Lift Me Up OFFICIAL Music Video - Lachi and James Ian ft Gaelynn Lea
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Hand-picked news about inclusion, accessibilty and innovation
Pleading for Independent Living (youtube.com)
Independent Living is about being active and part of the community, without segregation or special treatment. It means having access to community-based services and being able to participate in all activities on an equal level. Inclusion of people with disabilities is a basic right and benefits society as a whole.
Austria: How to move away from institutions? (enil.eu)
On 15th June, the European Network on Independent Living – ENIL presented the Guidelines on Deinstitutionalisation, including in Emergencies at an open meeting of the Monitoring Committee of the State of Tyrol in Austria, organised by its Equality and Anti-discrimination Service Unit (Servicestelle Gleichbehalndlung & Antidiskriminierung). The Monitoring Committee has 16 members and oversees the implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The Guidelines on Deinstitutionalisation were adopted by the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in September 2022.
Hold your nerve on Lords reform, Keir Starmer, or we’ll never see the back of Boris Johnson’s cronies (theguardian.com)
If Labour’s leader only targets hereditary peers, the likes of Charlotte Owen and others who shouldn’t even be there will survive, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan.
The latest stuff from Alice (disability-visibility-newsletter.ghost.io)
For #DisabilityPrideMonth, I produced an audio story for my latest Teen Vogue column on the late David Muir, a disabled inventor of Passy Muir® Valve and my attempts to speak again. Text transcript included.
Disabled Artist Symposium (youtube.com)
Event at Illinois State University's Multicultural Center featuring six disabled artists on April 5th, 2023: Jessica Karuhanga, Em Kettner, Jennifer Justice, Jillian Crochet, Emilie Louise Gossiaux, and Alex Dolores Salerno. Moderated by Bert Stabler, Assistant Professor of Art Education.
Lift Me Up OFFICIAL Music Video - Lachi and James Ian ft Gaelynn Lea (youtube.com)
Lift Me Up is a tribute to late disability rights activist Judy Heumann, aimed at spotlighting high-quality accessible art and Disability within a pop culture narrative.
SERIES: Not Just Ramps—Disability and Housing Justice (shelterforce.org)
In this Under the Lens series, Shelterforce delves into tactics housing developers can use to prioritize making disability-friendly housing.
What is Ableism? [Understanding the Roadblocks to Disability Justice] (youtube.com)
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed in 1990, a significant milestone in the fight for civil rights, with a vision of inclusion and respect for people with disabilities. But ableism, or discrimination in favor of non-disabled people, persists, affecting the one in four Americans with a disability. What does ableism mean and why is it still a prominent problem? Anita Cameron and Keith Jones, leaders in the disability rights and disability justice movements, have answers.
The Johns Hopkins Congressional Briefing | Disability Justice: Translating Research to Policy (youtube.com)
Johns Hopkins experts discuss a range of topics, including: mental health, long COVID, accessibility within education, individuals with disabilities in clinical trials and research studies, and the needs of caregivers with disabilities.
Disability Justice: Spotlight on unseen (firelightmedia.tv)
Firelight Media co-presents a panel on disability justice at BlackStar Film Festival 2023, featuring Documentary Lab Fellow Set Hernandez Rongkilyo.
First grants awarded under £3 million disability justice fund (trustforlondon.org.uk)
We’ve awarded the first wave of grants to Deaf and Disabled-led organisations tackling inequality under our disability justice fund.
JULY: DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH – RECORDING ARTISTS AND MUSIC PROFESSIONALS WITH DISABILITIES (RAMPD) – American Association of Independent Music (a2im.org)
RAMPD is an award-winning U.N-recognized network of recording artists and music professionals with disabilities working with the GRAMMYs, Netflix Music and others to amplify inclusion in the industry.
Celebrate Disability Pride Month By Supporting These Organizations For Music Creatives With Disabilities (grammy.com)
Disability Pride Month provides an opportunity to honor the history, achievements, experiences and struggles of the disability community. Here are five organizations that support music creatives with disabilities.
RAMPD: Disability Pride Month (tidal.com)
Listen to RAMPD: Disability Pride Month on TIDAL.
Advocate for the Disabled Community (mtv.com)
Learn about the ongoing fight for accessibility and equity.
Celebrating the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (blog.google)
On the eve of the 33rd anniversary of the ADA, we’re sponsoring the captions and audio description of a musical tribute to Judy Heumann.
Stage Left Theatre cancels production of The Pillowman over 'problematic' portrayal of mental disability (spokesman.com)
Pointing to the play’s “problematic” portrayal of mental disability, Stage Left Theater has canceled its production of “The Pillowman” a few months before its premiere.
Rethinking Disability: A Theology of Justice in a Disabling World (london.anglican.org)
Fiona MacMillan reflects on the first diocesan disability theology day which happened in June.
Disability Justice Resource Directory (docs.google.com)
This is a (non-exhaustive, ever evolving) curation of disability justice tools, resources, and best practices curated by the CFM team. As an organization, we have had the deep privilege of learning about Disability Justice through our former core team member, Stacey Park Milbern, as well as through workshops facilitated by India Harville, Leroy Moore, and members of Disability Justice Culture Club. We have created this resource to honor what we’ve learned from them, and to help keep the learning and the movement going.
Climate and Disability Activism: Bridging two important worlds (martynsibley.com)
Image description: Áine stands smiling outdoors on a house balcony, their short brown hair blowing in the summer breeze. They are a white non-binary femme. Suburban treetops dominate the background, with Auckland’s skyline visible in the distance.
Looking for some interesting summer reading? (enil.eu)
Not sure which book(s) to read this summer? Well, with our team, we’ve organized a reading list around topics such as independent living, disability rights and human rights.
Autism could be seen as part of personality for some diagnosed, experts say (theguardian.com)
Autism without intellectual disabilities could be reframed as human ‘variability’ rather than medical condition, says sociologist.
Advertising Success For Crip Life™ (criplife.co.uk)
Crip Life™ is now three months old. It's been a whirlwind of success. If you are considering advertising with us, take a look at these awesome organisations that are already on board with our PWYC strategy.
I was the most injured female survivor of 7/7 – and I wouldn’t change a thing about my life (theguardian.com)
Martine Wright almost died in the London bombings, but since then, she says, she has experienced great luck. She describes the journey to parenthood, a pilot’s licence and the Paralympics.
Chris Laing Builds a Bridge Between Architecture and the Deaf Community (metropolismag.com)
Metropolis speaks with architectural designer and activist Chris Laing about his new open-source platform Deaf Architecture Front.
#ADA33 Recap: This Week in Disability Pride (accessliving.org)
The ADA has been a beacon of hope and empowerment for our community. Though we know there remains work to be done, this week we took a moment to celebrate the accomplishments of our past. Here are some of the ways we honored the occasion.
How to Use VoiceOver Image Descriptions With Your iPhone Photos (makeuseof.com)
Follow this guide to add and listen to image descriptions for photos and other images on an iPhone.
Lachi Releases 'Lift Me Up' Single With James Ian Ft. Gaelynn Lea (broadwayworld.com)
Lachi and acclaimed songwriter James Ian have released a new single and video, “Lift Me Up” featuring Broadway musician Gaelynn Lea, to honor the renowned disability rights activist Judy Heumann who passed away earlier this year. Tony-winner Ali Stroker starts the video with an audio description for blind and low-vision audiences.
Migraine Stigma and Misconceptions (themighty.com)
This episode explores how stigma and misconceptions often play a role in the migraine experience.
Tips for Preparing for Your First Neurology Appointment When You Have Tardive Dyskinesia (themighty.com)
If your doctor has recommended seeing a neurologist for tardive dyskinesia (TD) and you are wondering how to approach your first appointment, you are not alone.
Let pride be your music (lucywebster.substack.com)
What it means to dance as a disabled person.
Top Tips When Travelling With A Disability (activehands.com)
Gareth shares his, and others', tips on travelling with a disability to make sure your journey and your stay run smoothly.
Differently various review – artists with brain injuries balance anger with joy (theguardian.com)
This moving project includes painters who need assistance and an artist who communicates through blinking. It asks the question: who gets to be an artist?
My Disease Is *Finally* Treatable! (retrospectivelily.wordpress.com)
As I type this, it’s my second day taking the only FDA-approved medication for Friedreich’s Ataxia – Skyclarys aka Omaveloxolone. For those who aren’t familiar with the disease: Friedreich’s Ataxia causes progressive damage to the spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and the brain, resulting in uncoordinated muscle movement, poor balance, difficulty walking, changes in speech and…
Can I have a seat please? (criphumanimal.org)
The blog post from Crip HumAnimal's Trudi Bruges discusses the everyday challenges faced by young individuals with invisible disabilities, particularly arthritis. Trudi emphasizes that common misconceptions, such as arthritis only affecting the elderly, contribute to a lack of understanding. She stresses that arthritis can also impact young adults and even children. The article aims to enhance understanding and awareness of chronic diseases and their effects on individuals.
Farmers and vets facing trauma over mass killings (criphumanimal.org)
QUOTE”Mass culls to control animal diseases like bird flu are leaving farmers and vets facing mental health trauma with little support, a new report says.”
Health shaming in the vegan movement (criphumanimal.org)
Stop this health shaming. Stop presenting veganism as a magical cure-all.Because that is what is implied in this meme.
Non-accessible restaurant: ‘did you have to climb over a wall?’ (criphumanimal.org)
When I post a restaurant review *, I always try to mention something about the accessibility of the restaurant. Even when I’m not using my wheelchair.
Nebraska Disability Pride: Not the Most Deaf Friendly Event (medium.com)
July is Disability Pride Month and on Saturday, the 22nd, Disability Pride took place in Lincoln, Nebraska. Last year in 2022, I made an attempt to go but due to some accessibility issues, I left within seconds of arriving (which, for an event I had to drive an hour to, isn’t ideal).
Free workshops to teach digital skills to older people (abilitynet.org.uk)
With tech workshops around the UK, AbilityNet and BT Group are helping to improve the digital skills of senior citizens, including help with social media, using apps and avoiding online scams.
Some love, and reassurance, from me at the end of Disability Pride Month (carlyfindlay.com.au)
Dear Disabled friend – here’s some love at the end of Disability Pride Month.
Learn to Love Your Cerebral Palsy (zacharyfenell.com)
Loving your cerebral palsy (CP) may seem like an odd concept. To begin to learn to love your CP, take guidance from this post.
Protactile: A Language of Touch (pbs.org)
Join Rebecca Alexander as she meets the founders of Protactile, a revolutionary language for and by DeafBlind people based solely on touch.
“Scared out of my mind”: A family scrambles after their disabled 3-year-old loses Medicaid (texastribune.org)
When Texas started scrubbing people from Medicaid after a three-year pause on removals during the pandemic, one family lost the insurance coverage that helped provide all treatments for their medically complex child.
Audio Description for Dance with Krishna Washburn and Kayla Hamilton (eventbrite.com)
Join Art Spark Texas for another lively conversation about Audio Description for Dance with Kayla Hamilton and Krishna Washburn.
The Vast Surveillance Network That Traps Thousands of Disabled Medicaid Recipients (slate.com)
To access vital health care, people are being forced to give up privacy.
Disability rates rose sharply during the pandemic thanks to long COVID (salon.com)
COVID-19 has changed the landscape for disability rights, an issue that is already far too neglected in society.
Accessible Components: The Card Pattern (linkedin.com)
The card pattern is a collection of elements that include an image and other related content. It’s called a card because it usually looks like a playing card.
Disability Justice Activist Anna Landre Is Making the World More Inclusive (youtube.com)
Network Rail has been forced to admit that it has plans to build 17 inaccessible footbridges across England, Scotland and Wales.
Hunters Point Library architects sued over building's accessibility issues (cbsnews.com)
Most consequentially, tiered central areas lack ramps and elevators for people with limited mobility.
Network Rail finally confesses: We’re building 17 inaccessible footbridges (disabilitynewsservice.com)
Network Rail has been forced to admit that it has plans to build 17 inaccessible footbridges across England, Scotland and Wales.
The case for describing race in alternative text attributes (ux.shopify.com)
How to describe race in alt text and why it’s important.
Buffering (teawithhb.substack.com)
Happy Disability Pride Month.
Balancing Eastern and Western Cultural Values for Mental Well-Being (urevolution.com)
To understand the difficulty of balancing cultural values for Asian Americans' mental health, we look at the conflicts between Eastern and Western cultures at the family level.
Disabled opponents of assisted suicide tell MPs of ‘high price’ of legalisation (disabilitynewsservice.com)
Four disabled people have given evidence to a parliamentary inquiry to try to fight back against the well-funded campaign that aims to push parliament towards unsafe plans to legalise assisted suicide.
Long Covid impacts cognitive performance (dohanews.co)
A long-term study finds the possibility that the effects of COVID-induced cognitive decline are permanent.
Nicole called an ambulance for help. She ended up shackled to a bed (theage.com.au)
Nicole Lee says being restrained to a hospital bed for six hours as an incomplete quadriplegic is evidence the practice is over-used.
‘Disability Sparks Innovation’: Insights From Deafblind Human Rights Lawyer Haben Girma (forbes.com)
Disability rights advocate Haben Girma shares the benefits of designing for accessibility and increasing representation of disabled people in the workforce.
MTA piloting device to automatically secure wheelchairs in place on buses (amny.com)
The MTA is piloting a device allowing wheelchair users to automatically secure themselves in place on buses, without the assistance the driver.
Sipping Dom Pérignon Through a Straw: Reimagining Success as a Disabled Achiever by Eddie Ndopu (publishersweekly.com)
In his sharp, illuminating debut memoir, South African disability rights advocate Ndopu chronicles his trials and triumphs as a disabled gay Black man enrolled at Oxford University. Diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy, which weakens the body’s skeletal muscles, at age two, and not expected to live beyond age five, Ndopu defied all medical models. After graduating from college, he was accepted into the Master’s in Public Policy program at Oxford. Initially elated, Ndopu quickly settled into something more like optimistic ambivalence after he arrived at the university. Though he felt proud of receiving recognition from such a prestigious institution, he was an outsider among his able-bodied peers, dealing with a rotating cast of care aides and lamenting the school’s lack of accommodations for people with disabilities. Wryly detailing the costs and complications of his attendance at Oxford, Ndopu shines a light on ableism both conscious and unconscious (“Within a span of half a day, I’d been shuttled between care aides like a young person who’d fallen through the cracks of the foster care system, and now I was being prevented from using the bathroom,” he laments early on). This raw yet triumphant tale should be required reading. Agent: Bridget Matzie, Aevitas Creative Management. (Aug.)
‘Disability Sparks Innovation’: Insights From Deafblind Human Rights Lawyer Haben Girma (forbes.com)
Disability rights advocate Haben Girma shares the benefits of designing for accessibility and increasing representation of disabled people in the workforce.
At Home With Calligrapher Kanazawa Shōko: Down Syndrome and Independence (nippon.com)
Kanazawa Shōko is an acclaimed calligraphy artist with Down syndrome. At the age of 30 she moved into an apartment to live alone—another feat that most people would consider impossible for someone with her disability. We take a peek at her daily life in a residential district of Tokyo.
Breaking Barriers: The Kelsey Civic Center Pioneers Inclusive Housing for Disabled People of Color (assistivetechnologyblog.com)
Disabled people of color encounter significant challenges in finding accessible housing, as housing insecurity compounds their intersecting marginalizations. The majority of existing disabled housing programs predominantly serve white individuals with higher incomes, leaving Black and Latinx people with disabilities, especially the elderly, struggling to find suitable and accessible homes. Micaela Connery, the co-founder and CEO of The Kelsey, a groundbreaking inclusive housing developer, joined forces with Mercy Housing to address this disparity.
6 Tools Airlines Can Use to Prevent Wheelchair Damage (wheelchairtravel.org)
Until a wheelchair space in the aircraft cabin arrives, airlines can reduce the risk of damaging wheelchairs with these innovative tools.
When disabled people “play victim” to “boost our profile” (carlyfindlay.com.au)
Carly Findlay, a disabled writer, speaker, and activist, has responded to claims that she 'plays the victim' to boost her public profile. Findlay denies creating instances of discrimination and insists her public presence comes from years of hard work. In response to a tweet mocking her choice of skincare treatment for her condition, ichthyosis, she clarifies she does not use her medication due to adverse side effects, opting for paraffin ointment instead. Findlay asserts that the backlash disabled individuals receive for speaking out about their experiences only increases the likelihood of them staying silent.
Sit in Your Own Wheelchair on This American Airlines Flight to Atlantic City (wheelchairtravel.org)
A unique partnership between American Airlines and The Landline Company brings wheelchair accessible connecting bus service to Philadelphia.
Son was expelled from one preschool. What happens in kindergarten? (monadelahooke.com)
A 5-year-old boy was expelled from preschool due to behavioral issues, which surfaced after his parent complained about an adult male caregiver showing unusual interest in him. The incident led to an evaluation by an occupational therapist who found the child to be very bright and easily bored, but she had no worries about his behavior. The next steps regarding the boy's kindergarten education aren't discussed.
Toggles suck! (axesslab.com)
You’ve all seen them, tiny switches that let you toggle a setting. And maybe, just like me, you sometimes pause, thinking “…Is it on or off?” That’s because toggles suck!
12 Strategies to Stay Safe in a Boiling World (themighty.com)
In all the apocalyptic movies made on climate change, one thing is clear — global warming is survival concern.
United Airlines Introduces Braille Signage, To Be Installed Fleet-wide by 2026 (wheelchairtravel.org)
United Airlines committed to install Braille signage across its mainline fleet by 2026, a small step to make airplanes more accessible.
The Mütter and More: Why We Need to be Critical of Medical Museums as Spaces for Disability Histories (disabilityvisibilityproject.com)
For a while now, I’ve been observing various public debates about museums, disability, ethics, repatriation and representation, on both sides of the pond. And my mind always goes back to Nooki and Hannai’s child, or as the Royal College of Surgeons’ (RCS) Museum’s online catalogue sees fit to call him, Object RCSHC/P 1535. Also listed in this catalogue entry is the supposed “owner” of this disabled child’s skull: John Hunter, the British surgeon and anatomist, who died in 1793.
Their Families Said They Needed Treatment. Mississippi Officials Threw Them in Jail Without Charges (propublica.org)
In Mississippi, serious mental illness or substance abuse can land you in jail, even if you aren’t charged with a crime. The state is a stark outlier in jailing so many people for so long, but many officials say they don’t have another option.
New Regulations Ensure Accessible Bathrooms for All Air Travelers In Future (assistivetechnologyblog.com)
The Transportation Department's recent announcement on accessible bathrooms is a significant step in addressing long-standing complaints from disabled travelers about the challenges they face while flying. The new regulations will require single-aisle planes with a seating capacity of at least 125 to have at least one lavatory spacious enough to accommodate a disabled passenger and an attendant. Twin-aisle planes already adhere to the requirement of having an accessible lavatory.
See beyond disability in The Unseen (chicagoreader.com)
Inspiration and overcoming are the Hollywood disability default. Jennifer Goodman, RJ Mitte, and their collaborators suggest that there’s a lot more to see.
Telling It Our Way (wgte.org)
In this podcast, we host stories written and performed by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, tackling topics that range from romantic relationships to work life, childhood to grief. These are real stories from the complex, rich lives of real people. This is not inspiration porn. Have Questions? Email Us with any questions you may have. We're here to help!
New Rule Requires an Accessible Restroom on Single-Aisle Aircraft (newmobility.com)
The DOT is finally forcing airlines to put an accessible restroom on planes that fly the majority of routes in the U.S.
Being Ace: An Anthology of Queer, Trans, Femme, and Disabled Stories (sandmanbooks.com)
Discover the infinite realms of asexual love across sci-fi, fantasy, and contemporary storiesFrom a wheelchair user racing to save her kidnapped girlfriend and a little mermaid who loves her sisters more than suitors, to a slayer whose virgin blood keeps attracting monsters, the stories of this anthology are anything but conventional.
Disabled Voters Get Reprieve As Judge Blocks ‘Harvesting’ Law (mississippifreepress.org)
A federal judge temporarily blocked Mississippi from implementing a “ballot harvesting” ban that would make it harder for disabled people to vote.
United Airlines will add Braille signage in its airplanes (travelweekly.com)
United Airlines expects to outfit its entire mainline fleet with Braille signage by 2026.
Amazon is failing to provide accommodations for disabled workers, labor group claims (cbsnews.com)
Some injured and disabled Amazon workers said they were placed on short-term disability or fired after requesting accommodations.
How getting sick with a respiratory virus exacerbated my skin condition (carlyfindlay.com.au)
Carly Findlay, a writer, speaker, and appearance activist with the skin condition Ichthyosis, shares her struggle with a respiratory virus that exacerbated her condition. Despite having been vaccinated and following safety protocols, she contracted the virus which, along with a monthly period, caused a significant flare-up of her skin condition—leading to extra discomfort and recovery time. She made clear that illnesses, even those seen as minor for non-disabled individuals, can severely impact people with existing conditions. Findlay urges readers to take serious precautions, like wearing masks and maintaining hygiene, when around disabled people.
Disability doesn’t mean inability (carlyfindlay.com.au)
Saying “my relative is disabled but they’re very smart”, or “they’re disabled but active”, or “my friend is disabled but they’re able” is very ableist.
The invisible parts of my visible disability (carlyfindlay.com.au)
Carly Findlay, a writer, speaker, and appearance activist, discusses the not-so-visible aspects of her visible disability in a video. She illuminates invisible elements like being unable to regulate her body temperature, pain, itching, the discomfort of shedding skin, and exhaustion from dealing with other people's ableism and discrimination. She highlights that not all aspects of visible disabilities are visible. Carly Findlay encourages support from her audience if her content proves useful.
Being proud of my disabled body – Disability Pride Month (carlyfindlay.com.au)
July is Disability Pride Month – a great excuse to share a couple more of these photos from the Melbourne Fashion Festival All Bodies are Beautiful flash mob event held in March. The flash mob was organised by Peta Hooke and Heidi Anderson to show that all bodies should be a part of the 2023 Melbourne Fashion Festival – and it was lots of fun to be a part of.
Honoring the Friction of Disability (youtube.com)
Liz discusses how the things that disabled people radically fight for become the things that are empathetically done for us. Liz Jackson is the founder of The Disabled List, which is a disability-led, self advocacy organization that is creating opportunities in design by integrating specific, disability-led ways of knowing into design pedagogy and practice. The Disabled List is committed to partnering disabled creatives with top design studios and creative spaces for three-month fellowships through a program called The WITH Fellowship.
The Disabled List (disabledlist.org)
When a website is down, when access has been revoked, or when a feature is not working, we are told ‘This website is disabled.’ The internet seems to think disabled means revoked access, not working, down and broken. But, to us being disabled means so much more.
#CriticalAxis: A Disabled List project (criticalaxis.org)
Critical Axis collects and analyzes disability representation in the media.
Disability Dongle (blog.castac.org)
Disability Dongles are contemporary fairy tales that appeal to the abled imagination by presenting a heroic designer-protagonist whose prototype provides a techno-utopian (re)solution to the design problem. Disability Dongle rhetoric instills in students the value of a quick fix over structural change, thus preventing them from seeking out, participating in, and contributing to existing inquiry. By labeling these material-discursive phenomena—the designed artifacts and the discourse through which their meaning is constituted—we work to shift the focus from their misguided concern about our bodies to their under-analyzed intentions and ambitions.
Philanthropic Gentrification (eejackson.medium.com)
How The David Prize turns activists into cultural properties
Olay’s new lid was made for disabled people. Too bad you can’t find it (fastcompany.com)
High-profile companies like P&G, Lego, and Nike are launching inclusive designs. But does inclusive design matter if the release is exclusive?
Unraveling the Long Line of Disability Fashion (bitchmedia.org)
Claiming to be the “first” is a proclamation of power deeply rooted in colonialism and capitalism.
Why Won’t Nike Use the Word Disabled to Promote Its New Go FlyEase Shoe? (slate.com)
Disability is not a bad word.
We Are the Original Lifehackers (Published 2018) (nytimes.com)
Disabled people have long been integral to design, but we are frequently viewed as mere “inspiration.”
How To Make Your Online Job Portal More Accessible (accessibility.com)
Job portal accessibility increases reach, which can help you meet your hiring goals. Here are some tips to make your online job portal more accessible.
Digital Accessibility Lawsuits Filed in New York in 2022 (accessibility.com)
In this piece, we’ll explore the various federal and state-level factors that helped contribute to New York’s high number of digital accessibility lawsuits in 2022.
How To Increase Accessibility Of Digital Kiosks (accessibility.com)
Here are a few proven tips to help you achieve accessible digital kiosks objectives effectively.
Accessibility of Text-Based Communication (accessibility.com)
Delve into the accessibility of text-based communication with your customers.
The Role Of Speech Input Software In Accessibility (accessibility.com)
Speech input software allows users to command computers and digital devices by converting speech into text or executing tasks via vocal instructions.
From Dr. Strange to Bridgerton (dclibrary.libnet.info)
Join us for a rescheduled virtual presentation in honor of Disability Pride Month!
Extreme heat and pollution can double the risk of a fatal heart attack (washingtonpost.com)
Heat waves and polluted air are each known to be bad for the heart, and now a study strengthens the relationship by connecting both to the risk of cardiac death.
Some long-covid patients have brain struggles for at least two years (washingtonpost.com)
A study shows that people who reported long-covid symptoms for at least 12 weeks after an infection performed poorly in memory, reasoning and motor control tests.
What It’s Like to Lose Your Ability to Speak (teenvogue.com)
The Passy Muir® Valve was designed to help people with tracheostomies, like me.
Akutagawa Prize for author Ichikawa makes disability visible (asahi.com)
Author Sao Ichikawa rode to the podium on an electric-powered wheelchair to receive the prestigious Akutagawa Prize for literature.
Diversity branded merchandise for corporate diversity programs (urevolution.com)
URevoution is a Black woman-owned business delivering creative DEI-branded merchandise solutions that work. Bulk order discounts and custom design services are available.
Deaf rappers who lay down rhymes in sign languages are changing what it means for music to be heard (theconversation.com)
Dip hop artists move across the stage, hands flying through the air, as audiences pulse to the rhythm of a blasting bass beat.
The imperative for accessibility in advanced air mobility (verticalmag.com)
Arthur Gilmore, president and CEO of Gilmore Group, discusses the importance of designing next-generation eVTOL aircraft with accessibility and inclusivity in mind.
Less than 5% of U.S. housing supply is accessible to older, disabled Americans. These changes may help (cnbc.com)
Accessible, affordable housing is out of reach for many disabled or elderly Americans. Experts who testified at a Senate panel said certain changes may help.
Will Sensory-Friendly Saturdays Make Retail More Accessible? (retailwire.com)
Saturdays in July and August, most Walmart stores across the nation are providing sensory-friendly hours between 8 and 10 a.m.
'Hi, Doc!' DM'ing the doctor could cost you (or your insurance plan) (npr.org)
Virtual access to doctors is a huge plus for patients. But it's a lot of new work for physicians. And the health care business model hasn't caught up with this new reality.
How a Makeup Artist Is Making Beauty More Accessible (healthcentral.com)
Guide Beauty founder Terri Bryant turned her Parkinson’s disease diagnosis into a mission to make cosmetics more inclusive for those with motor skills issues.
Chicago TikTok star works to spread awareness of rare form of color blindness (abc7chicago.com)
"I think my biggest message, really in everything that I do is that like disability is actually a great word and I'm really proud to be disabled."
Financial Assistance for Hearing Aids: A Guide for Seniors (ncoa.org)
Learn how to find financial assistance for hearing aids for seniors via insurance as well as national, state, and local resources.
What you need to know about hearing aids, PSAPs and ‘hearables’ (washingtonpost.com)
The differences among hearing devices can be subtle.
New Biden rule would make government websites and apps more accessible to people with disabilities (abcnews.go.com)
The Biden administration is proposing new regulations to make state and local government websites and apps for services like libraries, parking, transit and court records more accessible for people with disabilities.
DOJ proposes rule to improve online accessibility for people with disabilities (thehill.com)
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is proposing a new rule aimed at improving access to state and local public services online for people with disabilities, the White House announced Tuesday.
US, Europe grapple with providing accessibility to visitors with disabilities (channelnewsasia.com)
Plus-sized people are also calling for increased accessibility.
Adventure Is Accessible When You Think Outside the Box (atlasobscura.com)
Meet the Wisconsin woman wheeling around the world.
Future airplanes must meet stricter accessibility standards, but not for years (edition.cnn.com)
Manufacturers and airlines now have more than a decade to make bathrooms large enough for wheelchair users on the most common type of airliners under a new Department of Transportation rule issued on Wednesday.
U.S. Moves to Improve Airplane Bathrooms for People With Disabilities (nytimes.com)
New regulations announced by the Transportation Department will mandate that more new planes have accessible lavatories, though the requirement will not take effect for years.
New Single-Aisle Airplanes Will Have Accessible Lavatories (unitedspinal.org)
Single-aisle airplanes must have accessible lavatories according to a new DOT rule. The rule was announced on the 33rd ADA anniversary.
Maura Healey Wants More Accessible Websites, Digital Tools (governing.com)
The Massachusetts governor signed an executive order to create a chief information technology accessibility officer to expand equity on the state’s websites and digital tools.
Disabled people of color continue to fight for accessible housing (prismreports.org)
Housing insecurity compounds intersecting marginalizations for disabled people of color. Affordable, comprehensively accessible housing can help.
Deafblind Lawyer Haben Girma: It's Important to Think about Accessibility All Year (uk.sports.yahoo.com)
Haben Girma, the first Deafblind person to graduate from Harvard Law School, advocates for people to celebrate her community and take action for accessibility for more than a month. Girma is an author, public speaker, and human rights lawyer advancing disability justice. “Disabled people are talented. Disabled people deserve dignity and respect. I know this, you know this, but a lot of our policies and designs have not been inclusive of disabled people,” she told MAKERS. Disability Pride Month is designated to honor the history, achievements, and experiences of people with disabilities.
'We just don't have choices': Priced out of her rental, Rachel may need to share a one-bedder with her adult daughter (abc.net.au)
Only one per cent of rentals in Australia are affordable on the disability support pension, according to the disability royal commission. Add to that the need for accessibility, and the options are more scarce.
CAA report shows airport accessibility has improved “significantly” (businesstravelnewseurope.com)
Airport services for disabled and less mobile passengers have improved "significantly" over the last year, a report from the UK Civil Aviation Authority shows.
DWP websites and IT systems still ‘high risk’ on accessibility, a year after secret reports (disabilitynewsservice.com)
Key digital services used to run the disability benefits system are still being branded “high risk” on accessibility, a year after secret Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) reports found scores of its services were failing to comply with regulations.
Affordability and accessibility key at this year’s fringe (winnipegfreepress.com)
Festival bouncing back to pre-pandemic numbers.
Singapore recognised as top 10 most accessible cities globally but challenges remain for heritage sites (channelnewsasia.com)
Mr Alister Ong travels frequently for work and to volunteer but using a wheelchair because of cerebral palsy means he has to make extra preparations. "I'll need to inform the airline earlier because it gives them ample notice for them to inform the ground staff as well.
Blind phone operator to TCS’S head of accessibility (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
India Business News: From a sudden loss of vision at 13 to becoming the head of the Accessibility Centre of Excellence at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Charudatta Jadha.
Why it's important for art to be accessible (readersdigest.co.uk)
Artist Jason Wilsher-Mills shares his experience of designing a sculpture for London's first step-free art trail and reflects on the importance of accessibility in the art world.
DXB receives ACI Accessibility Accreditation (timesaerospace.aero)
This is a first-of-its-kind initiative that recognises global airports’ commitment to accessible travel operations.
Accessibility Is a Design Opportunity for UX Designers – Not a Roadblock (lbbonline.com)
Little Black Book, UX design and accessibility are intrinsically linked, but progress remains slow experts from VMLY&R, Solarflare Studio, Digitas Japan, The&Partnership, Build in Amsterdam, Stauffer and Applied Design share with LBB’s Laura Swinton.
Buffalo Bills’ New NFL Stadium Teaming Up with our Accessibility Services Makes Us Wanna Shout (unitedspinal.org)
The Buffalo Bills wanted an accessible stadium, so called in the experts — United Spinal's Accessibility Services.
How do you stay current with responsive web design and accessibility? (linkedin.com)
Responsive web design and accessibility are two essential aspects of front-end development that ensure your website can reach and serve a wide range of users and devices. However, the web is constantly evolving, and so are the best practices and standards for creating responsive and accessible websites. How do you stay current with the latest trends and techniques in this field? Here are some tips to help you keep up with the fast-paced world of web development.
Improving Diversity and Accessibility in Cybersecurity (scmagazine.com)
CYBER.ORG, in partnership with CISA, is helping create a diverse cyber workforce by breaking down the barriers to cybersecurity education by improving access for all K-12 students nationwide. CYBER.ORG’s HBCU feeder program Project REACH was recently highlighted in CISA’s 2022 Year in Review as part of the agency’s commitment to improving diversity and accessibility in the field.
Care access and utilization among medicare beneficiaries living with Parkinson’s disease (nature.com)
An estimated 90% of people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) in the US are covered by Medicare health insurance. How these beneficiaries use and engage the health care system is important to understand in the face of a rapidly growing PD population. Here, we analyzed health care utilization patterns of those with a PD diagnosis enrolled in Medicare in 2019. By our estimates, PD beneficiaries number 685,116 or 1.2% of the total Medicare population. Compared to the overall Medicare population, 56.3% are male (vs 45.6%), 77.9% over age 70 (vs 57.1%), 14.7% people of color (vs 20.7%), and 16.0% are rural residents (vs 17.5%). Our analysis identified significant disparities in care. Surprisingly, 40% of PD beneficiaries (n = 274,046) did not see a neurologist at all during the calendar year and only 9.1% visited a movement disorder specialist (MDS). Few Medicare beneficiaries diagnosed with PD use recommended services such as physical, occupational, or speech therapy. People of color and rural residents were least likely to access a neurologist or therapy services. Despite 52.9% of beneficiaries being diagnosed with depression, only 1.8% had a clinical psychology visit. Our findings emphasize the need for further research on population-specific barriers to accessing PD-related health care.
New guidelines put accessibility and inclusion at the heart of building design (bdonline.co.uk)
Developed as part of RIBA's commitment to making the built environment truly accessible, the guidance hopes to remove the barriers that create separation and enable everyone to feel welcome regardless of their circumstances
Increasing Accessibility and Inclusion One Library at a Time (ourpublicservice.org)
A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working towards effective government for the American people.
WCAG 2.2: Proposed Recommendation (deque.com)
A new version of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines is coming! WCAG 2.2 has officially reached the Proposed Recommendation stage.
Accessibility remains a barrier to employment for the disabled community (wbez.org)
What can the city and employers do to help disabled people access and keep jobs?
Why American Cities Still Aren't Accessible After 33 Years of the ADA (usa.streetsblog.org)
The Americans with Disabilities Act has made a positive impact on the built environment — but there's so much more left to be done.
Accessibility and SEO: How they're related and why it matters (wix.com)
UX is where website accessibility and SEO converge. Learn how they overlap to improve your site for all users, including best practices and guidelines for creating accessible content.
National Disability Independence Day: Date, History, Significance, Facts (newsd.in)
Today, one in four Americans with disabilities can access their employment and general communities with greater ease and can participate more effectively.
The Critical Overlap of Digital Accessibility and Plain Language (lists.w3.org)
How Ethics and Comprehensibility Call for the Inclusion of Plain Language in Digital Accessibility.
Generative AI could be a critical tool for the visually impaired (computerworld.com)
Because of the way generative AI can ingest data from websites and allow users to interact with it verbally, it could be a boon for workers with sight problems.
The Future of Technology Runs Through Accessibility. No, really! (youtube.com)
The latest artificial intelligence (AI) hype cycle has led to a rethinking of what innovation looks like. Accessibility is no exception. The Large Language Model's success in 2023 begs a rethinking of not only assistive technology but what disability is anyway. In this presentation, we’ll take you through upcoming developments that will change the world. The exciting part is that accessibility will be at the center of this revolution.
Accessibility in Website Builders: Making Your Site Inclusive (startup.info)
In today’s digital age, having an accessible website is no longer a luxury but a necessity. Web accessibility ensures that people with disabilities can navigate and interact with websites effectively, making your site inclusive to a wider audience. When it comes to building websites, accessibility should be a top priority. In this article, we will explore the importance of accessibility in website builders and provide you with essential tips to make your site inclusive.
K-Days using undercover consultants to check accessibility (globalnews.ca)
Watch K-Days using undercover consultants to check accessibility Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca
Disability Pride Month: Creating Accessible Content (news.sap.com)
Making content accessible and creating a culture of inclusion and belonging is everyone’s responsibility and benefits everyone. Learn more.
Digital accessibility and inclusion remove barriers (blog.adobe.com)
Over 30 years from when the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law, today, it continues to provide important protections from discrimination for people with disabilities., For the ADA’s 33rd anniversary, we want to recognize the advancements made to enhance protections so people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else.
Dementia risk linked to blood-protein imbalance in middle age (nature.com)
Abnormal levels of certain proteins — many of which have roles outside the brain — could be an early hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease or similar conditions.
How The ADA & Technology Has Changed My Life (blog.usablenet.com)
Wednesday is the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA, in the United States. So, I want to consider how the ADA, technology, and digital accessibility have positively changed my life.
Increase access to Alzheimer’s treatment (lasvegassun.com)
Alzheimer’s disease and its many devastating effects are something far too many families have experience dealing with. The Nevada Legislature recognized the need for a specialized focus on the disease and, in 2013, passed Assembly Bill 80, which created the Task Force on Alzheimer’s Disease.
MassDOT's new voice for accessibility (wbur.org)
Dr. Lisa Iezzoni, a professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, is one of MassDOT's newest board members, and is the first member of the disability community to serve on the department's board of directors. Dr. Iezzoni joins The Common to discuss accessibility across the state's transit systems, a well as her goals for this new position.
Council Post: Accessibility Isn't Just Nice; It's Good Business (forbes.com)
We all want to chat, connect, post, participate, swipe and share.
How AI Is Assisting Web Design (analyticsinsight.net)
Artificial Intelligence is changing the way web design is done. Learn how AI can help web designers create better and more user-friendly websites.
Changing Lives Together (hackster.io)
In the Build2gether Inclusive Innovation Challenge, you can transform the lives of millions of disabled individuals and compete for $40,000.
Making workplaces accessible (cbc.ca)
In this week's edition of our Workday series, we hear from disability consultant Brad Bartko about actions business owners and employers can take to make their spaces accessible.
Global mental health, mad justice, disability culture (disabilitydebrief.org)
Highlights from recent disability news.
Fable Included in Digital Accessibility Platforms Landscape Report (martechseries.com)
Fable, the digital accessibility testing and training platform, announced today that it has been named in Forrester’s report, The Digital Accessibility Platforms Landscape, Q2 2023. The landscape is an overview of 12 digital accessibility platform vendors.
Samsung Introduces SeeColors Mode on 2023 TV and Monitor Lineup to Enhance Experience for Color Blind Users (news.samsung.com)
Accessibility feature helps viewers with color vision deficiency to recalibrate their screens for a more enjoyable viewing experience.
Superdrug reveals new accessibility features to make online shopping more inclusive for disabled consumers (cosmeticsbusiness.com)
70% of customers with disabilities are said to abandon their cart when shopping online due to inaccessibility.
Vision Pro Development Kits Offer Captivating Clues At The Headset’s Accessibility Story (forbes.com)
Since it was unveiled at WWDC early last month, one of the more mysterious aspects of Apple’s Vision Pro headset is accessibility. There are many questions to be answered that Apple has been predictably mum over, even off the record. Moreover, this week’s announcement of the Vision Pro development kit raises even more questions, insofar as curiosity over the accessibility features in visionOS and how they apply to apps from third-party developers. Questions, they are aplenty.
Meta Shares New Accessibility Improvements In Latest Quest Headset Release Notes (forbes.com)
Menlo Park-based Meta this week updated its release notes for its Quest mixed reality headsets to include a slew of enhancements, including two notable ones geared towards greater accessibility for disabled people.
Amtrak Invests $770 Million to Advance Accessibility Projects Across the Country (media.amtrak.com)
Station and onboard upgrades increase mobility and connectivity for customers.
An Excerpt from our New e-book on ADA and Digital Accessibility (blog.usablenet.com)
This week is the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Read more.
United will add Braille signage throughout its aircraft, an accessibility first (thepointsguy.com)
United Airlines said Thursday that it will add Braille to its aircraft cabins, offering a new level of accessibility for passengers who are blind or have significant vision impairment.
Reddit is testing its own verification mark and new accessibility features (techcrunch.com)
After Twitter’s (now X) rollout of a new paid plan offering verification, other social media companies like Meta, LinkedIn and Tumblr have tried to implement their own badges. Reddit is now joining the bandwagon by testing a new “official” badge.
Selena Gomez's makeup packaging makes it accidentally accessible (reviewed.usatoday.com)
We tried the Rare Beauty makeup line to judge its accessibility.
Amazon Shares New Updates To Accessibility Features For Alexa (forbes.com)
The updates encompass three features: Tap to Alexa, Alexa Captions, and Automatic Speech Recognition.
CVS Rolls Out Collection Of Accessible Products (disabilityscoop.com)
CVS is introducing a new line of tweezers, nail clippers and other self-care tools designed to be easier for people with disabilities to use.
Tears of the Kingdom shows that without change, accessibility in Nintendo games will remain accidental (eurogamer.net)
A look at Nintendo's history of accidental accessibility.
Unlocking Digital Success: 5 Common Website Accessibility Issues And How To Fix Them (scoopearth.com)
If you run a small business, startup, or freelance practice, creating an inclusive online presence is vital for reaching a wider audience and maximizing your success. However, many websites inadvertently exclude individuals with disabilities due to common accessibility issues. We're here to guide you through the top five challenges and empower you with practical solutions to ensure your website is accessible to all.
Game On: Accessibility takes another step forward with PlayStation 5 Access controller (spokesman.com)
Preorders opened up for Sony’s forthcoming PlayStation 5 Access controller on July 21. Following Microsoft’s well-received Xbox Adaptive Controller released in 2018, Sony is taking a step forward for video game accessibility for PlayStation gamers with disabilities.
Blue Protocol dev confirms Western launch languages and importance of accessibility (ggrecon.com)
Blue Protocol is coming to the West, and we spoke to Mike Zadorojny, the game's Franchise Lead at Amazon Games, about how it's playable for all.
Destiny 2 Honored with Accessibility Award at 2023 Games for Change Festival (gamespress.com)
Accessibility at Bungie was on hand to accept the award.
How to Make Your Grandparents' Existing Windows PC More Accessible (makeuseof.com)
Cut down on the number of tech help calls you get by making your Windows PC more accessible for seniors.
How do you keep user data safe with accessibility and inclusion features? (linkedin.com)
Computer literacy is not only about using software and devices, but also about protecting your privacy and security online. One aspect of this is how you keep your user data safe with accessibility and inclusion features.
Use a braille display with Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, & Drawings (support.google.com)
You can use a braille display to read and edit files on Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drawings.
What designers can learn from Apple’s latest accessibility features (fastcompany.com)
Five innovative additions that aim to tackle challenges faced by individuals with disabilities and improve accessibility for all users.
Xbox Update Preview Alpha to Include Accessibility Additions (fagenwasanni.com)
Xbox Update Preview Alpha users can expect new accessibility features in the next update. The latest update will allow physically disabled players to remap keyboard keys to a controller.
Web Design: The Art of Creating Engaging Online Experiences (techbullion.com)
West Palm Beach Web Design is a multidisciplinary field that combines creativity, technology, and user-centered principles to craft compelling and intuitive online experiences. As the digital landscape continues to evolve, West Palm Beach Web Design plays a crucial role in shaping how we interact with websites, applications, and other digital platforms. In this comprehensive article, we will delve into the critical aspects of West Palm Beach Web Design, from its historical evolution to the latest trends and best practices, highlighting its importance in today’s digital age.
5 Things Businesses Can Do to Improve Digital Accessibility (anewdomain.net)
Digital technology has never made digital accessibility more critical for businesses to ensure equal access for individuals with disabilities than it is today. Unfortunately, many businesses remain unclear on how they can ensure maximum digital accessibility with their offerings. This article will discuss strategies in this blog post to achieve maximum digital accessibility for the products you offer.
A Google Workspace update makes alt text easier to add (theverge.com)
Now it describes what alt text is for, too.
Owlchemy: Leaders of the XR Accessibility Game (uploadvr.com)
An UploadVR marketing team member met with Jazmin Cano (Accessibility Product Manager) and Peter Galbraith (Sr Accessibility Engineer) to discuss the team’s recent contributions to accessibility as part of their generous sponsorship for the UploadVR Showcase Summer 2023.
10 common usability problems with websites (nomensa.com)
Unveiling Usability: Tackling Common Problems. Expert tips to enhance your website's user experience and boost engagement.
How to make Windows 11 more accessible (xda-developers.com)
Microsoft has made Windows 11 easy to use for those with a variety of needs with features like live captions and voice access.
Do we need WCAG 3 (now)? (yatil.net)
Eric asks: Do we need to develop WCAG 3 at this moment? Or is WCAG 2 still good enough?
Disability Pride Month: Disabled actors still need to get more chances (digitalspy.com)
Change is possible, and it's happening incrementally.
Fatigue Can Shatter a Person (theatlantic.com)
Everyday tiredness is nothing like the depleting symptom that people with long COVID and ME/CFS experience.
Accessible bathrooms: New planes to face stricter requirements from DOT (eu.usatoday.com)
The Department of Transportation announced a rule that will require most new planes to have accessible bathrooms starting in 2035.
How a storied Paralympian became a children’s book author (wpr.org)
Three-time Paralympian and disability advocate Patty Cisneros Prevo published her first children’s book last month. Spurred from her own experience as a disabled athlete, her book “Tenacious” highlights the personal stories of 15 disabled athletes who play a variety of sports.
Filling The Accessible Housing Gap For Disabled People Of Color (nextcity.org)
New developments are prioritizing affordable, accessible housing for a population that’s uniquely vulnerable to housing discrimination.
Disabled People Get Support in the Kitchen from a New Cookbook (civileats.com)
Jules Sherred’s book ‘Crip Up the Kitchen’ offers recipes and acceptance in 'the worst room' in the house for people with disabilities.
Comedian Nina G. Uses Jokes To Change How People View Stuttering (huffpost.com)
The stand-up comic is part of a comedy troupe called Comedians With Disabilities Act.
Disability onscreen is improving but "still not enough" (salon.com)
Experts discuss the ongoing need for more thoughtful representations of disabilty in front of and behind the camera.
The Disability Community Needs More Mental Health Support From Allies (themighty.com)
Here are three ways non-disabled allies can help.
“When life handed me a catheter, I went for one that made my life easier.” (newmobility.com)
Lucien, a passionate sports enthusiast who led an active life, experienced a spinal injury due to a bicycle accident. After recovering, his strong desire was to regain his independence and return to an active lifestyle.
Disabled Writers and Actors Strike for a Better Future (newmobility.com)
Hollywood is at a standstill. The Writers Guild of America, the union that represents 16,000 screenwriters, and the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, representing 160,000 actors, are both on strike against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. These are the writers and actors who make your favorite TV shows and movies, like Ted Lasso, Oppenheimer and countless other productions, yet the vast majority of them are living from paycheck to paycheck.
U.S. Access Board Town Hall (thegirlinthepinkwheelchair.tumblr.com)
I had the immense pleasure of celebrating the ADA with the Maryland Department of Disabilities, the U.S. Access Board, representatives of the Maryland Governor’s Office, Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller, and representatives from varying organizations including federal agencies.
Disability News and Mental Health, One disabled air passenger, two tickets (bbc.co.uk)
Why do some disabled people have to pay double for a plane ticket?
Global action plan unveiled for epilepsy and neurological disorders (disabilityinsider.com)
WHO’s Intersectoral Global Action Plan (IGAP) on epilepsy and other neurological disorders, published today in all six UN languages, sets out the actions needed to improve access to care and treatment for people living with neurological disorders through a comprehensive, coordinated response across sectors.
Flood-affected communities to receive $9.1 million boost (disabilityinsider.com)
The NGO Flood Recovery Program funding will go to service providers and non-government organisations in the Western, Murrumbidgee, Far West and New England districts as they continue to rebuild following the floods which began in August and September 2022.
Accessible facility for persons with disabilities unveiled in ACT (disabilityinsider.com)
The Albanese Labor Government is working with the ACT Government to deliver on its commitment for more specialised disability toilet facilities in the ACT.
New York launches campaign to combat stigma against developmental disabilities (disabilityinsider.com)
New York State has launched an innovative anti-stigma campaign to support and empower people with developmental disabilities. The campaign, unveiled by OPWDD and New York's Developmental Disabilities Planning Council (DDPC) to coincide with the anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act on July 26th, seeks to break down barriers and misconceptions surrounding these individuals, fostering a more inclusive and compassionate society.
Johns Hopkins Joins Forces with ReBokeh to Enhance Low Vision Assistive Technologies (assistivetechnologyblog.com)
ReBokeh, an assistive technology startup, has partnered with Johns Hopkins University's Disability Health Research Center (JHDHRC) to create Low Vision Connect, a digital community platform. The collaboration between ReBokeh and JHDHRC aims to improve the lives of individuals with low vision by facilitating authentic connections based on personal experiences.
United Airlines Becomes First Carrier to Add Braille to Plane Interiors (msn.com)
The airline will equip its entire fleet by the end of 2026.
Disabled people are receiving degrading treatment in an overstretched NHS (theguardian.com)
Letters: Dan Scorer of Mencap responds to a report on a survey in which NHS staff said they don’t have enough time for patients.
Scope Reveals Shocking Levels Of Online Trolling (criplife.co.uk)
The disability equality charity Scope has released new research conducted through Opinium Ltd that lifts the lid on the scale of online trolling and abuse that disabled people face.
Brand Inclusion Index (kantar.com)
Learn from the UK’s most inclusive brands.
Unbeschwertes Reisen mit Behinderung dank medizinischer Hilfsmittel von Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare (rehacare.de)
Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare bietet eine Vielzahl von medizinischen Hilfsmitteln, die Reisen für Menschen mit Behinderungen erleichtern. Dazu zählen neben faltbaren Rollstühlen auch spezielle medizinische Geräte wie tragbare Sauerstofftanks, Inhalationsgeräte und Pulsoximeter.
I can't walk, but I love my Barefoot shoes (satonmybutt.co.uk)
I got my first pair of Vibram FiveFingers about 13 years ago when I could still use crutches, I now use a wheelchair full-time, I can’t walk, but I love my Barefoot shoes!
Self-Care Tips for People with Chronic Pain (satonmybutt.co.uk)
Living with chronic pain is not something anyone would wish to experience – and that’s one of the greatest understatements of all time. Pain of any kind is unpleasant, but the grinding experience of waking up in pain and knowing that it will be present throughout the day makes it that much more dispiriting. Sufferers will look everywhere for ways to mitigate it, and that in itself can become tiring – because chronic pain also takes a toll on your stamina.
Report uncovers 'systemic discrimination' faced by people with disabilities in Australian screen industry (media-dis-n-dat.blogspot.com)
As an Asian-born Australian, Ade Djajamihardja is no stranger to discrimination. But when he had his first stroke, he was not ready for the disability that followed.
DOT Announces New Requirements for Accessible Lavatories on Smaller Airplanes (wheelchairtravel.org)
Transportation Secretary Buttigieg has published a final rule for wheelchair accessible lavatories on single-aisle aircraft with 125+ seats.
Massachusetts Creates Chief IT Accessibility Officer Position to Enhance Digital Access for All Citizens (assistivetechnologyblog.com)
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey recently announced the establishment of a new position called the chief IT accessibility officer through an executive order during a reception commemorating Disability Pride Month. The order, Executive Order No. 614, serves three main purposes: creating the accessibility officer position, establishing the Digital Accessibility and Equity Governance Board, and appointing accessibility officers to represent each executive office. The state is encouraging applicants for this position and aims to ensure consistent digital accessibility for all citizens, recognizing that when services are built to accommodate diverse needs, everyone benefits. The accessibility officer will be responsible for coordinating efforts to make all state websites accessible, addressing previous inconsistencies in digital services that resulted in varied user experiences. The focus on digital accessibility is crucial as more state business moves online. The state also plans to launch a public-facing dashboard for transparency and accountability. The Office on Disability has been collaborating with the Executive Office of Technology Services and Security (EOTSS) since 2021, and this executive order will enhance their partnership to improve digital access.
Disabled people deserve more than medical research—we want liberation (philanthropynewsdigest.org)
Philanthropy has historically had one singular focus when it comes to disabled people: fixing us. And while cures for cancers and diseases are certainly important—the reality is that disabled people like me will always exist—and we deserve full, happy, liberated lives right now. And in that respect, philanthropy has almost completely failed, with just a few small funders embracing the idea of liberation for disabled people—a world in which we can thrive with full rights, justice, and access—as worthwhile at all. I’d like to invite you to change that.
Dementia the strongest risk factor for infection with COVID-19 in older people (news-medical.net)
In 2020, the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, dementia was the dominant risk factor for the disease among residents of Swedish nursing homes.
On disability representation, we still have a long way to go (cushingsdiseasenews.com)
The media plays a big role in shaping our perspectives. That's why more disability representation is needed, writes columnist Noura Costany.
2023 D-30 DISABILITY IMPACT LIST (mydiversability.com)
Now in its fourth year, the D-30 Disability Impact List honors the unique accomplishments of our most impactful community members globally through a nomination and selection process.
Study finds that a 100-year-old treatment inhibits COVID-19 infection (medicalxpress.com)
A team of researchers led by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Jonathan S. Dordick, Ph.D., Institute Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering, has illuminated a new possibility for the treatment and prevention of COVID-19 in research published in Communications Biology.
As groups celebrate the Americans with Disabilities Act anniversary, COVID still looms large (19thnews.org)
The pandemic's public health emergency ended in May, but with limited guidelines on best practices, disability groups making anniversary plans have struggled with uncertainty and a desire for normalcy.
Activists with disabilities want to lead the climate fight despite barriers in their way (19thnews.org)
Efforts toward inclusivity and accessibility could make climate solutions better for everyone as a result, advocates say.
Newly disabled people aren’t given a ‘how-to’ guide. Disability doulas are closing those gaps (19thnews.org)
The community care practice, pioneered by queer women of color, reorients newly disabled people to a different life – a necessity that has grown during the pandemic era.
Will SCOTUS ban the "testers" who keep businesses ADA accessible? (motherjones.com)
Disabled people have to sue to enforce accessibility laws. That could soon get much harder.
Most kids with autism won’t get core therapy funding soon: Ontario ministry document (globalnews.ca)
Most of the children in Ontario waiting for publicly funded core autism therapy will not receive it any time soon, the government says in an internal assessment.
Podcast: lABLEd With Guest Host Gem Turner (pod.link)
With Guest Host Gem Turner In this special episode of the lABLEd podcast, your usual host Alice takes a well-deserved break, leaving the mic to Lucy and fabulous guest host Gem Turner, known for her candid insights and empowering perspectives. Join Gem as she talks to Luy through her recent life developments, discussing how learning to drive and moving out to live independently have impacted her life as a disabled person.Moving out and living independently is a significant milestone for anyone, but for disabled individuals, it can come with unique considerations and adaptations. Gem dives deep into the emotional and practical aspects of this life-changing decision. and shares her insights into finding an accessible and inclusive living space, adjusting to a new environment, and the liberating sense of self-reliance that comes with it.Throughout the episode, Gem and Lucy explore the impact of such life changes not just on the disabled person but also on their loved ones. Gem's journey of independence involves her support system, and she emphasizes the importance of open communication and understanding between friends and family.View the full list of resources, links and transcript of this episode at www.labledpodcast.co.uk
Minnesota employers add support for neurodivergent, disabled workers (m.startribune.com)
Startup Joshin, a Minnesota nonprofit and the Chamber of Commerce all offer training for companies.
National Gallery of Art Apologizes for Removing Visitor With Disability (hyperallergic.com)
Celeste Tooth, a student and teaching assistant, says the DC museum did not accommodate their double-shoulder backpack containing medical supplies.
Children in food-insecure homes visit doctors, ER more than peers, study says (theglobeandmail.com)
Children and teens living in households without adequate access to food make more doctor and emergency department visits and are admitted to hospital for mental-health issues more often than their peers with a reliable source of food, according to a new study whose lead author warns that their needs are likely growing amid worsening food insecurity in Canada.
Disability During a Pandemic (blockbyblockcreative.com)
Covid-19 has shown us new ways to address old problems - from remote accessibility to critical shortages of home care workers. Will we listen to these lessons?
Telling It Our Way (wgte.org)
In this podcast, we host stories written and performed by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, tackling topics that range from romantic relationships to work life, childhood to grief. These are real stories from the complex, rich lives of real people. This is not inspiration porn. Have Questions? Email Us with any questions you may have. We're here to help!
I'm not your inspiration: an antidote to 'inspiration porn' (urevolution.com)
Explore why Stella Young's 2014 TED talk, 'I'm not your inspiration' remains an essential tenet of the disability rights movement and an antidote to 'inspiration porn.'
Data Corner for July 2023 (respectability.org)
Find the latest available data about veterans with disabilities and employment for people with disabilities.
Interview with Suad Bisogno, CEO of Integrated Resources Institute (respectability.org)
A conversation about employment first policy and some of the crucial issues facing Suad’s home state of California.
The ADA at 33: Reflections from our Policy Team (respectability.org)
On the 33rd anniversary of being signed into law, read reflections from our Policy team about what the ADA means to them.
Our participation in the 16th Session of the Conference of States Parties to the CRPD (edf-feph.org)
A delegation from the European Disability Forum, led by our Vice-President Gunta Anca participated in the 16th session of the Conference of States Parties to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, an annual event organised by the United Nations to discuss the implementation of the aforementioned Convention. The Conference brings together representatives of national governments, policymakers, international organisations and civil society.
Supporting care transformation in Ukraine based on disability inclusion approach (edf-feph.org)
Read about the results and recommendations from a five-day deinstitutionalisation strategic planning workshop to support care transformation in Ukraine.
UN Disability Committee announces countries for review for 2024 (edf-feph.org)
The UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities published the countries that will be evaluated in 2024 and beyond.
Ukrainians with disabilities living in residential institutions: urgent action needed (edf-feph.org)
A new report developed by the Kharkiv Institute for Social Research highlights the bad living conditions and significant issues faced by persons with disabilities living in residential institutions in Ukraine. It also points to the insufficient efforts to provide solutions for independent living in the community.
Spanish Presidency of the Council – new focus on disability rights (edf-feph.org)
On 1 July, Spain took over the Presidency of the Council of the EU from Sweden who took this role in the first half of 2023. We took a closer look at the programme of the new Presidency to see if it reflects any of the issues that the disability movement is campaigning for.
[Opinion] Disabled people still feel like second-class citizens in EU (euobserver.com)
When they asked us at the Sharm-El-Sheik airport to flatten the back of my electric wheelchair, I started to worry.
The revised Regulation on Rail Passenger Rights enters into force – What’s new for persons with disabilities? (edf-feph.org)
On 7 June 2023, the revised Regulation on Rail Passenger Rights entered into force. As a result, the rights of passengers when they travel by train rail have been updated and – in some cases – strengthened.
The European Disability Card and passenger rights - What can it entail? (edf-feph.org)
After many years of campaigning by EDF and its members, the European Disability Card is one step closer to becoming a reality when the European Commission publishes their proposal for a law expanding the Card in September.
End the nightmare: Passengers with disabilities deserve to travel by air (edf-feph.org)
Air travel is by far the transportation mode in which persons with disabilities experience the most difficulties and human rights violations: compared to the legislation covering other modes, the current regulation protecting the rights of passengers travelling by air is incomplete.
Welcome to EDF's Transport Accessibility Discrimination Database (accessibility.edf-feph.org)
Here, you can report cases of discrimination, especially in transport. You can share your information anonymously. You can also browse cases of discrimination in other Member States or by transport mode.
Adrian Pickering, Managing Director, Founding Partner and Chair of the Board (axschat.com)
With almost 30 years’ commercial experience in computing, programming and software consultancy including AI, Adrian leads the strategy and direction, as well as project management. In addition, he authors much of the code, particularly around AI and enterprise-grade business services.
Not Your Champions: Disabled People aren’t Redemptive Plot Devices (cripcrapmedia.com)
Evan Froiland writes about how attempts at self awareness in Champions fail to absolve the film of exploitation.
Forbes EQ BrandVoice: Why Remote Access Is The New ‘Curb Cut’ For Modern Accessibility (forbes.com)
As society continues to return to in-person activities, it's important not to leave behind the gains made by virtual access. Instead, we should use them as a stepping stone—or more aptly, a curb cut—to create a more accessible world for everyone.
Puzzle games that make learning about history fun & inclusive (historicons.com)
Our puzzle-based games feature: Original art with colorful vignettes and portraits of diverse historic events and icons, custom puzzle piece shapes and easter eggs to search for, that double as clues, memory cues, and discussion prompts of the historical event, and a QR code that reveals the meaning behind each clue.
Forbes EQ BrandVoice: How Civil Rights Icon Judy Heumann Empowered Me To Disclose My Disability (forbes.com)
Disabled leaders are in positions of privilege that often uniquely shield us from the same degree of workplace discrimination faced by others with disabilities.
Disability and Inclusion Readiness Platform (accessearth.com)
Is your business access ready? Invest now with the Access Ready Platform and start your diversity and inclusion training and strategy today. Let Access Earth show you the benefits that await you on your accessibility journey! Become Access Ready Our CEO Matt McCann at TEDxDúnLaoghaire
Creating a Platform for People With Disabilities-WGN News (fun4thedisabled.com)
Vanessa Harris, PE, appeared on WGN Weekend News with Gaynor Hall. The following versions of the interviews are open captioned with American Sign Language. Transcripts of the Evening News and Morning News are below.
Living with an invisible illness (urevolution.com)
Life with an invisible illness can be isolating due to the daily struggle of living with an invisible illness and the expectations imposed by others.
The Limitations of Empathy (saltyworld.net)
"For many autistic people who’ve been accused of not having (enough) empathy or of being selfish, the idea that empathy will change the world can be very alienating."
AI experts disown Musk-backed campaign citing their research (reuters.com)
Critics accuse the Future of Life Institute, the group behind a letter Musk co-signed, of prioritising imagined apocalyptic scenarios.
Inclusive Experience Practice (wundermanthompson.com)
One in five people worldwide has a disability that creates challenges for dexterity, cognition or sensory issues, and according to the World Health Organization, this translates to more than one billion people worldwide. Collectively, this group represents an annual disposable income of $8 trillion globally. People with disabilities and neurological differences expect brands to communicate with them in ways that are relevant, engaging and reflect their role in our modern culture.
Surgery by Choice: Stories From 4 Disabled Women (themighty.com)
"I cannot believe this is where my path has led me, but I am also thrilled for the relief I’ll experience."
MTA Launches Pilot of Automatic Wheelchair Securement Device on Buses (new.mta.info)
System Enables Mobility Device Users to Secure Themselves Without Assistance from Bus Operator.
SASL now South Africa’s 12th official language! (thisability.co.za)
President Cyril Ramaphosa, on Wednesday, 19 July 2023, signed into law the South African Sign Language (SASL) Bill during a ceremony at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, officially making SASL the 12th national official language.
The Kindness of Strangers (pushliving.com)
We have all been in the position where a kind word, a helpful gesture or a simple pleasantry can make all the difference in how we feel in the moment, or result in a memory that changes us for a lifetime.
Living with an invisible illness (urevolution.com)
Life with an invisible illness can be isolating due to the daily struggle of living with an invisible illness and the expectations imposed by others.
‘My life is beautiful’: Felix Klieser, who plays the horn with his toes, on making his Proms debut (theguardian.com)
The German musician refused to let being born without arms stop him from becoming a horn virtuoso. As he prepares for the Royal Albert Hall concerts, he explains why the real disability is imagining that there are limits.
Experiential Learning at the Nexus of Theory and Practice (miusa.org)
Genuine connections with local people. Hands-on learning alongside peers. A shared appreciation of the area’s history. For Justice Shorter, these experiences are what characterized her time in Uganda and Rwanda as a true “exchange.”
What the ADA Means to Me (miusa.org)
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) changed my life. It allowed me to feel the respect that I deserve, to feel protected by a non-discrimination policy. The underlying principles of the ADA have served as a blueprint for other strong enforceable disability rights laws throughout the world.
Give Me A Sign (disability-visibility-newsletter.ghost.io)
Sometimes social media isn't entirely trash.
We Need More Wheelchair Barbie (teenvogue.com)
Seeing her briefly on the big screen was a reminder of the importance in showing up where people don't expect us.
‘Disability Sparks Innovation’: Insights From Deafblind Human Rights Lawyer Haben Girma (www-forbes-com.cdn.ampproject.org)
Disability rights advocate Haben Girma shares the benefits of designing for accessibility and increasing representation of disabled people in the workforce.
How closing train station ticket offices affects people with disabilities and pensioners (channel4.com)
Passengers will have to go online or use ticket machines instead, but many pensioners and people with disabilities say they rely on help from ticket office staff to travel independently.