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People with disabilities explain how Medicaid cuts could impact their lives (pbs.org)
Congress is back in D.C. with plans to move forward on a budget framework that could include cuts to Medicaid. About one in three people with disabilities is enrolled in the program which helps them access health care and live independently in their communities. Stephanie Sy reports and we hear from people with disabilities and their caretakers about what Medicaid means to them.
Christa Couture on enabling disabled travel in Canada (canadiangeographic.ca)
The musician, writer, amputee and host of the AMI travel series Postcards From, discusses advocating for accessibility while challenging stereotypes across Canada and more
Travel websites ‘almost always inaccessible’ leaving disabled users frustrated and unable to book (euronews.com)
Travel companies have been identified as one of the worst offenders when it comes to website accessibility, and it’s costing them dearly.
British Sign Language arrives at Scottish railway stations (railadvent.co.uk)
Totems that provide information in British Sign Language (BSL) have been installed at four major stations across Scotland.
With the FDA in turmoil, the ‘revolving door’ with industry is spinning faster (statnews.com)
HHS Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has railed against a “revolving door” between drug companies and the FDA. But HHS' actions now seem to be causing that door to spin faster.
Why Mask Bans In America Could Set A Dangerous Precedent For Public Health (forbes.com)
Many jurisdictions are considering masking a criminal offense, which could adversely affect public health
When They Don’t Recognize You Anymore (kffhealthnews.org)
People with dementia often forget even close family members as the disease advances. “It can throw people into an existential crisis,” an expert said.
RFK Jr. Exaggerates Share of Autistic Population With Severe Limitations (californiahealthline.org)
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said this month that "autism destroys families,” adding that “most cases are now severe” and describing children who will never work, play baseball, write poetry, or go on a date. Medical experts and people on the autism spectrum say Kennedy’s portrayal was skewed.
U.K.’s NHS Reportedly Plans to Test Trans Kids for Autism and ADHD (them.us)
According to ‘The Telegraph,’ kids with gender dysphoria will be screened for “neurodevelopmental conditions” before they can access gender-affirming medical care.
Supreme Court to hear school disability discrimination case (npr.org)
At issue is a case testing the reach of federal laws that promise special help for children with disabilities in public schools. Specifically: What do parents have to prove in order to get that specialized help?
Generations unite in Nigeria’s HPV vaccine campaign (unicef.org)
A community health mobilizer in Nigeria is combating vaccine misinformation and building trust, one family member at a time.
$35M UIowa project will raze, move Center for Disabilities and Development. What to know: (yahoo.com)
U of Iowa seeks Board of Regents approval to raze the Center for Disabilities and Development, relocating it off the main medical campus
Deaf students had a path to science careers -- until their federal grants ended (npr.org)
Deaf students are less likely to find jobs in the sciences, health care or teaching. For years, the U.S. government tried to change that. But the grant program to help was just ended by the Trump Administration--leaving deaf students unsure about their future.
Looking Differently at Disability and Decision Making (opensocietyfoundations.org)
Many people with disabilities are not allowed to make the most basic decisions about how to lead their own lives. “Supported decision making” can change this.
ACL Budget Cut Action (form.jotform.com)
We're collecting 53 stories to fight budget cuts to life-giving programs like Medicaid/MediCal, IHSS, SSI/SSDI and more.
Becoming an Accessible Travel Blogger: Opening Doors to Free Stays and Activities (tabifolk.com)
In an age where travel blogging has become a lucrative profession, many aspiring adventurers are looking for ways to turn their passion for exploration into a sustainable career. One niche that’s gaining traction is accessible travel blogging. This avenue allows bloggers to share their adventures with a wider audience and opens doors to unique opportunities, including complimentary stays and activities. So, how does one embark on the journey to becoming an accessible travel blogger and reap the benefits of free accommodations and experiences? Let’s delve into it.
Swim Schools Launch Program For Kids With Autism (disabilityscoop.com)
Amid rising concern about drowning among children with autism, a new effort is underway to help kids with cognitive, physical and developmental needs across the country learn to be safe in the water.
Funding For Group Helping Crime Victims With Disabilities Halted (disabilityscoop.com)
The U.S. Department of Justice grants provided legal services for crime victims with disabilities and helped support emerging lawyers who represent victims regarding their legal rights.
Speculating Deaf Tech: Reimagining Technologies Centering Deaf People (dl.acm.org)
This deaf-led work critically explores Deaf Tech, challenging conventional understandings of technologies ‘for’ deaf people as merely assistive and accessible, since these understandings are predominantly embedded in medical and audist ideologies. By employing participatory speculative workshops, deaf participants from different European countries envisioned technologies on Eyeth - a mythical planet inhabited by deaf people - centered on their perspectives and curiosities. The results present a series of alternative socio-technical narratives that illustrate qualitative aspects of technologies desired by deaf people. This study advocates for expanding the scope of deaf technological landscapes, emphasizing the needs of establishing deaf-centered HCI, including the development of methods and concepts that truly prioritize deaf experiences in the design of technologies intended for their use.
A11y News: Accessibility Events in May (a11ynews.substack.com)
Save the Date: May 5th is European Protest Day Campaigning for the Equality of Disabled People
Transforming Mobility, One Journey at a Time (martynsibley.com)
I’m proud to share that I’ve joined Open Road Access (ORA) as a Non-Executive Director. A bold and brilliant startup on a mission to close the UK’s transport accessibility gap.
I was 19 and on the trip of a lifetime – then I drank a cocktail laced with methanol (theguardian.com)
In a bar in Bali, Ashley King was given a lethal drink. A day later, she realised she was going blind. She thought all her dreams were over – but the reality proved very different
Wheelchair Travel Newsletter: The Future of Air Travel, Joy and Sadness (wheelchairtravel.org)
Key accessibility stories from a major aviation expo, an Easter trip to Tennessee, and what's ahead as I prepare for Greece.
TfL unveils new look for priority seating as it launches seventh annual Priority Seating Week (ablemagazine.co.uk)
Transport for London (TfL) is encouraging customers to offer their seat to customers who need it on public transport, and be mindful of non-visible health conditions, as it showcases its new priority seating design, with greater colour contrast.
ENIL Board elections 2025 (enil.eu)
The ENIL Board election will take place online during ENIL’s General Assembly on 24 May 2025. Nominations have been received by the Nominating Committee (composed of Mathilde Fuchs, Miro Griffiths and Grega Fajdiga) until the end of February, and below is the full list of those nominated. Additionally, there is a list of seven persons given a recommendation by the ENIL Nominating Committee.
Making a Splash: Olathe Increases Water Accessibility with New Fleet of Water Wheelchairs (assistivetechnologyblog.com)
Discover how the City of Olathe is enhancing inclusive recreation with the addition of unique water wheelchairs at its pools and Lake Olathe, thanks to a partnership with Variety KC. Learn about the impact of this adaptive equipment on youth accessibility and explore how other cities globally can pursue similar goals.
Starmer claims voters being ‘conned’ by Tories and Reform UK as parties are planning a coalition – as it happened (theguardian.com)
PM says supporters of both groups are being misled and a tie-up would be a ‘disaster’ for Britain
Is your organisation doing enough for Global Accessibility Awareness (abilitynet.org.uk)
Global Accessibility Awareness Day on 15 May offers a great opportunity for you to hone your organisation's digital accessibility skills. AbilityNet is here to help you with 4 key resources to share!
Shake Your Ass for Accessibility (zeffy.com)
Join Cuéntame for a night of music, drag, and community as we raise funds to support queer and disabled artists, accessible nightlife, and free arts & therapy programs!
M Cantino (mcantino.com)
Portland Art Museum Tactiles (2024) After a warm reception for my first collection of tactile pieces at the Portland Art Museum, I had the opportunity to create two additional tactile pieces for traveling exhibitions visiting the museum.
Sensing Art (portlandartmuseum.org)
Our galleries are filled with art that delights, challenges, and connects visitors. Yet for the over 100,000 Oregonians who are blind and low vision, art is often inaccessible. We aim to make art accessible to all visitors.
May 2025 First Thursday Opening — Blue Sky, Oregon Center for the Photographic Arts (blueskygallery.org)
Join us in the evening to celebrate the opening of our May 2025 exhibitions
Art/Access Lab: Incongruent Access (highconceptlabs.org)
Art/Access Labs foster a vibrant disabled artist ecosystem through cross-discipline and cross-impairment professional development activities.
Supporting Immigrant Students with Disabilities during Trump 2.0 (tcf.org)
The Trump administration has enacted several inhumane immigration policies that have already had devastating consequences on the health, stability, and safety of immigrant communities. Some of the most acutely impacted individuals are immigrant students with disabilities, their parents, and the staff that provides critical mandated services.
2025 AAPD National Community Event (eventbrite.com)
Join us for the 2025 National Community Event on Wednesday, April 30th at 6:30pm Eastern!
2025 Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability (LEAD) (web.cvent.com)
Members of the Access/VSA International Network can get $50.00 off their LEAD conference or ED @ LEAD registration! Visit the Access/VSA International Network site for details or to join!
Gemeinsam für Teilhabe und gegen Ausgrenzung (eu-schwerbehinderung.eu)
EU-Schwerbehinderung - Aktuelle Nachrichten, News, Hintergründe, Videos
AXSCha with Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren (axschat.com)
Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren was elected Broward County Court Judge, 17th Judicial Circuit, Florida (1997); where she pioneered America’s first specialized Mental Health Court. The court is dedicated to the safe diversion of persons arrested with mental illness and neuro-cognitive disorders through the application of therapeutic jurisprudence and a trauma-informed approach.
Beyond 6 Seconds: Neurodiversity stories from neurodivergent people: Dyslexia advocacy in Nigeria (sites.libsyn.com)
First impressions can take only 6 seconds to make! But if you’re neurodivergent, those quick judgments about you can be misleading.
Pregnancy And Disability: Ensuring Inclusive Maternity Care (criplife.co.uk)
Discover key insights into pregnancy and disability, highlighting the unique experiences of disabled women during maternity care. Written by Victoria Bradley, a nurse practitioner and new mum with MS, this article advocates for more inclusive and supportive healthcare.
Inclusive Home Design Ideas for All Abilities (disabilityhorizons.com)
Inclusive home design means durable materials, smart tech, and accessible spaces that support comfort, independence, and dignity for all ages and abilities.
AI tool can track effectiveness of multiple sclerosis treatments (disabilityinsider.com)
A new artificial intelligence (AI) tool that can help interpret and assess how well treatments are working for patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) has been developed by UCL researchers.
Liberty Festival: Artist Call-Out (cripticarts.org)
CRIPtic Arts is delighted to be showcasing work by exceptional disabled creatives at Liberty Festival 2025 - find out more and apply here.
CRIPtic 2025 Artist Development Programme (cripticarts.org)
Applications are open for our CRIPtic 2025 Artist Development Programme - with opportunities for writers, performers and cultural leaders
What No One Tells You About Grit and Happiness (jessicacox.com)
Discover why grit alone isn’t enough for lasting success. Learn how aligning perseverance with purpose and progress leads to true happiness and fulfillment.
How Long After Lip Filler Can I Kiss (ableemily.com)
Immediate aftercare for lip filler involves minimizing swelling and bruising while ensuring proper healing.
When rain keeps me in: Life with a wheelchair and MS (acoupletakesonms.com)
Sure, I could have watched the service online from the comfort of Dan and my house, but I wanted to be at Immanuel Lutheran Church with my church family. But alas, I did not make it.
How to Respond to “Are You Okay?” with Honest Confidence (urevolution.com)
Learn how to respond to "Are you okay?" with authenticity, confidence, and compassion. Practical examples for real conversations, work, and friendships.
Travelling with a support worker (havewheelchairwilltravel.net)
Travelling with a support worker can make or break a trip. Here's our tips for hiring one, setting boundaries & managing expectations.
Mi hijo tiene un síndrome raro. Así que recurrí a internet (nytimes.com)
Las redes sociales pueden ser un lugar tanto de consuelo como de tormento para los padres de niños con discapacidades. ¿Cuánto podía compartir?
The United States is witnessing the return of psychiatric imprisonment (theguardian.com)
From ‘wellness farms’ to expanded involuntary commitment policies, the US is embracing psychiatric incarceration under the guise of compassion
From the Periphery (chicagoreviewpress.com)
From the Periphery consists of more than thirty first-person narratives of everyday people who describe what it’s like to be treated differently by society because of their disabilities. The stories are raw and painful, but also surprisingly funny and deeply inspiring. The oral histories describe anger, independence, bigotry, solidarity and love—in the family, at school, and at the workplace. Inspired by the oral historians Studs Terkel and Svetlana Alexievich, From the Periphery will become a classic collection that increases understanding of the lived experiences of people with disabilities.
US Justice Department unit for drug and food safety cases being disbanded (reuters.com)
A Justice Department unit that handles criminal and civil enforcement of U.S. food and drug safety laws is being disbanded as part of an ongoing cost-cutting campaign by President Donald Trump's administration, according to three people familiar with the matter.
GlobeToday.com is For Sale (brandbucket.com)
Buy the domain name GlobeToday.com and launch your business with a premium domain and a high quality logo.
USDA withdraws proposal to reduce Salmonella in poultry (cidrap.umn.edu)
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has withdrawn a proposed rule aimed at reducing Salmonella illnesses linked to raw poultry products.
SPEECH DIVERSITY (rafaelfilm.cafilm.org)
Join us as we celebrate National Stuttering Awareness Week with an evening of personal storytelling, radical self-acceptance, and deep listening through the lens of the stuttering community. This program features a collection of powerful short and feature-length documentaries by and about the stuttering community, spotlighting their lived experiences and reclaiming stuttering as a meaningful part of identity.
RFK considering pulling recommendation for kids to get the Covid vaccine (yahoo.com)
Kennedy is an anti-vaccine activist who has previously spread misinformation about the Covid-19 shot
EEOC Advances Suit Over Deaf Nurse's Rescinded Job Offer (law360.com)
A Maryland federal judge refused to toss the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's disability bias suit claiming a Baltimore-area hospital rescinded a job offer it had made to a deaf nurse only after she requested accommodations, saying key facts of the case are still in dispute.
U of M’s Osterholm spearheads new project to restore vaccine confidence (startribune.com)
Financed by Walton-family heir, the Vaccine Integrity Project seeks to counter post-COVID vaccine hesitancy and anti-vax themes of Trump administration. The University of Minnesota's Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy is leading the effort.
Damage from gut bacteria may play a role in the rise in colon cancer in young adults (npr.org)
Scientists have a new clue in the mystery of why younger people are getting more colon cancer. It may have to do with a toxin produced by a common gut microbe.
Trump's 2026 budget proposal plans billions in cuts, New York Times reports (reuters.com)
President Donald Trump's administration aims to cut billions of dollars from programs that support child care, health research, education and housing in its fiscal 2026 budget proposal, the New York Times reported on Friday.
Interview: Why Autistic Women Have Been Overlooked for Decades (undark.org)
Long undiagnosed, autistic women and girls who cope by putting on their "best normal” are finally being recognized.
‘Medicaid is everything’: What's at risk for enrollees with disabilities (nationaljournal.com)
As Republicans look to generate savings from the program, disability advocates worry cuts to Medicaid would result in reduced access to home-based services.
ASL 'I Love You' sculpture coming to downtown Myrtle Beach (wpde.com)
A new statue saying 'I Love You' in ASL is coming to downtown Myrtle Beach!
How 1 word in Minnesota law is preventing people with mental illness from getting help (kstp.com)
Law enforcement’s refusal to transport a mentally ill man to treatment is raising questions over the effectiveness of emergency hold orders.
Minnesota care providers seek funding for their own mental health (postbulletin.com)
Sometimes the bias is blatant, included on listings of handsome homes that eager buyers with government-backed mortgages would love to own.
Where's Plumpy'Nut? A lifesaving food for malnourished kids is caught up in U.S. cuts (npr.org)
It's a "ready-to-use therapeutic food" that's had remarkable success in treating malnourished kids. The State Department says it's still available. Factories and field workers have a different view.
'The Little Prince' reimagined in deaf-led physical theatre adaptation (cbc.ca)
This groundbreaking adaptation of The Little Prince is completely speechless, designed specifically with deaf audiences in mind. Britnei Bilhete was there and gives us this sneak peek.
New ‘Donkey Hodie’ Character Is Helping Disabled Kids ‘Feel Seen and Celebrated' (parents.com)
‘Mister Rogers' Neighborhood’ powerful legacy of inclusion continues with the introduction of Jeff Mouse.
Is the Canada Disability Benefit high enough? What the major federal parties are saying about it (thestar.com)
Ahead of Monday’s election, advocates are seeking commitments about accessibility and the benefit for working-age people with disabilities.
What two autistic people want you to understand about autism (wbur.org)
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continues to spread misinformation about autism spectrum disorder.
Incidents of seclusion and restraint increase in Wisconsin classrooms (wpr.org)
There were more than 6,222 instances of seclusion and more than 7,439 cases of physical restraint last year in Wisconsin schools, according to new data from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
'Meat Expectations,' new musical at Gallaudet University, created entirely in American Sign Language (dctheaterarts.org)
The fully Deaf-made show is fully accessible to both Deaf and hearing audiences.
Health grant cuts upended research, services in Minnesota (minnpost.com)
A lawsuit by attorneys general has unfrozen some grant money temporarily, but medical research and services are expected to suffer.
Montana Hospitals Preserve Medicaid Expansion, Fend Off Regulations (kffhealthnews.org)
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Employee cuts at Social Security are leaving remaining workers struggling to keep up (npr.org)
Social Security employees are feeling "overwhelmed" and wait times for phone services are up as workforce cuts from the Trump administration are being felt throughout the agency.
A pause in NIH funding leaves these Alzheimer’s studies in limbo: ‘This is alarming’ (edition.cnn.com)
Zahydie Burgos Ribot and her husband Francisco are working on completing their travel bucket list and spending quality time together before Francisco will no longer be able to travel and before his brain will forget.
Website For MAGA-Friendly Businesses Backfires As People Use It For Boycotts (huffpost.com)
Social media posts about PublicSquare have gone viral as Trump critics use it to find companies not to support – the opposite of what the site was set up for.
Long COVID: An Often Invisible Disability (news.aai.org)
Lisa McCorkell sheds light on the reality of Long COVID as an often invisible and episodic disability—one that disrupts millions of lives.
Democrats launch inquiry into dismantling of Administration for Community Living (motherjones.com)
RFK Jr. moved to shutter the agency, which serves disabled and aging adults, in March.
Global Disability Inclusion Announces Partnership with FTL Moda and Introduces New Brand Ambassador (prnewswire.com)
In line with its progressive employment strategies, the consultancy firm aims to diversify New York Fashion Week (NYFW) with models with disabilities
"I Sit on Her Face All Day": A Conversation on Sex and Wheelchairs (autostraddle.com)
Exploring the erotic significance of wheelchairs is an opportunity to refuse the limited choices available for sexual narration.
In Blow for Trump, Pentagon to Resume Health Care for Trans Troops (them.us)
The administration has been hit with a flurry of lawsuits over its targeting of trans service members.
Panda Express reverses mask ban for employees after public outcry (boingboing.net)
Last week, news began circulating that fast casual restaurant Panda Express was implementing a new company-wide mask policy that would ban masks for its workers, unless they were "required for specific job duties or safety protocols," or if workers jumped through hoops to apply for an exemption due to "medical, religious, or other protected reasons." A photo of the notice, which was originally distributed to Panda Express stores by the corporate office on April 15, was posted by a Panda Express employee shortly thereafter on a subreddit created by Panda Express employees to discuss the company and their work. Along with the photo, the employee wrote, "Anyone else's store put up this notice?"
Adidas Designing Shoes For People With Down Syndrome (disabilityscoop.com)
One of the world's largest footwear companies is developing a shoe specifically tailored to the needs of people with Down syndrome.
Rethinking the flow: menstrual and continence care for every body(openinclusion.com)
Rethinking the flow: menstrual and continence care for every body. How disability impacts personal hygiene and opportunities to improve menstruation and incontinence products, representation and information.
The Rise and Fall of Great-Power Competition (foreignaffairs.com)
Trump’s new spheres of influence.
A11y News: Using Assistive Tech is like Coding Guitar Hero with a Guitar (a11ynews.substack.com)
No Patrick, a guitar is not an assistive tech device, but some "accessible" websites are like beating Dark Souls.
Disability protection groups in two states pause services after missing federal funds (motherjones.com)
"We are fighting for our very survival."
NUCUF Urges Carers To Contribute To DWP Review Of Carer’s Allowance (criplife.co.uk)
NUCUF calls on unpaid carers to share their experiences for the DWP’s independent review of Carer’s Allowance. Submissions close at 23:59 on 11 May 2025 – a rare chance to influence real change.
OPINION: Loud hands are proud hands: The joy, freedom, and pain of stimming - The Student Life (tsl.news)
CW: Anti-autistic ableism and mentions of self-harm There’s a beauty in my hands moving in front of me: short, jerking motions that remind me of my brief foray into conducting music in middle school band. As my hands move back and forth, I begin to rock forward in the same
HHS Walks Back “Autism Registry” Plans - Autistic Self Advocacy Network (autisticadvocacy.org)
On Monday, April 21st, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced plans to collect federal and private health data for upcoming autism studies. National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya also announced that NIH would create a “new disease registry” focused on autism. This announcement led…
A Ballerina's Tale | Documentary about Misty Copeland | Independent Lens | PBS (pbs.org)
A Ballerina's Tale: Meet Misty Copeland, the first African American principal dancer with the prestigious American Ballet Theatre.
I stopped taking Ozempic because of the side effects. I'm healthier without it : NPR (npr.org)
Taking the drug made one writer feel so sick she quit and focused on healthy habits instead of her body size. Turns out, 65% of people using GLP-1 drugs for weight loss quit within a year.
FACT FOCUS: Examining RFK Jr.'s claims about measles, autism and diet as head of HHS | AP News (apnews.com)
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has made sweeping changes to the Department of Health and Human Services in just a few months at the helm. The changes have been celebrated by his followers and supporters of President Donald Trump. But scientists and public health experts have expressed concern over some of his statements about Americans' diets, vaccines, measles and autism. The AP looks at the facts behind his claims.
Student in wheelchair suing GDOE over nonworking elevators at Southern High | Local News | postguam.com (postguam.com)
A lack of working elevators for several years has led a Southern High School student in a wheelchair to sue the Guam Department of Education.
Moms in Crisis, Jobs Lost: The Human Cost of Trump’s Addiction Funding Cuts - KFF Health News (kffhealthnews.org)
In many cases, the money flowed to addiction recovery programs that help rebuild lives by driving people to medical appointments and court hearings, crafting résumés and training them for new jobs, finding them housing, and helping them build social connections unrelated to drugs.
‘Braille for Sports:’ Brooklyn Nets announce tactile broadcasts for future home games - NetsDaily (netsdaily.com)
Brooklyn’s making its games more accessible and a bit of history at the same time
Disability Rights New Jersey, a federally funded legal advocacy group, could run out of money next month, its top official said.
Warrior Spirit: Anthony McDaniel's Adaptive Sports Journey - YouTube (youtube.com)
Join us as we sit down with U.S. Marine veteran Anthony McDaniel as he discusses his multi-sport career in wheelchair basketball and rugby. MAGAZINE ========...
Warrior Spirit: Anthony McDaniel's Adaptive Sports Journey - YouTube (youtube.com)
Join us as we sit down with U.S. Marine veteran Anthony McDaniel as he discusses his multi-sport career in wheelchair basketball and rugby. MAGAZINE ========...
University suspends gender, disability and ethnicity majors under new Ohio law (19thnews.org)
The law, set to take effect this summer, bans diversity efforts and regulates classroom discussion.
US measles total passes 700 as Arkansas reports first cases | CIDRAP (cidrap.umn.edu)
'Doctors forced me to tell my deaf dad he had terminal cancer' - The Mirror (mirror.co.uk)
Kate Boddy said she had to "suppress every emotion" as interpreted with British Sign Language for her dying father through countless medical appointments until his death
Upstream Arts to Sunset After Two Decades Supporting Disabilities (accesspress.org)
Upstream Arts, a Minnesota nonprofit dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities through creative arts programs, will sunset by June 2026 due to significant funding challenges.
The Supreme Court ACA Challenge - Kennedy v Braidwood | KCM (katiecouric.com)
What to know about the Supreme Court ACA challenge, Kennedy v. Braidwood, and its impact on cancer screenings.
Largely eradicated diseases at risk of returning due to budget cuts | UN News (news.un.org)
Vaccines have saved around 150 million lives over the past 50 years, but that progress is now under threat.
Metabolic syndrome is a big risk factor for early dementia, and what you do makes a difference, study suggests | CNN (edition.cnn.com)
Metabolic syndrome is linked to greater risk of developing young-onset dementia, according to a new study. But there are preventive changes you can make today.
DD Network Advocacy Tools (unlockgeorgia.org)
GA's HCBS & Advocacy Movement!
Unfurl (dukeupress.edu)
Air pollution is still a problem for nearly half of Americans, report finds : NPR (npr.org)
Despite improvements in air quality in past decades, 156 million Americans still breathe in too much soot or ozone, says the annual State of the Air report from the American Lung Association.
Oscar-Winning Deaf Actor Troy Kotsur Named Dodge College Commencement Speaker - Dodge College of Film and Media Arts (blogs.chapman.edu)
Oscar-winning actor Troy Kotsur has been named the 2025 Commencement speaker for Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, the No. 4-ranked film school in the nation. The ceremony will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 24 at Chapman University’s Wilson Field. Deaf since birth, Kotsur, who gained international fame with 2022’s Best
New Museum of Disability History Set to Open on Long Island - The Viscardi Center (viscardicenter.org)
Story reprinted from Able News October 2024 issue.The history of disability is interwoven throughout human history, and yet, it’s all too often overlooked in
Rose Ayling-Ellis says it makes sense that Doctor Who character's deaf | Radio Times (radiotimes.com)
Her episode The Well airs amid a busy time for Ayling-Ellis, who also appears in the thriller series Reunion and Code of Silence.
Why Is the State Jeopardizing Health Insurance for Home Care Workers? — Center for New York City Affairs (centernyc.org)
An effort to rein in Medicaid spending is unintentionally saddling low-wage workers with either inadequate or unaffordable health insurance.
The Ranks of Obamacare ‘Fixers’ Axed in Trump’s Reduction of Health Agency Workforce - KFF Health News (kffhealthnews.org)
These fixers, officially known as caseworkers, unraveled complex and arcane health insurance rules to solve people’s coverage issues. They worked in a little-known federal department with which most consumers never interact — until they need help.
Ethan Saylor Memorial Scholarship | National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) (ndss.org)
Human Rights Organization for Individuals with Down syndrome
As measles spreads, new poll finds misinformation is having an impact. : Shots - Health News : NPR (npr.org)
With the U.S. now reporting more than 800 measles cases, a new poll from health policy research group KFF finds that many people are being exposed to false claims about measles and the measles vaccine.
Jacob's Pillow Dance (jacobspillow.org)
Visit historic Jacob's Pillow to see inspiring dance performances, study at The School, and attend free events, talks, classes, and more.
People in states with abortion bans are twice as likely to die during pregnancy (19thnews.org)
The risk is greatest among Black women in states with abortion bans, according to a new report.
US at tipping point for return of endemic measles | Reuters (reuters.com)
The United States is at a tipping point for the return of endemic measles a quarter century after the disease was declared eradicated in the country, researchers warned on Thursday.
HHS Plans to Cut Funds Used to Investigate Abuse at Group Homes – Mother Jones (motherjones.com)
Disability rights watchdogs are the latest targets of the Trump administration's defunding spree.
Ivan - ADD International (add.org.uk)
Ivan is from Jinja district in the Eastern part of Uganda with his wife, mother, and children. As part of the 100% Homegrown initiative which was funded by the…
RFK Jr. Reportedly Wants to Defund the National Suicide Hotline for LGBTQ+ Youth | Them (them.us)
The Washington Post obtained a leaked draft of the Health and Human Services (HHS) budget.
My Son and I Are Autistic and RFK Jr. Is Wrong About Us (Exclusive) (people.com)
Andi Putt and her son have both been diagnosed with autsim. The disability advocate responds to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s recent comments about how "autism destroys families."
RFK Jr.’s medical record plan frightens autistic people and their parents | The Independent (independent.co.uk)
‘A real fear right now in the autism community that what RFK is trying to do is somewhere along the line of eugenics,’ one autistic lawyer tells Eric Garcia
Ivan - ADD International (add.org.uk)
Ivan is from Jinja district in the Eastern part of Uganda with his wife, mother, and children. As part of the 100% Homegrown initiative which was funded by the…
HHS Plans to Cut Funds Used to Investigate Abuse at Group Homes – Mother Jones (motherjones.com)
Disability rights watchdogs are the latest targets of the Trump administration's defunding spree.
Oppose cuts to disability and aging programs (secure.everyaction.com)
We need you to tell Congress to oppose cuts to disability and aging programs. These programs provide critical, life-saving services to people with disabilities and older Americans in our communities.
When Natural Disasters Hit, People With Disabilities Feel Them ‘First and Worst’ - The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Having a plan in case you need to evacuate or lose power is essential. Here’s how to make one.
CDC weighing end to universal COVID vaccine recommendations - CBS News (cbsnews.com)
A majority of the agency's COVID-19 vaccine work group now backs narrower "risk-based" recommendations.
Feb 4, 2016 - The sexuality of people with disabilities is rarely represented or discussed in mainstream media.
Trump’s DOJ Is Going After Medical Journals For Being Too Woke (forbes.com)
The peer-reviewed medical journal CHEST publishes research in pulmonary care and sleep medicine. Why is the DOJ sending it a letter about its acceptance of “competing viewpoints”?
New experiences at their fingertips — Harvard Gazette (news.harvard.edu)
Course on tactile reading shows students “Why Braille Matters.”
NIH autism study will pull from private medical records : NPR (npr.org)
The National Institutes of Health plans to pool information from private sources like pharmacies and smartwatches.
New bourbon is first to put American Sign Language on bottle (wave3.com)
If you ask the owner of one of Kentucky’s newest straight bourbon brands, everyone should be invited to the party.
New Holkham boardwalk makes nature reserve accessible to all (bbc.com)
The wide path has been made using recycled materials and connects the forest and beach at Holkham.
50 years ago, one man made history as Boston Marathon's first official wheelchair athlete | GBH (wgbh.org)
In 1975, Bob Hall was the first wheelchair competitor in the Boston Marathon. Since then, nearly 1,900 wheelchair athletes have followed.
'It's inhumane.' Lack of accessibility at Dalton municipal buildings has residents frustrated | Central Berkshires | berkshireeagle.com (berkshireeagle.com)
In January 2023, Dalton put together a transition plan for ADA improvements, highlighting that transitioning into full ADA compliance is a long-term goal of the town. Two years later, not
Finding family through epilepsy: One man's story as federal cuts threaten support (fox47.com)
MADISON, Wis. -– Federal cuts pose a threat to epilepsy programs and research including those from the Epilepsy Foundation of Wisconsin.The purpose of the found
Disability Justice Fund for Women - ADD International (add.org.uk)
Earlier this year we launched the Disability Justice Fund for Women. This fund has been designed by women with disabilities in Ghana, Uganda and Tanzania…
It Is Time To Eliminate Offensive Terms about People With Disabilities | HuffPost Latest News (huffpost.com)
Integrating people with disabilities requires not only strictly enforcing the ADA but also changing the perception of those with disabilities. This begins with changing our language.
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The Boston Marathon is marking 50 years of wheelchair racing and continues to add new accessibility programs for both athletes and spectators.
New Ms. Wheelchair Iowa wants to make amusement parks more accessible - Radio Iowa (radioiowa.com)
RFK Jr. Seeks Broad Access to Health Records for “Autism Research” | Truthout (truthout.org)
Disability advocates urge funding education and services for autistic people — not surveillance-style data collection.
Kennedy's autism remarks spark outrage, called hurtful and false by families and experts (cbs2iowa.com)
In a press conference on April 16, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed that autism destroys families and destroys children, also c
Autistic people and experts voice alarm at RFK’s ‘terrible’ approach to condition | Trump administration | The Guardian (theguardian.com)
Health secretary is planning wide-ranging monitoring of autistic people’s health record and cuts to disability services
RFK Jr.'s autism study to amass medical records of many Americans - CBS News (cbsnews.com)
The autism study is planning to link confidential data "with broad coverage in the U.S. population" in one place for the first time.
FTC Puts the Brakes on accessiBe’s Misleading Claims, Orders $1 Million Penalty (grcreport.com)
Apr 23, 2025 - Compliance & Ethics - The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken a stance against accessiBe, approving a final consent order that slaps the company with a $1 million fine. This comes after accusations that accessiBe misled consumers with inflated claims about its accessibility tool, the accessWidget, which the company marketed as a one-stop solution for making websites fully compliant with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
RFK Jr. Wants To Cure My Son’s Autism. Here’s Why I Don’t (huffpost.com)
“The only people who think my son needs fixing are the ones who don’t know him.”
NJ Transit riders with disabilities call for accessibility improvements (newjersey.news12.com)
NJ Transit has awarded a $5 million contract to replace the escalators after several years. The project timeline has moved up - the new escalators should be ready in about a year.
Following stroke, Staten Island woman, 71, sues NYCHA for failing to make apartment accessible - silive.com (silive.com)
NYCHA has allegedly failed to provide adequate accessibility to the partially paralyzed woman for years on end.
Trump signed an executive order to eliminate the Department of Education. Will that increase internet access for students or create more barriers?
New all-terrain wheelchair aims to make Lexington nature sanctuary more accessible (wkyt.com)
The Action Trackchair gives people who have issues with mobility the ability to enjoy nature no matter how rough the terrain.
FTC Approves Final Order Requiring accessiBe to pay $1 Million | Federal Trade Commission (ftc.gov)
The Federal Trade Commission has approved a final consent order against accessiBe Inc. and accessiBe Ltd. (accessiBe).
Special committee would give disabled veterans a voice on accessibility challenges at VA facilities | Stars and Stripes (stripes.com)
Legislation under consideration in the House and Senate seeks to address complaints by veterans’ advocates about barriers to care at the Department of Veterans Affairs for the most physically vulnerable patients — veterans incapacitated by catastrophic injuries and illness.
Making Ride Hailing, Bike Shares and Other Transportation Options Accessible to All (smithsonianmag.com)
Shared mobility is good for the environment, but not equal opportunity. What can be done to make travel easier for everyone?
New program brings accessibility to Raven Run Nature Sanctuary | News | kentuckytoday.com (kentuckytoday.com)
How the global travel industry is making travel more inclusive.: Travel Weekly (travelweekly.com)
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Welcome to 11Alive. We believe that news shouldn't be a one-way conversation, but a dialogue with you. Join in, share your thoughts and connect with new perspectives. From life-changing investigations, uncut interviews, to live streams of the area's biggest trials, 11Alive is your source. 11Alive is the NBC affiliate in Atlanta, Georgia. Visit 11Alive.com for more.
Why your sleeping position is shortening your life (telegraph.co.uk)
Back, front or side? The way you choose has the ability to trigger its own set of problems, from neck pain to brain health
California man designed mount for wheelchair-accessible self-checkout (kmph.com)
A Valley man has developed a mounted device for self-checkout kiosks to better accommodate individuals who use wheelchairs.He emphasized that such mounts shoul
Organizations Focus on Making Pennsylvania Hiking Trails Accessible to All | Outdoor Sports, Hunting and DIY Crafts | lancasterfarming.com (lancasterfarming.com)
Best Southern city easily accessible in Georgia (eu.onlineathens.com)
Southern Living named Georgia town as the best Southern city easily accessible for people with mobility aids. See where.
Young IVDU Inventors Tackle Accessibility at CIJE’s Hackathon, Featuring Yachad - Orthodox Union (ou.org)
IVDU students joined students from 19 Jewish schools across New York and New Jersey to participate in CIJE’s high-school age hackathon, held recently in Industry City, Brooklyn. The event focused […]
Pope: Places, mentalities must be more receptive to people with disabilities | National Catholic Reporter (ncronline.org)
Making places more accessible for people with disabilities requires removing physical barriers and adjusting attitudes to be more open and inclusive, Pope Francis said.
Holding coins is not as good as cloud mining: the practical path for millions of users to earn $2,000 a day through Rich Miner under the surge of BTC | London Daily News (londondaily.news)
Uncovering the law of income doubling for high-net-worth investors With the price of Bitcoin breaking through the historical high of $94,000, the annualized income of the traditional holding strategy is less than 5%, while users of the Rich Miner cloud mining platform have achieved an average daily cash flow of $2,000 through an innovative income […]
LETTER: Cambridge accessibility committee faces same challenges that caused mass resignation in Guelph - CambridgeToday.ca (cambridgetoday.ca)
'We gave our time and our lived experience, and in return we were sidelined, dismissed, and shut out of the processes that most affect our community,' says the former chair of the Cambridge Accessibility Advisory Committee
Guelph accessibility committee members quit over strained relationship with city council – CTVNews (ctvnews.ca)
Several key members of Guelph’s Accessibility Advisory Committee resigned from their positions during a meeting last week.
Comedian Colgan joins Mornington man to highlight accessibility failures | Meath Chronicle (meathchronicle.ie)
A YOUNG Mornington man has teamed up with a comedian to call out accessibility barriers for disabled people for a bold new campaign.
Ontario Invests in More Inclusive, Accessible Communities with Funding for 37 Local Projects - The Seeker Newsmagazine Cornwall (theseeker.ca)
TORONTO – The Ontario government is investing $1.5 million into 37 projects that aim to make communities across the province more accessible and inclusive for people of all ages and abilities.
Accessible museum for all from home and play, here is the EU-funded Tomato project (eunews.it)
Scoreboard, cards, and board activities along with virtual reality apps bring the museum to those who cannot go for financial and health reasons
Gene discovery gives dozens of Australian families answers with ReNU syndrome diagnosis - ABC News (abc.net.au)
Parents and researchers hope the discovery of a genetic mutation could help find treatments for children living with previously undiagnosed neurodevelopmental disorders.
Alberta's disability advocate, Greg McMeekin, is calling on the provincial government to join nearly every other Canadian province and pass an accessibility act.
Three big disability issues the next government needs to address - ABC News (abc.net.au)
On the eve of a new parliament, these are three areas disability advocates want addressed, write Evan Young and Nas Campanella.
Blind Mainichi reporter highlights accessibility failure atop Expo 2025 Osaka venue - The Mainichi (mainichi.jp)
OSAKA -- As a completely blind person, this Mainichi Shimbun reporter was alarmed and felt at a loss atop the
Better Live at Lincoln Castle concert access promised after talks (bbc.com)
Richard Adams, from Disabled in Lincoln, has been calling for changes after complaints last year.
Swiggy Zepto case: Delhi HC seeks response from Swiggy, Zepto, Meity on PwD accessibility plea | India News - Business Standard (business-standard.com)
Swiggy Zepto case: The petition has been filed by Mission Accessibility, an NGO advocating the rights of persons with disabilities
Mayor defends city’s handling of accessibility concerns - Guelph News (guelphtoday.com)
Four members resigned during last week's meeting, criticising the city's 'illusion of engagement'
Accessibility advocates quit committee in protest, cite 'illusion of engagement' - Guelph News (guelphtoday.com)
Chair, vice-chair and member quit Accessibility Advisory Committee in protest during final meeting
Modern-Day Accessibility: Ushering in a New Era of Inclusivity with Universal Changing Tables | Buildings (buildings.com)
These devices make accessibility easier than ever before. Here’s how.
'It’s non-negotiable': CPO talks about importance of accessibility, diversity despite DEI pushback | HRD Australia (hcamag.com)
'There's no mould for the perfect person or the perfect candidate – so why try and make one?' says Chelsea Mannix of Funlab
Home (april-rural.org)
York City Council's X boycott faces accessibility backlash (bbc.com)
York City Council stops using X due to concerns about the site's content and how it operates.
HC appoints panel on accessibility for seniors, differently abled at airports | Mumbai news - Hindustan Times (hindustantimes.com)
The committee, which will be chaired by retired judge of the Andhra Pradesh High Court, Justice (Retd) Goda Raghuram, will also submit recommendations to improve accessibility at airports | Mumbai news
An advocacy group is calling for the Newfoundland and Labrador government to create a disability advocate office — something the community has been demanding for years.
Mobile apps are failing users with disabilities (marketplace.org)
Many apps are falling short of being accessible to disabled users, according to a recent report from software developer ArcTouch and the online platform Fable. Ben Ogilvie, head of accessibility at ArcTouch, explains how mobile app developers can improve on their accessibility features.
The State of Mobile App Accessibility Report (arctouch.com)
A Blind Inventor’s Life Of Advocacy And Innovation (sciencefriday.com)
In “Connecting Dots: A Blind Life,” inventor Josh Miele recounts his life story and path to becoming an accessibility designer.
How Captions Went from Niche to Necessity - YouTube (youtube.com)
For the first three decades of television, there were no captions of any kind, leaving Deaf viewers unable to fully participate in a medium that shaped cultu...
(25) Posten | LinkedIn (linkedin.com)
Check out the latest updates from Google Accessibility! Episode 8 highlights some incredible new features designed to make technology more accessible: https://lnkd.in/gKyXE37J Here is a breakdown of what we are covering: - Live Transcribe: Now on Pixel 9 Pro and foldables in dual-screen mode! - LE Audio Technology: Faster hearing and controls with decreased latency. - TalkBack: Gemini-powered image descriptions, even offline! - Simple View: Simplified device navigation on Pixel. - Chrome Updates: Page zoom on Android and a handy read-aloud feature. - Chrome OS Face Control: Hands-free control using facial gestures. - Google Meet: Review the last 30 minutes of captions. - Calendar: A refreshed look! For more details, check out the full video: #GoogleAccessibility #Accessibility #a11y #TechUpdates #google
The Imagination Industry Fails To Imagine Artists With Accessibility Needs (forbes.com)
Disabled artists are reshaping theater, film, and television—enduring physical and cognitive challenges to embed accessibility into storytelling, not just add it on.
Challenges of Accessibility in Electronic Health Records for Disabled Individuals (themunicheye.com)
Munich news, health insurance, technology, jobs and other topics for expatriates. The Eye Newspapers covers daily news and offers services for foreigners.
Volunteer Spotlight on Linda Mastandrea: A True Champion for Accessibility - United Cerebral Palsy (ucp.org)
Paralympic champion and disability rights attorney Linda Mastandrea is leading accessibility efforts for the FIFA World Cup 2026, championing inclusion across sports, law, and public service.
Navigating the 2026 ADA Guidelines (internet2.hosted.panopto.com)
SEO and Accessibility in Framer (Fundamentals Lesson 26) - YouTube (youtube.com)
We always want to ensure that the broadest audience possible can access and enjoy our content — which is why accessibility should be part of the foundation o...
What’s New in Google Accessibility | Episode 8 - YouTube (youtube.com)
Get ready for the latest installment of What's New in Google Accessibility! Join us as we explore exciting new features and improvements rolling out across y...
A Call for Constructive Engagement | AAC&U (aacu.org)
CTT offers summer support for ADA Title II compliance | Announce | University of Nebraska-Lincoln (newsroom.unl.edu)
New UMD RHA committee set to focus on accessibility, disability rights (dbknews.com)
The committee plans to work with this university’s accessibility and disability service department to make accessibility resources more readily available.
University Libraries’ Accessibility Committee marks 9 months of progress (cmich.edu)
The CMU Libraries Accessibility Committee spent nine months assessing accessibility. Now, they’re promoting resources via a new Accessibility Services Page, highlighting elevators, study spaces, book-finding help, and assistive tech.
New digital training website, captioned videos make Emory resources more accessible (news.emory.edu)
Two new initiatives are making Emory resources more accessible. A digital training website launched by the Emory Center for Digital Scholarship offers on-demand courses and the Emory Preservation Department has completed a captioning project for more than 300 videos.
Graduating Redbirds: Ethan Edwards is leaving Illinois State a more accessible place - News - Illinois State (news.illinoisstate.edu)
A Laboratory Schools alum who will soon become an Illinois State alum, too, has left a legacy at Illinois State.
U of A grad student uses AI to identify accessibility barriers - YouTube (youtube.com)
A grad student of U of A co-develops an app that helps people with limited mobility identify barriers around the campususing AI. As our Leo Cruzat reports, A...
April 2025 Rebel Accessibility Hero | UNLV (unlv.edu)
UMSU executives mandated to take accessibility training | The Manitoban (themanitoban.com)
University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) executives are now mandated to complete to certified accessibility training, following the passing of Motion
Confederation College develops 3D printed Braille signage (voxelmatters.com)
Confederation College develops 3D printed Braille signage to improve accessibility within a kitchen environment used for rehabilitation.
Yale Center for British Art to implement accessibility services - Yale Daily News (yaledailynews.com)
The developments, which are aimed at improving access for neurodivergent and disabled visitors, aim to enhance the museum experience for all attendees.
A more connected world: Research into social media accessibility | Clemson News (news.clemson.edu)
Each day, millions of social media users scroll through feeds, interact with brands and learn more about the world around them. But for many, that
Built-in Accessibility Computer Systems for Visually Impaired - Saint Louis University, Philippines (slu.edu.ph)
Federal Court Website Accessibility Lawsuit Filings Continue to Decrease in 2024 | ADA Title III (adatitleiii.com)
Update on the Texas v. Kennedy Lawsuit (dredf.org)
Accessibility Improvements for Pedestrians with Mobility Disabilities Result from Partial Consent Decree with City of Baltimore - Legal Reader (legalreader.com)
Baltimore and a class of pedestrians with mobility disabilities reached a milestone settlement to increase access to the City’s curb ramps and sidewalks.
2025 Focus Awards (purdue.edu)
Documents Best Practices | accessibility.umich.edu (accessibility.umich.edu)
Breaking barriers: Accessibility on campus – KentStater (kentstater.com)
Spanning 953 acres, Kent State’s campus poses daily accessibility challenges for students with disabilities. Student Accessibility Services works with students who may need academic help, transportation services or any other necessary accommodations. Kent State works with PARTA to help navigate these transportation services. “PARTA SATS is a door-to-door service for students if they have trouble...
Rotorua's first ever accessibility policy and what it means | RNZ (rnz.co.nz)
Jesse talks to Rev Timothy Lee, the Committee chairman, Rotorua CCS Disability Action Access Group. The new Accessibility for All management policy was recently submitted to the Community and District Development Committee and it's hoped it will create a more equitable Rotorua for all its citizens
Creating Accessible Content | Accessibility | USU (usu.edu)
Being mindful of color choices, page structure, image information, and functional links will create a better experience for students accessing your Canvas course. There are many tools and resources available to assist you while you create your course to avoid having to clean it up later.
Special Olympics Nevada hosts Unified Mayhem Basketball tournament at Swift Sportsdome (nevadasportsnet.com)
Special Olympics Nevada hosted its 4th annual Unified Mayhem Basketball Tournament presented by Dolan Toyota Auto Group inside the Swift Sportsdome on Thursday
ERROR: The request could not be satisfied (cdle.colorado.gov)
Japan: Innovative Accessible Travel Guide from MIMARU Hotels Opens New Doors for Inclusive Tourism in Major Cities - Travel And Tour World (travelandtourworld.com)
U.S. Bank Stadium Awarded Paralyzed Veterans of America's 2025 Barrier-Free America Award for its Exemplary Commitment to Accessibility (prnewswire.com)
/PRNewswire/ -- Paralyzed Veterans of America – the nation's premier non-profit of choice for disabled veterans, their families, and caregivers – awarded U.S....
Legal Issues Lurking on Your Website | News & Insights | Arnall Golden Gregory LLP (agg.com)
Effective companies use their websites to engage with visitors, understand their market, and drive sales — but the legal landscape has grown in complexity in recent years such that maintaining a strong website for your organization can be a landmine of potential regulatory, litigation, and reputational risk. In this article, we identify some potential legal risks that may be lurking on your website. Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies Online tracking technologies — such as cookies, pixels or web beacons, and session replay tools — can perform a variety of functions on a website. Depending
Manitoba’s New Accessibility Regulation: What Franchisors Need to Know - McMillan LLP (mcmillan.ca)
In this update we explore some considerations for franchisors that may arise through Manitoba's new accessible information regulation.
Your access to this site has been limited by the site owner (journaldemocrat.com)
A design and bid for a new playground was approved at the Syracuse City Council meeting Wednesday, April 9, 2025. The bid from Creative Sites in the amount of $380,258.50 includes the structure, Ecoturf poured rubber surfacing, installation and freight. The playground measures 76’ x 73’9” and will be situated south of the current playground in Williams Park.
McLean County working to become fully ADA compliant online | WGLT (wglt.org)
Raven Run trails made more accessible for those with disabilities | WEKU (weku.org)
Western awarded grant for library accessibility (gunnisontimes.com)
Neurodiverse patrons will soon have more support and access to resources at Westernu2019s Leslie J. Savage Library thanks to a $10,000 grant from the American Library Association (ALA).u00a0 The grant is part of the ALAu2019s Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities initiative, which funds improvements aimed at making the library more inclusive and responsive to the needs of […]
Enos Park Neighborhood Gardens grows community through accessibility | NPR Illinois (nprillinois.org)
New Festival Champions Accessibility and Inclusion Amid Rising Anti-DEI Agenda (businesswire.com)
Today, AccessNow – Canada's go-to resource for accessibility information – is proud to announce the latest addition to Toronto’s summer festival lineup: Acce...
West Hartford's ADA Self-Evaluation needs input and the public is being asked to take a survey. Submitted As part of the Town of West Hartford's commitment to fostering an inclusive and accessible community, we are conducting a comprehensive ADA Self-Evaluation, and we need your input! Please take our survey:bit.ly/3G8KGyJ The Americans with
Windows 11 gets new AI features and accessibility improvements in build 26120.3872 KB5055640 - Neowin (neowin.net)
Windows 11 Insiders in the Beta Channel can download a big build with new AI-powered features, accessibility improvements, and a lot more.
Provincial Government Invites Applications for 2025-26 Accessibility Grants - News Releases (gov.nl.ca)
The Honourable Paul Pike, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development and Minister Responsible for the Status of Persons with Disabilities, is today announcing a call for applications for the 2025-26 Accessibility Grants. The Provincial Government is investing $325,000 for... Read More about Provincial Government Invites Applications for 2025-26 Accessibility Grants
In this post, we explore how Infosys developed Infosys Event AI to unlock the insights generated from events and conferences. Through its suite of features—including real-time transcription, intelligent summaries, and an interactive chat assistant—Infosys Event AI makes event knowledge accessible and provides an immersive engagement solution for the attendees, during and after the event.
HSE Health App accessibility issues being examined - Medical Independent (medicalindependent.ie)
A multidisciplinary team is working on accessibility issues relating to the new HSE Health App. The app was...
Committee seeks to make town parks ADA accessible | Wallkill Valley Times (timeshudsonvalley.com)
For decades, Montgomery residents of all ages have enjoyed the town’s various parks, getting the most out of their open space, rural serenity, and fun playground equipment. However, while …
Accessibility Advisory Committee Appointed in Victoria - CIM – Fachmagazin der Eventbranche (cimunity.com)
VCET’s new Accessibility Advisory Committee to guide inclusive design at MCEC and the upcoming Nyaal Banyul Centre. | Jetzt lesen! | CIM -Fachmagazin für die Kongress-, Incentive-Industrie.
Mimaru introduces Japan’s first free accessible travel guide | TTG Asia (ttgasia.com)
Cosmos Hotel Management Co., operator of the apartment-hotel brand Mimaru, has partnered with Arukikata Co., publisher of the Chikyu no Arukikata travel guide series, and Good Luck Trip, a platform for international visitors to Japan, to launch the country’s first free accessible travel guide in English, traditional Chinese, and Japanese.
TikTok Adds ALT Text for Photos to Boost Accessibility and Inclusion (techi.com)
TikTok has introduced a new feature that makes its app more friendly for everyone, especially for people who have difficulty seeing or understanding visual
Exploring AI-Driven Accessibility Tools With Qualcomm (3blmedia.com)
Learn about the collaboration between Qualcomm Wireless Reach, Cephable, and the Amputee Coalition aimed at enhancing workforce readiness, digital independence, and productivity.
Bee Network trials inclusive wayfinding app to support independent travel | CiTTi Magazine (cittimagazine.co.uk)
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has launched a three-month trial of a wayfinding app designed to improve accessibility across the Bee Network for people with visual, hearing and mobility impai
SpartanNash Converts Grocery Bags Into Accessibility Ramps for Veterans | Progressive Grocer (progressivegrocer.com)
Company marks Earth Day by partnering with Trex and Home Repair Services
Microsoft finally makes this inaccessible accessibility feature more...accessible (xda-developers.com)
Aren’t accessibility features supposed to be, well... accessible?
Designing for Accessibility: Interiors Remembered’s Impact on Inclusive Spaces | ICONIC LIFE (iconiclife.com)
How Interiors Remembered redesigned the ICONIC home of Wendy Horwitch.
Edmonton Airport opens new sensory room to enhance accessibility (futuretravelexperience.com)
Edmonton International Airport has unveiled its new sensory room – an immersive space to support passengers with sensory sensitivities.
Ease : Cognitively Accessible Walking Aid - Pratt Institute (pratt.edu)
AI Transcription Improves Accessibility in Education - Technology Today - EIN Presswire (tech.einnews.com)
Recent research has shown significant improvements for international students using the multilingual and AI-powered transcription tools.
Boise Airport introduces program for travelers with hidden disabilities (idahonews.com)
BOISE, Idaho — The Boise Airport has announced the launch of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program, aimed at improving the travel experience for individuals
Hankyu Railway empower accessible rail travel in Japan with new app - Global Railway Review (globalrailwayreview.com)
Transreport Japan K.K has launched Passenger Assistance Web, an accessible web-based assistance request application, available at Hankyu Railway Stations across Japan. The new platform allows passengers to arrange, review, and modify assistance requests easily, at any time, via smartphone or desktop.
Days Gone Remastered Details Accessibility Features (gamerant.com)
The developers behind Days Gone Remastered detail the many new accessibility features coming to the upgraded PlayStation 5 title.
"Most" Days Gone Remastered accessibility features coming to PC | Eurogamer.net (eurogamer.net)
Bend Studio has announced that "most" of the new accessibility features arriving with Days Gone Remastered are coming to PC as well.
Steam users will soon be able to search for games based on accessibility features (gamedeveloper.com)
Valve is asking developers to input accessibility information to ensure robust support for the new search functionality.
WCAG in Plain English - AAArdvark (aaardvarkaccessibility.com)
A plain-language guide to WCAG accessibility standards. Friendly explanations that make accessibility easier to understand, one criterion at a time.
‘Trump said my disabled son William should die’ | Fred Trump (youtube.com)
Fred Trump, Donald Trump’s nephew, tells #TimesRadio his uncle told him that “the disabled, the complex, disabled, should just die”. Then he “basically said the same thing about [Fred’s] son William.”
Hulu Releasing Rosie O'Donnell Documentary On Service Dogs (disabilityscoop.com)
Rosie O'Donnell is bringing attention to the transformative role that service dogs can play for young people with disabilities in a new documentary.
Kids With Disabilities And Their Families Struggle In Aftermath Of Wildfire Displacement (disabilityscoop.com)
Thousands of families lost their homes in the fires that swept through Los Angeles earlier this year. For those who have children with disabilities, starting anew has been particularly challenging.
Moving Out (gracedowwrites.com)
Lauren Bryant has osteogensis imperfecta, or brittle bone disease. Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is caused by a defect in the synthesis or processing of type I collagen.
The National Survey on Health and Disability (NSHD) (ihdps.ku.edu)
Using the National Survey on Health and Disability to Document Experiences of Americans with Disabilities
How to call Congress—when the phone isn't an option (motherjones.com)
Proxy calling gives some disabled people a better way to flood Capitol Hill phone lines.
Jordan, Germany sign MoU to boost inclusive education for students with disabilities (jordantimes.com)
The Ministry of Education and Germany's Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen bilateral cooperation in inclusive education for students with disabilities.The agreement was finalised during the Third Global Disability Summit currently being held in Berlin, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.
Lazy River  (haveyoutriedwalkinglately.wordpress.com)
When I was a kid, we used to go to this swimming pool up on the headland in Falmouth, called Ships and Castles. It was one of my favourite places to go, often a treat for having to endure a trip to…
Bottling Up Emotions: Why It Hurts and How to Heal (urevolution.com)
Discover why bottling up emotions damages your health and relationships—plus how to release what you’ve buried and start healing.
AI and machine learning to improve stroke outcomes (disabilityinsider.com)
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning is being used to personalise stroke care for patients to try and reduce future disability.
Disabled staff among about 70 Scope employees to lose their jobs (theguardian.com)
Charity set to reduce its workforce by more than a fifth this year amid mounting financial pressures
Experience: I went blind after doing 13 cartwheels in a row (theguardian.com)
An orange blur obscured my vision. By morning it was even worse
Supported housing in England on brink of financial crisis, charities warn (theguardian.com)
Exclusive: More than 150 organisations warn funding cuts could force closures, putting thousands of vulnerable people at risk
Nurture Interconnectedness, and Other Actions for Allies (code.likeagirl.io)
Each week, Karen Catlin shares five simple actions to create a more inclusive merit-based workplace and be a better ally.
Building Accessibility Habits in your Organisation (digitalaccesstraining.com)
Have you ever wondered why, despite your organisation’s best intentions, accessibility initiatives often start strong but gradually fade away? Or why some organisations seem to effortlessly integrate accessibility into everything they do while others struggle?
Design for All. Accessibility following a Design for All approach in products, goods and services. Extending the range of users (en-standard.eu)
This document specifies requirements that enable an organization to design, develop and provide products, goods and services so that they can be accessed, understood and used by the widest range of users, including persons with disabilities. This document specifies requirements and recommendations that enables an organization to extend their range of users by identifying diverse needs, characteristics, capabilities, and preferences, by directly or indirectly involving users, and by using knowledge about accessibility in its procedures and processes. This document specifies requirements that can enable an organization to meet applicable statutory and regulatory requirements as related to the accessibility of its products, goods and services. The requirements set out in this document are generic and are intended to be applicable to all relevant parts of all organisations, regardless of type, size or products, goods and services provided. This document promotes accessibility following a Design for All approach in mainstream products goods and services and interoperability of these with assistive technologies. This document does not provide technical design specifications and does not imply uniformity in design or functionality of products, goods and services.
Accessibility Roles and Responsibilities Mapping (ARRM) (w3.org)
ARRM helps you assign responsibilities for digital accessibility to appropriate roles (UX designer, content creator, developer) early in projects.
Digital accessibility and the cost of exclusion (deque.com)
While I love to talk about the advantages of inclusion. Today, I’m going to turn that approach around and consider the disadvantages of exclusion.
WebAIM: Global Digital Accessibility Salary Survey (webaim.org)
The report below provides the results of a survey conducted in December 2024 to collect salary and job-related data from professionals whose job responsibilities primarily focus on making technology and digital products accessible and usable to people with disabilities. 656 responses were collected.
Game companies will standardize accessibility labels on storefronts and product pages (engadget.com)
The ESA and leading game developers have formed a new initiative that aims to make it easier to know what accessibility features a game has.
Synchron’s Brain-Computer Interface Now Has Nvidia’s AI (wired.com)
The company has partnered with Nvidia to develop “cognitive AI,” which it says will allow people with severe physical disabilities to have more natural interactions with the world around them.
Free Lottie Accessibility Analyzer (lottiefiles.com)
Analyze your Lottie animations with the Lottie Accessibility Analyzer. Ensure WCAG/ADA compliance with optimized color contrast, motion & speed for inclusivity.
How to Use ARIA Alert Effectively (a11y-collective.com)
Boost web accessibility with ARIA alerts. Learn best practices, avoid pitfalls, and ensure compatibility across browsers and assistive tech.
Accessibility tooling and good intentions (heather-buchel.com)
Your accessibility tooling deserves the same first class treatment as the rest of your stack.
The digital accessibility revolution: Why states are taking the lead (route-fifty.com)
While the federal government lacks comprehensive guidelines, states are the primary policymakers and are making organizations think again about digital inclusion.
Getting Rid of Debt (kaetran.substack.com)
Reflecting on where I was in 2017—before I found my voice through advocacy.
NCIL, APRIL, and NASILC Full Joint Statement on Leaked Memo on Proposed Budget (ncil.org)
The National Council on Independent Living (NCIL), the Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living (APRIL), and the National Association of Statewide Independent Living Councils (NASILC) have reviewed the recently leaked internal budget document from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). That document proposed cuts to specific programs, amounting to a cut of about 30% of the Health and Human Services (HHS) discretionary budget. While this document does not represent a formal or final proposal from the White House, it does give us a peek into what OMB and HHS may propose to Congress.
UPDATE: Texas Senate passes bill that would nearly double property tax exemption for seniors, people with disabilities (communityimpact.com)
Under the Senate’s tax relief plans, seniors and people with disabilities would save about $950 on their annual property tax bills, according to bill author Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston.
Coming together as we fall apart (disabilitydebrief.org)
Was the Global Disability Summit a Goodbye?
Tariffs are about to hit lifesaving medical equipment (motherjones.com)
"It's really the most vulnerable of the most vulnerable...who need technologies to live."
The Lessons of Covid-19 and Its Long Haul: We Need Community Care (commondreams.org)
As Trump further weakens public health infrastructure, let us renew our attention to keeping each other safe, supporting the most vulnerable among us, and preventing more mass disablement.
Dismantling Disability Rights: How the HHS Reorganization Threatens Generations of Progress (nlawcrdj.medium.com)
The proposed restructuring of HHS threatens to erase decades of hard-won disability rights, civil protections, and community-led programs under the guise of reform.
Article: Predictors of Postschool Success Research Base Update (transitionta.org)
This article published in Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals in 2020 outlines the authors' systematic literature review to examine secondary transition research literature to support existing and identify new predictors of postschool success for students and youth with disabilities. Fourteen (14) existing predictors were supported and three (3) new predictors identified.
Grievance-Based Parent Organizations Are Autism's MAGA Movement (thinkingautismguide.com)
Horrified by the misinformation peddled by MAGA truthers? You should be just as concerned about grievance-based autism parent orgs.
“I hate autism. I hate it with every inch of my being.” (web.archive.org)
Each of us loving and adoring our children more than anything, but acknowledging the exhaustion and the heaviness that comes with raising a child with additional needs. Society would have us feel it’s not okay to feel tired, it’s not okay to feel heartache. Autism has a giant puzzle piece representing it that we are all supposed to worship. Carers needs neglected and forgotten.
Changing the story: How diagnosticians can support a neurodiversity perspective from the start (journals.sagepub.com)
Caregivers usually reach out to professionals because they are concerned about their child’s behaviour or development. Their much beloved child does not seem to act the way other children do. Parents of autistic children, prior to that child’s diagnosis, will have likely noted their child’s delays in reaching typical developmental milestones, more frequent or intense behavioural dysregulation, and have general concerns around their child appearing ‘different’ (Crane et al., 2018). They may worry that their parenting choices are to blame for child’s difficulties.
Clinicians must put more effort into autism-specific medical care (thetransmitter.org)
Without it, autistic adults with high support needs like my son are missing out on treatments that could reduce their suffering and improve their quality of life.
My Autistic Son Needs 24/7 Support. And That's OK. (buzzfeed.com)
We have a good life, because we stopped buying into mainstream notions about what happy families look like.
Digital Promise Announces AI Product Certification Program (educatingalllearners.org)
The nonprofit Digital Promise launched the Responsibly Designed AI Product Certification this week to help school leaders select AI-driven ed-tech tools that meet specific requirements for student learning and safety.
Trump Cuts Threaten Agency Running Meals on Wheels (nytimes.com)
A tiny division responsible for overseeing services for people with disabilities and older Americans is being dismantled as part of an overhaul by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health secretary.
UK politics: Reform will axe councils’ special needs funding if they win in local elections, Lib Dems claim – as it happened (theguardian.com)
Party’s education spokesperson says Farage’s comments about doctors over-diagnosing children shows he wants to cut spending
Leadership, Inclusion and ROI (amoraju.com)
As a disabled entrepreneur and advocate, I’ve witnessed and evidenced the extraordinary potential of disabled business leaders. Our community doesn’t just adapt to barriers, we dismantle them, transforming adversity into innovation. The talents we bring to the table are not merely ‘inspiring’ (I’m not much of a fan of that word but that’s for another day), they’re economically vital, socially transformative and often ahead of the curve in meeting the needs of an increasingly diverse world.
Wales and north of England face disability cuts ‘double whammy’ (theguardian.com)
Policy in Practice analysis shows twice as many people affected in north-east, north-west and Wales than in London and south-east
Reframing Weight Loss for Wheelchair Users (newmobility.com)
I’d like to start this conversation about weight loss with a simple suggestion: Let’s stop talking about weight loss. For one, weight loss is a loaded term and almost guaranteed to spark fights over diet versus exercise, what type of diet works best, what types of exercises burn more calories, and on and on. Add in disability, and there’s a whole other layer of variables to argue about.
Sign Language & Code: Deaf-in-Tech Nigeria's Approach to Inclusive Tech Training (assistivetechnologyblog.com)
Learn how Deaf-in-Tech Nigeria uses sign language and visual methods to provide accessible coding and data analytics training, overcoming barriers for the Deaf community in Nigeria's tech sector.
Episode 128: We're SO Behind as a Community (theaccessiblestall.com)
Like… have you guys SEEN what RFK, Jr. said?! Click here for a transcript for this episode.
🚗 GEMS CAR CHATS: Katie Hopkins Mocked Disabled People & I’m Not Staying Quiet (youtube.com)
Katie Hopkins Mocked Disabled People & I’m Not Staying Quiet. The video is quite horrific and difficult to watch, so I decided not to show it, and only talk about it in brief detail. But believe me. It was absolulty vile!
Accessibility in National Parks: An Intentional Approach to Ensuring Disabled Citizens Have Access to Recreation of Our Choice (respectability.org)
With National Park Week happening April 19th to 27th, it is important to acknowledge how disabled people can access the parks.
Driving Impact Through Community-Driven Innovation: How EALA’s Community of Action is Advancing Transformative Solutions in Education (educatingalllearners.org)
This article was written and published by Aurora Dreger— April 23rd, 2025 At the Educating All Learners Alliance (EALA), real change in education happens when those closest to the challenges are the ones driving the solutions.
Why does RFK Jr want to put my family on an ‘autism registry’? (theguardian.com)
I’m scared about the health secretary’s vow to find the cause behind the so-called ‘autism epidemic’
Starting your own business - Startup 101! (disabilityhorizons.com)
Want to start your own business? Rich Donovan shares an article with Disability Horizons on his 12 top tips for making an enterprise successful.
How accessible is Dublin? (euansguide.com)
A blog post by a disabled access charity Euan's Guide on the accessibility of Dublin and Dublin's disabled access.
Former US social security head predicts ‘interruption of benefits’ amid Doge cuts (theguardian.com)
Martin O’Malley says Elon Musk’s incursions could result in disruption to benefit payments that 70 million depend on
Opinion | Kennedy’s Remarks on Autism Described My Reality (nytimes.com)
I don’t care if my child with autism ever pays taxes, but I do care that she may never have the opportunity to work or live independently.
Disability Arts Online Launches dis_place (criplife.co.uk)
Disability Arts Online launches dis_place, a groundbreaking digital gallery led by disabled curator Nathalie Boobis, showcasing accessible exhibitions by D/deaf, disabled, and neurodivergent artists.
David Paton, Creator of Flying Eye Hospital, Dies at 94 (nytimes.com)
An idealistic ophthalmologist, he came up with an ingenious way to treat blindness in far-flung places: by outfitting an airplane with an operating room.
What Is Scandinavian Style? We Break Down the Popular Style (thespruce.com)
Scandinavian design is at the center of all things design these days, but what is it, when did it start, and how do we get it in our homes?
7 Ways to Make Your Bathroom More Accessible For Guests, From a Celebrity Designer (thespruce.com)
Making your bathrooms more accessible is great for elderly and disabled guests and can also add more convenience for yourself. Here are 7 tips for how to do it.
Disabled people are worthy of love (lacuna.org.uk)
In response to the question, "Is it ok to dump a romantic partner with a long-term medical condition?" disabled writer Naomi Lawson Jacobs shares their own story, serving as a reminder of the adventures that can be missed if disabled people are deemed unworthy of love.
Post 28: "One... Two... Why then, 'tis time to do it!" 🌘 (gaelynnlea.substack.com)
Buzzing after a FABULOUS concert with the Music Inclusion Ensemble (watch it here). Plus, I just released TWO NEW SINGLES from my upcoming album, "Music From Macbeth". And my UK Tour starts May 11th!
Love, Loneliness, and the Disabled Man (reframingdisability.substack.com)
Abishek Anicca on the complex interplay between disability and masculinity
"I'm a Robot and I need Therapy" by Marina Orlova_trailer (youtube.com)
"I’m a Robot and I need Therapy" is a cross-disciplinary performance that crosses ideas of neurodiversity and data feminism and offers a critical and ironic view on modern society’s approach to technology, ethics, empathy and the mental health care system.
Homepage - Access Guide (accessguide.io)
Access Guide is a friendly introduction to digital accessibility based on WCAG 2.1 (web content accessibility guidelines).
Anxiety and Burning Sensation: Causes, Symptoms & Relief (urevolution.com)
Discover why anxiety causes burning sensations, how it overlaps with depression, and practical ways to calm your body and mind—without shame.
Rethinking Accessible Housing For Ageing At Home (criplife.co.uk)
Britain faces a housing crisis as its population rapidly ages. This article explores why ageing at home must become a national priority - through future-proofed homes, stronger communities, and urgent policy reform - to ensure dignity, independence, and well-being for older adults.
How to Use Your Adaptive Skills in Other Areas of Life (disabilityhorizons.com)
Disability doesn't define you, but you can leverage skills you've learned through your challenges in many aspects of life.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Comments on Autism Take America Back a Century (nytimes.com)
Kennedy implies that disabled people are a taxpayer burden.
Doing it differently: Tips on how to get a job if you're disabled (bbc.co.uk)
When it can be harder to gain employment if you're disabled
Debunking Common Myths About Childhood Anxiety (kit.org)
Debunk common myths about childhood anxiety and build a stronger foundation for supporting children in out-of-school time programs.
Our brains can communicate wordlessly, through our eyes (disabilityinsider.com)
McGill researchers have demonstrated something long assumed: that glances can transmit information about one’s mental state to others without a single word being exchanged. They speculate that this primal ability may have played a role in assuring survival of human society at times when making a sound could have attracted predators.
NHS ‘routinely failing’ deaf patients in England, report finds (theguardian.com)
RNID survey finds half of sign language users did not understand diagnoses – some terminal – or how their treatment worked
The Cripple and Control: Ripping Up the Script as a Sexy, Seated Man With Disabilities (huffpost.com)
I am beginning to learn that one of the best and most important parts about sex for myself, as a man with disabilities, is to give up that power that I held onto so tightly.
What to Wear When Everything Hurts (cripplemedia.com)
Most days, the last thing I want to do is crawl out of bed and put together an outfit. I live with endometriosis, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, and chronic nerve pain in my pelvis, lower back, and right leg. Ironically, fashion usually is my motivation to start the morning. Nothing makes me feel more grounded than making one, small, creative choice when everything else feels out of my control. Style isn’t a luxury – it’s a way to reclaim agency; it’s survival, self-expression, and art.
Disability groups urge national roadmap for inclusive education (disabilityinsider.com)
The right to a fully inclusive education system is still out of reach for too many children and young people with disabilities in Australia.
Predicting cognitive development in children with autism (disabilityinsider.com)
Will a child who's evaluated for autism later develop an intellectual disability? Can this be accurately predicted? Early-childhood experts in Quebec say they've have come up with a way to better find out.
Not A Wheelchair mischt den Rollstuhlmarkt auf (bizeps.or.at)
Müssen gute Rollstühle teuer sein? Not A Wheelchair möchte das in Frage stellen.
Urgent change needed to reduce deaths from malaria and meningitis (disabilityinsider.com)
Results of two parallel studies show that one in four African children hospitalised with malaria and coma have an additional infection, and that giving antibiotics with antimalarials could help reduce death rates of comatose children.
Malaysia to introduce accreditation for sign language trainers (disabilityinsider.com)
The Human Resources Ministry will develop a Training of Trainers (ToT) accreditation for sign language interpreters the Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp), says Minster Steven Sim.
DOGE abruptly cut a program for teens with disabilities. This student is 'devastated' (npr.org)
The program, Charting My Path for Future Success, aimed to help teens with disabilities transition from high school to the real world. It abruptly ended when DOGE terminated its federal contract.
Leadership Development Strategies for Inclusive Workplaces (respectability.org)
For both employers and individuals, leadership development that addresses the fundamentals as well as principles of accessibility, equity, and inclusivity are ideal.
Airbus: Delta's Air4All Wheelchair Securement Space "Most Discussed" (wheelchairtravel.org)
Airbus exhibited the Air4All wheelchair securement space by Delta Flight Products on its stand at the Aircraft Interiors Expo.
A brief update (lucywebster.substack.com)
Hi, Whew.
The Great British Sewing Bee Welcomes Disabled Sewers (criplife.co.uk)
Applications are open for Series 12 of The Great British Sewing Bee, with a strong focus on inclusion and accessibility for disabled sewers. Discover how the show is championing diversity in the sewing room.
The EU Policy Briefing (enil.eu)
Welcome to our brand-new format: The EU Policy Briefing. To keep you up to date on what is happening in EU disability policy and how this might affect you, our experts from the ENIL secretariat will give you presentations on the latest developments. What is new? Which positions had ENIL adopted and which actions have we undertaken? What are the outcomes? Following the presentations, you will be able to ask any question you have or comment on what you have heard. To keep you up to speed, we will bring the briefing to you three times a year.
Americans with disabilities need an updated long-term care plan, say advocates (npr.org)
The 25-year-old blogger and college student has autism and several chronic illnesses, and with the support of her grandparents and friends, who help her access a complex network of social services, she lives relatively independently in Johnson City, Tenn.