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How you can help the incarcerated firefighters battling L.A. wildfires (latimes.com)
The Los Angeles-based Anti-Recidivism Coalition, a nonprofit dedicated to ending mass incarceration, started a fundraiser on Friday to support the fire crews of California’s prisons.
WildFire Resource Guide & How Disability Rights California Can Help You (disabilityrightsca.org)
World must act on unacceptable failures to protect persons with disabilities from disasters (undrr.org)
Persons with disabilities face a shocking lack of support to cope with disasters, with no progress in the last decade, despite a huge increase in climate disasters worldwide. The lack of progress could be a violation of international law.
New British Sign Language allows people to talk about climate crisis (channel4.com)
The weather might be cold right now, but 2024 was the hottest year on record, after the 1.5 celsius warming limit was breached.
Disability and Climate Change Public Archive Project (disabilityclimatechange.georgetown.domains)
Disabled people bear witness to the risks and realities of climate change. We face the violence of climate crisis more intensely. But we also bring crucial insights for navigating climate disruption, for living with and adapting to a changing world.
Critical Design Lab (criticaldesignlab.com)
What has been the role of remote access before and during the COVID-19 pandemic for the disability community? Aimi’s conversation with Hector Ramirez, a disabled, queer and Two-Spirit, and biracial disability rights advocate focuses on how remote access has transformed during the pandemic, and the implications of the pandemic on their disability community and culture.
Recommendations and a Directory highlight key outputs of Social Justice Disability Conference (undp.org)
Recommendations for improved access to justice for persons with disabilities and a directory of available services for persons with disabilities are the key outputs being finalized from a national Social Justice Disability Conference convened at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in November 2024.
Call your state reps: Tell them to stop the reckless move to a single FI (actionnetwork.org)
We’re at a crucial moment in the fight to save the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPA) from being transitioned to a single Fiscal Intermediary, PPL. Call your state legislators today and urge them to take action!
State Contractor Accused of Denying Overtime Pay to Thousands of Pennsylvania Home Care Workers (businesswire.com)
Federal lawsuit filed by Cohen Milstein alleges a systemic failure to pay millions of dollars in overtime to Pennsylvania workers tasked with caring for elderly, people with disabilities
Calls grow for N.Y. to bid Medicaid program contract with care (spectrumlocalnews.com)
Everyone agrees: A $9 billion state home care program under Medicaid needs reform. But some officials have kicked up a last-ditch effort to delay planned cuts as sources say the state is leaning toward contracting with a company that's known for wage theft and mismanagement in other states.
Disability Belongs™ Virtual Entertainment Lab (2025) (writers.coverfly.com)
Submit your project to Disability Belongs™ Virtual Entertainment Lab (2025) on Coverfly today!
Studium Generale 2024-25, Radical Accessibility: Crip Pedagogies, Crip Theory, Crip Practice (rietveldacademie.nl)
When considering accessibility in the arts, the primary focus often centers on making artworks and spaces more approachable for a broader audience. This typically involves simplifying or enhancing the ease with which art can be understood. But what if accessibility were framed not as a process of simplification, but as one of expansion? Building added depth, rather than reducing them. From the perspective of Disability Justice, this approach fosters a deeper understanding of the possibilities that art can offer. In her talk, singer and researcher Mira Thompson will share critical insights into a Disability Justice centered perspective on the arts, aesthetics, and activism, often stemming from (unseen) histories and movements started by disabled people.
Care Work Under Fascism (disabilityculturalcenter.org)
We are facing escalating threats to the health and safety of our communities. Care work is how we’ve always gotten through: when systems fail us, we forge ahead by creating our own and dreaming up a better future. Join our panel of community organizers, artists, and care workers as they discuss their lived experiences and personal and community strategies to persist and stay connected under profound uncertainty and oppression.
Wildfires: Disability Disaster Access & Resources (disabilitydisasteraccess.org)
The Disability Disaster Access & Resources website supports people with disabilities in California during wildfires. It provides assistance such as replacements for lost medical equipment and temporary housing. The site also offers fire safety webinars and a wildfire activity map to help with emergency preparedness.
Fleeing the LA fires alone on a wheelchair: ‘I had to take my chances’ (theguardian.com)
An evacuation order when the Eaton fire threatened Galen Buckwalter’s Sierra Madre home triggered a nightmare odyssey through chaotic streets
Painting On Scars (paintingonscars.com)
"If you want to change the world, who do you begin with: yourself or others?" - Solzhenitsyn
Dwarfism Arts and Advocacy (bookstore.emerald.com)
Disputing derogatory representations of dwarfism, this book opens up a new avenue for disability studies, encouraging advocacy and challenging able-bodied readers to re-examine their perceptions of this community.
Book Launch Party: What Do You Think of When You Hear the Word "Dwarf"? (meetup.com)
People with dwarfism make up less than 1% of people on earth, yet most other people on earth already have an image in their mind when they hear any one of the terms referring to dwarfism. The contributors to “Dwarfism Arts & Advocacy: Creating Our Own Positive Identity” (Emerald Press) are working to change that – something anyone who’s been disadvantaged by stereotypes or narrow notions of beauty & strength can relate to. The time for change is now.
Altadena family says disabled father and son were left to burn: 'Nobody was coming' (latimes.com)
Anthony Mitchell Sr., an amputee who used a wheelchair, and his son Justin, who had cerebral palsy, died due to slow evacuation efforts during the Altadena fire, relatives said Friday.
Key Accessibility Trends and Updates for Professionals (abilitynet.org.uk)
From emerging technologies to policy changes, each month we share the stories that help you stay in touch with key trends that are shaping the future of accessibility.
Are remote assessments for disability benefits the way forward? (amoraju.com)
Are remote assessments for disability benefits the way forward?
Partially Blind and Deaf Learners Pass Matric with Flying Colours (thedeafdiary.com)
An 18-year-old partially blind pupil from Setotolwane Elsen Secondary School in Limpopo is among the national top matric achievers in the special schools. This is despite writing his 2024 final matric exams in a classroom with holes in the floor and a ceiling with exposed electrical wires.
Playwrights' Assembly: Institutions, Politics & Freedom of Expression (In Person) (royalcourttheatre.com)
Protecting the playwright’s freedom of expression has always been a central value at the Royal Court. But what rights, responsibilities, protections, and parameters are appropriate, on and off stage – and who decides, especially when the things get tough?
AI in Education: Promise, Access, and the Growing Digital Divide (assistivetechnologyblog.com)
Explore how AI is reshaping education for students with disabilities while creating a digital divide. From $40k AI schools to basic tools, see how access varies across communities.
Why Victimhood is a Choice (quirkyquad.com)
Have you met Kate Gladdin ? If not, you have to check her out right now. We were introduced to a mutual friend and she is also a Keynote motivational speaker, best-selling author, and coach for women.
How to Deal with Bullying in Out-of-School Settings (kit.org)
Learn to recognize and address bullying in out-of-school settings with real examples on fostering inclusion and respectful dialogue.
Kelly Clarkson Meets Disability Advocate Making NYC Nightlife More Accessible (youtube.com)
"Nightlife should be a place of access." Kelly meets Kevin, a disability advocate in New York City on a mission to remove the limitations people with disabilities face while trying to enjoy nightlife in the city. Kevin shares how he throws parties specifically designed for people with disabilities, including audio description for DJ sets and providing haptic suits to help foloks feel music in a whole new way.
LA is burning, and the Right is furious—about sign language interpreters (motherjones.com)
Life-saving ASL interpretation is the latest woke scourge.
First details of 10 victims in LA wildfires emerge including amputee & his son (thesun.ie)
THE heartbreaking first details of the 10 victims killed by the apocalyptic wildfires in Los Angeles have emerged, including an amputee trapped with his bedbound son.
CaFE Event Information - 2025 Access/VSA Emerging Young Artists Program: Catalyst (artist.callforentry.org)
Read more about 2025 Access/VSA Emerging Young Artists Program: Catalyst on CaFE
Early-Life Infections and Subsequent Risk and Antibiotics Use in Childhood (jamanetwork.com)
This cohort study examines whether early-life infection burden is associated with a later risk of infection and systemic antibiotic treatment episodes in childhood.
Rail minister says sector has problem with thinking accessibility is only about lifts and bridges (newcivilengineer.com)
Rail minister Lord Hendy has spoken out against the sector’s current approach to accessibility on the rail network and has challenged it to find more cost-effective methods than “pairs of lifts and a bridge”.
New Travel Protections For Passengers Flying With Wheelchairs (archive.ph)
The Transportation Department has expanded the rights of airline passengers with mobility disabilities. The first changes will go into effect next month.
How does a blind woman know when the bus is coming? (youtube.com)
How does a blind woman know when the bus is coming?
The Extra Time Tax (accessiblelink.substack.com)
How Disabled People Pay in Hours for poor processes
ENIL is Looking for 2 ESC Volunteers (enil.eu)
The European Network on Independent Living (ENIL) is looking for two 6 months European Solidarity Corps volunteers, from 1 April 2025 to 31 October 2025 and 2 June 2025 to 30 November 2025. The start and end dates can be discussed.
Lady Wilkins obituary (theguardian.com)
Television presenter, documentary maker and disability campaigner who focused on a lack of suitable accessible housing
5 Ways ChatGPT Can Support Disabled People (criplife.co.uk)
Our editor, Emma Purcell, who has been using ChatGPT for six months, shares the benefits she has found using the AI software as a disabled person.
Celebrating 10 years of Life of a Blind Girl (lifeofablindgirl.com)
On 10 January 2015, Life of a Blind Girl was born into the world. And what a 10 years it’s been! Let’s reflect on the journey so far.
6 Disabled People Who Are Overcoming Their Naysayers (mydiversability.com)
When I was diagnosed with endometriosis as a teenager, I was overwhelmed by people telling me I was going to be infertile and would not have a normal journey to parenthood. Later, when I was hospitalized for pulmonary embolisms, I was repeatedly told that pregnancy would be impossible without potential life threatening blood clots. I recall family members questioning my womanhood because I was not a real parent. Now, nearly 20 years after my initial diagnosis, I have found a unique path to parenthood. Although I was not able to get pregnant, I wish a provider or loved one would have assured me that parenthood comes in many forms. Nurturing and supporting young people can appear different in every family and someone's fertility should never be a measure of their ability to provide that care.
Mullenweg Shuts Down WordPress Sustainability Team, Igniting Backlash (therepository.email)
Members of the fledgling WordPress Sustainability Team have been left reeling after WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg abruptly dissolved the team this week—an action prominent tech journalist Kara Swisher has described as "bizarrely heinous behavior."
'Difference between celebrity and significance': Bob Casey exits Senate proud of record (eu.goerie.com)
While former Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey was far from flashy, Democratic colleagues say he was a fighter on matters of substance.
New Bill Would Force Gyms To Carry Accessible Equipment (athletechnews.com)
The "Exercise and Fitness for All Act" and a related bill seek to make fitness facilities more accessible for people with disabilities.
New bill would mandate gyms to carry equipment for Americans with disabilities (foxnews.com)
Congressional Democrats are pushing for a massive overhaul to regulatory policy concerning Americans with disabilities.
People in Pueblo have been reaching out to 11 News saying their city buildings are not easily accessible to those with disabilities.
A 1975 law helped kids with disabilities access education. Schools now need more help (iowapublicradio.org)
In the 1970s, a landmark federal law gave children with disabilities a right to a free, public education, and offered federal money to help. Today, many schools say that money isn't enough.
FTC Finds Website Overlay Tool Failed to Deliver Accessibility Promises (via Passle) (technologylaw.fkks.com)
The Federal Trade Commission announced on January 3, 2025, a proposed settlement with software provider accessiBe over alleged misrepresentations about its AI-powered web accessibility tool. According to the FTC, the company marketed and sold a software plug-in claiming it could automatically make any website compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) within 48 hours. AccessiBe will pay $1 million in penalties and be prohibited from engaging in deceptive practices.
Beware of AI Accessibility Promises: US Federal Agency Fines an Overlay Company One Million Dollars (lflegal.com)
Public can submit comments until February 5th in case against AccessiBe for misleading advertising.
Misleading Artificial Intelligence Claims by Marketer of Website Accessibility Widget Lead to $1 Million FTC Settlement (consumerfinancialserviceslawmonitor.com)
On January 3, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a press release announcing that accessiBe Inc. and accessiBe Ltd. (collectively, accessiBe) agreed to pay $1 million to settle allegations of deceptive advertising practices in violation of the FTC Act. Specifically, the FTC’s complaint alleged that accessiBe misrepresented the artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities of its website accessibility tool, accessWidget, to make websites compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). The FTC further alleged that accessiBe paid for reviews on third-party websites that were formatted to appear as the opinions of impartial authors and publications and failed to disclose material connections to such online reviewers.
AccessiBe to pay $1 million in FTC settlement over allegations of false accessibility (calcalistech.com)
FTC alleges Israeli company's plugin failed to meet WCAG standards and included misleading marketing practices. "The company completely denies the FTC's allegations and believes that they are largely based on deficient testing and rely on outdated information," the company said.
FTC Alleges AccessiBe Made Deceptive Claims About Web Accessibility Tool (pymnts.com)
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) aims to require software provider accessiBe to pay $1 million to settle the agency’s allegations that the company made deceptive claims about its product and failed to disclose its material connections to online reviewers.
Software provider fined $1 million for claiming it could make websites more accessible (consumeraffairs.com)
accessiBe promised it would use AI to make sites comply with accessibility guidelines.
Zoe Saldaña Highlights 1 Lesser-Known Dyslexia Symptom In Emotional Golden Globes Speech (huffpost.com)
People often mistakenly solely associate the condition with reversing letters. Here's what experts want you to know about the spectrum of symptoms.
This Wheelchair Hiking Group Models a Future For Trail Accessibility (backpacker.com)
Portland, Oregon is home to one of the most active wheelchair hiking clubs in the country. Initiatives across the state are centering trail access.
25 years later, federal autism funding law is Brick family's legacy (eu.app.com)
Bobbie and Billy Gallagher started with a survey in Brick. Their initiative eventually led to the $1.95 billion Autism CARES Act.
Disabled New Yorkers weigh in on congestion pricing launch (spectrumlocalnews.com)
Currently, the MTA says less than 30% of subway stations comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. One of the agency’s main promises is the revenue from congestion pricing will go towards capital improvement projects, including accessibility upgrades in the transit system.
Disney World Faces Backlash Over Accessibility Issues Amid ECV Shortages And Disability Access Service Policy Changes (blackenterprise.com)
Disney World is under scrutiny as ECV shortages and stricter DAS policies frustrate disabled guests. Advocates call for change.
Confronting the challenges of accessible travel (cleveland.com)
Periodically, I’m asked by readers to include information in my stories about whether a destination is accessible. But I was never sure exactly what that meant. Accessible to whom? I’m hoping to try to do better in 2025. But I need your help.
HBCU Graduate Ensuring an Accessible Experience Ahead of the Super Bowl (hbcubuzz.com)
After a life-changing accident, Mark Raymond Jr. aims to enhance accessibility for all, highlighting the link between disability rights and civil rights.
S. Lebanon woman works to increase awareness of ADA accessibility issues (lebtown.com)
Beth McKelvie is actively seeking to increase awareness of and eliminate accessibility barriers in commercial establishments.
Global aviation industry to create accessibility standards (travelnews.co.za)
Governments, industry and civil organisations are joining together to establish key priorities to improve global air travel accessibility for people with disabilities.
Explore the accessible outdoors: Wheelchair-friendly trails in New Jersey’s scenic parks (jerseysbest.com)
With the weather starting to cool, now is a great time to get outside and enjoy nature in the Garden State. From lush mountains to views of the Manhattan skyline, there are many great locations to explore. But for wheelchair users or others with accessibility needs, finding a trail that is manageable is key.
Ann Arbor classified ‘Destination Verified’ due to accessible travel (michigandaily.com)
Destination Ann Arbor announced that the Ann Arbor area had become “Destination Verified” by Wheel the World in a Nov. 18 press release.
Every fourth Ukrainian faces accessibility challenges (ukrinform.net)
Every fourth Ukrainian has a need for accessibility, with 27% of citizens having sick relatives and 22% having family members with disabilities. — Ukrinform.
At Least One in Four Ukrainians Needs Accessibility (president.gov.ua)
First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska took part in the final meeting of the Accessibility Council, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister – Minister for Development of Communities and Territories Oleksii Kuleba.
An accessible yacht and a crew with disabilities are taking on the Sydney Hobart (abc.net.au)
The Sydney to Hobart is gruelling, challenging, and a test of will. Alyson Gearing is ready to take it on as part of a crew of people with disabilities.
A paraplegic man in Brazil is lifted into the clouds on one of Rio de Janeiro's hardest trails (apnews.com)
It’s perhaps Rio de Janeiro’s hardest trail. It features one particularly daunting section requiring a perilous scramble that can cause hikers to freeze up with fright.
‘No road or sidewalk in the city is 100% accessible for PwDs’ (thehindu.com)
Chennai's infrastructure fails to cater to the needs of Persons with Disabilities, prompting calls for improved accessibility and facilities.
Gyms aren't always accessible spaces, but these PTs are working to change that (abc.net.au)
Gyms can be tough for those with a disability — but personal trainers like Connor are drawing on their own experience to make a difference to the lives of their clients.
New virtual train tours aim to improve public transport accessibility (abc.net.au)
With only five per cent of her vision left, Fiona Charrington relies on catching trains. A new online tool hopes to make her trip planning easier.
Manual scavenging-free India, accessibility reforms among social justice ministry's agenda for 2025 (cnbctv18.com)
In 2025, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment will focus on manual scavenging-free status, expanding the NAMASTE scheme, enhancing accessibility, and supporting marginalized communities through skill development and welfare initiatives.
Unveiling Saskatchewan's Bold Accessibility Leap: What Are They Not Telling You? (westislandblog.com)
Unheard No More: Saskatchewan's Leap Towards Inclusivity for 300K Residents! Discover how a powerful committee is transforming lives!
’Strides in Saskatchewan’: How accessibility in the province has improved in 2024 (globalnews.ca)
The government of Saskatchewan created an accessibility committee to help improve access within the province.
Bridging digital accessibility is fundamental for persons with disabilities (dhakatribune.com)
Most digital services are not adequately accessible for persons with disabilities, speakers say.
Advocates call for accessibility in Canada's housing (mpamag.com)
A crisis highlights the need for more inclusive and accessible homes
'Now's the time': As Canada ramps up housing, advocates urge more accessible builds (delta-optimist.com)
Five-year-old Beau starts each day being carried by one of his parents to the family's living room, where his wheelchair awaits in their Beamsville, Ont., home.
Mastering accessibility – the Viennese inspiration (eurocities.eu)
As over 100 million people in the European Union live with a disability, cities play a critical role in ensuring accessible and inclusive environments.
World Braille Day: Celebrating inclusivity, accessibility (tribuneindia.com)
World Braille Day, observed annually on January 4, marks the birth anniversary of Louis Braille, the inventor of the Braille system. This day celebrates the significance of Braille as a critical tool for literacy, independence and inclusivity for visually impaired individuals worldwide. Recognised by the United Nations in 2019, the day underscores the importance of accessibility and equal opportunities for all.
Ontario accessibility act needs updates and improved enforcement, says provincial advocacy group (cbc.ca)
The head of the Hamilton-based Disability Justice Network of Ontario says the 20-year implementation of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act left "a huge chasm" between the disabled community's hopes and reality.
Ontario was supposed to be accessible by 2025. Some advocates say it's not even close (cbc.ca)
The first day of 2025 was meant to usher in an era without barriers for people with disabilities in Ontario. Instead, advocates say the province has missed its own deadline to make that world a reality.
Ontario set a goal to be fully accessible by Jan. 1, 2025. It’s nowhere near, experts say (thestar.com)
“We’re way behind and the government needs to revise its approach,” said David Lepofsky, a retired lawyer who spearheaded the campaign for the AODA, which became law in 2005.
How three rulings enabled disability rights in 2024 (deccanherald.com)
2024 will be remembered as a pivotal year for disability rights in India. The year was replete with significant developments – such as the opening of Miti Café in Rashtrapati Bhavan – that helped further the theme in popular discourse.
'I'm 27, and my disability admin feels like a full-time job' (bbc.com)
Sofia Brizio, who lives in Cardiff, said she can spend four hours a day on "disability admin".
Disabled York voters urged to join polling station access review (bbc.com)
City of York Council says it is keen to improve the places where residents can cast their vote.
Visually impaired citizens encounter accessibility issues in Türkiye (dailysabah.com)
In applications made by visually impaired citizens to the Human Rights and Equality Institution of Türkiye (HREIT), the most common violation decision was related to the absence of "tactile guide paths," which provide assistance in transportation and navigation.
Accessibility: A big part of customer strategy (pids.gov.ph)
AS of this year, approximately 1.8 million Filipinos registered themselves as persons with disabilities (PWDs). Adding to this, a sizable portion of the population, including seniors and individuals with low literacy, qualifies as vulnerable customers.
Deaf farmer champions greater accessibility in agriculture (foodformzansi.co.za)
Matebogo Victoria, a deaf farmer from Gauteng, empowers women, youth, and disabled individuals through her business, VoiceOut Deaf.
IRISH CABBIES FRUSTRATED AS WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY GRANT APPLICATIONS CLOSE WITHIN MINUTES (phtm.co.uk)
The scheme, which offers up to €15,000 towards the purchase of wheelchair-accessible vehicles, saw an overwhelming response, with around 2,000 applications received before the system was closed.
Key Findings Many overseas visitors with disabilities feel that historical buildings and gardens in Japan are difficult to access by wheelch…
NEW EPISODE of Accessing Life: More Accessible Shopping For Everyone (opwdd.ny.gov)
On the newest episode of OPWDD's podcast "Accessing Life," Chester explores how shopping can be made more accessible for everyone.
Accessibility and inclusion: Outdoor access, inclusive language, transportation, housing, special education, are 2025 priorities (concordmonitor.com)
When disability rights advocate Mark Race drives around Concord and its surrounding towns, he wonders how many of the new homes and apartments being constructed are designed with accessibility in mind. Likely not many, Race estimates.
Nick Hamze’s Call to Make WordPress Themes Weird and Exciting Sparks Accessibility Discussion (wptavern.com)
Nick Hamze has called for making WordPress themes exciting and the web weird again. “WordPress desperately needs your creativity, your weird ideas, your willingness to break the visual rules.
Designing for All: Exploring Empathy, Inclusivity, Accessibility and Spatial Equity in Architecture (archdaily.com)
Explore inclusive architecture: designs that prioritize empathy, accessibility, and equity for diverse communities and cultural contexts.
Breaking Barriers With Accessible Technology: Guest Column by Ms. Sarah-Jane Littleford, the Head of Responsible Business and Culture at Fujitsu Global Delivery (thecsruniverse.com)
In this article, Sarah-Jane explores the importance of accessible technology, highlighting its role in breaking barriers and empowering individuals with diverse abilities. She discusses the challenges in achieving digital inclusion, the need for proactive and inclusive design approaches, and the transformative potential of innovations like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML).
Digital accessibility: Building an Internet for all should become a business imperative (digitaljournal.com)
In terms of particular weaknesses, 56 percent of websites audited lack accessibility statements.
Empowering Growth and Accessibility: Ana Pinzón’s Mission to Inspire Change at Bosch (shrm.org)
Ana Pinzón, SHRM-CP, leads Bosch’s career development program and drives inclusion through BeAdept, a BRG for associates, family, and friends with disabilities.
My Top 10 Take Aways from 2024 that Impacted Canadians with Disabilities (niewe.ca)
2024 has indeed been a landmark year for Canadians with disabilities. The landscape of accessibility and inclusivity in Canada has evolved dramatically, propelled by advancements in digital standards, increased media representation, shifts in workforce demographics, and evolving corporate and government policies.
Disability & Accessibility in FinTech: Financial Inclusion for Everyone (techbullion.com)
Financial technology (FinTech) has emerged as a revolutionary force, transforming how people access and manage their finances. However, for the over one billion individuals globally living with disabilities, accessing financial services has historically been fraught with challenges. FinTech’s rise presents a unique opportunity to foster financial inclusion, making essential services more accessible and equitable.
An Investigation of Online Job Application Accessibility and Usability (openicpsr.org)
The purpose of this one-year study was to evaluate the accessibility and usability of job application websites of Fortune 500 companies for screen reader users. The use of online application sites is almost ubiquitous today, and inaccessible online applications are considered a major barrier to employment for people who are blind or have low vision. The most recent research on the accessibility of these sites is dated, and technology has changed substantially since then, so additional research in this area is needed.
Fighting Exclusion - Singapore's 1st Feature Film By a Disabled Team (youtube.com)
This is the true story of how a group of us who are disabled came together to make a feature film after facing constant rejection in the film industry.
Why accessibility should be at the forefront for Facilities Managers in 2025 (fmj.co.uk)
When facilities managers are planning for a bathroom refit, accessibility will be on the agenda of course, it has to be by law, but it might not be at the forefront of their design agenda.
Disneyland Paris Unveils New Accessibility Innovations (evrimagaci.org)
New image bank enhances communication for guests with speech disabilities, reinforcing commitment to inclusivity.
A week in the life of: An eLearning Accessibility Consultant (trainingjournal.com)
Running a business involves wearing many hats, and as the founder and Director of eLaHub, my days are filled with a variety of tasks – from client consultations and auditing, to training, writing and research.
Braille day campaigns advocating for accessibility & inclusion (socialsamosa.com)
Louis Braille’s invention has revolutionised access to information for the visually impaired, and today, advertising is helping to promote inclusivity further.
Podcast: What does digital accessibility mean for charities? (charitydigital.org.uk)
In this podcast, recorded at Charity Digital’s 2024 Digital Inclusion Summit, we are joined by a panel of experts to share advice and learnings to help the charity sector improve its digital accessibility.
An advanced approach to the super-aging society: The Fukuoka 100 Project (clair.or.jp)
Background and Reason for the Project New community-building initiatives for abundant living in the fast-approaching super-aging society.
How to build newsrooms where disabled journalists can thrive (reframingdisability.substack.com)
Evidence and recommendations from my research at the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, media recommendations, and resources
Stark realities of appliance shopping while blind (standardari.org)
—If every home appliance came with just one button and no displays, would we all be better off? The short answer is no, we would not be better off. But for some customers, this is the stark reality of what is regularly offered to them as a solution for disability access.
Tiffany Yu is making disability advocacy accessible for all (joysauce.com)
She talks to Samantha Pak about her new book, “The Anti-Ableist Manifesto” and how her generation is trying to end intergenerational trauma.
I Went on a Fully Accessible African Safari (nationalmssociety.org)
A man living with progressive multiple sclerosis shares his positive experience going on a fully-accessible safari vacation.
OPINION: It’s time to make accessibility a priority in real estate (realestatemagazine.ca)
The real estate industry still has a long way to go when it comes to building truly accessible spaces for all, and the new $956-million Toronto courthouse is just the latest example of how Canada is falling short. With a claim to be the “most accessible courthouse in Ontario,” the building exposes a harsh reality: accessibility is still being treated as an afterthought.
How to Become an Accessibility Engineer (techloy.com)
The accessibility engineer plays a key role in ensuring digital inclusivity for all, creating accessible content and experiences for people with disabilities.
Accessibility is foundation of all rights (heraldgoa.in)
We cannot talk about the rights of children, women, senior citizens, prisoners or migrants without talking about the rights of persons with disability because disability is a cross cutting issue and its affects every section of society, be it children, women, senior citizens, prisoners or migrants. India is a signatory to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disability as a result of which India notified the Rights of Persons with Disability (RPWD) Act 2016.
Paying for Accessibility (qualitylogic.com)
Explore how IEEE 2030.5 is transforming the energy landscape by facilitating seamless communication across diverse energy systems. Read more.
This guide includes suggested steps that ADA Coordinators and others working with state and local governments may want to take as they plan to ensure that their web content and mobile apps comply with the ADA Title II rule on the accessibility of web content and mobile apps.
DOL’s Assistant Secretary of Labor for Disability Employment Policy Taryn Mackenzie Williams (abilitymagazine.com)
According to a Bureau of Labor Statistics report released on February 22nd, 2024, only 22.5% of people with a disability were employed in 2023. Comparing that to the CDC which reports 1 in 4–or more than 70 million people in the US–identify as having a disability, we as a nation are looking at over a whopping 54 million members of the disability community that are unemployed. The undertaking of increasing employment rates for the disabled community is daunting, sure–but not impossible.
Rep. Zorn advocates support for children of military families, hearing aid accessibility (yahoo.com)
Legislation Zorn has testified in favor of includes a program that certifies schools that support military children enduring frequent relocation.
All Wheels Up applauds the US DOT’s ruling for safer, more accessible travel (aircraftinteriorsinternational.com)
All Wheels Up (AWU), the first non -profit organisation in the world to fund research with the aim of enabling a wheelchair spot to be fitted on commercial aircraft, has announced its appreciation and support of the US Department of Transportation’s final rule titled, ‘Ensuring Safe Accommodations for Air Travelers with Disabilities Using Wheelchairs’. This rule alters Air Carrier Access Act regulations to improve the air travel experience for people who use wheelchairs and other assistive devices.
Compliance with Digital Content Accessibility Requirements ‘Slightly Improved,’ Says GSA (fedweek.com)
Federal agencies are continuing to improve accessibility of their digital content, the GSA has said, although they continue to lag in meeting specific requirements for their websites, software, documents, and digital content.
US DOT issues final rule on accessibility standards for transit riders (smartcitiesdive.com)
The rule sets guidelines for state and local transportation departments and transit agencies to improve access for users with disabilities at transit stations.
President Biden Appoints Betty Siegel as New Member to U.S. Access Board (access-board.gov)
The U.S. Access Board is a federal agency that promotes equality for people with disabilities through leadership in accessible design and the development of accessibility guidelines and standards for the built environment, transportation, communication, medical diagnostic equipment, and information technology.
Agencies still struggle with online accessibility, GSA says (nextgov.com)
The landscape under Trump 2.0 isn’t clear, either.
Advancing Disability Inclusion in Very Small Businesses (epolicyworks.com)
From March 25 to May 13, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (DOL/ODEP) hosted the Advancing Disability Inclusion in Very Small Businesses national online dialogue. The online event gathered insights, experiences, and suggestions from a wide range of small business experts and interested members of the public— all designed to help DOL support small businesses with fewer than 50 employees in employing and retaining workers with disabilities, as well as disabled business owners and entrepreneurs. This report summarizes the dialogue process and metrics, highlighting key themes and takeaways gleaned from both the dialogue and companion X Fireside Chat
2024 in Review: A Note from the Chairwoman (fcc.gov)
The end of the year is always a time for reflection.
Accessibility, Joy, the Power of Teaching Hard Histories: Insights From the Final ‘1619’ Impact Series Webinars (pulitzercenter.org)
With the final two webinars of The 1619 Impact Series, we concluded our celebration of the fifth anniversary of The 1619 Project and the Pulitzer Center’s ongoing partnership with The New York Times. These sessions, designed to cultivate a transformative learning community for educators dedicated to racial justice education, provided a wealth of inspiration, practical strategies, and tools for teaching hard histories in ways that are accessible, engaging, and joyous.
Unveiling the Costs of Disability: Evaluating Policies and Accessibility for Health Equity (torontomu.ca)
According to the Canadian Survey on Disability, 27% of Canadians aged 15 and older live with one or more disabilities that limit their daily activities (Statistics Canada, 2023). Among these individuals, 45% reported experiencing financial hardship during the pandemic, and Canada’s Material Deprivation Index reveals that approximately 53% of people with disabilities live in poverty (Mendelson et al., 2024; Statistics Canada, 2023). These alarming statistics stem from limited educational and labour market opportunities that disproportionately affect people with disabilities, undermining their financial stability (World Health Organization & The World Bank, 2011). Moreover, the additional costs associated with living with disabilities strain already limited financial resources (Mitra et al., 2017). As financial stability is a critical social determinant of health, the interconnected challenges of disability, financial instability, and health have become increasingly concerning.
Columbia calls itself a ‘modern and accessible campus.’ Not all of its wheelchair users agree. (columbiaspectator.com)
Spectator spoke to four wheelchair users on the Morningside campus navigating malfunctioning accessibility infrastructure, limited support from the University, and a dilapidated underground tunnel system.
Accessible interactive learning of mathematical expressions for school students with visual disabilities (researchgate.net)
Globally, students with visual disabilities face significant challenges in accessing and learning mathematics, particularly when solving mathematical equations and expressions. These challenges result from the inherent complexity and abstract nature of mathematical content. Additionally, braille codes are inconsistent across regions, collaborative math platforms are unavailable, and accessible mathematics literature is scarce. Assistive technologies, artificial intelligence, and educational resources have improved accessibility for students with visual disabilities. However, these students still face significant challenges when navigating, exploring, and solving mathematical equations and expressions. These challenges contribute underrepresentation of these students in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines. To address these limitations, this study proposes a novel solution to assist students with visual disabilities in learning mathematical expressions interactively with flexible navigation. This study proposes an algorithmic approach for converting input mathematical expressions into content MathML expressions, parsing those expressions into semantic elements, and then providing a structural overview of these expressions. Moreover, interactive keyboard keys were designed to provide flexible navigation through speech feedback, so that users can interact more effectively with expressions. Python libraries were utilized to implement the proposed solution. An empirical evaluation was conducted by 15 instructors and 94 students with visual disabilities and validated by Cronbach’s alpha. Results indicate that the proposed solution improved mathematics accessibility and learning. This study lays a foundation for future research on the integration of advanced technologies in special education.
Building an accessible graduate experience: Addressing neurodiversity and mental health (source.colostate.edu)
Sara Anne Tompkins, associate dean of student services for the Graduate School, is on a mission to raise awareness about how colleges can work to enhance the student experience for neurodivergent individuals, including those struggling with their mental health.
During busy holiday travel season, UK, CVG focus on air travel accessibility (uknow.uky.edu)
The busy holiday travel season is here. AAA projects nearly 119 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home between Saturday, Dec. 21 and Wednesday, Jan. 1.
University 'failing' disabled students over accessibility on campus (news.stv.tv)
Students cited issues ranging from broken lifts and inaccessible entrances to a lack of reasonable adjustments from staff.
SUNY Accessibility Advocates and Allies Faculty Fellowship Program (suny.edu)
11 Fellows will Promote and Grow Accessibility Practices Across SUNY that Build in Flexibility and Support for Students
Architecture students in Sudbury design accessible buildings that could become a reality (cbc.ca)
A unique partnership between Laurentian University’s McEwen School of Architecture and Independent Living Sudbury Manitoulin could lead to a new accessible apartment building.
University of Kentucky teams up with CVG to focus on air travel accessibility (nkytribune.com)
The busy holiday travel season is here. AAA projects nearly 119 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home through Wednesday, Jan. 1.
Struggles of visually-impaired students in accessing exam websites (thenationonlineng.net)
In Nigeria, it is no longer business as usual with the advent of technology and digital usage, and as such, the digital landscape is rapidly evolving, especially in the areas of education and information access. For visually-impaired students, navigating the digital landscape of examination registrations with bodies like the West Africa Examinations Council (WAEC), the National Examinations Council (NECO) and the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) can present significant challenges, highlighting the need for inclusive digital public infrastructure, JUSTINA ASISHANA writes.
WebAIM Celebrates 25 Years of Improving Access to Information (usu.edu)
This year, the Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice's WebAIM is celebrating 25 years of improving web accessibility.
More inclusion and accessibility (unr.edu.ar)
Two visually impaired students graduated as lawyers at the Universidad Nacional de Rosario. Ezequiel Mucar and Lina Sosa Guerci completed their academic careers at the UNR Faculty of Law and managed to graduate supported by programs promoted by the Directorate of Inclusion and Accessibility.
Collaboration is the Key to Building an Accessible Canada (carleton.ca)
The Importance of Allyship and Lived Experience For more than a decade, the Accessibility Institute at Carleton University has been working toward a fully inclusive world by committing to advancing accessibility across disciplines and sectors, through collaborations with key stakeholders, including persons with disabilities.
Boise State initiative bridges learning gaps for dyslexic students (idahonews.com)
A new program at Boise State University is giving teachers the tools they need to better support students with dyslexia.
The 25th Hour: Is Carleton one of Canada's most accessible campuses? (capitalcurrent.ca)
Journalist Caelan Monkman explores how accessible Carleton University's campus is from the perspective of people who use wheelchairs.
Explore Boise State's new accessibility resource hub (boisestate.edu)
The Office of Institutional Compliance and Ethics and Office of Information Technology are proud to announce the new boisestate.edu/accessibility/ website, a campus resource designed to ensure everyone in the university community can access tools and information that promote inclusivity and ensure equal access for all.
Don White of Tru Mission K9s stands with Sir Oak Legends, a trained Rottweiler, and Sgt. Jordan Teegardin, both team members of Handicap Help, LLC’s Wheel World Consulting, showcasing their dedication to accessibility and support for medically necessary Tru Mission K9s showcases advanced training techniques, helping rescue dogs build trust and confidence in various settings.
City of Chicago Completes Accessibility Improvements at Over 100 CTA Bus Stops in 2024 (chicago.gov)
The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) and the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) today announced the completion of accessibility upgrades at over 100 bus stops citywide in 2024. Upgrades have been made to 200 bus stops since 2022, as part of a broader effort to enhance access and inclusivity for transit users. These upgrades provide safer and easier access for individuals using wheelchairs, strollers, or other mobility devices, making transit more inclusive and convenient, particularly for older adults and people with disabilities.
Costain recognised as a Disability Confident Leader for commitment to disability inclusion (costain.com)
Costain, the infrastructure solutions company, has become a Disability Confident Leader in recognition of its commitment to fostering accessibility within the organisation.
Penny Forward Updates App to Boost Financial Education for Blind Americans (wjhl.com)
Penny Forward INC, a leading Minnesota-based 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization founded and run by people who are blind, is proud to announce an updated version of the Penny Forward app. Developed in partnership with Wells Fargo and World Services for the Blind, Penny Forward Mobile Version 1.2.0 provides access to financial education for the estimated 32 million blind and low vision Americans across the country.
Feds' $198k boost to help improve accessibility in Midland's Little Lake Park (midlandtoday.ca)
Part of the funding will see ramps installed to connect users arriving by car to park’s amenities and facilities
PTA signs MoU with DeafTawk to advance accessibility for the special need (app.com.pk)
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Wednesday signed an MoU with DeafTawk to advance accessibility for people with special needs (hearing impairments) in public services.
TD and March of Dimes Canada partner to improve online accessibility (retailbankerinternational.com)
Disability charity, March of Dimes Canada, to integrate the TD Accessibility Adapter, an online accessibility tool available to the public at no cost, into their national operations
Canadian Accessible Ready Housing Standard out for public review (canadianarchitect.com)
Suggestions can be submitted from now until January 31, 2025.
Samsung’s Live Translate for TVs Redefines Entertainment (ceotodaymagazine.com)
Samsung unveils Live Translate at CES 2025, offering real-time caption translation for TVs. Learn how this innovation is revolutionizing global entertainment.
VIA Rail Canada's Accessibility Efforts (railway-news.com)
At Rail Live, Catherine Langlois from VIA Rail Canada presented key challenges and initiatives for improving accessibility in rail.
Accessibility-Focused Airline Partnerships (trendhunter.com)
Union of the Blind - Air Serbia has partnered with the Union of the Blind of Serbia to improve air travel accessibility for blind and visually impaired passengers.
Obituary information for Benjamin Burr "Ben" Caldwell (gundersonfh.com)
View Benjamin Burr "Ben" Caldwell's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.
Envoy America Expands Accessibility in Phoenix With New Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Service, Ensuring Compassionate Mobility for Those in Need (accesswire.com)
Envoy America, the leading provider of accompanied transportation, assistance, and companionship services for older adults and individuals with mobility challenges, proudly announces the addition of Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) services in the Phoenix area. This expansion is a significant step forward in meeting the needs of individuals who require reliable, compassionate, and cost-effective transportation.
Conscious Conversations: Understating our Blueprint for an Inclusive Future: Empowering Change and Championing Accessibility, Part Two (antiguaobserver.com)
Good Humans 268 Inc. is preparing to embark on a groundbreaking mission to raise awareness about the intersection of disability rights and environmental sustainability. Through its Conscious Conversations initiative, the organization plans to tackle critical issues, ensuring that no voice is left unheard in the fight against climate change.
Designing for Accessibility: A Collaboration that Pushes the Boundaries of Assistive Technologies (machinedesign.com)
A medical technology company and a 3D printing provider partner up to empower individuals with severe disabilities to interact with their environment and communicate effectively, tailored to their specific needs.
Revealing Breakthrough Mobility Solutions in 2025: Empowering Independence and Accessibility (einpresswire.com)
Mobility solutions in 2025 are introducing significant advancements aimed at enhancing accessibility, independence, and quality of life for seniors, individuals with disabilities, and their families. With an emphasis on practical design, improved functionality, and user-centric features, these innovations are addressing long-standing challenges in mobility technology.
TDK technologies empower accessibility innovation with WeWALK's AI-powered smart cane (finance.yahoo.com)
The new WeWALK Smart Cane 2 uses TDK sensor technology to improve navigation and obstacle detection for blind and visually impaired people. The AI-powered assistant can be controlled by voice commands, helping users move more safely and independently. This innovative technology will be showcased at CES 2025, where a giveaway of the product will also take place. Developers emphasize that the Smart Cane 2 was created based on the experiences of the visually impaired community, redefining accessibility.
Samsung enhances home appliance accessibility for visually impaired users in Korea (biz.chosun.com)
On the 29th, Samsung Electronics announced that it will enhance the accessibility of household appliances for visually impaired and low-vision individuals.
A Life-Saving Idea: Enhancing Accessibility with Inclusive Life Safety Solutions (honeywell.com)
New technology enables first responders to quickly locate and assist those with disabilities in the event of an emergency.
The Raised Dots On The Bottom Of Starbucks Cups Play A Very Important Role (tastingtable.com)
If you've noticed that your Starbucks cold cups look and feel different lately, you are correct. One change involves adding raised dots. Here's what they mean.
Penny Forward Updates App to Boost Financial Education for Blind Americans (abc4.com)
Penny Forward App Update Expands Financial Tools for 32M Blind & Low Vision Americans, Enhancing Accessibility & Empowerment with New Features. MINNEAPOLIS, MN, UNITED STATES, December 22, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Penny Forward INC, a leading Minnesota-based 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization founded and run by people who are blind, is proud to announce an updated version of the Penny Forward app.
Ohio Board of Pharmacy launches tool to help those living with disabilities (highlandcountypress.com)
The Ohio Board of Pharmacy this month launched a tool to help people with low vision, hearing loss, or who face language barriers find pharmacies that can serve them.
More than a Glitch (mitpress.mit.edu)
When technology reinforces inequality, it's not just a glitch—it's a signal that we need to redesign our systems to create a more equitable world.
AirPods Pro 2: Accessibility meets amplification — but is it enough? (yourhub.denverpost.com)
Apple has revolutionized smartphones, tablets, and even the way we think about health with their technology — but can the AirPods Pro 2 revolutionize hearing care, too?
Akasa Air enhances accessibility with Braille safety and menu cards (bwhotelier.com)
Akasa Air has started an initiative to introduce Braille in-flight safety manuals and menu cards across its network. These initiatives exemplify the airline’s dedication to making air travel accessible and enjoyable for all passengers.Since its launch, Akasa Air has embedded accessibility into its core services. The provision of Braille materials highlights the airline's belief that flying should be equitable and inclusive for everyone.The Braille safety manuals, available upon request in English and Hindi, provide detailed safety instructions. These include explanations of seatbelt operations, emergency exit locations, life jacket usage, and tactile diagrams to help passengers orient themselves to the aircraft layout.Café Akasa’s Braille menu cards enable visually impaired passengers to independently explore meal options, snacks, and beverages available during the flight, enhancing their dining experience. The Braille materials were developed in collaboration with The Xavier’s Resource Centre for the Visually Challenged (XRCVC), a national-level support and advocacy organisation for people with disabilities.
Vehicle Accessibility Initiatives (trendhunter.com)
General Motors' initiative to enhance vehicle accessibility through GM Envolve showcases a commitment to inclusivity and convenience for individuals with mobility needs. The available vehicles include spacious vans, trucks, and SUVs that can be customized with accessibility modifications, such as wheelchairs or scooter lifts. GM's focus on collaboration with licensed equipment installers and organizations like the National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association ensures the safe and proper integration of adaptive features.
Everyone Should Try These 6 Windows Accessibility Features (makeuseof.com)
Even if you don't rely on them, many accessibility features are worth checking out.
.lumen glasses redefine accessibility for the visually impaired (digitimes.com)
.lumen, a European research startup dedicated to transforming the lives of the visually impaired, invites attendees to experience its revolutionary .lumen Glasses at CES 2025. Visit .lumen at the Venetian Expo, Hall G, Booth 60683 in Eureka Park, and witness firsthand how self-driving technology has been reimagined to empower the blind.
Everyone Should Try These 9 Android Accessibility Features (makeuseof.com)
Even if you don't rely on them to use Android, these features have something to offer.
Pocket doors open way for accessible homes (keysnews.com)
As aging in place and multi-generational households continue trending, integrating universal design principles into home design is essential. Home improvements, such as wider doorways for accessibility, can enrich life quality for people of all ages and abilities.
Accessibility-Focused Home Appliances (trendhunter.com)
LG Electronics' expansion of its 'LG Comfort Kit' lineup underscores the company's commitment to enhancing accessibility in home appliances. By introducing six new products tailored to assist individuals with disabilities and seniors, LG takes a proactive approach to addressing real-world challenges in usability. These innovations demonstrate thoughtful design, with features like braille markings on touch controls and tactile aids for improved navigation.
What’s New in Digital Equity: Feds Fund Digital Upskilling (govtech.com)
Plus, the BEAD Progress Dashboard gets updated this week, a comprehensive report examines website accessibility across government, and one Georgia county gets to work on digital inclusion.
Accessible Social (accessible-social.com)
Accessible Social is a free resource and education hub that helps marketers and content creators learn about accessibility and how it relates to social media.
Making the Web More Inclusive: Accessibility Testing with open source testing agents (hackernoon.com)
Hey dev community! With the holidays right around the corner, it feels like the perfect time to talk about one of the best gifts we can give our users: an accessible web. Here at TestZeus, we’ve been hard at work adding Accessibility Testing to our open-source Hercules Agent—and I’m super excited to share the details with you!
Accessibility: Making Your Flutter App Welcoming in Nigeria (techcabal.com)
Introduction: Have you ever worked hard on a project only to realize that it wasn’t welcoming to everyone? That happened to me when a tester pointed out that my app lacked “accessibility support”. I was initially confused, but then I learned that it’s about making apps usable for everyone, especially those with disabilities.
How to use iOS 18's Eye Tracking accessibility feature (pocket-lint.com)
You can control just about everything important with your eyes, but you may need help to get started.
How video games become more accessible (Encore) (npr.org)
Gaming provides entertainment and community for billions of people worldwide. However, video games haven't always been accessible to those with disabilities. But this is changing. Today we explain how accessibility has become an increasingly important priority for game developers and how advocates pushed them to this point. This piece originally aired April 23, 2024. Related episodes: Forever games: the economics of the live service model (Apple / Spotify) The Indicator's video game series For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Music by Drop Electric. Find us: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Newsletter.
How to enable Simple View on a Pixel phone (androidcentral.com)
Simple View makes your Pixel phone easier to use by changing a few accessibility settings all at once.
Inclusive Gaming at MSU Libraries (lib.msu.edu)
Inclusive Gaming at MSU LibrariesGaming has become more inclusive thanks to accessibility advancements in controllers, consoles, and games. Gamers have spent the last decade advocating for the removal of barriers and the inclusion of color-blind modes, audio descriptions, subtitles, and support for adaptive controllers in video games. The MSU Libraries’ Digital Multimedia Center (DMC) on the 4th floor West is home to several gaming titles; they can be checked out or used in one of the two video game labs that can be reserved.
How Do You Plan for a Future That Might Not Exist? (lizplank.substack.com)
What collective grief looks like.
From the Archives: Digital Equipment For Inclusive Empowerment (the Define Project) (a11ynews.substack.com)
Define stands for Digital Equipment For Inclusive Empowerment. The mission behind it is not only to bring low-cost assistive tech to the market but also to improve digital literacy in the process.
TV presenter Katie Piper reveals decision to use prosthetic eye shell (theguardian.com)
Survivor of acid attack and advocate for people with burn injuries posts update ‘after years battling with eye health’
5 accessible shopping centres to visit this Christmas (disabilityhorizons.com)
Take the stress out of Christmas shopping with this guide to accessible shopping centres. From BSL and audio description to wheelchair access and disabled toilets, these centres cater to a range of disabilities.
Watch The Trailer - Because Everyone Deserves to Travel! (travelingthespectrumshow.com)
Join the movement of this new series following families w/ autism as they travel!
Christa Couture’s inclusive travel adventures (melangeandco.com)
A musician, writer, filmmaker and broadcaster, Christa Couture wears her creativity with flair, highlighted by her prosthetic leg decorated with bold, colorful flowers—a visible symbol of her approach to the world. As a mixed Cree and Scandinavian woman, a mother, queer artist, and someone who has lived with a disability since childhood, Christa has embraced life’s challenges and joys.
Discover accessible Germany (youtube.com)
From inclusive accommodations to well-designed public spaces, Germany ensures that everyone can explore its stunning landscapes, historic sites, and vibrant cities with ease.
Inside Liv Stone’s world: Surfing, cooking,breaking stereotypes and living life fully (melangeandco.com)
Liv Stone, a vlogger and three-time Para Surfing World Champion, shares her passions for surfing, cooking, travel and adventure on her YouTube channel. Whether riding waves or experimenting in the kitchen, Liv’s vibrant energy inspires viewers to embrace life fully.
Talli Osborne says: “Embrace your differences and let them sparkle.” (melangeandco.com)
Canadian, Talli Osborne, is a vivacious spirit with an unrelenting zest for life. With her unapologetic individuality, she confidently turns personal hurdles into platforms of empowerment.
Why do friends drift away in hard times? (disability-thinking-weekday.ghost.io)
Personal disability stories with simple messages don't always work. The "How I became disabled" genre, and, as Mark Webb notes in his presentation, the "quote from the video" type of story, are especially likely to fall flat or send the wrong, unintended messages to both non-disabled and disabled audiences. But somehow this video works for me. He doesn't break much new ground. But he does a good job of making his own disability onset story interesting, and focuses needed attention on how friends and colleagues of newly disabled people should respond to them. I particularly like phrase "drifting away" to describe how people formerly close to us sometimes vanish from our lives when our disabilities become to difficult, scary, or perhaps just boring to deal with. The idea hits hard. But the video overall isn't depressing. At least I don't think it is.
Disabled dating: how to turn your online match into a real-life date (disabilityhorizons.com)
Online dating as a disabled person can be frustrating. It can take time to find your match. But once you do, it'll feel incredible. If you're using a disabled dating site, read these 6 tips to help you find the right person for you.
A Challenge to Emma Watson (and All Feminists): Learn about Challenges for Women with Disabilities (huffpost.com)
Last week, actress and feminist powerhouse Emma Watson made waves in the media after announcing that she would be taking a year off of acting for "personal development" and to promote gender equality around the world. As somebody who grew up during the Harry Potter generation (the books spanned my childhood, and I graduated high school right before the final movie was released), I was one of the many girls that had Hermione Granger as a fictional role model in my life. Emma Watson is now one of the more visible and very admirable young feminist role models due to her work with the United Nations on promoting the HeforShe Campaign. And while she is taking on the challenge of promoting women's equality around the world, I still see some room for growth in her feminism on something that is missing from most women's (even intersectional) feminism. While examining intersections of race and class are starting to make a buzz (but still have very, VERY far to go), very few feminists know about the specific obstacles to equality for women with disabilities.
No, you don't need a New Year's Resolution (lucywebster.substack.com)
I know this is hardly a controversial take but I hate New Year. Specifically, I hate ‘New Year, new me’ discourse, an entire societal narrative predicated on the idea that nothing you did last year was good enough. I call bullshit.
Mapping Access Toolkit 2025 (drive.google.com)
The Mapping Access Toolkit is a guide for creating accessibility maps, which can be used to document and analyze the accessibility of spaces and advocate for change. The toolkit emphasizes that access is an ongoing and complex process, and that mapping access is a socio-spatial practice that involves critical thinking, community engagement, and data collection.
Rugby Fan Becomes Latest Access Card Ambassador For Live Sports (criplife.co.uk)
A lifelong rugby fan who is coming to terms with life as an amputee has been officially recognised as the Access Card ambassador for live sports.
Perel (perelstudio.xyz)
Perel is an interdisciplinary artist whose work is centered on disability and queerness as they relate to care, consent, sexuality, and personal and historic trauma.
EZRA BENUS (ezrabenus.com)
New York based artist and poet best known for his paintings, sculptures, and performances focusing on the cultural assumptions around disease/disability, and religion.
Lincoln Center (lincolncenter.org)
The world's leading performing arts center. The best in music, dance, opera, theater, cinema, and more.
Lincoln Center (lincolncenter.org)
The world's leading performing arts center. The best in music, dance, opera, theater, cinema, and more.
moira williams (moira670.com)
moira (they/them), is a disabled Indigenous artist, cross-disability cultural activist and access doula; co-creating and weaving disability justice together with crip celebratory resistance, eco somatics and environmental justice.
Critical Design Lab (unitedstatesartists.org)
Critical Design Lab is a multidisciplinary disability culture collaborative. As queer disabled, sick, and neurodivergent designers, its members combine a commitment to disability justice with the aesthetics of accessibility and interdependence. They work in the critical design and social practice traditions to challenge assumptions about accessibility and participation embedded in media.
Access Magicians in Cyberspace: Care as a Festive Practice (blackflash.ca)
This conversation emerges from the 2020 Allied Media Conference event, Remote Access: Witches N Glitches, organized by Kevin Gotkin, Aimi Hamraie, Yo-Yo Lin, Jerron Herman, and Ezra Benus.
When We Gather (journalpanorama.org)
From cultural institutions to the virtual realm, to our homes, and to our beds, disabled artists are challenging the capitalist notion that our only option is to be independent and self-sufficient. The idea that we must take care of our needs alone leads to shame about our bodyminds and prevents us from gathering, organizing, building, and dreaming together in our communities. With the understanding of access as artistry, disabled artists expose the lie of American individualism and give us innovative ways to rethink how we gather.
Remote Access Archive (criticaldesignlab.com)
The Remote Access Archive is an digital archive of the way that disabled people and communities have used technology for remote participation, both before and during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr Kelsie Acton (cssd.ac.uk)
Kelsie is a post-doctoral researcher for the Performance, Technology and Equity (PTEQ).
Rebecca Cokley (fordfoundation.org)
Meet Rebecca Cokley, program officer, U.S. Disability Rights.
VERS Clothing for People (versbk.nyc)
Styled by Tilly d Wolfe with a mix of Vers designers in each look. Photos by Pat Plush. Makeup by Randy Rosenthal. FIND THESE FRESH LOOKS AT VERS NOW while you still can 3
The Maven Collaborative (mavencollaborative.org)
Creating a new, inclusive economy that nourishes Black women. The Maven Collaborative strives to dismantle racial and gender inequality within our economy.
Creatives Rebuild New York (creativesrebuildny.org)
Creatives Rebuild New York is a three-year, $125 million initiative that will provide employment or guaranteed income grants for up to 2,700 artists.
25 accessibility tips for 2025 (reframingdisability.substack.com)
So that you don't have to say, "I don't know how to make my content accessible"
Head of security at Essex centre for disabled asylum seekers removed over alleged far-right views (theguardian.com)
YouTube channel apparently belonging to official at Clacton accommodation suggests support for EDL and Tommy Robinson
3Play Media Named Among Best Places to Work (3playmedia.com)
Built in Boston compiled a list of the best companies to work for – and we're pleased to have been named among them. Learn more.
Dating Coach on Wheels: top tips from disability and dating expert (disabilityhorizons.com)
Amin Lakhani, the Dating Coach on Wheels, talks to us about how to build your self-confidence and gives us his top tips for dating if you have a disability.
'Everyone belongs here': Visually impaired student teaching her classmates braille (wkbw.com)
This week at Hoover Middle School, one student has become the teacher. Madison McCombs is helping her classmates understand what it's like to have different abilities.
Eugenics isn't dead—it's thriving in tech (motherjones.com)
A new book takes on the throughline from the rise of 20th-century eugenics to Silicon Valley.
The Patient Is an Unreliable Historian (disability-visibility-newsletter.ghost.io)
Some serious shit happens in healthcare settings, especially carceral ones such as psychiatric hospitals and nursing homes for example. I'm delighted to offer 3 paperback copies of The Patient Is an Unreliable Historian by Brody Parrish Craigh, available now! Details below.
Disability Isn’t a Fetish (gracedowwrites.com)
Yesterday, I noticed a post on Facebook about an online store that sells footwear that resembles braces worn by some people with physical disabilities. The website advertises their products as “fetish wear.”
AI is a game changer for students with disabilities. Schools are still learning to harness it (ksl.com)
Artificial intelligence holds the promise of helping countless students with a range of visual, speech, language and hearing impairments to execute tasks that come easily to others.
‘It was anything but chill!’ Rising star Victoria Canal on performing with Coldplay – and what Tom Cruise taught her (theguardian.com)
A Glastonbury duet with Chris Martin shot her skyward. Now, the self-reflective singer’s debut album is a marvel of candid songwriting – too candid for some, she says
Why Medicaid cuts could be a 'crisis' for people with disabilities (statnews.com)
If the new administration slashes federal Medicaid spending, millions of people with disabilities would be cut off from critical health care services.
New federal rule will remove medical debt from credit reports (abcnews.go.com)
A new rule on medical debt could affect millions of Americans' credit scores.
Amid Explosion of School Choice, Report Spotlights the Marginalized Families Left Behind (educatingalllearners.org)
Researchers say families are often stymied by inadequate supply, transportation challenges and confusing admissions policies.
ANTHROPOLOGIE’S NEW ADAPTIVE FASHION LINE (trend-able.com)
Anthropologie had officially entered the adaptive fashion pool! Their adaptive clothing line is both functional and fabulous.
Children's book explores challenges for neurodivergent students (eu.worcestermag.com)
Otis Otter looks rather apprehensive at the beginning of "Otis and His Amazing Superpower."
Newborn babies at a Virginia hospital have been suffering mysterious injuries. Police have arrested a nurse (edition.cnn.com)
Since 2023, seven babies in the neonatal intensive care unit of a Richmond hospital have suffered unexplained fractures and other injuries. Police last week arrested a former nurse, Erin Elizabeth Ann Strotman, and charged her with felony child abuse.
How Homelessness Surveys Trap Black People on the Streets (youtube.com)
Across the country, it’s estimated that more than 653,000 people are homeless. In major cities like Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Austin, Texas, Black people are more likely to become homeless, and face extraordinary difficulty getting out of that situation.
Starbucks Malaysia Celebrates 26th Anniversary with the Opening of its Fourth Signing Store : Starbucks Stories Asia (stories.starbucks.com)
Starbucks Malaysia opened its fourth Signing Store in Permas City, Johor, seeking to redefine the café experience by fostering inclusivity, celebrating the talents of the Deaf and hard of hearing community, and creating an environment where everyone is welcome. This new store builds on the success of prior Signing Stores in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, and Sarawak.
Dancing may lighten depression from Parkinson’s, study suggests (washingtonpost.com)
A small study found that depression rates dropped after each dance class, with significant improvements that persisted for eight months.
EmpowHer Camp (disabilityempowhernetwork.org)
EmpowHer Camp is a camp for young women with disabilities ages 13 - 17.
Introducing Braille Brain! (aph.org)
We are excited to announce the release of Braille Brain! This is a free website-based, self-paced curriculum to help people who already have literacy skills learn braille. Braille Brain can be especially useful for parents, paraeducators, students in university level TVI programs, people who lose sight later in life, and others who want to improve their braille skills. The curriculum is based on Ashcroft’s Programmed Instruction: UEB and starts with the basics of braille, going through uncontracted and contracted UEB braille. No account is needed to access this curriculum, making it quick and easy to use.
From Braille to AI: Shaping a more accessible future (unric.org)
Interview with Lars Bosselmann, the Executive Director of the European Blind Union, about efforts to secure the rights of visually impaired.
I am Autistic, yes I am Nonspeaking verbal and Yes I use AAC apps to communicate! (autisticaacunderground.blogspot.com)
I amAutistic, yes I am am a nonspeaking verbal and Yes I use AAC apps to communicate! Hello, So I wanted to share something wil...
What is climate change in sign language? Experts develop new vocabulary for the deaf community (euronews.com)
British Sign Language is expanding so a new generation can discuss climate change and environmental issues.
The R-Word’s Comeback Is a Grim Sign of Our Political Moment (rollingstone.com)
The R-slur has made a comeback thanks to the MAGA movement and Elon Musk, who use it to dehumanize their political opponents.
Charlie Kirk complains about sign language interpreters during emergency briefings: "It's a distraction is what it is" (mediamatters.org)
Kirk: “Can we please just go away with half the screen during these emergency briefings to the sign language interpreters? ... This is just over the top.”
Politics may have driven pre-election leak of Trump DOJ Covid nursing home probe, watchdog suggests (edition.cnn.com)
Multiple senior officials in the Justice Department under the first Trump administration improperly leaked non-public details of inquiries into Covid-19 deaths at nursing homes in Democratic-led states, according to a newly-released inspector general report released following a CNN Freedom of Information Act request.
Accessibility without limits: the journey of GetBraille.com (blindnewworld.org)
Tanja Milojevic frequently found herself in situations where braille wasn't available - so she co-founded GetBraille.com to close that gap.
COVID Virus Levels on the Rise, Minnesota Wastewater Study Shows (wjon.com)
COVID-19 is on the upswing in Central Minnesota...again.
Industry groups sue over Biden ban on medical debt from credit reports (reuters.com)
They argued the ban could leave them blind to information about risks.
Access ALLways 2025 (web.cvent.com)
Access ALLways workshops are Kinetic Light's approach to accessibility & equity training. Standard ALLways sessions are 3-3.5 hour interactive workshops. Offered throughout the year, these sessions rotate between foundational curriculum and specific topics such as accessible events, cultural strategy, equitable programming, and more.
Disabled film director: ‘It was like I was invisible’ (bbc.co.uk)
Owen Tooth is the first wheelchair user to direct EastEnders — he's already handled his first "duff duff" moment and is due on set for a string of episodes in early 2025.
The Struggles of Disabled People in Georgia (enil.eu)
Thousands of people have been protesting in Georgia for more than 20 days. The demonstrations broke out after de facto PM Irakli Kobakhidze postponed EU membership talks until 2028.
‘Get this done’: Andrew Dilnot attacks three-year plan for English social care (theguardian.com)
Architect of previous attempts at reform says government could announce what it wants to do by end of 2025
Nominations open for Chandler's 2025 Disability Awareness Awards (disabilityinsider.com)
The Chandler Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities is now accepting nominations for the Disability Awareness Awards, which celebrate individuals and organizations that make outstanding contributions to the disability community. These annual awards help raise awareness about physical and developmental disabilities, showing the importance of inclusion in Chandler.
A Blow to Disability Rights (enil.eu)
In 2024, both in the recommendations of the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, in those of Unia’s shadow report, and in the European Commission’s Guidance on Independent Living for Persons with Disabilities, experts have repeatedly asked Belgium to draw up a genuine deinstitutionalisation plan and to allow this transformation through personal assistance budgets. All of them note that funding goes primarily to the institutions.
Jonny Huntington: First Disabled Person To Ski Solo To The South Pole (criplife.co.uk)
A British stroke survivor from Devon, Jonny Huntington, has made history by becoming the first ever person with a disability to ski solo and unsupported to the South Pole.
Save big on accessibility and inclusion training - book before (abilitynet.org.uk)
Question: How do you equip your team with the skills to meet the demands of digital accessibility laws and regulations such as the European Accessibility Act (EAA), plus boost your brand reputation and customer base?
WHO launches disability inclusion guide for action (disabilityinsider.com)
WHO has launched its Health Equity for Persons with Disabilities: Guide for Action, which aims to support Member States to integrate disability inclusion into health systems governance, planning and monitoring processes. This is in alignment with World Health Assembly Resolution 74.8, on achieving the highest attainable standard of health for persons with disabilities. An estimated … Continue reading "WHO launches disability inclusion guide for action"
Persons with disabilities join NDIA Board and NDIS Advisory Council (disabilityinsider.com)
The Australian Government has announced two appointments to the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) Board and five appointments to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Independent Advisory Council (IAC). These appointments bolster the number of people with disability and bring strong lived and professional experience into key leadership positions for the NDIS.
Biden Bans Medical Debt From Appearing on Credit Reports (time.com)
The move will remove $49 billion in medical debt from the credit reports of 15 million Americans.
Sick Season Is in Full Force. Here's What's Going Around (time.com)
Flu virus is trending high right now, and things are especially miserable in the South, Southwest, and western U.S.
Health Insurers Limit Coverage of Prosthetic Limbs, Questioning Their Medical Necessity (kffhealthnews.org)
Advocates say it is discrimination and are arguing for “insurance fairness” on the grounds that people who have joints surgically replaced typically don’t face the same kinds of coverage challenges.
An autism diagnosis at 18 made me understand why I'm so sensitive to sound (abc.net.au)
Sensitivity to everyday sounds is a common disorder, especially among autistic people such as Amelia Geiss. But what causes it and how can we help manage it?
The Quest to Create the Most Accessible Museum in the World (afar.com)
The refreshed museum of the American Printing House for the Blind in Louisville, Kentucky, is slated to open in 2026 with a novel invitation to visitors: please touch.
U.S. records first fatal bird flu case amid growing concerns about virus (statnews.com)
The U.S. has recorded its first fatal case of H5N1 bird flu, in a person from Louisiana who contracted the virus from infected chickens and wild birds in a backyard flock.
'I realised I had autism when my children were diagnosed' (bbc.com)
William Butchart's son was two when he was diagnosed with the condition and his daughter was 13.
Deaths, lies and cover-ups: the case for a public inquiry into the ‘unthinkable cost’ of DWP’s systemic violence (disabilitynewsservice.com)
Senior civil servants and ministers spent more than a decade covering up evidence that links the actions of a government department with hundreds, and probably thousands, of deaths of disabled people who relied on the social security system.
Deaf woman sues ER for being denied interpreter (fox7austin.com)
A deaf woman is suing an emergency room in Round Rock. She claims the doctors and nurses denied her right to an interpreter and was treated against her will
Medicaid provides new housing help for people struggling with addiction, mental health (wpr.org)
Wisconsin's health insurance program for people with limited income will soon offer help with housing for members with substance use or other mental health conditions.
Thousands of Illinoisans with disabilities have benefited from ABLE Act (chicago.suntimes.com)
Celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the landmark federal ABLE Act, but remember that President-elect Donald Trump could weaken civil rights protections for people with disabilities, the Illinois state treasurer writes.
How to Create a Neurodiversity-Affirming Classroom (thinkingautismguide.com)
Taking some of these practical steps to promote a neurodiversity-affirming classroom can make a big difference for students.
Genetic Testing May Alter Care For Almost Half With Neurodevelopmental Disorders (disabilityscoop.com)
Including genetic testing in evaluations for children with autism, developmental delay and other neurodevelopmental disorders often leads to major changes in care, researchers say.
Congress Authorizes Nearly $2 Billion For Autism (disabilityscoop.com)
With no time to spare, federal lawmakers approved a renewal of the nation's primary autism law, paving with the way for over $1.95 billion in spending to address the developmental disability.
Despite Federal Oversight, People With Disabilities Still Being Institutionalized (disabilityscoop.com)
For nearly 15 years, the feds have overseen one state's treatment of people with developmental disabilities, but even after hundreds of millions of dollars in investments, the system still has holes.
Why Digital Assistive Technology (AT) Matters in the Modern World (davebanesaccess.medium.com)
In today’s digital age, technology plays a crucial role in shaping how we live, work, and interact.
The Puzzle is Coming Together (educatingalllearners.org)
Author’s note: Language for speaking about or for a group one might not identify with can be fraught with challenges—preconceived ideas, ignorance, ableism, etc. Acknowledging that we are in various stages of understanding, for the purpose of this blog, the author has chosen to use person-first language, such as learners with intellectual and other cognitive disabilities (learners with ID).
My disabled mother paid £500 to travel near an Avanti accessible toilet … and it was closed (theguardian.com)
The nearest one was seven carriages away and my father couldn’t push her in a wheelchair that far
Never pay a medical bill without asking these questions first (vox.com)
If you think you’re being overcharged on medical bills, you probably are.
5 things we know and still don't know about COVID, 5 years after it appeared (apnews.com)
Five years after the virus that causes COVID emerged in China it still holds some mysteries. The disease has killed an estimated 20 million people globally, according to the World Health Organization, and thousands are still dying every year.
Sebastian Stan delivered a speech about ableism at the Golden Globes, but social media users pointed out his disabled fellow actor was not there.
Visit Myrtle Beach Announces New Sensory-Friendly Children’s Book and Expands Autism-Friendly Initiatives (visitmyrtlebeach.com)
The new book is designed to inspire sensory-friendly travel and underscores a commitment to accessibility across the region.
Campus groups respond after University of Alberta ditches diversity, equity and inclusion policies (edmontonjournal.com)
The University of Alberta has announced plans to move away from its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies.
Accessible Journeys' Top 10 Accessible Destinations of 2024 (melangeandco.com)
This is a celebration of 10 extraordinary destinations that, in 2024, proved to the world their unwavering commitment to welcoming people with disabilities.
Adaptive Psychiatry: A Framework for Disability-Inclusive Psychiatric Care (psychiatrictimes.com)
How can psychiatric clinicians ensure their practices are accessible to patients with disabilities?
How Jerusalem's Tower of David embraced accessibility (jpost.com)
Elevators, ramps, and tactile exhibits now make 85% of the site accessible, a feat that required removing a vaulted medieval roof to install an elevator.
Christopher Reeve's Superman Helped Me Embrace My Disability (collider.com)
Christopher Reeve gave me strength when I needed it the most.
11 Ways to Respond When Someone Insults a Loved One's Disability (time.com)
“I’m going to assume that came from a place of ignorance.”
Junaid Khan Opens Up On Learning Disability He Was Diagnosed Dyslexia With A The Age of 6 (timesnownews.com)
Aamir Khan's son Junaid has opened up on being diagnosed with dyslexia—a learning disability that affects the skills involved in accurate and fluent word reading and spelling—at the age of six years. The condition, which interferes with how your brain uses spoken language to decode writing, is said to be a lifelong condition. Read on to know more.
Accessibility and Car-Free Zones (planetizen.com)
Some critics of car-free zones call them exclusionary to people with disabilities, but other experts argue that, when properly planned, pedestrian enhancements improve safety and accessibility for everyone.
The star of "Emilia Perez" has opened up about the challenges she faces in her job as a result of her learning disorder.
Farmer with disability pedals his way to success (jamaicaobserver.com)
The fourth of six children, David Hibbert’s mother was told to desert him at the hospital because he was born with his hands and feet deformed.
Nigeria wants to add iris biometrics to digital ID for more inclusion (biometricupdate.com)
Adding the iris modality will make it possible for citizens with disabilities to be equally issued the credential necessary to access a wide range of services.
TDK technologies empower accessibility innovation with WeWALK's AI-powered smart cane (prnewswire.com)
TDK is showcasing the WeWALK Smart Cane 2 at CES 2025, an AI-powered smart cane that uses advanced sensors for obstacle detection and precise navigation. TDK’s technology enables accurate motion tracking, voice control, and real-time hazard avoidance, enhancing independence for blind and visually impaired individuals. WeWALK will demonstrate the cane live at the event and give away eight devices. This innovation has the potential to significantly improve mobility and safety for many users.
Experience Germany barrier-free - Germany Travel (germany.travel)
Whether with or without physical or mental limitations: Germany offers the right destination and experience for every guest.
Wheelchair accessibility at concerts: A missing piece in India’s live music industry (hindustantimes.com)
As a wheelchair user and a music lover, I don’t seek special privileges. I only ask for the chance to enjoy the magic of live music.