Let’s Speak Up About Accessibility: AccessFest 2025
I’m Raul Krauthausen the founder of SOZIALHELD*INNEN, an NPO and consultancy from Germany, focussing on Disability Mainstreaming. With this newsletter, I share hand-picked links from around the world.
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Hand-picked news about inclusion, accessibilty and innovation
Let’s Speak Up About Accessibility: AccessFest 2025 (youtube.com)
In June 2025, the GADIM team headed to Toronto, Canada for the inaugural AccessFest, a one-day festival celebrating accessibility, community, and culture. We...
Let’s Change the Narrative About Disability: Global Disability Summit 2025 (youtube.com)
In April 2025, GADIM headed to the Global Disability Summit in Berlin to talk to attendees about their perspectives on disability advocacy. Co-hosted by Germ...
Activists at AccessFest Share How to Improve Disability Representation (youtube.com)
During the inaugural AccessFest in Toronto in June 2025, the GADIM team asked attendees: how can we improve disability representation? Attendees drew upon th...
Jubilee TV: Can a Video-Calling TV Box Help Families Stay in Touch with People Living with Dementia | Disability Horizons (disabilityhorizons.com)
Find out how Jubilee TV and other accessible video-calling devices help people with dementia stay connected safely, simply, and with dignity.
A Life-Changing WAV (ablemagazine.co.uk)
Travelling upfront in a wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV) is essential for some passengers. For Rosemarie and Neil Sanderson, the Ford Grand Tourneo Connect conversion from Sirus Mobility, was th…
CHRISTMAS AT THE ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY (ablemagazine.co.uk)
Join us this Christmas for The BFG in our Royal Shakespeare Theatre and The Forsyte Saga Parts 1 & 2 in our Swan Theatre for the perfect treat. Experience The BFG at the Royal Shakespear…
The Young Women Grappling With an ‘Old Man’s Disease’ (nytimes.com)
Diagnosed with A.L.S., they traded stories, drank tequila and made grim jokes at a unique annual gathering on Cape Cod.
Universal Design vs. Inclusive Design – Ricky Onsman (onsman.com)
forced-color-adjust: none is an unavoidable foot gun | Sarah Higley (sarahmhigley.com)
A very long treatise on why text backplates were a bad idea. Most of the time.
2025 Web Accessibility In Mind Conference (youtube.com)
Share your videos with friends, family, and the world
Add an Accessibility Nutrition Label (gerireid.com)
I’ve just completed an app audit for an iOS accessibility nutrition label. Here’s what I learned.
Nutrition Cards for Accessible Components A11Y Expectations (davatron5000.github.io)
OpenAI, ARIA, and SEO: Making the Web Worse (adrianroselli.com)
OpenAI has announced it’s launched a new browser, Atlas, with ChatGPT built in. For those familiar with ARIA, OpenAI outlines what to expect (I left the code as I found it, other than removing the target): We’ll continue to make Atlas better, and our roadmap includes multi-profile support, improved developer…
Ad of the Day: This Coca-Cola Campaign Can Be Deciphered Only by Color-Blind People (adweek.com)
Can you connect the dots? Ad agency Essencius recently launched a teaser campaign in Denmark touting stevia- and cane-sugar-sweetened Coca-Cola Life, but only about 5 percent of the population could actually see the message.
6 Reasons Your Discomfort with They/Them Pronouns Reveals Unchecked Cis Privilege - Everyday Feminism (everydayfeminism.com)
How do you react to “they” pronouns? If these responses are like yours, here’s why it’s time to reflect on your privilege.
The Problem with Gratitude (rollingwithit.substack.com)
Or: Requiring Gratitude from Disabled People Merely Seeking Equality
Thoughts on the SNAP Crisis: Disability, Resources, etc (uptonrebecca.substack.com)
Disability, rural areas, and lack of transportation need to be talked about more.
AccessNow: Harnessing AI to Power the Future of Accessibility (accessnow.com)
In partnership with Google, AccessNow is unlocking new ways to deliver smarter accessibility insights with AI.
Flight Centre Survey Reveals 42% of Canadians Want Accessible Travel Options (travelmarketreport.com)
It’s a startling figure that shows how accessibility is moving from the margins to the mainstream of Canadian travel.
Why Southwest’s New Lithium Battery Rule Matters for Mobility Device Users (inews.zoombangla.com)
Southwest Airlines lithium battery policy now requires cabin carry for mobility device batteries. New 2026 watt-hour limits aim to enhance
Canada’s New Accessible Travel Directory Helps Travellers Plan Inclusive Journeys - Travel And Tour World (travelandtourworld.com)
ACTA introduces the Accessible Travel Advisor Directory, connecting Canadians with experts in accessible travel and enhancing inclusivity in the industry.
Accessibility Virtual Tour Maps (trendhunter.com)
accessibility virtual tour map - Tourism Prince George, in collaboration with advocacy organization Spinal Cord Injury BC and with federal funding from Pacific Economic Development...
Tips and Resources For Hearing Impaired Visitors - Visit Seattle (visitseattle.org)
Travelers who are hard of hearing or deaf will find numerous options for getting the most out of their visit to Seattle.
10 Most Accessible Cities in the US in 2025, No. 6 Will Surprise You!! (aviationa2z.com)
Over the years, many cities in the United States have stepped up their efforts to create inclusive spaces, allowing people with walking challenges to access public facilities and explore the nation’s diverse tapestry.
Innovation of the Month: Koda – Breaking Barriers in Live Communication (travelabilityinsider.com)
Koda, the third-place winner of this year’s InnovateAble Showcase, is an AI-powered accessibility platform transforming live events, travel, and public spaces by providing real-time captions and tr…
Practical Hacks From the Accessibility Playbook (travelabilityinsider.com)
Seven years in the making, the Travelability Accessibility Playbook, created in partnership with Destinations International, is an end-to-end toolkit to equip destination organizations on their acc…
Discover the Winning Films from the Inaugural TravelAbility Film Festival (travelabilityinsider.com)
The Oregon Coast Visitor Association wins the grand prize!John Morris at the awards ceremony Meg Raby Klinghoffer, Jennifer Casey, and Carolina Christian pose on stage as Meg accepts her award.Hous…
TravelAbility Announces 2025 Accessibility Superstars: The Architects of Inclusive Culture (travelabilityinsider.com)
Only a select few have been named as TravelAbility’s Accessibility Superstars. These industry leaders have gone beyond tireless advocacy to complete cultural overhauls. Their efforts have not only …
The Future of Inclusive Travel Takes Center Stage at TravelAbility Summit 2025 (travelabilityinsider.com)
The 2025 TravelAbility Summit in Sunriver, Oregon, marked a true turning point for inclusive travel through record attendance, powerful storytelling, and partnerships that prove accessibility is sh…
Harry Potter and The Order of Screen Readers (sirkotsky.substack.com)
Wizards in wheelchairs against political ableism, workplace discrimination, and moving staircases: how Rowling doesn’t understand disabilities and why it matters
Opinion | Why America’s obsession with STEM education is dangerous (washingtonpost.com)
Alongside technical skills, America needs the creativity that a liberal arts education provides.
Grants for groups supporting Victorians with disabilities (disabilityinsider.com)
More Victorians with disabilities will have access to peer support, with the Allan Labor Government opening a new round of Self-Help Grants.
Council unveils new disability inclusion action plan (disabilityinsider.com)
As the City of Canada Bay concludes its 2020–2025 Disability Inclusion Action Plan, the Council is setting its sights on the next phase of advancing accessibility and inclusion across the community.
Disability safeguards consultation: share your thoughts (disabilityinsider.com)
The Australian Government is consulting on a new Framework and Strategy to improve safeguards for persons with disabilities.
Honoring a Sassy, Hammer-Wielding Nun (nytimes.com)
The nun known as Mother Carmen is the first female saint from Venezuela. Her portrait and reliquary give some hints as to why.
Should Pregnant Women Park In Spots For People With Disabilities? Lawsuit Says No (disabilityscoop.com)
A woman who uses a power wheelchair is suing over a state law that allows expectant mothers to park in accessible spaces, arguing that it makes parking less available to her and others with disabilities.
Special Education Enforcement Would Be Up To States Under Trump Plan (disabilityscoop.com)
Disability rights and education advocates worry that most states don’t have the resources — or, in some cases, the will — to adequately police and protect the rights of students with disabilities.
White House Ordered To Step Up Accessibility (disabilityscoop.com)
A federal judge is directing the White House to reinstate sign language interpreters at many press briefings months after they were abruptly removed.
Beyond 6 Seconds: Neurodiversity stories from neurodivergent people: A Day with No Words – Nonspeaking autism representation with Tiffany Hammond (beyond6seconds.com)
Tiffany Hammond is a New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and disability advocate. She is the author of A Day with No Words, a picture book about a Black mother and son who use a tablet to communicate with each other and the world around them. A Day With No Words successfully normalizes communication methods outside of verbal speech and provides representation of neurodiversity and autism in a way that affirms and celebrates. Through Tiffany’s platform, Fidgets and Fries, she shares stories about autism, identity, and the fullness of Black and disabled family life. She is the proud mother of two autistic sons and uses her lived experiences to shift narratives around autism and communication. Win a copy of A Day with No Words! For a limited-time, Beyond 6 Seconds is giving away a hardcover copy of “A Day with No Words” to up to 3 listeners in the United States. To enter, check out my pinned Instagram post on November 11, 2025. The giveaway ends at 11:59 PM ET on November 21, 2025. Up to 3 winners will be selected at random. This giveaway is valid for listeners at US addresses only. During this episode, you will hear Tiffany talk about: How her family’s real-life experiences inspired her to write A Day with No Words Why she wrote her book from the perspective of a nonspeaking autistic child What her nonspeaking autistic son Aidan thinks of the book How her book is different from other children’s books about autism Common misconceptions that people have had about her autistic sons Learn more Tiffany and her work at and . Follow Tiffany on , and . . Support or sponsor this podcast at ! *Disclaimer: The views, guidance, opinions, and thoughts expressed in Beyond 6 Seconds episodes are solely mine and/or those of my guests, and do not necessarily represent those of my employer or other organizations. These episodes are for informational purposes only and do not substitute for professional medical advice. Consult a medical professional or healthcare provider if you are seeking medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment.*
I Can Be Inclusive: Online Training for Child and Youth Professionals - Kids Included Together (kit.org)
Learn practical skills to create inclusive programs for children with disabilities with the I Can Be Inclusive eSeries.
The Housing Crisis in the Disability Community - Disability Belongs™ (disabilitybelongs.org)
Nearly half of unhoused individuals live with a disability, yet their unique needs are often left out of housing policy and service design.
Freaks No More! (youtube.com)
Ever tried crowd-surfing at a music festival in a wheelchair? Or wondered how someone with ADHD survives a Monday morning inbox? And what does gaming look li...
🎄 Paid Writing Opportunities This Christmas At Crip Life™ 🎄 (criplife.substack.com)
This Christmas, we have the opportunity for two freelance writers to help us publish some festive content at Crip Life™. We can offer a flat fee of £100 for one article per writer.
Vulnerability as a vision impaired person in a visual world - My Blurred World (myblurredworld.com)
What does the feeling of vulnerability mean to a vision impaired person living in a visual world? Let’s dig into all of it.
Travelling with Autistic Children (life-with-aspergers.blogspot.com)
Travel guide for parents of autistic children. Covers preparation, sensory toolkits, managing the journey, and safety protocols at destinations.
Pact inked to empower persons with disabilities in Oman (disabilityinsider.com)
The Ministry of Social Development of Oman and the Association for Children with Disabilities signed a memorandum of cooperation to promote inclusion, leadership and raise awareness about disability.
Disability Providers Nationwide Considering More Cuts (disabilityscoop.com)
With financial pressures mounting, disability service providers across the country are increasingly weighing program cuts and they say that in-home supports are among their most vulnerable offerings.
30 things I’ve learned in 30 years as a disabled person - Life of a Blind Girl (lifeofablindgirl.com)
To mark my 30th birthday, I’ve put together a list of 30 things I’ve learned in 30 years as a disabled person.
Review to look at role of mental health issues in UK youth unemployment (theguardian.com)
Former health secretary Alan Milburn’s review is exploring reasons for rising inactivity among young people
How AWWDI is Empowering Women with Disabilities to Lead Change – Inklusion leben (inklusion-leben.org)
Designing Cities for All: Disability Inclusion in Urban Development – Inklusion leben (inklusion-leben.org)
Living Inclusion Café Recap As part of UN HABITATs Urban October, this autumn’s LIN’s Inclusion Café on the 9th of October 2025, welcomed around 50 participants
How to Make Accessible, Inclusive Self-Introductions – Inklusion leben (inklusion-leben.org)
A hack from Disability and Philanthropy Forum Ever wondered how to introduce yourself in group settings in a more inclusive way? From pronouns to access check-
Inclusive Employment Promotion – Inklusion leben (inklusion-leben.org)
Let’s make Employment Programs more Inclusive Employment provides income, boosts self-esteem and fosters social integration, a key to social cohesion and long-t
Why I won’t walk the way of a pavement vigilante | Letters (theguardian.com)
Letters: Dr Tiziana Morosetti and Richard Dargavel respond to an article on walking etiquette
Kingdom review – David Attenborough never fails to make nature awe-inspiring (theguardian.com)
Attenborough’s latest extravaganza is packed with such high drama it’s like Game of Thrones … if Cersei was a hyena. If only it hadn’t been bumped down the schedules because of Strictly
10 Films That Do Disability Humor Right (And a Lesson We Can Learn from Each of Them) | ReelAbilities Film Festival (reelabilities.org)
Guest blog from Steven Verdile of The Squeaky Wheel
Disability Representation in AI Imagery (linkedin.com)
Over the last year, we have been collaborating to better understand how disability is portrayed in AI, specifically - images. When disability representation is misaligned or missing, it can inadvertently reinforce stigma, escalating harms by erasing lived experiences or disrespecting disabled identi
“I Don’t Think Mamdani Knows a Thing About Disability” - Video (unhidden.substack.com)
New York City’s Godfather of Disability Rights Has High Hopes for Zoran Mamdani, and High Expectations.
The Human Toll of the Suspension of SNAP (newyorker.com)
The food-assistance program serves around forty-two million Americans. In Texas, even people with decent jobs are feeling the pain.
Why can’t disabled athletes compete at the Olympics? | Alena Grabowski | TEDxMileHigh (youtube.com)
NOTE FROM TED: This talk discusses work that has been part of an ongoing debate among experts working in the field. For more information, see the paper below...
A New Resource: Role-Based Accessibility Tasks (a11y.is)
This new guide helps organizations embed accessibility into daily work by outlining the top accessibility tasks for executives, designers, developers, QA, content authors, and procurement teams. It complements the W3C’s Accessibility Roles and Responsibilities Mapping (ARRM) as an approachable starting point.
“Toil and trouble with a satisfying dash of just deserts.” (jenwilde.substack.com)
When I’m writing a book, I rarely feel confident about it. I’m writing one now, and it’s a constant battle against self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and the fear that I’m completely wasting my time by even trying.
Nabil Shaban, Acclaimed Actor and Advocate for the Disabled, Dies at 72 (nytimes.com)
Born without the use of his legs, he appeared memorably on television on “Doctor Who” and onstage as, among many other roles, Hamlet.
‘Everyone said it was impossible’: disabled hikers find freedom through off-road wheelchairs (theguardian.com)
Using an all-terrain vehicle that’s essentially the Jeep of wheelchairs, a New York tour group helps disabled people get on the trail
DDA At 30: What The Disability Discrimination Act Gave Us And How To Use It | Crip Life™ (criplife.co.uk)
Marking 30 years of the Disability Discrimination Act, we reflect on its impact on equality, how it transformed disabled lives, and how to use your rights today.
The Human Toll of the Suspension of SNAP (newyorker.com)
The food-assistance program serves around forty-two million Americans. In Texas, even people with decent jobs are feeling the pain.
Sister of Blind Man Targeted for Deportation Asks U.S. to Free Him (nytimes.com)
Eva Magdalena Chalco Chango, who has no lawyer, asked a federal judge to free her brother, whom she has cared for throughout his life.
Could Paralympian and ‘Prairie Populist’ Josh Turek Be Iowa’s Next Senator? (newmobility.com)
Iowa State Representative Josh Turek is leaning into his disability and his working class roots to cross partisan divides in the 2026 Senate race.
[November 13, 2025: Disabled Poets & Crip Ecologies Workshop] Hosted by Office Hours – Kay Ulanday Barrett (kaybarrett.net)
10 Tips for Including People With Disabilities in Your Party (huffpost.com)
With the holiday season upon us, it’s easy to hold a party where all guests -- with and without disabilities -- feel welcomed, respected and have fun. All it takes is some planning.
“Exclusive, not excluding”: The Future of Fashion Show at London Fashion Week (a11ynews.substack.com)
Walk, Walk, Fashion Baby!
[November 20, 2025] Trans Ruckus Reading Hosted By Split This Rock – Kay Ulanday Barrett (kaybarrett.net)
Lachi - I’m That (Official Music Video) (youtube.com)
I’m That by Lachi - Official Music Video STREAM the song ▶︎ https://ffm.to/lachi_imthat Artist: Lachi MusicAudio Description Narrator: Jay Thomas Manuel (TLC...
PANTEHA ABARESHI (panteha.com)
Home - Jennae Petersen (jennaepetersen.com)
IT’S TIME TO GET UNSTUCK: Creative Juice for Thirsty Entrepreneurs, Brands & Projects Think of me as your creative director on call. A vibe whisperer. A brand mind-reader. The one who sees how all the pieces — logo, colors, photos, copy, AI tools, vibes — are supposed to come together… and makes them work. Get […]
Disability Reproductive Equity Agenda: Protecting the Reproductive Rights of Disabled People in 2025 and Beyond (americanprogress.org)
The Center for American Progress recently hosted a summit with more than 50 advocates from the reproductive and disability rights communities to identify the most pressing policy priorities they face.
Masks save lives: Here’s what you need to know - Harvard Health (health.harvard.edu)
Evidence shows that mask-wearing can help reduce spread of COVID-19 infections, keep waves of serious illness from overburdening our hospitals, and save lives. Masks also help protect us aga...
WHO Foundation - World Health Organization Foundation (who.foundation)
We bring together funders and high impact health initiatives to further the mission of the World Health Organization (WHO).
World Health Network - WHN (whn.global)
World Health Network
Glamputee (glamputee.com)
Glamputee is giving you a leg up on disability justice one workshop at a time. The Disabiliteam represents the idea that every disabled person deserves community, connection, and support
Human Resources (h-r.la)
Join our consultation on a Roadmap for Independent Living Services - ENIL (enil.eu)
How can we efficiently provide access to the services disabled people with support needs require to live independently? Do personal budgets hold the potential ...
Consultation on a Roadmap for Independent Living Services - ENIL (enil.eu)
How can we efficiently provide access to the services disabled people with support needs require to live independently? Do personal budgets hold the potential ...
70 years of advertising – Martyn Sibley (martynsibley.com)
Opinion: How our health information can be used to criminalize us (archive.is)
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genevievecameo.com (genevievecameo.com)
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A collaborative fundraising movement to support independent, public service journalism (newsmatch.inn.org)
In the Wake: On Blackness and Being (dukeupress.edu)
Black Identities and Media in the Twenty-First Century (lsupress.org)
Black Identities and Media in the Twenty-First Century presents original scholarly essays, drawn from a range of theory-based applications and methodologies,...
Dr. Kay (kalyncoghill.com)
Kay Coghill is a Black feminist scholar, abortion doula, activist and communications professional/consultant for hire.
QTBIPOC Together Time: Feelings – Disability Cultural Center (disabilityculturalcenter.org)
Disabled actor criticises industry’s ‘backward attitude’, 20 years on (disabilitynewsservice.com)
By Raya Al JadirA disabled actor, artist and activist has criticised the film industry for its continuing failure to address discrimination, after he was dropped from a role and replaced with a non…
The Future is Disabled (and wearing silver fringe) - thINKingDANCE (thinkingdance.net)
cripple road dog (llps.substack.com)
a report back from a trip outside the core of the imperial core/ mobility and disability
IMPRESSIONS: Kinetic Light in “The Next TiMes” at New York Live Arts (dance-enthusiast.com)
“This October the dance company Kinetic Light asked us to ponder posterity, and to consider what possibilities there are for us there.” — Rush Johnston, New York
Updates for EU Disability Rights Strategy | Inclusion Europe (inclusion.eu)
Ambitions. Rights. Belonging. 20 million people with intellectual disabilities and their families in Europe.
Housing for people with intellectual disabilities: Issues, ideas, practices | Inclusion Europe (inclusion.eu)
Ambitions. Rights. Belonging. 20 million people with intellectual disabilities and their families in Europe.
Affordable housing is key for independence of people with disabilities, says Danish minister | Euronews (euronews.com)
Denmark’s social affairs minister is urging the EU to tackle the growing institutionalisation of people with disabilities by ensuring affordable housing.
EU countries say EU countries need to do more on the right to live independently | Inclusion Europe (inclusion.eu)
Ambitions. Rights. Belonging. 20 million people with intellectual disabilities and their families in Europe.
Europe for Us - European funds and deinstitutionalisation | Inclusion Europe (inclusion.eu)
Ambitions. Rights. Belonging. 20 million people with intellectual disabilities and their families in Europe.
From Institutions to Inclusion: Lessons from Timișoara | Inclusion Europe (inclusion.eu)
Ambitions. Rights. Belonging. 20 million people with intellectual disabilities and their families in Europe.
Family members need support. If they are doing well, it benefits everyone in the family | Inclusion Europe (inclusion.eu)
Ambitions. Rights. Belonging. 20 million people with intellectual disabilities and their families in Europe.
How does gender inequality affect people with disabilities? | Euronews (euronews.com)
People with disabilities face discrimination in all areas of life. However, disabled women face especially bigger challenges, according to Inclusion Europe.
Gender (in)equality of women and girls with intellectual disabilities in Europe | Inclusion Europe (inclusion.eu)
Ambitions. Rights. Belonging. 20 million people with intellectual disabilities and their families in Europe.
Europe in Action 2026 in Italy | Inclusion Europe (inclusion.eu)
Ambitions. Rights. Belonging. 20 million people with intellectual disabilities and their families in Europe.
Lev - livet med udviklingshandicap (lev.dk)
Lev er en privat landsdækkende forening for mennesker udviklingshandicap, pårørende og andre interesserede - dannet i 1952. Det økonomiske grundlag for Levs arbejde skyldes i høj grad støtten fra foreningens i dag ca. 10.000 medlemmer og andre interesserede. Levs årlige landsindsamling - Forglemmigej-dagen - finder sted den sidste fredag i august. Lev modtager desuden offentlig støtte i forbindelse med specifikke projekter.
Imagine an accessible dancefloor (bodybabble.com)
Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent people are designing their dream nightlife
Vienna 2026: Where Innovation and Inclusion Meet – Inklusion leben (inklusion-leben.org)
February 2026 will be an exciting month for advancing global disability inclusion and strengthening private sector engagement in international cooperation, with
Business Disability Forum responds to Keep Britain Working Review | Business Disability Forum (businessdisabilityforum.org.uk)
Responding to the publication of the Government’s Final Report on Keep Britain Working today (5 November), Business Disability Forum (BDF) has welcomed much of report, including the central focus on workplace adjustments, but has said that more still needs to be done to help employers with the difficulties they are facing right now.
Business Disability Forum’s Chief Executive Diane Lightfoot responds to the publication of the Keep Britain Working Review | Business Disability Forum (businessdisabilityforum.org.uk)
Business Disability Forum’s Chief Executive Diane Lightfoot responds to the publication of the Keep Britain Working Review
Rethinking Data: A Feminist Lens on Disability Inclusion – Inklusion leben (inklusion-leben.org)
Study on Feminist Data Collection|©GIZ In today’s world, data drives decisions. From shaping development policies to designing inclusion strategies, numbers and
The Amman-Berlin Declaration: Turning Global Commitments into Action – Inklusion leben (inklusion-leben.org)
The Amman-Berlin Declaration (ABD) , one of the most powerful outcomes of the Global Disability Summit (GDS) 2025, continues to build momentum worldwide. By Oct
How AWWDI is Empowering Women with Disabilities to Lead Change – Inklusion leben (inklusion-leben.org)
Can you briefly introduce your OPD and explain what inspired its establishment, as well as your organisation’s primary mission? The Advocacy for Women with D
Changing the language of disability in organisations (linkedin.com)
Note: I cannot make the text larger on LinkedIn. If you need a more accessible text size, you can view this article on my website.
‘Left out’ Nuneaton boy creates winning playground design (bbc.com)
Hayden Calvert wins a competition after using his feelings of being left out to design a playground.
Drinking Whiskey With Henry, a Quadriplegic: How Technology Is Changing Lives and Breaking Down Barriers | HuffPost Life (huffpost.com)
When we think about technology this holiday season, we need to be thinking beyond our next tablet, smartphone and laptop purchase. Let’s think about mind-blowing technologies that are really saving and improving life for people who need it most.
Man with ALS receives customized voice from VocaliD - YouTube (youtube.com)
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
DWP’s plans ‘in tatters’ as McFadden scraps white paper on further disability cuts – Disability News Service (disabilitynewsservice.com)
Ministers have dumped plans for a major white paper containing a swathe of further cuts and reforms to disability benefits, following months of activism by disabled people and allies that forced th…
Western Sydney hospital report finds ‘avoidable’ errors in lead up to Deaf man’s death - ABC News (abc.net.au)
Bruce Drabsch’s daughter Melinda Dagger, who was travelling to hospital to be with her ailing father, was phoned by a doctor and asked to inform her mother her husband of more than six decades had died, because no Auslan interpreter was provided.
Former detective exposes culture of disability discrimination within ‘institutionally disablist’ Met – Disability News Service (disabilitynewsservice.com)
A culture of institutional disability discrimination within the Metropolitan police is exposed today by the former head of its disabled staff association. Dave Campbell, who retired this year after…
Much Needed Relief Coming To Minnesota Family Caregivers (minnesotasnewcountry.com)
Learn about the daily struggles of Minnesota caregivers managing elderly parents and the emotional toll it takes on their lives.
50 years after Willowbrook lawsuit, disabled people are still at risk, advocates say | amNewYork (amny.com)
Willowbrook State School shuttered in 1987, but the legacy of the troubled institution lives on today in the fight for funding to support people with
Illinois opens new suburban school for deaf, blind students | FOX 32 Chicago (fox32chicago.com)
Illinois just opened a new school in Glen Ellyn for students who are deaf and blind, the only publicly-funded school like it in the U.S.
Shops losing millions through lack of access for disabled people (bbc.com)
Purple Tuesday is urging retailers to consider new ways to improve inclusion for disabled customers.
Kevin Rogers, diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age 9, lost both his legs due to the disease but was given a second chance at life with a kidney and pancreas transplant. He wants to spread hope to other people with diabetes.
Disability Owned (disabilityownedconvening.com)
Spendenaktion von Thai Lu: help thái relocate to more accessible housing (gofundme.com)
Art for Thai (artforthai.bigcartel.com)
This is a fundraiser for thái to cover their ongoing medical bills. thái who is a cancer survivor suffering from multiple chronic illnesses.
Spendenaktion von Susan McClannahan: Help Disabled Two-Spirit Leader Create Accessible Home (gofundme.com)
Bob’s Retirement (communicationfirst.org)
CommunicationFIRST’s Co-Founder Bob Williams is retiring.
Announcing our 2025 Advancing Disability Justice Grant Recipients — Northwest Health Foundation (northwesthealth.org)
Today, we are excited to announce our five 2025 Advancing Disability Justice grant recipients! These organizations are leading the way in advancing disabled BIPOC leadership in Oregon and Southwest Washington.
Access in the Movement: A Shared Byline on Disability & Activism - Queer Kentucky | Kentucky’s Only LGBTQ+ Newsroom (queerkentucky.com)
Disabled trans voices show why accessibility is the backbone of justice and activism.
Supreme Court rules for straight woman who claims she was subjected to reverse discrimination - SCOTUSblog (scotusblog.com)
The Supreme Court on Thursday sent the case of an Ohio woman who contends that she was the victim of reverse discrimination back to the lower courts. In a unanimous ruling […]
Guide to Covid Safer Events - genevievecameo.com (genevievecameo.com)
Guide to organising Covid safer events You can download a PDF to print this zine here. Print it double sided A4 (3 pages total), flip on short...
archive.is (archive.is)
create a copy of a webpage that will always be up
WASHINGTON – This morning, the Supreme Court issued its ruling in U.S. v. Skrmetti, a challenge brought by three transgender adolescents, their...
What are the Implications of the Skrmetti Ruling for Minors’ Access to Gender Affirming Care? | KFF (kff.org)
This policy watch examines the June 18 Supreme Court ruling upholding a Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth in the case of the United States v. Skrmetti, how it will affect access in other states with similar bans, and other implications.
A dive into the enduring impact of named professorships | The University Record (record.umich.edu)
‘Left out’ Nuneaton boy creates winning playground design (bbc.com)
Hayden Calvert wins a competition after using his feelings of being left out to design a playground.
Drinking Whiskey With Henry, a Quadriplegic: How Technology Is Changing Lives and Breaking Down Barriers | HuffPost Life (huffpost.com)
When we think about technology this holiday season, we need to be thinking beyond our next tablet, smartphone and laptop purchase. Let’s think about mind-blowing technologies that are really saving and improving life for people who need it most.
Man with ALS receives customized voice from VocaliD - YouTube (youtube.com)
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
DWP’s plans ‘in tatters’ as McFadden scraps white paper on further disability cuts – Disability News Service (disabilitynewsservice.com)
Ministers have dumped plans for a major white paper containing a swathe of further cuts and reforms to disability benefits, following months of activism by disabled people and allies that forced th…
Western Sydney hospital report finds ‘avoidable’ errors in lead up to Deaf man’s death - ABC News (abc.net.au)
Bruce Drabsch’s daughter Melinda Dagger, who was travelling to hospital to be with her ailing father, was phoned by a doctor and asked to inform her mother her husband of more than six decades had died, because no Auslan interpreter was provided.
Former detective exposes culture of disability discrimination within ‘institutionally disablist’ Met – Disability News Service (disabilitynewsservice.com)
A culture of institutional disability discrimination within the Metropolitan police is exposed today by the former head of its disabled staff association. Dave Campbell, who retired this year after…
50 years after Willowbrook lawsuit, disabled people are still at risk, advocates say | amNewYork (amny.com)
Willowbrook State School shuttered in 1987, but the legacy of the troubled institution lives on today in the fight for funding to support people with
Illinois opens new suburban school for deaf, blind students | FOX 32 Chicago (fox32chicago.com)
Illinois just opened a new school in Glen Ellyn for students who are deaf and blind, the only publicly-funded school like it in the U.S.
Shops losing millions through lack of access for disabled people (bbc.com)
Purple Tuesday is urging retailers to consider new ways to improve inclusion for disabled customers.
Kevin Rogers, diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age 9, lost both his legs due to the disease but was given a second chance at life with a kidney and pancreas transplant. He wants to spread hope to other people with diabetes.
Much Needed Relief Coming To Minnesota Family Caregivers (minnesotasnewcountry.com)
Learn about the daily struggles of Minnesota caregivers managing elderly parents and the emotional toll it takes on their lives.
Disabled people warn of ‘severe’ consequences if chancellor removes Motability VAT exemption – Disability News Service (disabilitynewsservice.com)
Disabled people have warned of “severe” consequences if the chancellor goes ahead with reported plans to remove the Motability car scheme’s VAT exemption in next month’s budget. Disability News Ser…
Teaching & Learning Speaker Series | Centre for Teaching and Learning (queensu.ca)
Accessibility First The Accessibility First Speaker Series aims to foster a sustained, campus-wide dialogue on disability justice, accessibility, wellness, and equity in higher education. Building on Queen’s commitment to inclusive excellence, this series will bring together faculty, staff, students, and administrators to reflect on the pedagogical, practical, and cultural dimensions of accessibility.
How AI is challenging the credibility of some online courses (theconversation.com)
AI agents can navigate course sites, consume materials and complete assignments, effectively simulating student engagement.
The EU’s fight against poverty: ignoring disability could be its downfall - European Disability Forum (edf-feph.org)
The European Union will launch its first-ever Anti-Poverty Strategy this year. It aims to ensure 15 million people are lifted from poverty by 2030. However, the European Union risks leaving behind one of its most at-risk groups if it does not place disability at the heart pf the Strategy. Why? Because poverty levels among persons...
Opinion | Stop Pretending You Know How to Teach AI (chronicle.com)
Colleges are racing to make students ‘fluent.’ One problem: No one knows what that means.
New Center Promotes Accessibility, Connection, and Innovation (brynmawr.edu)
Roanoke introduces ASL courses, strengthens accessibility on campus - Roanoke College (roanoke.edu)
Students are embracing new courses in American Sign Language.
Instructors: take advantage of upcoming instructional materials ADA Support Tools - Innovative Learning (purdue.edu)
As Purdue University continues its commitment to digital accessibility and compliance with the new Department of Justice (DOJ) standards under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), instructors can expect several new support tools and resources in the coming months. 1. Instructional Material ADA Accessibility Course launching in
Alt-Textbook Project makes course materials more engaging and accessible – Technician (technicianonline.com)
The Alt-Textbook Project gives instructors the ability to tailor their own course materials and then make them available for free or low cost to people around the world, not just students.
Accessibility forum aims to increase understanding of disabilities – Grand Valley Lanthorn (lanthorn.com)
In partnership with Student Senate, Grand Valley State University’s Student Accessibility Resources (SAR) held a Disability Expression Forum last Tuesday. The Kirkhof Center discussion included a variety of student speakers who shared personal experiences living with a disability. Jayne Fraley-Burgett, SAR director, facilitated the event with the assistance of Genna Wright, Student Senate advocacy chair. The...
Ensuring Digital Accessibility: New ADA Title II Compliance Rule | Office of the Chancellor (chancellor.ucsf.edu)
EDUCAUSE ’25: Preparing Higher Ed for New Digital Accessibility Rules (govtech.com)
Denmark must do better for people with disabilities - European Disability Forum (edf-feph.org)
Blog post by Thorkild Olesen, Chair of Disabled People’s Organisations Denmark (DPOD). A year ago, Denmark faced the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities for the first time in a decade. The conclusion was clear: despite being one of the world’s richest welfare states, Denmark is moving backwards on several disability rights....
Access Amplified | University of Phoenix (phoenix.edu)
Join this half-day virtual experience hosted by University of Phoenix, dedicated to elevating digital accessibility and inclusive web design.
‘Left out’ Nuneaton boy creates winning playground design (bbc.com)
Hayden Calvert wins a competition after using his feelings of being left out to design a playground.
Drinking Whiskey With Henry, a Quadriplegic: How Technology Is Changing Lives and Breaking Down Barriers | HuffPost Life (huffpost.com)
When we think about technology this holiday season, we need to be thinking beyond our next tablet, smartphone and laptop purchase. Let’s think about mind-blowing technologies that are really saving and improving life for people who need it most.
Man with ALS receives customized voice from VocaliD - YouTube (youtube.com)
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
DWP’s plans ‘in tatters’ as McFadden scraps white paper on further disability cuts – Disability News Service (disabilitynewsservice.com)
Ministers have dumped plans for a major white paper containing a swathe of further cuts and reforms to disability benefits, following months of activism by disabled people and allies that forced th…
Western Sydney hospital report finds ‘avoidable’ errors in lead up to Deaf man’s death - ABC News (abc.net.au)
Bruce Drabsch’s daughter Melinda Dagger, who was travelling to hospital to be with her ailing father, was phoned by a doctor and asked to inform her mother her husband of more than six decades had died, because no Auslan interpreter was provided.
Former detective exposes culture of disability discrimination within ‘institutionally disablist’ Met – Disability News Service (disabilitynewsservice.com)
A culture of institutional disability discrimination within the Metropolitan police is exposed today by the former head of its disabled staff association. Dave Campbell, who retired this year after…
50 years after Willowbrook lawsuit, disabled people are still at risk, advocates say | amNewYork (amny.com)
Willowbrook State School shuttered in 1987, but the legacy of the troubled institution lives on today in the fight for funding to support people with
Illinois opens new suburban school for deaf, blind students | FOX 32 Chicago (fox32chicago.com)
Illinois just opened a new school in Glen Ellyn for students who are deaf and blind, the only publicly-funded school like it in the U.S.
Shops losing millions through lack of access for disabled people (bbc.com)
Purple Tuesday is urging retailers to consider new ways to improve inclusion for disabled customers.
Kevin Rogers, diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age 9, lost both his legs due to the disease but was given a second chance at life with a kidney and pancreas transplant. He wants to spread hope to other people with diabetes.
Much Needed Relief Coming To Minnesota Family Caregivers (minnesotasnewcountry.com)
Learn about the daily struggles of Minnesota caregivers managing elderly parents and the emotional toll it takes on their lives.
Disabled people warn of ‘severe’ consequences if chancellor removes Motability VAT exemption – Disability News Service (disabilitynewsservice.com)
Disabled people have warned of “severe” consequences if the chancellor goes ahead with reported plans to remove the Motability car scheme’s VAT exemption in next month’s budget. Disability News Ser…
Vermont Secretary of State launches new Voting Accessibility Task Force | State | benningtonbanner.com (benningtonbanner.com)
The Task Force will meet monthly. Its purpose will be to identify barriers that can prevent eligible voters from participating in elections, and to develop recommendations and actionable plans to
Will AI Close Accessibility Gaps—or Widen Them? | EDUCAUSE Review (er.educause.edu)
This episode explores how artificial intelligence can either bridge or widen accessibility gaps in higher education, emphasizing the need for inclusiv
Honoring Our Texas Caregivers (content.govdelivery.com)
Vision Australia Award recognises Apple’s commitment to workplace accessibility - News Hub (newshub.medianet.com.au)
Apple’s support for accessibility in the workplace was recognised with the presentation of the 2025 Vision Australia Corporate Award in Sydney this week. Part of the annual Vision Australia Awards, which honour organisations and individuals making a positive impact on the blind and low vision community, the Corporate Award was presented by Vision Australia CEO David
King Fahd International Airport achieves Saudi first with ACI World accessibility accreditation : Moodie Davitt Report (moodiedavittreport.com)
ACI World’s Accessibility Enhancement Accreditation offers a structured path for airports to continuously improve accessibility for passengers with disabilities.
A Sample Grant Proposal on “Improving Public Infrastructure for People with Visual Disabilities” - fundsforNGOs - Grants and Resources for Sustainability (fundsforngos.org)
People with visual disabilities face major challenges navigating urban environments due to poorly designed public spaces, inadequate accessibility features, and limited awareness of their needs. Despite legal frameworks promoting inclusion, many roads, transport systems, and buildings remain inaccessible.This project seeks to improve public infrastructure to make it more inclusive and navigable for people with visual
Purple Tuesday: Why Accessibility Matters More Than Ever For Liverpool City Region’s Visitor Economy - Liverpool City Region Destination Partnership (liverpoolcityregiondp.com)
Every year, on the first Tuesday of November, businesses worldwide come together to observe Purple Tuesday, a movement dedicated to enhancing the customer experience for people with disabilities. WHY ACCESSIBILITY IS GOOD FOR BUSINESS There are over 1.3 billion disabled people worldwide, representing 17 per cent of the global population. In the UK alone, the
DfT’s Accessible Railways Roadmap needs funding that matches scale of challenge, Transport Committee Chair says - Committees - UK Parliament (committees.parliament.uk)
The Government has today (5 November) published its Accessible Railways Roadmap.
Guernsey leisure centre completes accessibility upgrades (bbc.com)
Beau Sejour Leisure Centre refurbishes changing room and shower facilities for disabled swimmers.
Dept. of Transportation: Joins WMCA, Council on Physical Disabilities to celebrate modern, accessible safety rest area - WisPolitics (wispolitics.com)
Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Secretary Kristina Boardman today joined Wisconsin Motor Carrier Association (WMCA) President Dan Johnson, Wisconsin Council on Physical Disabilities Chair Ben Barrett and other community leaders near Sparta to celebrate completion of the safety rest area...
Toyota engineers innovation for accessibility - Exhaust Notes Australia (exhaustnotes.com.au)
Toyota Australia has taken another bold step in proving that engineering excellence can drive social change, with the car maker bringing together six
Pickens County Schools to launch sensory accessibility initiative with KultureCity (abc3340.com)
Pickens County Schools is set to fully train its instructional faculty and staff in sensory accessibility, thanks to a new partnership with KultureCity.
‘Left out’ Nuneaton boy creates winning playground design (bbc.com)
Hayden Calvert wins a competition after using his feelings of being left out to design a playground.
Drinking Whiskey With Henry, a Quadriplegic: How Technology Is Changing Lives and Breaking Down Barriers | HuffPost Life (huffpost.com)
When we think about technology this holiday season, we need to be thinking beyond our next tablet, smartphone and laptop purchase. Let’s think about mind-blowing technologies that are really saving and improving life for people who need it most.
Man with ALS receives customized voice from VocaliD - YouTube (youtube.com)
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
DWP’s plans ‘in tatters’ as McFadden scraps white paper on further disability cuts – Disability News Service (disabilitynewsservice.com)
Ministers have dumped plans for a major white paper containing a swathe of further cuts and reforms to disability benefits, following months of activism by disabled people and allies that forced th…
Western Sydney hospital report finds ‘avoidable’ errors in lead up to Deaf man’s death - ABC News (abc.net.au)
Bruce Drabsch’s daughter Melinda Dagger, who was travelling to hospital to be with her ailing father, was phoned by a doctor and asked to inform her mother her husband of more than six decades had died, because no Auslan interpreter was provided.
Former detective exposes culture of disability discrimination within ‘institutionally disablist’ Met – Disability News Service (disabilitynewsservice.com)
A culture of institutional disability discrimination within the Metropolitan police is exposed today by the former head of its disabled staff association. Dave Campbell, who retired this year after…
50 years after Willowbrook lawsuit, disabled people are still at risk, advocates say | amNewYork (amny.com)
Willowbrook State School shuttered in 1987, but the legacy of the troubled institution lives on today in the fight for funding to support people with
Illinois opens new suburban school for deaf, blind students | FOX 32 Chicago (fox32chicago.com)
Illinois just opened a new school in Glen Ellyn for students who are deaf and blind, the only publicly-funded school like it in the U.S.
Shops losing millions through lack of access for disabled people (bbc.com)
Purple Tuesday is urging retailers to consider new ways to improve inclusion for disabled customers.
Kevin Rogers, diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age 9, lost both his legs due to the disease but was given a second chance at life with a kidney and pancreas transplant. He wants to spread hope to other people with diabetes.
Much Needed Relief Coming To Minnesota Family Caregivers (minnesotasnewcountry.com)
Learn about the daily struggles of Minnesota caregivers managing elderly parents and the emotional toll it takes on their lives.
Disabled people warn of ‘severe’ consequences if chancellor removes Motability VAT exemption – Disability News Service (disabilitynewsservice.com)
Disabled people have warned of “severe” consequences if the chancellor goes ahead with reported plans to remove the Motability car scheme’s VAT exemption in next month’s budget. Disability News Ser…
Santander Work Cafés introduce ‘accessibility scores’ for people with visible and hidden disabilities | News By Wire (newsbywire.com)
Santander has partnered with Snowball, the mobile app often described as “TripAdvisor for the disabled community,” to introduce accessibility scores at its popular high-street Work Cafés. Similar to a food hygiene rating, these scores aim to promote transparency and provide greater support for disabled customers. The initial rollout covers Santander Work Cafés in Leeds and […]
Colorado job hunters are using AI. So are employers, scammers and even the state’s labor department. - The Colorado Sun (coloradosun.com)
The job market in Colorado and around the country is pitting AI generators against AI filters and leaving real workers and hiring managers feeling trapped in the middle.
AI in Recruiting and Employment Decision Making
Take action NOW to fund SNAP (autisticadvocacy.org)
The government shutdown is still happening. You can learn about the government shutdown by reading our plain language explainer, and take action to fund SNAP!
Support Accessible Medical Care through the CONNECT for Health Act (speak4.app)
The CONNECT for Health Act of 2025 (S.1261), bipartisan legislation, was introduced to expand access to telehealth services for...
Railways Bill factsheet: accessibility - GOV.UK (gov.uk)
CSUN COD Newsletter: Awards, Agenda & What’s Ahead (mailchi.mp)
“Accessible travel begins with agent education” - Selling Travel (sellingtravel.co.uk)
Trade partners are vital in making accessible travel a reality, says Caroline Beteta, President and CEO at Visit California
When AI doesn’t see everyone equally | The AI Journal (aijourn.com)
Workplace surveillance has moved from the margins to the mainstream of modern working life.
Evaluating Trends and Challenges in State Regulation of Workplace Technologies | TechPolicy.Press (techpolicy.press)
The 2025 US state legislative session has been something of a watershed moment for tech and work policy, write Mishal Khan and Annette Bernhardt.
Why training alone is never the solution to ableist behavior • Buttondown (buttondown.com)
There is a three-party storyline that frequently appears in social media: Disabled person goes to a retail outlet (or school, hospital, restaurant, church or...
The Latest: What Students Teach Us - Disability Is Human (stephaniecawthon.com)
Reflecting on adapting, accessibility, and the lessons students continue to teach as we head into ASHE
PWDs urge government to improve accessibility in public buildings - YouTube (youtube.com)
Persons with disabilities are urging the government to improve accessibility in public buildings and support talent and sports programs. At the Mr. and Mrs. ...
‘Left out’ Nuneaton boy creates winning playground design (bbc.com)
Hayden Calvert wins a competition after using his feelings of being left out to design a playground.
Drinking Whiskey With Henry, a Quadriplegic: How Technology Is Changing Lives and Breaking Down Barriers | HuffPost Life (huffpost.com)
When we think about technology this holiday season, we need to be thinking beyond our next tablet, smartphone and laptop purchase. Let’s think about mind-blowing technologies that are really saving and improving life for people who need it most.
Man with ALS receives customized voice from VocaliD - YouTube (youtube.com)
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
DWP’s plans ‘in tatters’ as McFadden scraps white paper on further disability cuts – Disability News Service (disabilitynewsservice.com)
Ministers have dumped plans for a major white paper containing a swathe of further cuts and reforms to disability benefits, following months of activism by disabled people and allies that forced th…
Western Sydney hospital report finds ‘avoidable’ errors in lead up to Deaf man’s death - ABC News (abc.net.au)
Bruce Drabsch’s daughter Melinda Dagger, who was travelling to hospital to be with her ailing father, was phoned by a doctor and asked to inform her mother her husband of more than six decades had died, because no Auslan interpreter was provided.
Former detective exposes culture of disability discrimination within ‘institutionally disablist’ Met – Disability News Service (disabilitynewsservice.com)
A culture of institutional disability discrimination within the Metropolitan police is exposed today by the former head of its disabled staff association. Dave Campbell, who retired this year after…
50 years after Willowbrook lawsuit, disabled people are still at risk, advocates say | amNewYork (amny.com)
Willowbrook State School shuttered in 1987, but the legacy of the troubled institution lives on today in the fight for funding to support people with
Illinois opens new suburban school for deaf, blind students | FOX 32 Chicago (fox32chicago.com)
Illinois just opened a new school in Glen Ellyn for students who are deaf and blind, the only publicly-funded school like it in the U.S.
Shops losing millions through lack of access for disabled people (bbc.com)
Purple Tuesday is urging retailers to consider new ways to improve inclusion for disabled customers.
Kevin Rogers, diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age 9, lost both his legs due to the disease but was given a second chance at life with a kidney and pancreas transplant. He wants to spread hope to other people with diabetes.
Much Needed Relief Coming To Minnesota Family Caregivers (minnesotasnewcountry.com)
Learn about the daily struggles of Minnesota caregivers managing elderly parents and the emotional toll it takes on their lives.
Disabled people warn of ‘severe’ consequences if chancellor removes Motability VAT exemption – Disability News Service (disabilitynewsservice.com)
Disabled people have warned of “severe” consequences if the chancellor goes ahead with reported plans to remove the Motability car scheme’s VAT exemption in next month’s budget. Disability News Ser…
“Some of the most honest and innovative storytelling comes from having creative restraints” (reframingdisability.substack.com)
Writer & filmmaker Celestine Fraser on how disability influences her creative projects, resources for disabled creatives, and media recommendations. Plus, an opportunity!
‘Left out’ Nuneaton boy creates winning playground design (bbc.com)
Hayden Calvert wins a competition after using his feelings of being left out to design a playground.
We are excited to share the latest episode of the Museums and Chill podcast , where we talk about Sustainable Development in Museums with the team behind the ICOM Award.
Fight against normality (disabilitydebrief.org)
Protests, sign languages, and curated disability news from 42 countries
Man with ALS receives customized voice from VocaliD - YouTube (youtube.com)
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
Disabled people who want to work say they can’t due to a ‘chronically underfunded’ welfare system and accessibility issues | The Independent (the-independent.com)
Author of major review on how to keep people in work warns UK is ‘sliding into avoidable crisis’ amid ‘enormous’ cost to employers from ill health among workers
Former detective exposes culture of disability discrimination within ‘institutionally disablist’ Met – Disability News Service (disabilitynewsservice.com)
A culture of institutional disability discrimination within the Metropolitan police is exposed today by the former head of its disabled staff association. Dave Campbell, who retired this year after…
‘Moments like these are so important’: Wellcome Collection on inaugural accessibility award win - Museums + Heritage (museumsandheritage.com)
Museum director explains how volunteer-led organisation transformed glass industry’s carbon footprint and attracted international attention.
Campaign aims to help deaf children access football (bbc.com)
A football club in Swindon is raising awareness of the inclusion of deaf children in the game.
Western Sydney hospital report finds ‘avoidable’ errors in lead up to Deaf man’s death - ABC News (abc.net.au)
Bruce Drabsch’s daughter Melinda Dagger, who was travelling to hospital to be with her ailing father, was phoned by a doctor and asked to inform her mother her husband of more than six decades had died, because no Auslan interpreter was provided.
Government targets accessibility gaps for persons with disabilities – FBC News (fbcnews.com.fj)
50 years after Willowbrook lawsuit, disabled people are still at risk, advocates say | amNewYork (amny.com)
Willowbrook State School shuttered in 1987, but the legacy of the troubled institution lives on today in the fight for funding to support people with
N.B. promises to remove accessibility barriers through five-year plan (ctvnews.ca)
New Brunswick has launched a five-year accessibility plan for the province, meant to improve resources and break down existing barriers for people with a disability.
Disabled people who want to work say they can’t due to a ‘chronically underfunded’ welfare system and accessibility issues | The Independent (independent.co.uk)
Author of major review on how to keep people in work warns UK is ‘sliding into avoidable crisis’ amid ‘enormous’ cost to employers from ill health among workers
Government accessibility roadmap commits to reforming Access for All programme | New Civil Engineer (newcivilengineer.com)
Illinois opens new suburban school for deaf, blind students | FOX 32 Chicago (fox32chicago.com)
Illinois just opened a new school in Glen Ellyn for students who are deaf and blind, the only publicly-funded school like it in the U.S.
Blind candidate doesn’t get job, gets $28,000 in human rights damages | HRD Canada (hcamag.com)
Incorporating accommodation into hiring policy can ‘reduce the need to do it when the hiring decision needs to be made’: lawyer
Office of Rail and Road commits to tightening up accessible travel redress rules - THIIS Magazine (thiis.co.uk)
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has made it mandatory for all rail operators to assess redress claims from passengers whose booked assistance failed, on a case-by-case basis. The change is detailed in an update to the regulator’s Accessible Travel Policy (ATP) Guidance. Stephanie Tobyn, ORR’s director of strategy, policy and reform, said: “The
Accessibility Boosts GDP: Policy Intervention Needed: Rediff Moneynews (money.rediff.com)
Experts say policy changes for accessibility for those with reduced mobility can significantly boost India’s GDP. Learn more about the economic impact.
Shops losing millions through lack of access for disabled people (bbc.com)
Purple Tuesday is urging retailers to consider new ways to improve inclusion for disabled customers.
Experts and Representatives Exchanged Insights on Museum Accessibility (unesco.org)
Dialogue on the Guidelines on Museum Accessibility in China
Kevin Rogers, diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age 9, lost both his legs due to the disease but was given a second chance at life with a kidney and pancreas transplant. He wants to spread hope to other people with diabetes.
Platform that rates accessibility of public spaces for disabled goes global (newindianexpress.com)
BENGALURU: Digital solutions for ‘infrastructure accessibility’ — Yes to Access (YTA), developed by Bengaluru-based ‘The Association of People with Disability’
Much Needed Relief Coming To Minnesota Family Caregivers (minnesotasnewcountry.com)
Learn about the daily struggles of Minnesota caregivers managing elderly parents and the emotional toll it takes on their lives.
Disabled people warn of ‘severe’ consequences if chancellor removes Motability VAT exemption – Disability News Service (disabilitynewsservice.com)
Disabled people have warned of “severe” consequences if the chancellor goes ahead with reported plans to remove the Motability car scheme’s VAT exemption in next month’s budget. Disability News Ser…
Detroit-based nonprofit aids underserved youth and people with disabilities - Chalkbeat (chalkbeat.org)
This mother and daughter created a nonprofit to help their close relatives with disabilities. It’s since grown to help hundreds of children in Detroit, as well as adults.
The Mermaid Cafe serves success and accessibility in San Antonio | TPR (tpr.org)
The Mermaid Cafe is located at 14415 Blanco Road, Suite 110, in San Antonio.
White House Must Provide ASL Interpreter for Briefings (1) (news.bgov.com)
A federal judge has spurned President Donald Trump’s move to get rid of American Sign Language interpreters for certain White House briefings.
Office of Rail and Road commits to tightening up accessible travel redress rules - THIIS Magazine (thiis.co.uk)
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has made it mandatory for all rail operators to assess redress claims from passengers whose booked assistance failed, on a case-by-case basis. The change is detailed in an update to the regulator’s Accessible Travel Policy (ATP) Guidance. Stephanie Tobyn, ORR’s director of strategy, policy and reform, said: “The
Shops losing millions through lack of access for disabled people (bbc.com)
Purple Tuesday is urging retailers to consider new ways to improve inclusion for disabled customers.
Experts and Representatives Exchanged Insights on Museum Accessibility (unesco.org)
Dialogue on the Guidelines on Museum Accessibility in China
State Airports Implement Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program to Enhance Accessibility - Alaska Business Magazine (akbizmag.com)
Alaska International Airport System staff introduce Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program to assist travelers with non-visible disabilities.
Judge: White House briefings must provide sign language for deaf Americans : NPR (npr.org)
The National Association of the Deaf is celebrating a legal victory against the White House. A judge ordered ASL for briefings conducted by the press secretary or President Trump.
Alameda County settles lawsuit with blind Union City woman for $1.2 million (mercurynews.com)
When blind Union City resident Lisamaria Martinez sought help from the Clerk-Recorder’s office staff to file paperwork for her new business in 2019, she was repeatedly denied assistance — violating…
Platform that rates accessibility of public spaces for disabled goes global (newindianexpress.com)
BENGALURU: Digital solutions for ‘infrastructure accessibility’ — Yes to Access (YTA), developed by Bengaluru-based ‘The Association of People with Disability’
Kevin Rogers, diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age 9, lost both his legs due to the disease but was given a second chance at life with a kidney and pancreas transplant. He wants to spread hope to other people with diabetes.
Accessibility Boosts GDP: Policy Intervention Needed: Rediff Moneynews (money.rediff.com)
Experts say policy changes for accessibility for those with reduced mobility can significantly boost India’s GDP. Learn more about the economic impact.
Unlocking Accessibility: A Trillion-Dollar Opportunity for India | Headlines (devdiscourse.com)
Much Needed Relief Coming To Minnesota Family Caregivers (minnesotasnewcountry.com)
Learn about the daily struggles of Minnesota caregivers managing elderly parents and the emotional toll it takes on their lives.
Accessibility isn’t charity, it’s India’s $1 trillion GDP booster, says Jindal (moneycontrol.com)
Speaking after her wheelchair was damaged on an IndiGo flight recently, Jindal called for mandatory monthly training for airline staff and steeper financial penalties for mishandling assistive devices.
“The travel industry must move beyond compliance and towards meaningful inclusion” - Selling Travel (sellingtravel.co.uk)
Simon Moriarty, VP, Syndicated Research, MMGY Travel Intelligence, Advancing Accessible Travel says we must turn data into action for a more inclusive industry
Disabled people warn of ‘severe’ consequences if chancellor removes Motability VAT exemption – Disability News Service (disabilitynewsservice.com)
Disabled people have warned of “severe” consequences if the chancellor goes ahead with reported plans to remove the Motability car scheme’s VAT exemption in next month’s budget. Disability News Ser…
Report: Spain Leads Accessible Tourism Growth | Travel Agent Central (travelagentcentral.com)
Accessible tourism is no longer considered a niche market, according to the latest “Accessible Tourism Trends Report” from TUR4all Travel. | The sector has grown into one of the fastest-expanding and most influential in the global travel industry.
World Usability Day 2025: Emerging Technologies and Human Experience (a11ynews.substack.com)
Join us for an evening celebrating the 20th anniversary of World Usability Day on the topic of Emerging Technologies and Human Experience.
Glitch Theatre debuts with neurodivergent-led premiere | Georgia Straight Vancouver’s source for arts, culture, and events (straight.com)
New name, new mandate, and a neurodivergent-led creative team define the company’s 2025 launch.
CAREROTICS: on giving and taking (h-r.la)
Panteha Abareshi at Human Resources Los Angeles (HRLA) Press Preview: Friday, October 31, 2025, 7–9pmExhibition Opening: November 1, 2025, 12–6pm (gallery hours), 7–9pm (opening reception) Gallery Hours: Wednesday–Sunday, 12–6pm or [...]
The US Supreme Court just significantly restricted who can succeed on post-employment disability discrimination claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and when they may do so –...
Chiles v. Salazar: What you need to know about the U.S. Supreme Court case on conversion therapy (thetrevorproject.org)
Here’s what you need to know about Chiles v. Salazar, the U.S. Supreme Court case on conversion therapy.
Supreme Court agrees to hear cases on transgender athletes (scotusblog.com)
Just over two weeks after the Supreme Court upheld Tennessee’s ban on the use of puberty blockers and hormone therapy for transgender minors, the justices agreed to take up another […]
Hamm v. Smith (oyez.org)
A case in which the Court will decide whether and how courts may consider the cumulative effect of multiple IQ scores in assessing an Atkins claim.
John Slatin AccessU 2026 — Knowbility (knowbility.org)
Knowbility’s annual conference on digital accessibility is May 11-14, 2026. Hands on exploration and in-depth instructional training - 24 years strong. Join us to grow your web and digital accessibility skill set!
AccessWorks – Usability testing with people with disabilities — Knowbility (knowbility.org)
AccessWorks is a user panel of people with disabilities maintained by Knowbility for usability testing of websites, mobile apps, and computer applications.
Sponsor AIR — Knowbility (knowbility.org)
Sponsoring AIR helps to make experiential accessibility training available to our developers and nonprofits.
WCAG 3.0 - Progress Report — Knowbility (knowbility.org)
Join us for a walk through of the WCAG 3.0 draft, the status, the progress, and ask questions.
From Accommodations to Inclusion: Leveraging technology to build truly inclusive workplaces (youtube.com)
2025 Professional Education Webinar Series: Digital AccessibilityTitle: From Accommodations to Inclusion: Leveraging technology to build truly inclusive work...
The Language Evolution in the Accessibility Field (youtube.com)
2025 Inclusive Language SeriesTitle: The Language Evolution in the Accessibility FieldBroadcast date: 8/28/2025Speakers: Verónica Morales Beltrán, CPACC, Ade...
The Importance of Creating Accessibility Policy and Accessibility Statement (youtube.com)
The Importance of Creating Accessibility Policy and Accessibility StatementTitle: The Importance of Creating Accessibility Policy and Accessibility Statement...
Native Mobile Accessibility (youtube.com)
2025 Professional Education Series: Digital AccessibilityTitle: Native Mobile AccessibilityBroadcast date: September 16, 2025Speakers: Aleksandra Antic and...
Podcast.#58: Designing for Everyone: Stéphanie Walter on Enterprise UX and Digital Accessibility (accessibilityassociation.org)
Text - H.R.5605 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act of 2025 (congress.gov)
Text for H.R.5605 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act of 2025
SonifEye App - App Store (apps.apple.com)
Download SonifEye by Marshall Walters on the App Store. See screenshots, ratings and reviews, user tips, and more games like SonifEye.
Fotografía, Sexo y paraplejía (eldiario.es)
Un equipo liderado por psicólogos valencianos resulta finalista en el XV Concurso de Fotografías de la ONCE
Therapy Halted For Kids With Disabilities After Audit Reveals Bogus Therapists (disabilityscoop.com)
Thousands of children with autism and other disabilities are losing medically-prescribed music, art and other therapies after an audit revealed that unqualified therapists were paid through Medicaid.
Parents Raise Concerns About Students In Special Ed Being Rushed To Graduate (disabilityscoop.com)
While their kids with disabilities meet formal credit requirements, parents say the students need more time in school to help them transition into the world of work with a better chance of succeeding.
UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | Institut für Menschenrechte (institut-fuer-menschenrechte.de)
Das Deutsche Institut für Menschenrechte hat sich an dem Prozess des UN-Ausschusses für die Rechte von Menschen mit Behinderungen zur Erstellung von Leitlinien zum Umgang mit mehrfachen und intersektionalen Formen der Diskriminierung von Frauen und Mädchen mit Behinderungen beteiligt. Die eingereichten Beiträge werden vom UN-Ausschuss ausgewertet und bilden eine Informationsbasis für die Entwicklung der Leitlinien.
Upcoming Events (accessibility.com)
Upcoming events from Accessibility.com that educate business professionals on digital accessibility.
Reframing Disability Turns Two! (reframingdisability.substack.com)
Join this global community from 72 countries united in reshaping how the media views and includes disabled people.
Zamonos (zamonos.com)
Find your accessible anything
Contexte de l’emploi en déficience intellectuelle - J’ai ma place ! (jaimaplace.ca)
Le site Web J’ai ma place!, porté par la SQDI, sert à informer et sensibiliser sur les enjeux que vivent les personnes qui ont une déficience intellectuelle et leurs proches. On y trouve aussi les autres volets liés à l’habitation et des sections détaillant les problèmes actuels et les solutions possibles en emploi et en logement.
APEC 2025: Disability Inclusion as a Driver of Growth (sarasminkara.substack.com)
Achieving inclusive and sustainable growth in the Asia-Pacific means recognizing persons with disabilities not only through the lens of social protection, but as drivers of innovation and digital advancement.
Therapy isn’t enough, I need to hibernate like a bear. (jenwilde.substack.com)
2025 has been a hectic, stressful, messy year. With two months left, I’m ready to slow down, spend my days more intentionally, and feel some gratitude for what I do have. I’ve seen what the Sleepy Time Tea bear has, and I want it for myself, dammit.
High School Adds Sensory-Friendly Section At Football Games (disabilityscoop.com)
Inspired by a single student, a high school added a sensory-friendly section to its football stands and in the process allowed many to experience Friday night lights for the first time.
Microsoft Tweaking AI Depictions Of People With Autism, Other Conditions (disabilityscoop.com)
One of the nation’s biggest technology companies is taking steps to improve the accuracy of AI-generated images portraying people with disabilities.
Disability Advocates Cry Foul Over Dismantling Of Special Ed: ‘Our World Is On Fire’ (disabilityscoop.com)
Efforts to gut the U.S. Department of Education’s special education office and move the program to another agency are already causing “immediate harm” to students with disabilities, advocates warn.
TPT Responds To New Keep Britain Working Report - Thomas Pocklington Trust (pocklington.org.uk)
Thomas Pocklington Trust examined the implications to bps people of the UK Government’s Keep Britain Working review published this week, led by Sir Charlie Mayfield, and its focus on helping more disabled people to get into work and stay in work.
2026 Calendar and Christmas Cards | DanceSyndrome (dancesyndrome.co.uk)
DanceSyndrome’s 2026 calendars are a great gift for your friends and family, whilst also supporting our work!
Racheal’s “Wheely Amazing Gap Year”: Wrapping Up the UK Adventure (youtube.com)
It’s been a whirlwind few months for Racheal, her mum Helen, carer and best friend Summer, as they’ve journeyed across the UK on “Racheal’s Wheely Amazing Ga...
Why Separate Guest and Logged In States Create Accessibility Barriers (sheribyrnehaber.medium.com)
Do you have differing logged-in and logged-out experiences for your users?
Renovation Brings Greater Accessibility to Yvonne Arnaud Theatre (ablemagazine.co.uk)
Yvonne Arnaud Theatre is delighted to announce that their full theatre renovation is now complete. The transformation has completely refreshed this much-loved venue and made it more welcoming and a…
AXSChat Podcast with Gail Ramster (axschat.com)
Gail Ramster is a Senior Research Associate in inclusive design at the Royal College of Art’s Helen Hamlyn Centre for Design. She applies people-centred approaches to service, information and urban design challenges, and leads the
First ever PowerHouseGames in Hyde Park, London (power2inspire.org.uk)
Thanks to the Blackstone Charitable Foundation and a wonderful group of employees we held our first ever PowerHouseGames in sunny Hyde Park, London.
How A Unique Stairclimbing Wheelchair Can Improves Quality Of Life | Crip Life™ (criplife.co.uk)
Learn how the AAT S-Max stairclimbing wheelchair brought freedom and comfort back to Mathew Laban’s life, enabling him and his partner Jenny to enjoy their home and the outdoors again.
Employers join forces with government to reshape how health issues and disabilities are managed in the workplace (ablemagazine.co.uk)
More than 60 major and many small employers are joining forces with government to tackle the rising tide of ill-health that is pushing people out of work and holding back growth. The joint e…
Expert by Experience Project Worker (MHELO) and Rethink Forum Participant - Inclusion Gloucestershire (inclusiongloucestershire.co.uk)
Volunteer Trustee - Inclusion Gloucestershire (inclusiongloucestershire.co.uk)
Volunteer Treasurer Trustee - Inclusion Gloucestershire (inclusiongloucestershire.co.uk)
We Can’t Catch A Break (youtube.com)
Shane recently had another disastrous illness and is still recovering.ORDER OUR BOOK HERE! https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250620712/interabledMORE INFO A...
Crashing a wedding for the sake of cake | Brief letters (theguardian.com)
Letters: Thomas Mann and Salka Viertel | Nabil Shaban | Condolences to Keith Flett | Dogs on the pavement | Caesar’s invasion
California DB101 – Your One Stop Resource for Employment and Empowerment Join the World Institute on Disability (WID) for a free, interactive webinar on California Disability Benefits 101 (DB101) (https://ca.db101.org) – a powerful online resource designed to help people with…
A Hook, A Dream, and a Room Full of Hope | Jessica Cox (jessicacox.com)
Reflections from the Enhancing Skills for Life 7 Conference for people without arms or without all four limbs - Houston, TX
...and disability minister, Sir Stephen Timms, reveals plans for the review into Pip
Urgent climate action crucial to protecting human rights (disabilityinsider.com)
The Australian Human Rights Commission is calling for urgent action from government and business to address the escalating impacts of climate change on Australians’ human rights.
Feed Your Brain, Feed Your Spirit, Feed Your Community 🍽️ (gaelynnlea.substack.com)
A list of things that have been keeping my heart above water this Fall. Plus: I’m donating 50% of my Bandcamp proceeds to Second Harvest Food Bank, and Four Upcoming Events!
Purple Goat Leadership – Martyn Sibley (martynsibley.com)
Enjoy the warmth of inclusion with The Bellman Maxi Classic Personal Listener (ablemagazine.co.uk)
As the evenings grow darker and winter settles in, it’s a time for connection, warmth, and gathering with loved ones. For people with hearing difficulties, joining in fully with conversation can so…
Working with Retinitis Pigmentosa: Low-Cost Workplace Adjustments and Practical Support (visualisetrainingandconsultancy.com)
Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a group of inherited eye conditions that affect the retina’s ability to respond to light.
Working with Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Low-Cost Workplace Adjustments and Practical Support (visualisetrainingandconsultancy.com)
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause of sight loss in the UK, affecting central vision while leaving peripheral sight largely intact.
Working with Glaucoma: Low-Cost Workplace Adjustments and Practical Support (visualisetrainingandconsultancy.com)
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of sight loss in the UK, yet many people living with the condition continue to work successfully across all sectors.
Working with Diabetic Retinopathy: Low-Cost Workplace Adjustments and Practical Support (visualisetrainingandconsultancy.com)
Diabetic retinopathy is a common eye condition affecting people with diabetes, caused by damage to the blood vessels at the back of the eye.
World Summit kicks off with pledge to accelerate social progress (disabilityinsider.com)
The Second World Summit for Social Development opened in Doha on Tuesday with the adoption of the Doha Political Declaration – a consensus pledge to accelerate action on poverty eradication, decent work and social inclusion, and to put the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) back on track.
Inside AI-Media: Innovation That’s Redefining Accessibility - AI-Media (ai-media.tv)
AI-Media CEO Tony Abrahams on how AI is redefining accessibility through real-time captions and translations.
Innovation with impact: Azerbaijan’s digital path in disability assessments and payments (disabilityinsider.com)
For years, people with disabilities in Azerbaijan carried a double burden, their health challenges and the exhausting bureaucracy of proving their disability. To secure support, individuals had to travel from office to office, carrying piles of documents, waiting in long lines, and often facing unfair practices that made the process even harder.
$18 million to improve inclusion of persons with disabilities (disabilityinsider.com)
The Australian Government is investing $18.3 million through the Inclusion and Accessibility Fund to break down barriers, shift attitudes, and build a more inclusive Australia for persons with disabilities.
Cold Water Therapy Challenge March 2026 - Finding your Feet (findingyourfeet.net)
Take on this Cold Water Therapy Challenge in Loch Lomond and improve your mindset, confidence and raise money to support amputees in Scotland
Purple Tuesday 2025 – Martyn Sibley (martynsibley.com)
⚽ Record-breaking day at Cambridge Uni Football PowerHouseGames 2025 (power2inspire.org.uk)
What a day at the CUAFC PowerHouseGames! This year’s event set a new record with 96 participants coming together for a festival of inclusion, sport and smiles.
Therapy Halted For Kids With Disabilities After Audit Reveals Bogus Therapists (disabilityscoop.com)
Thousands of children with autism and other disabilities are losing medically-prescribed music, art and other therapies after an audit revealed that unqualified therapists were paid through Medicaid.
New online hub supports employment for persons with disabilities (disabilityinsider.com)
Australia’s Centre for Inclusive Employment has launched a suite of online resources designed to increase employment for people with disabilities.
Accessibility Bookmarklets by CAAT.report (tools.caat.report)
Simplify accessibility testing, right from your browser with bookmarklet powered by CAAT.report.
Qué es el síndrome de Italia que afecta sobre todo a las mujeres (nytimes.com)
Muchas personas de Europa del Este emigraron en masa para cuidar a los ancianos y enfermos de Italia. Entonces empezaron a enfermar, con una dolencia conocida como “síndrome de Italia”.
TRAILER InTaKT 2025 Final (youtube.com)
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
AccessFest (accessnow.com)
AccessFest is Toronto’s bold new festival celebrating accessibility, community, and culture. Join us at David Pecaut Square on May 31.
Couldn't agree more, it's vital to amplify these efforts, especially with how much tech and AI can genuinly boost accessibility.