dance.
A ‘dog date’ as peer support, disability inclusion (thedailyrecord.com)
I finally visited the house of my friend, who is a fellow lawyer with a disability and seasoned guide dog handler, for an afternoon of allowing our two new dog partners recreationally to play. I recently collaborated with my fourth guide dog at a forum of the Maryland State Bar Association and also delivered the closing remarks.
New initiative to bring more accessible trails to Massachusetts woods (spectrumnews1.com)
The trail is a half-mile loop.
Students discuss divestment, accessibility, faculty retention, Allen Scholars at fall Missions and Outcomes (thewoostervoice.spaces.wooster.edu)
On Thursday, Oct. 24, Scot Council hosted its fall Missions and Outcomes meeting. The biannual event allows student speakers to voice concerns and opinions about the College to members of the board of trustees. The event opened with brief addresses by Andre Yazhbin ’25, president of Scot Council and Anne Wilson ’73, trustee and Missions and Outcomes Committee member. Ashley Reid, dean of students and interim vice president for student affairs and Scot Council advisor, also spoke.
In Short: ‘Monsters and Machines,’ PPPL Leadership, Accessibility Guide (paw.princeton.edu)
“Monsters and Machines,” an exhibit featuring animal and machine motifs used as satire and commentary throughout history is on display at the Milberg Gallery in Firestone Library through Dec. 8. Curated by one former and three current Princeton librarians, the exhibit fuses iconographic sources and traditions to show how propagandists and satirists have used hostile expressions of animals and machines in posters, periodicals, and even postcards going all the way back to Dante Alighieri’s Inferno.
Dayton Business Journal: Tom Webb elevates Wright State’s disability efforts to national level (webapp2.wright.edu)
At Wright State University, Tom Webb is responsible for sustaining and advancing high-quality programs and services that support accessibility for those with disabilities.
Advancing Accessibility at Adelphi University: A Blueprint for Campus Diversity and Inclusion (insightintodiversity.com)
As institutions strive for greater accessibility, their community partners may require guidance for enhancing access in their collaborative efforts. In consideration of this, Adelphi University’s Student Access Office (SAO) has launched a dedicated Event Accessibility webpage to empower university partners to host inclusive events.
Hills and Stairs University: Disabled community faces barriers to accessibility at Cal Poly Humboldt (thelumberjack.org)
Campus accessibility has been a long, ongoing issue for students and faculty combined. As a campus, there have been concerns for the accessibility of campus buildings and facilities. This led to a push by community members advocating for a change in accommodations on campus, reforming the campus culture around disabilities, and critiquing ableist systems.
St Mary's Student Wins TACTYC Reflection Award for Paper on Outdoor Play Accessibility (stmarys.ac.uk)
St Mary’s BA Primary Education student, Grace Murphy, has won this year’s Together and Committed to Young Children (TACTYC) Reflection Award at the annual TACTYC conference.
UT community members with disabilities voice polling location, voter accessibility concerns (thedailytexan.com)
With Election Day approaching on Nov. 5, voters with disabilities are raising concerns about voting accessibility and offering suggestions to make polling locations and the voting process more accessible.
UNH Expands Efforts to Support Accessible Voting for Students with Disabilities (tnhdigital.com)
As the 2024 election season ramps up, the University of New Hampshire (UNH) is strengthening its efforts to ensure all students, including those with disabilities, can participate in the voting process.
Dismantling the Department of Education? Trump's plan for schools in his second term (abcnews.go.com)
Trump has proposed featuring prayer in public schools and dismantling the Department of Education.
Accessibility Standards for Polling Locations: ‘Sometimes it’s Just Plain Ableism’ (albionpleiad.com)
Many polling locations are inaccessible to people with disabilities. Issues such as the absence of ramps, long distances from residential areas and disregard for sensory needs all contribute to this problem. Additionally, delays in sending out absentee ballots may cause many people with disabilities to be unable to vote.
Dreamery Speaker Series: Sessions focus on inclusive learning and accessibility (psu.edu)
Luis Perez, disability and digital inclusion lead for CAST, or the Center for Applied Special Technology, will lead sessions on accessibility and Universal Design for Learning on Wednesday, Dec. 4. These sessions are part of Penn State University Libraries' Teaching and Learning with Technology Dreamery Speaker Series, in partnership with Penn State Accessibility.
Passion for prioritizing accessibility inspires alumna (rit.edu)
Valerie Horn believes accessibility should be at the forefront of entrepreneurs’ minds when developing their businesses. This belief pushed her to co-found Zestability, a consultation firm that advocates for prioritizing accessibility and inclusive business practices.
Orono works to ensure accessibility among voters with disabilities (mainecampus.com)
Despite federal protections including the Americans with Disabilities Act, Maine voters with disabilities still face challenges at the polls. While places like Orono accommodate disabled voters, nationwide gaps in providing accessible voting stations and trained poll workers remain. While the town of Orono has worked to address accessibility needs, barriers persist.
The Blind Urban Subject stands at attention on Thayer Street (browndailyherald.com)
The art installation encourages passersby to see the world through the perspective of people with four visual conditions.
Accessibility within digital materials - beginner basics (colorado.edu)
What do you consider when you create a digital material or a piece of computer information? Have you thought about the challenges that different people may have in accessing digital media and information?
Ensuring online education is inclusive and accessible to all (timeshighereducation.com)
Creating a culture of inclusivity where every student feels welcome and listened to is paramount. Here are some ways to achieve it.
Paralympian Blake Leeper inspires AU students to see ability in disability (jagwire.augusta.edu)
“Blake Leeper’s story illustrates that with determination and the right support systems in place, individuals can break through these barriers," says Rebecca Berger.
Museums, zoos and a playhouse (resources.depaul.edu)
This fall’s new Disability in Chicago course took students to iconic locations to learn to see accessibility everywhere.
Disclose invisible disabilities in social VR? It depends (news.cornell.edu)
Cornell researchers have found that in social VR settings, the decision to disclose an invisible disability – a physical, mental or neurological condition that’s not apparent but can limit a person’s movements, senses or activities – is personal.
NYC Public Restrooms Should Be More Accessible (fordhamobserver.com)
As Fordham students, one of the greatest luxuries we have in New York City is not worrying about finding restrooms. Once we step off campus, however, the chances of accessing a restroom while walking around the city are low, and clean public restrooms are few and far between.
Construction on campus creates accessibility concerns (uwbrandingiron.com)
There have been a number of projects and construction on campus recently. Most notable of these is the years-long construction of the roundabout on 15th Street and Ivinson and the new residence halls. This has sparked many controversies and conversations, including issues surrounding accessibility. Due to these large-scale projects, many sidewalks and heavy foot traffic areas have been rerouted or blocked off entirely.
What Trump’s victory means for higher ed (insidehighered.com)
Donald Trump’s first term shone a political spotlight on higher ed that has only grown more glaring since. A second could bring more sweeping changes.
Gresham lecturer talks universal design (buffalo.edu)
UB faculty member Edward Steinfeld explained the difference between accessibility and universal design during the annual lecture.
10 Tips toward Accessibility (americanlibrariesmagazine.org)
Using Universal Design for Learning and Web Content Accessibility guidelines can help in creating more inclusive education for all students.
National Aging and Disability Transportation Center awards $412,448 in competitive grant funding to develop plans to address transportation accessibility (masstransitmag.com)
The funding will go to 12 communities who will engage in planning activities that identify transportation barriers, address current and future needs, establish multi-sector partnerships and actively involve older adults and people with disabilities.
GoGreat Foundation and partners launch comprehensive accessibility audit in Great Lakes Bay Region (secondwavemedia.com)
The GoGreat Foundation partners with SAGE Inclusion and Disability Network to improve accessibility in Great Lakes Bay Region through a comprehensive audit.
Handicap Help to Launch Accessibility-Focused Podcast in 2025 Following Success of Orlando Event (einpresswire.com)
Handicap Help celebrates the success of its Orlando event and announces a 2025 podcast to spotlight accessibility, advocacy, and community for the disabled.
MSP Airport debuts enhanced accessibility programs for travelers who are deaf, hard of hearing (tricountynews.com)
Aira ASL and talk-to-text offer first of their kind communication platforms Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is expanding its internationally accredited accessibility program with two novel initiatives aimed at helping travelers and airport visitors who are deaf or hard of hearing. MSP is launching Aira’s pilot American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting service, Aira ASL.
The Great British Bake Off tent can be adapted to meet applicants accessibility requirements (attoday.co.uk)
The Great British Bake Off is looking for the next batch of bakers to represent the diversity of the Great British public in 2025.
Zoo Atlanta adopts new technology to make park more accessible for those with disabilities (atlantanewsfirst.com)
An Atlanta man has created a program that allows people to make their businesses accessible to people with disabilities. Zoo Atlanta is using the technology.
Acrisure Arena Adds to Accessibility Measures, Becomes a Certified Autism Center™ (wate.com)
By completing the CAC process, Acrisure Arena joins a larger effort spearheaded by Visit Greater Palm Springs to become a Certified Autism Destination™.
DI and CityDNA unveil Global Accessibility Report (traveldailynews.com)
The "Global Accessibility Report" by CityDNA and Destinations International highlights global efforts in making travel accessible, emphasizing ethical tourism and economic benefits.
Apple's head of accessibility to attend Web Summit Lisbon 2024 (9to5mac.com)
This year’s Web Summit Lisbon kicks off next week, and guests will have the chance to attend a talk by Sarah Herrlinger, Apple’s current global head of accessibility. Unsurprisingly, the presentation will discuss how Apple considers accessibility when building its products.
Cartagena, among the finalists for the EU Accessible City Award (thediplomatinspain.com)
The cities of Cartagena (Spain), Borås (Sweden), Nuremberg (Germany) and Vienna (Austria) have been selected as finalists for the 2025 Accessible City Award, organized by the European Commission in collaboration with the European Disability Forum.
Flagstaff Awarded $5M for Amtrak Station Accessibility Project (signalsaz.com)
Flagstaff Awarded $5M for Amtrak Station Accessibility Project Flagstaff was awarded a federal grant $5M for the Amtrak Station Accessibility Project.
Thales wins Crystal Cabin Award for accessible IFE solution (aircraftinteriorsinternational.com)
Thales has won the Best Customer Journey Experience category of the Crystal Cabin Award, the leading global award for aircraft cabins and on-board products. Thales won with its suite of IFE accessibility solutions designed to enable more inclusive flying. Developed in collaboration with some of the world’s leading accessibility organisations, the advanced suite of accessibility solutions is designed to assist passengers who have visual and hearing impairments.
B.C. Accessibility Standards Report Coming January 2025 (retailcouncil.org)
Attention Retailers and Employers in B.C.: British Columbia is on track to implement new accessibility standards starting November 1, 2024. Draft standards for Accessible Service Delivery and Employment Accessibility were released in May 2024, with a consultation period that closed in July, 2024.
InnoCaption Acquires Call Captioning Service (hearingreview.com)
InnoCaption has acquired CaptionMate to enhance accessibility for users through InnoCaption’s support and expertise.
ADA Compliant Websites: Uptick in Litigation Against Financial Services Firms, Increased Regulatory Attention (morganlewis.com)
Amid a notable recent uptick in website accessibility cases, both threatened and filed, against financial services companies alleging violations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and/or similar state and local laws, the US Department of Justice suggesting that all customer-facing websites may fall within the scope of the ADA, and the US Securities and Exchange Commission highlighting the need for funds to comply with accessibility requirements in connection with its now effective “tailored shareholder report” rules, financial services firms may want to review their websites and mobile applications in anticipation of continued scrutiny from both regulators and the plaintiffs’ bar.
Cubs Must Improve Wheelchair Accessibility At Wrigley Field Under Settlement With Feds (blockclubchicago.org)
The team's renovations of Wrigley Field "discriminated against individuals with disabilities," according to a news release from the U.S. Justice Department that "commended" the Cubs for agreeing to changes.
Online Coffee Retailer Defeats Website Accessibility Claims in Federal Court (fkks.com)
One of the largest areas of current legal exposure for companies arises from their own websites. That’s because over the past several years, plaintiffs have filed thousands of lawsuits alleging that company websites are inaccessible to consumers with visual or hearing impairments—in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related state laws.
Accessibility Legal Update September 2023 (convergeaccessibility.com)
An update of the notable digital accessibility legal cases this month and their impact
Unlocking Accessibility: Key Strategies for E-commerce, Web Development & Gaming (youtube.com)
In this insightful episode, Eugene Woo, CEO of Venngage, sits down with e-commerce accessibility expert Mr. Hector to explore the critical role of accessibility in the digital world. From making e-commerce platforms more inclusive to advocating for a culture of accessibility in web development, this discussion dives into practical strategies and tools that developers can use to create a more accessible online experience. Plus, we take a fascinating look at how accessibility is shaping the gaming industry. Tune in to discover actionable tips and must-use tools for building a more inclusive digital landscape!
Android may soon make it easier to bring back the floating accessibility menu (androidauthority.com)
Android may soon show a notification when you dismiss the floating accessibility menu button that makes it easier to restore the button.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6’s Accessibility Features Are a Game-Changer (gamerant.com)
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 features a ton of new exciting features, but one if its best comes in the form of its new accessibility options.
Adaptive Tech showcases accessible gaming (nique.net)
Last Wednesday, Oct. 23, Tools for Life hosted an adaptive gaming event, inviting friends, family, and Georgia Tech students to join them in exploring inclusive gaming technology.
WebAIM: 25 Accessibility Tips to Celebrate 25 Years (webaim.org)
As WebAIM celebrates our 25 year anniversary this month, we’ve shared 25 accessibility tips on our LinkedIn and Twitter/X social media channels. All 25 quick tips are compiled below.
London Councils announce recommendations to enhance inclusion for young people with SEND (londoncouncils.gov.uk)
Ensuring London’s schools are ‘genuinely inclusive’ is vital to protect the success of London’s schools as the number of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) grows, according to a new report from London Councils, commissioned from Mime Consulting.
The leading LLMs have accessibility blind spots, says data from startup Evinced (uk.finance.yahoo.com)
Evinced surveyed the most popular AI platforms, and found they all had what the company terms “critical accessibility errors.”
How AudioCardio Is Making Hearing Health More Accessible To Everyone (forbes.com)
On its website, the software, available on iOS and Android, is billed as "designed to strengthen hearing and relieve tinnitus."
Studio Fix is an accessible on-demand fitness destination (globetrender.com)
London’s Studio Fix is a pay-as-you-train gym that offers classes including Lagree Megaformer Pilates and a wheelchair-friendly boxing programme. Olivia Palamountain reports.
Brava's V3 Software Update Enhances Accessibility (twice.com)
Brava has announced the launch of its V3 software, its first major technological update since its last combo builder software.
Pocket Doors Pave the Way for Accessible Homes (t-g.com)
As aging in place and multi-generational households continue trending, integrating universal design principles into home design is essential.
Navigate Chicago’s accessible airports with ease (choosechicago.com)
Whether travelers need help getting around the airport, finding service animal relief stations, or require repairs to a wheelchair, both Chicago O’Hare and Midway International Airports have made important accessibility improvements to accommodate nearly any need. The efforts aim to provide seamless travel experiences for visitors.
Let's make your space accessible (hmeaccessibility.com)
Looking for a Stair Lift for your home? We install straight stair lifts and curved stair lifts for indoor or outdoor use. Mobility products, wheelchair ramps, and platform lifts available. Serving the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island with three showrooms in Vancouver, Surrey, Nanaimo, and Victoria.
Microsoft Inclusive Design (inclusive.microsoft.design)
Microsoft Inclusive Design is a practice that anyone who creates and manages products and services can use to build more inclusive experiences for everyone. Get the principles, guidebooks, workshop tools, videos, and many more free resources.
I’m Co-Founding a Feminist Media Collective: Here’s Why Disability Will Be All Over It from the Start (disabilityvisibilityproject.com)
Fifteen years ago, in October 2009, a mostly feminist group of comrades and I started Feminists with Disabilities for a Way Forward, quickly shortened to FWD, in response to a prominent feminist blogger who responded to an open letter raising concerns about the lack of disability inclusion in mainstream feminism and feminist publications with “well, make it yourself then.”
Understanding RBI’s New Accessibility Guidelines for Payments with Mr. George and Mr. Amar Jain (youtube.com)
In this insightful talk show, host Danish Mahajan engages with Mr. George Abraham, Founder of Score Foundation, and Mr. Amar Jain, Advocate and Co-founder of Mission Accessibility, to discuss the Reserve Bank of India's recent guidelines on making digital payment systems accessible for persons with disabilities. This conversation highlights the journey behind these regulations, the practical changes expected, and the impact on accessibility within the financial sector. Tune in to understand the significance of these guidelines and the collaborative efforts driving financial inclusion.
A ‘Crazy’ Idea for Treating Autoimmune Diseases Might Actually Work (theatlantic.com)
Lupus has long been considered incurable—but a series of breakthroughs are fueling hope.
Historic first for Flemish film: Deaf actor takes lead role (belganewsagency.eu)
For the first time in Flemish cinema, a deaf actor stars in a lead role. Basil Wheatley, 15, portrays the character Milano in Christina Vandekerckhove’s new film of the same name. The film, now in theatres, follows a deaf boy growing up in social housing as his father, played by Matteo Simoni, struggles to give him a better life.
Fortnum & Mason apologise after UK paralympians not invited to exclusive party (independent.co.uk)
Following a reception at Buckingham Palace, Olympic athletes attended an after party with the luxury retailer but their Paralympic teammates were excluded
15 Best Online Accessibility Practices (disabilityrightsflorida.org)
We've created a list of our 15 best accessibility practices to make it easier for you to learn and implement accessibility online.
Why You Should Buy 'NeuroTribes' For Everyone On Your Christmas List (forbes.com)
There is something no doubt ironic about recommending as a Christmas gift a book written by a Jewish man, but given the holiday spirit, it was the best way I could think to convey what I think about Steve Silberman’s book NeuroTribes, a tome that beautifully, compassionately and brutally traces the history of autism from centuries past into the present and possible future. That opinion is: Everyone needs to read this book. Everyone. So buy it for Christmas or Kwanzaa or Solstice or next year’s Hanukah or Diwali or next summer’s Eid-ul-Fitr or your friend’s birthday or your neighbor’s anniversary — whatever it takes — because this book transcends all cultures and faiths as essential reading to understand a vital part of the human condition. So my goal here is transparent: in sharing what Silberman told me in an interview about his book, I hope to make readers as eager to read NeuroTribes as I am eager to praise it.
Today We Grieve (lflegal.com)
So many swirling emotions today. November 6, 2024. The day after the United States elected its first felon, a man who is transparent and loud in his cruelty, racism, and disdain for women and their bodies.
A Race to Study-and Preserve-Black American Sign Language (bu.edu)
Franklin Jones, Jr., is interested in the history, linguistics, and significance of BASL. He’s on a mission to expand the language’s research before its native signers are gone.
Our ambassadors – International Day of People with Disability (idpwd.com.au)
We are proud to have the support of our Ambassadors to help promote International Day of People with Disability(IDPwD) and share their unique experiences and perspectives.
Discover Your Voice: Becoming an Effective Self-Advocate (youtube.com)
In the webinar, you will learn about the importance of creating a supportive community, knowing your rights, and how determination can make a difference in advocacy efforts. The panelists talk about advocating for yourself and your community to create a world that is more inclusive of people with disabilities.
Digital Accessibility Bootcamp (afb.org)
In today’s tech-driven world, the impact of our creations extends far beyond visuals and lines of code. Accessibility is not just a feature; it’s a fundamental right.
The 2024 Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show is coming up! (youtube.com)
The Global Down Syndrome Foundation hosts the annual "Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show" Saturday Nov. 16th at the Sheraton in downtown Denver.
I’ve lived with ADHD and autism all my life – this is what it’s like to have both (telegraph.co.uk)
Experts are learning that the two conditions – known as AuDHD – often go hand-in-hand, leading to a brain in a constant tug of war
Anticipating the next part of my cancer treatment (carlyfindlay.com.au)
It’s a huge week coming up for me. Tomorrow I commerce five weeks of radiotherapy. This is the (hopefully) final part of my cancer treatment - after surgery to remove the tumours and four rounds of chemotherapy. I know the process thanks to a practice run.
I gave my DNA to tracking company - then it vanished (bbc.com)
Customers of Atlas Biomed are angry and worried about what's happened to the highly sensitive data they shared.
Living with Anxiety as a Disabled Parent (kaltura.com)
Lurie Institute for Disability Policy Living with Anxiety as a Disabled Parent.
Hannah Gadsby Returns: Shake the Tree (podcasts.apple.com)
Hannah Gadsby joins Mike in the studio for the first time. The two talk Hannah’s new solo show “Woof!”, a painful celebrity encounter with Anna Kendrick, and how to keep track of multiple contradictory ideas in the creative process. Plus, a robust Working it Out session solves the mystery of if that dingo ate a baby.
'Centering Stories Where They Belong' (cronkite.asu.edu)
People with disabilities will share their stories about friendship at a special event hosted by the National Center on Disability and Journalism.
Fired During Accommodations Application: Reflections from A Black Autistic Worker (rootedinrights.org)
One of my greatest dreams is financial security. Not just so I can live my life well, but so I can dream about living. Period. Also, financial security almost guarantees health insurance; my medication costs $300-1,000 per month without insurance.
Adaptive Sports Continues Worldwide Growth (sportstravelmagazine.com)
LA28 seen as key data point in the Paralympic movement.
2025 Special Issue on Advancements and Innovations in Technology (afb.org)
Technology, including assistive technology, plays a critical role in enhancing the accessibility and inclusivity of various aspects of life for individuals with blindness and low vision. From education and employment to daily living and social participation, innovative technologies continue to empower individuals with visual impairments to overcome barriers and achieve their full potential. This special issue seeks to explore the latest advancements in technology and the effect of these advancements on the lives of individuals with visual impairments of all ages. JVIB invites innovative research, descriptions of effective practices, conceptual papers, and short reports that discuss advancements and innovations in assistive technology for individuals with visual impairments. Studies that use quantitative or qualitative methods, case studies, mixed methods, and randomized trials are encouraged. International contributions are welcome.
Is this an example of Ultimate in DMO Accessibility Content Pages? (travelabilityinsider.com)
In their latest iteration, Visit Charlottesville Albemarle County may have created the most comprehensive accessible landing page anywhere and a model for all to follow. Not only is it useful to potential visitors, but residents will find it of value as well.
Accessibility: Where Should You Start? (travelabilityinsider.com)
A 2017 poll at a travel trade show revealed that 75% of industry professionals associate accessibility primarily with wheelchairs. However, accessibility is far more complex—it’s like a race without a finish line, yet one with many starting lines.
Leading the Way: Insights from AbilityNet’s Head of Consultancy on (abilitynet.org.uk)
Our Head of Consultancy, Will Sutton delves into the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in accessibility.
Sensory Rooms and Conferences: Why You Need Them and How to Build Them (meriahnichols.com)
Sensory rooms are not just for kids! They are great for adults as well. How and why to create a sensory room at a conference, what to include and avoid.
Athens conference on Sport highlights inclusion and governance (disabilityinsider.com)
The President of the Hellenic Parliament, Constantine An. Tassoulas, the President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, Theodoros Rousopoulos, and Council of Europe Deputy Secretary General, Bjørn Berge, have opened a two-day Conference on promoting safety, integrity, equality and inclusion in sport in Athens, Greece. The event, on 4 and 5 November, was jointly organised by the Hellenic Parliament and the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe.
Internet outages and the impacts on persons with disabilities (disabilityinsider.com)
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has been consulting on the Proposed Telecommunications (Customer Communications for Outages) Industry Standard 2024.
You First Podcast Encore Episode: Disability Media Representation - with Beth Haller and Jeff Preston (disabilityrightsflorida.org)
An encore presentation of an episode originally released in February 2021.
This is how you build a community (lucywebster.substack.com)
On the small things that make a big difference
G7 Disability Inclusion (g7disabilityinclusion.it)
By the end of the meeting, the Solfagnano Charter will be adopted. This is a document containing the commitments of Ministers and Countries attending the G7, which are inspired by the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The Solfagnano Charter consists of 8 priorities upon which the G7 countries commit to take action and support concrete policies for the inclusion and empowerment of persons. From October 17, the Charter will be available on this page.
Break Ins And Big Breaks (sirrobinmillar.substack.com)
How a looted studio led to a new music project...
My paralysis story (youtube.com)
Plus a fun way to tell kids what paralysis means.
Navigating Adoption And Parenthood With A Visual Impairment (criplife.co.uk)
Alice Evans, a podcaster and disability advocate, chose adoption to start her family. In this interview, Alice highlights her positive decision to adopt, the challenges and triumphs of adopting as a disabled person, celebrating resilience, love and the rewarding experiences of parenthood on World Adoption Day.
Blind woman denied benefits because she attended DWP interview with help of mother (theguardian.com)
Charlotte Easton says she was told that as she had been able to travel to her assessment, she must be able to work
AXSChat with Rachel Billington (axschat.com)
Rachel is a multi- award-winning organisational culture specialist with over twenty years’ experience in senior roles, culminating in her winning the 2023 DE&I Influencer and her company AECOM winning the Inclusive Culture award at the ENEI awards 2023 as well as making the d&I Inspirational Leaders list in 2024
Becoming deaf has made me feel insecure. How can I regain my confidence? (theguardian.com)
Treat yourself with kindness and compassion, and you may find some comfort in learning from other people’s experiences
Talk with Kamal Kaur (amoraju.com)
Together, we will fight for our communities (autisticadvocacy.org)
This has been a crushingly hard week for many people in our community. Many of us are frightened after an election cycle that has brought hatred of marginalized people to the forefront of political discourse. We are angry after reading reports that Donald Trump used the r-word to describe his political opponents and has allegedly said that people with significant disabilities “should just die.” We are exhausted, remembering how hard we worked during the last Trump administration to defend laws and programs that are lifesaving for so many of us. Whatever you’re feeling today, you’re not alone. We’re with you, and we’re not giving up the fight. In the months and years to come, ASAN will fiercely defend the rights and lives of disabled people. We hope you’ll join us however you are able.
DRH Fast Forward - Donald Trump Mocks Disabled Journalist (sarahlevis.substack.com)
Serge Kovaleski's story (and others) reminds us why we shouldn't vote for Trump.
Unequal partnership (disabilitydebrief.org)
Funders should support the disability movement more directly
Cruel and unusual? Supreme Court wants new ruling in case involving convicted murderer with low IQ (eu.usatoday.com)
At issue is how states evaluate intellectual disabilities in criminals to avoid cruel and unusual punishment.
2GI Celebration 2023 (youtube.com)
Flipping the Disability Narrative.
2Gether International Annual Gala (eventbrite.com)
Join us for a night of celebration & unity at the 2GI Annual Gala on Dec. 5 to connect with inspiring disabled founders & entrepreneurs!
"Each star, another bit of light in the darkness" — Hoppy 🦗 (gaelynnlea.substack.com)
My play with Kevin Kling — "Invisible Fences" — opens tonight in Duluth! Also sending you lots of post-election love and gentleness.
Find a Cinema Near You for the Captioned Gladiator II Preview! (bda.org.uk)
We're excited to share that over 500 cinemas across the UK and Ireland will be showing a special captioned preview of Gladiator II on Thursday, 14th November.
Beer raises awareness about mobility tool for blind or visually impaired (spectrumlocalnews.com)
White canes are mobility tools for the blind or visually impaired.
3 Reasons It's Irrational to Demand 'Rationalism' in Social Justice Activism (everydayfeminism.com)
Mention an idea like abolishing prisons, and some people say you're not being “rational” or “realistic.” But have you considered these points about how the urge to be rational is holding us back?
How I re-discovered my iPad (medium.com)
For some reason the iPad Pro 9,7 Inch announcement did one thing for me: I re-discovered how I could make great use of my iPad Mini again. Apple really expects people to replace their old PCs with an iPad Pro? That got me thinking.
Statistical Snapshots from the American Foundation for the Blind (afb.org)
This page is maintained by the American Foundation for the Blind's Public Policy and Research Institute (PPRI).
Business Of The Week (criplife.co.uk)
Crip Life™ is pleased to announce it has been selected as DisabledPreneurs' Business of the Week. As part of the feature, our co-founder editor Emma Purcell was interviewed discussing her role, her passion for writing and journalism and the triumphs and challenges of running this online disability magazine.
Tanni Grey-Thompson to lead taskforce on air travel for disabled passengers (theguardian.com)
Team led by Paralympic champion will work with aviation industry to ‘break down barriers’, says transport secretary
Fined to innovate - Is this the new airline accessibility tax? (ablemove.co.uk)
In a landmark decision announced today, the U.S. Department of Transportation has fined American Airlines $50 million for failing to adequately serve passengers with disabilities, in this case, those who travel with mobility aids. While this fine is a wake-up call for airlines, have other stakeholders across the industry got off lightly? With 50%—a hefty $25 million—going to the U.S. Treasury, we have to ask: does this cover more than just the legal fees? Will some of this money go toward creating additional roles to monitor the industry or resources to ensure the redistribution of fines?
Accessible Washington, D.C. (fun4thedisabled.com)
As we look forward to the inauguration, we’re excited to share our latest video highlighting accessibility features in Washington, D.C. Discover wheelchair-friendly curbs, pedicab tours with wheelchair accommodations, and accessible museums and monuments.
No Time To Die (touretteshero.com)
The current Government won the election and took office on the 5th July. On the same day, the new Health Secretary declared the NHS to be ‘broken’. He said it faced the biggest crisis in its history and could not be fixed overnight. For sick and disabled people, this is far from the only crisis we have to contend with. Education for disabled students is in chaos and adult social care is on its knees. As a disabled person I don’t have equal access to transport or work and there’s a huge shortage of accessible homes. Research by Scope last year found that, on average, it costs disabled people an extra £1,122 per month to live. It’s in this context of neglect and systemic inequality that the Government has turned its attention to Assisted Dying.
Being a Creative Dizzy and MS (dinosaursdonkeysandms.com)
Creativity can be a great way of helping to cope with many of the aspects that living with a chronic illness can bring. And recently, Dizzy and I have been exploring them.
Headline figures on impact and engagement for Catch the Bus Month 2024 (bususers.org)
Thank you to everyone who got on board for Catch the Bus Month 2024 and helped raise awareness and access to these lifeline services. Scroll down for all the headline figures from this year’s campaign and click on the links below for accessible versions, Welsh translations and a report for Scotland.
Reaction to the hearing of Commissioner designate Hadja Lahbib (enil.eu)
Today the hearing of the Commissioner designate for Preparedness, Crisis Management and Equality, Hadja Lahbib, took place in the European Parliament.
Disability News and Mental Health, Paul Whitehouse and Dr Mine Conkbayir on ADHD (bbc.co.uk)
Dr Mine Conkbayir and her comedy actor husband Paul Whitehouse on ADHD
"It happens" (enil.eu)
On 27 September, a 15-year old boy died in an institution in the Centre for Rehabilitation Rijeka. This is an institution for disabled people, with several units, and in receipt of EU Structural Funds, for the process of “transformation”.
Bus Users UK has submitted its response to the National Centre for Accessible Transport (ncat) Accessible Transport Policy Commission inquiry.
Celebrating Trustees Week 2025: Meet the Euan's Guide board members (euansguide.com)
For Trustees Week, we’re thrilled to introduce our trustees, who play a crucial role in shaping the future of Euan’s Guide. Our trustees provide invaluable guidance, insight, and support to help us better serve the disabled community and our service users. Each trustee brings unique skills and experiences, which together help our “small but mighty” charity fulfil its mission of making the world more accessible. We’re deeply grateful for their dedication and contributions. and we would like to thank them for their continued commitment to Euan’s Guide. Without further ado, get to know our trustees below!
New Sign Language Restaurant Only Takes Orders In American Sign Language (foodbeast.com)
Brilliant idea alert: later this month, a new restaurant will be opening up in Toronto called “Signs” on 558 Yonge Street, which promises to be Canada’s first “deaf” restaurant where customers are asked to order their dinners using only American Sign Language.
Why Sign Language Was at one time Banned in America (deafnewstoday.com)
For decades it was illegal to teach ASL in US schools.
Essential Strategies for Creating Accessible Social Media Content (accessibilityonline.org)
Every day, millions of Americans use social media to engage with their favorite brands and influencers – including the federal government. Federal agencies have a crucial duty to engage the public effectively, share important information, and provide essential services to all Americans, including individuals with disabilities. Among other requirements, Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act mandates that federal agencies ensure equal access to social media content, data, and platforms.
Gaelynn Lea Breaks Barriers For Disability Access and With Her Musical Genius (destinationduluth.org)
DD Artist Profile Series – Gaelynn Lea in "Invisible Fences" At Zeitgeist Nov 7-23 Gaelynn Lea was born with a disability called osteogenesis imperfecta or brittle bones disease and started using a wheelchair at age two.
ACB Scholarship Program (acb.org)
The American Council of the Blind’s (ACB) Scholarship Program was established in 1982. The American Council of the Blind (ACB) in partnership with other organizations and individuals offers educational scholarships ranging from $2,000 to $7,500 for entering freshman, undergraduate and graduate students, and those attending technical college.
The audio descriptions for 'The Penguin' were created by a nearly all-blind team.
THE RIDE AHEAD (docnyc.net)
This special event is presented in collaboration with ReelAbilities at the Marlene Meyerson JCC. For tickets, please click here.
Captions for Communication campaign to support viewers with hearing impairments (thisability.co.za)
According to the World Report on Hearing 2022, there are approximately 4 million people with a hearing disability in South Africa, of which less than 600,000 are SA Sign Language users (Census 2022: 0.02% of the South African population).
Text Matters: A Journal of Literature, Theory and Culture (czasopisma.uni.lodz.pl)
“Intimacy is more than sex and romantic love. Intimacy is an ever-expanding universe composed of a myriad of heavenly bodies. Intimacy is about relationships within a person’s self, with others, with communities, with nature and beyond”—writes Alice Wong (10), who in her recent edited volume Disability Intimacy: Essays on Love, Care, and Desire creates a space where contributors offer insights into forty ways of looking at intimacy. Following Wong, we perceive intimacy as a quality that grows in various kinds of relationships and connections based on love, sex, desire, friendship, kinship, partnership, community, collegiality, or solidarity and often despite war, precarity, disposession, and other debilitating conditions.
(In)Accessible Podcast Ep.2: When Disability Justice Meets Repro Care (keystoneprogressef.org)
In(Accessible) is the podcast where we talk with people who work are in a variety of fields and have all devoted a lot of time and energy towards making the full spectrum of reproductive healthcare accessible to everyone who seeks it.
Disability History & Culture (mailchi.mp)
A new report from Rutgers University estimates that there are close to 40.2 million disabled eligible voters in the United States. In 2022, 51% of people with disabilities reported voting. Organizations like RevUp have worked hard to increase that percentage by educating disabled voters, advocating for increased access at the polls, and offering rides to people with disabilities on Election Day.
Accessibility is mmm, mmm good. The Campbell's Soup Case Sudy (buttondown.com)
For over 50 years, Campbell’s Soup used the same old labels on their iconic red and white cans. Let’s be honest. Those labels weren’t winning any awards. In 2021, Campbell’s decided it was time for a change. Instead of just giving their labels a new coat of paint, they focused on making meaningful improvements, many of which had to do with accessibility. That’s right, accessibility—on a soup can, which is packaging, which is not legally required. This change was the first in a series of changes that culminated in September 2024, with Campbell dropping “Soup” from their company name as snacks and beverages became a larger part of their business.
The Braille Encyclopedia: Brief Essays on Altered Sight by Naomi Cohn (disability-visibility-newsletter.ghost.io)
Hi everyone, I'm a lover of essays and am excited to offer 5 paperback copies of The Braille Encyclopedia: Brief Essays on Altered Sight by Naomi Cohn to anyone in the US. From Naomi's website I learned she writes about nature, birds in particular which is so cool.
USAID announces new disability policy (disabilityinsider.com)
USAID announced the release of the new 2024 Nothing Without Us: USAID Disability Policy. There are more than 1.3 billion persons with disabilities around the world – 80 percent of whom live in low- and middle-income countries. Any issue that affects humans – climate change, hunger, disease – often disproportionately affects persons with disabilities. Intentional, sustainable, and meaningful inclusion of persons with disabilities in all areas of USAID’s work is therefore no longer an option – it is essential to realize our potential and meet our development goals.
Active Hands at the OT Show 2024, Birmingham (activehands.com)
We'll be at the OT Show 2024 at the NEC, Birmingham (UK) on the 27th and 28th November. Come and meet our helpful team on stand H35.
Meet The Co-Founder Of AccessAbility Arts (criplife.co.uk)
We speak to DK, a disabled artist who co-founded AccessAbility Arts to promote accessibility to the arts for everyone, no matter their ability or background.
EU Disability Policy and the right to independent living and being included in the community (enil.eu)
The European Network on Independent Living (ENIL), is inviting you to an online seminar to introduce you to the most empowering approach to disability policy there is, the Independent Living philosophy.
We are extending an invitation to join an online-event which aspires to bring a new perspective into EU disability policy.
Avoiding the sheltered employment trap (enil.eu)
Florian Greß from Regensburg is well qualified for the labour market. After obtaining a certificate of secondary education he did a course in office management and several successful internships, at public authorities, local councils for example, and newspapers. He has good IT and English skills. However, Florian is disabled, a wheelchair-user.