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Hand-picked news about inclusion, accessibilty and innovation
Prove It (open.substack.com)
Starting January 1, if you’re a disabled adult on Medicaid expansion, having a disability will no longer be enough to be exempt from the new work requirements.
Thank God for Electric Wheelchairs (retrospectivelily.com)
As I rolled down the street, a light breeze tussled my hair. Sunshine bathed every inch of my bare skin. I breathed in deeply, fresh air filling my nostrils and travelling down to my lungs. Moments…
Meet our Embark Project Board - CRIPtic Arts (cripticarts.org)
Meet the people who’ll be helping shape our new project, Embark! I’m desperate to completely overrun this industry with disabled people Miggy Barker Embark is our brand new year long programme where…
AI and Accessibility - Disability Belongs™ (disabilitybelongs.org)
Disability Belongs™ partnered with the Consumer Technology Association in its production of a new report on AI and Accessibility.
Crip Language (open.substack.com)
Who do we list as ‘disabled’ and what are the implications of that? When we separate out Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent people, do we lose the expansive community that ‘disabled’ can hold?
Jammu and Kashmir Handicapped Association Stages Mass Protest Over Stalled Welfare Benefits (streamlinefeed.co.ke)
The Jammu and Kashmir Handicapped Association holds mass protests in Srinagar, demanding a 140% increase in monthly disability pensions and job quotas.
BDF Networks – sharing knowledge and developing practical solutions together | Business Disability Forum (businessdisabilityforum.org.uk)
Discover how Business Disability Forum’s Networks help organisations share expertise, solve challenges together and build more disability-inclusive workplaces through practical collaboration.
Planning for Joy - Touretteshero (touretteshero.com)
At the risk of sounding like a stuck record, these are incredibly difficult times for so many of us around the world. From forest fires and the cost of living to the increase in fascism and ableism, it’s hard to find anything to feel particularly optimistic about. But that’s exactly what…
Blog | HomeBrace (homebrace.com)
Technical health-aid-products for a life more self-confident!
What is multimodal communication | Beth Moulam (bethmoulam.com)
multimodal communication is using powered AAC, paper based systems, body language, facial express, eye movement and any prop available
Why Homelands Trust-Fife Is Perfect for an Accessible Family Holiday (simplyemma.co.uk)
Discover the perfect wheelchair accessible holiday at Homelands Trust-Fife with a ceiling track hoist, profiling bed, Closomat toilet. Enjoy accessible days out and more.
TIMEOUT Spring 2026: A Season of Fun, Friendship and New Adventures (includemetoo.org.uk)
For more than 10 years, our TIMEOUT holiday programme has been creating memorable experiences for disabled children, young people and their siblings. Every school holiday, we bring together excitin…
OSCE supports disability disaster resilience in Tajikistan (disabilityinsider.com)
From May to July 2026, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe, in partnership with the Public Organization “Mehrbakhsh” and the Committee of Emergency Situations and Civil Defence of Tajikistan (CoESCD), organized a series of information sessions to strengthen disaster resilience among persons with disabilities in Isfara, Baljuvon and Darvoz. The initiative was implemented with the support of the local executive authorities in the three target districts.
Stroke Week highlights women’s unique stroke risks (disabilityinsider.com)
Western Australian women are being encouraged to learn the signs of stroke and seek emergency medical care without delay as National Stroke Week (3-9 August) shines a spotlight on the significant impact stroke has on women.
Tim Shriver’s Letter to RFK Jr. Echoes What Disabled Americans Live Every Day (gracedowwrites.com)
CW: Institutionalization Some political issues hit close to home. When I first read Tim Shriver’s letter to his cousin, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., it felt deeply personal.Shriver…
Ruth Madeley Breaks Prime-Time Stereotypes in New BBC Thriller ‘The Rapture’ (streamlinefeed.co.ke)
Actor Ruth Madeley is confronting societal judgment and disability tropes as she leads the cast of the apocalyptic BBC psychological thriller The Rapture.
Submission: Making Disability-Specific Violence Visible - Women With Disabilities Australia (WWDA) (wwda.org.au)
WWDA’s submission to the Second Action Plan under the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children, “Making Disability-Specific Violence Visible,” calls for disability-responsive implementation. It argues that current laws, data and services often overlook violence experienced by women, girls and gender-diverse people with disability outside intimate partner relationships, including abuse by support workers,…
The great inflammation panic (motherjones.com)
The wellness world’s favorite buzzword has gone federal. For those of us with real inflammatory disorders, the misinformation isn’t just annoying—it’s harmful.
After the Hacienda Healthcare rape, Arizona built a group home watchdog. Now it’s being defunded. (azmirror.com)
COMIT Arizona defunded: Group home oversight program created after Hacienda Healthcare rape case will shut down without new funding
A Fear-Mongering Law for Locking up Disabled People Falls Apart in New York (open.substack.com)
Will lawmakers reauthorize Kendra’s Law when the state “buried” a report showing it doesn’t work?
Planning Our Wheelchair Accessible Honeymoon in Buenos Aires (wheelchairtravel.org)
Tango, a Michelin-star steakhouse and a day trip to Uruguay — the moments that stood out from our wheelchair accessible honeymoon in Argentina.
How do you feel about accessibility in the age of AI? (abilitynet.org.uk)
Complete AbilityNet’s Attitudes to Digital Accessibility Survey 2026 to share your thoughts about digital accessibility to help improve services and provision for disabled people.
Coronation Street Star Exposes Vicious Street Abuse Over Wheelchair Use (streamlinefeed.co.ke)
Coronation Street actress Cherylee Houston has detailed the daily public harassment she faces from strangers accusing her of faking her disability for benefits.
The Quiet Erosion of Disability Rights (gracedowwrites.com)
There are millions of disabled people in the country struggling. The fears are real, felt in social media posts, and in the quiet moments when someone is too tired to pretend everything’s fin…
Disability Pride Doesn’t Mean the Grief Disappears (sarahlevis.substack.com)
For the days when I wonder, “Will this ever get easier?”
how do you unmask in a chronically online world? (elliemiddleton.substack.com)
autism, adhd and trying to unmask when bombarded by photos + videos of other people to mimic :)
After Losing Her Limbs, Our Cooking Columnist Returns to the Kitchen (nytimes.com)
Yewande Komolafe on the medical crisis that changed her life, and how food helped her find a way back to herself.
No, Disability Isn’t a Luxury Identity (gracedowwrites.com)
CW: Ableism When I read Jon Gingerich’s article in The Dispatch in which he argues that disability has somehow become a “luxury identity,” I felt an immediate disconnect. I have c…
PK Beville IDA Innovation Award (invisibledisabilities.org)
PK Beville received the IDA 2020 Innovation Award because she uses her empathic vision as the founder of Second Wind Dreams and creator of the Virtual Dementia Tour to build understanding, awareness, and care for those living with dementia and invisible disabilities.
Roberta Gold Healthy Humor IDEAS Award (invisibledisabilities.org)
Roberta Gold received the IDA 2024 Healthy Humor IDEAS Award because she uses laughter and therapeutic humor to empower individuals, break down barriers, and build resilience when facing life’s challenges.
Bruce Wexler IDA Innovation Award (invisibledisabilities.org)
Bruce Wexler MD received the IDA 2016 Innovation Award because of his vision and innovation of bringing together cutting-edge cognitive software, physical exercise, and NIH cognitive assessments to improve core cognitive functions in children with ADHD and other disorders.
Haley Moss IDA Impact Award (invisibledisabilities.org)
Haley Moss received the IDA 2022 Impact Award because she uses her story as an attorney and author to advocate for neurodiversity and autism and dismantle societal barriers for people with invisible disabilities.
Ben Utecht IDA Inspiration Award (invisibledisabilities.org)
Ben Utecht received the IDA 2018 “But You LOOK Good” Inspiration Award because he uses his platform to inspire others and share hope while journeying through traumatic brain injury.
Disability Pride in Poland: Why Young People May Lead the Way - ENIL (enil.eu)
On 9 July 2026, a small group of self-advocates, allies, and representatives from the media and education sectors sat down in the Warsaw office ...
Caution: Emotions Are Closer Than They Appear | A Couple Takes on MS (acoupletakesonms.com)
Jennifer Digmann reflects on emotions, Multiple Sclerosis, and choosing grace when life feels overwhelming, reminding us that tender hearts are remarkably strong.
Consultation opens for Inclusive Communities Fund (disabilityinsider.com)
The Australian Government will provide $200 million over three years to establish the Inclusive Communities Fund. The Fund will help create more opportunities for people with disabilities to take part in community life.
Now That the Trump Administration Has Made Minority Lives Miserable, It’s Coming to Ruin the Lives of Disabled Americans Next (esquire.com)
Remember when Republicans used to care about their fellow human beings?
Cancer rates are rising faster here than anywhere else. Are healthcare systems ready? (npr.org)
As Nigeria grapples with a rapid rise in cancer cases, patients say they often feel as if they are on their own.
My selective mutism means I can’t talk when I need to - ABC Takeover (abc.net.au)
Selective mutism is an anxiety disorder that can take over my body and stop me from speaking.
Trump policy clears way for civil commitment of homeless in some states (cbsnews.com)
In the year since President Trump signed an executive order aimed at moving homeless people off the streets, states have expanded involuntary treatment for the homeless.
Medical Aid in Dying Act faces 2 lawsuits ahead of Aug. 5 effective date (spectrumlocalnews.com)
There are currently no injunctions stopping it from going into effect.
The Odyssey Scandal No One is Talking About… (youtube.com)
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Performing Disability Pride: Balancing the Power of Visibility and the Space to Simply Be (emilyladau.substack.com)
I wrestled with every word I wrote here. I finally figured out my thoughts just under the wire as Disability Pride Month ends. It’s a reminder that disability pride is a process.
[News from Diversability] Tuesday, August 11: Virtual event on wellness support for musicians (diversability.substack.com)
We’re opening one of our Diversability Leadership Collective (DLC) events to the broader Diversability community: Wellness and Support Resources in the Music Ecosystem (with MusiCares).
Medical Aid in Dying Act faces 2 lawsuits ahead of Aug. 5 effective date (spectrumlocalnews.com)
There are currently no injunctions stopping it from going into effect.
Michael J. Fox to Receive Bob Hope Humanitarian Award from Television Academy (thewrap.com)
“Back to the Future” and “Shrinking” star Michael J. Fox will be recognized during the 78th Emmy Awards ceremony in September.
Tracker Tallies Over $250M in Cancelled Grants From HHS Agency (medpagetoday.com)
Nonprofit AcademyHealth has been closely monitoring the cancellations
Bridge Multimedia Brings AI-Powered Image Description to Global Conference - Bridge Multimedia | Expanding Universal Design (bridgemultimedia.com)
Bridge Multimedia internationally presents the Weather Brain, an AI-driven weather information tool.
Disability advocates say both jurisdictions have made too little progress in the five years since a heat wave disproportionately killed and harmed people with disabilities.
‘504: The Musical’ Revisits Protest That Advanced Disability Rights Movement - Disability Scoop (disabilityscoop.com)
A musical reimagining the events of a 1977 San Francisco sit-in that pressured federal officials to enforce the first major disability rights law is set for its world premiere.
Opinion | The Immigration Crackdown and the Plight of the Caregivers (nytimes.com)
Readers describe a crisis for caregivers and families. Also: Canceling grants based on politics; no politics in uniform; rediscovering resilience.
Accessible Japan: it’s easier to visit than you might think | Disability Horizons (disabilityhorizons.com)
Josh Grisdale has cerebral palsy and has been living in Tokyo for nearly a decade. He runs Accessible Japan, a source of information on accessibility in Japan including general tips tourist attraction reviews and more! At 6 months of age I was diagnosed with severe cerebral palsy and have used an electric wheelchair since the …
Take the Leap for BDA Youth: Skydive Fundraiser 2026 (bda.org.uk)
Members of the BDA Youth Committee, BDA staff and supporters are taking to the skies to raise funds for Deaf young people across the UK. Your donation will help create more opportunities for Deaf young people to connect, grow, lead and have their voices heard.
CFP: The Archival Gap in the Global Imagination – The Disability History Association (dishist.org)
Society for Disability Studies Virtual Conference, April 2027 CFP – The Disability History Association (dishist.org)
YouTube SEO Strategy: Tips to Boost Your Search Ranking (3playmedia.com)
Captions and transcripts can be a marketer’s best friend when it comes to YouTube SEO. Learn how to optimize your web video strategy with our YouTube tips.
Andy Burnham’s first step towards fairer social care for all | Letters (theguardian.com)
Letters: Readers respond to the prime minister’s pledge to spend his ‘political capital’ and find cross-party consensus on reforming social care
One Quad’s Secret to Health (newmobility.com)
On the first of what I’d planned to be 10 laps on a steep hill in my everyday chair, my arms started burning midway up the block. Three-quarters of the way to the top, I wasn’t sure I had enough power…
AFTER THE WORLD CUP, WE SAT DOWN TWO PARALYMPIANS TO TALK ABOUT POWER AND EQUITY – Cripple Media (cripplemedia.com)
Disability Isn’t Heartwarming (gracedowwrites.com)
CW: Cancer & Ableism In our culture, people focus on the palatable aspects of disability. They want the feel‑good stories and shy away from anything that makes them uncomfortable. They love the…
Work Strategies & Unstable Health (jamierhale.substack.com)
My neurocognitive impairments make my future self an unreliable stranger. What strategies do I use to work under those conditions?
We Need Cross-Disability Solidarity, Not Lateral Ableism (open.substack.com)
On why we should learn about the experiences of disabled people that are different from our own
Patrick Mulick: Why “Bad Choice” Is the Wrong Language for Schools ~ 1332 (mcie.org)
Explore the impact of restraint and isolation in schools with expert insights from Patrick Mulick.
Patrick Mulick: Why “Bad Choice” Is the Wrong Language for Schools ~ 1332 (youtube.com)
Patrick Mulick is a board-certified behavior analyst, a certified speaker, trainer, and coach with the John Maxwell team. Serving as the Director of Student ...
Shifting Focus from Compliance to Outcomes in Education with Glenna Wright-Gallo ~ 1336 (mcie.org)
Explore the importance of shifting from compliance to outcomes in special education with insights from Glenna Wright-Gallo.
Shifting Focus from Compliance to Outcomes in Education with Glenna Wright-Gallo ~ 1336 (youtube.com)
Glenna Wright-Gallo is the Vice President of the Office of Strategic Research and Policy at Everway, a global neurotechnology software company. She has previ...
Centering Disabled Students’ Voices for True Inclusion and Justice with Dom Kelly ~ 1327 (mcie.org)
Join Tim Villegas and Dom Kelly as they explore the crucial topic of disability justice in schools.
Advocating for Full Inclusion: Every Student Deserves Belonging with Sandra McElwee ~ 1329 (mcie.org)
Learn about full inclusion from Sandra McElwee’s experiences as Sean’s mom and her advocacy for inclusive education.
Building Inclusive Schools Through Community and Universal Design with Andratesha Fritzgerald ~ 1324 (mcie.org)
Join Andratesha Fritzgerald as she discusses universal design and its impact on inclusive education and anti-racism.
Navigating Disability Advocacy Amidst Political Challenges and Misunderstandings ~ 1240 (mcie.org)
Watch the episode on YouTube. Navigating Disability Advocacy Amidst Political Ch | RSS.com Show Notes About the Guest(s): Emily Ladau is an eloquent activist, writer, and speaker, known for her relentless advocacy for disability rights. With a decade of experience, Emily serves as the editor of Able News, a digital newspaper amplifying the voices and […]
Uncover the Power of Belonging in Inclusive Education with Erik Carter ~ 1204 (mcie.org)
Uncover the Power of Belonging in Inclusive Educat | RSS.com Show Notes About the Guest(s): Erik Carter serves as Executive Director of the Baylor Center for Developmental Disabilities, which aims to promote the thriving of people with disabilities and their families. He joined the Baylor faculty in 2023. His research and writing focus on principle-driven […]
Five Episodes to Deepen Your Inclusion Practice This Summer (mcie.org)
Learn how to enhance your inclusion practice with frameworks on belonging. Discover insightful episodes that keep you motivated.
Inclusion Doesn’t Have an Eligibility Test (mcie.org)
A Maryland report on alternate assessment reveals a hard truth: placement and belonging are two different questions. Here’s why that matters.
BDA responds to PM’s social care announcement (bda.org.uk)
The BDA welcomes the focus on social care and hopes the upcoming Big Conversation on Care will meaningfully include the Deaf community and reflect the needs of BSL users.
Pride, Exhaustion, and Everything in Between (gracedowwrites.com)
Disability Pride Month is almost over, and I’ve been reflecting on how my view of cerebral palsy has changed. I’m comfortable with my disability. I know my body. I know what I need. I c…
ENIL Participates in the Facing Facts Network Annual Meeting in Vienna - ENIL (enil.eu)
At the end of June, ENIL took part in the Facing Facts Network Annual Meeting in Vienna, Austria, joining civil society organisations, public authorities ...
Missouri drops out of lawsuit challenging federal disability rights protections • Missouri Independent (missouriindependent.com)
Missouri withdrew from a lawsuit targeting a part of federal law that requires states to fund community-based disability services.
Research Center for Parents With Disabilities Faces Closure (imprintnews.org)
The only U.S. research center focusing on parents with disabilities faces closure after the Trump Administration withdrew a federal grant.
Many Angelenos’ biggest housing barrier is accessibility (spectrumlocalnews.com)
July marks Disability Pride Month
A Mother’s Mission Becomes Illinois Law: La Ha Accessibility Bill Signed - 1340 WJOL (wjol.com)
Years before she took the oath of office, State Representative Nicole La Ha (R-Lemont) was simply a...
Americans with disabilities are more likely than those without disabilities to say global warming is harming their health - Yale Program on Climate Change Communication (climatecommunication.yale.edu)
As we mark the ADA anniversary, new research highlights the intersection of climate and disability.
Common Physical Signs Of Dementia | HuffPost Life (huffpost.com)
Whether you have any of the symptoms or not, there are things you can do to reduce your dementia risk.
Some disabled workers can legally be paid $3.31 an hour. Here’s how to reform a system built for a different era (theconversation.com)
Reform needs to be careful. Simply shutting down existing workplaces could leave some disabled workers worse off.
D.C.’s Disabled Residents Have Dismal Transit Options. Would Waymo Help? - NOTUS — News of the United States (notus.org)
Advocates fear that autonomous vehicles will be allowed to operate in the District without accessibility requirements.
A Denver protest for bus accessibility that helped launch the ADA : The Sunday Story : NPR (npr.org)
Thirty-six years ago, the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law, guaranteeing civil rights for millions of Americans. But the movement that made that day possible began years earlier. One pivotal victory was won by a small, often-forgotten group of activists in Denver known as the “Gang of 19.” On The Sunday Story, NPR’s Joseph Shapiro and Colorado Public Radio’s Stephanie Wolf trace the history of the disability rights movement—from the protests that secured accessible public transit to the modern-day fight to protect the hard-won right to live independently.
Gilbert Paralympian wins gold at Paris 2024 Games, champions disability access (abc15.com)
Gilbert Paralympian triathlete Chris Hammer is using the milestone to advocate for those with disabilities — and his story is one of persistence, hard work and gold.
‘CoComelon’ on Netflix: Utahns talk translating show into ASL – Deseret News (deseret.com)
SignUp Media Netflix. Jojo Savea Utah deaf creator. Jojo Savea “Moana.” Jenni Yang “Kpop Demon Hunters.” Jojo Savea and Jenni Yang “CoComelon” ASL.
Disability Pride Month Shines A Light On Inclusion, Accessibility And Awareness (yahoo.com)
July is Disability Pride Month, a time dedicated to recognizing and honoring people with disabilities while celebrating the valuable contributions they make...
Bill Cassidy Slams CDC Over Autism And Vaccines Website | HuffPost Latest News (huffpost.com)
Sen. Bill Cassidy, who has broken with Trump on numerous occasions, slammed the CDC for stirring hesitancy among parents who are “trying to make the right decision.”
How accessible are Chicago’s streets and sidewalks? - WBEZ Chicago (wbez.org)
Chicago is facing another lawsuit alleging the city is violating the Americans with Disabilities Act, this time concerning the state of Chicago’s sidewalks.
Accessible pedestrian signal rollout in Chicago ahead of targets, but technical gaps persist: report | Smart Cities Dive (smartcitiesdive.com)
Improvements are needed to ensure blind and low-vision pedestrians can safely use the system, inspectors say, but the city has exceeded its court-ordered installation requirement.
For some D.C. disability advocates, accessible self-driving vehicles sound too good to be true (wamu.org)
D.C. councilmembers are considering a bill that would bring commercial autonomous vehicles to the District. Some residents with disabilities, particularly those who are blind, are strongly supportive. But others in the disability community are wary.
Sheppard and Disability Rights Advocates Further Subway Accessibility with MTA Settlement Agreement | Sheppard (sheppard.com)
Sheppard is pleased to announce that a settlement agreement was signed today between a coalition of disability rights advocates and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to ensure that New Y
MTA and disability advocates settle long-running elevator accessibility suit (amny.com)
The elevator accessibility lawsuit alleged that the MTA did not appropriately accommodate riders when elevators became out-of-service.
What Disabled Artists Want Philanthropy to Know - Ford Foundation (fordfoundation.org)
Disability arts funding moves us beyond check-box inclusion to invest in cultural leadership, democratic imagination and expansive visions of our future.
Designer aims to elevate quality of life through accessible housing plans – Rapid Growth (rapidgrowthmedia.com)
Disability Advocates and a West Michigan designer create housing plans for safe, independent living.
Alpena builds accessibility roadmap by listening first, improving public spaces for everyone – Rapid Growth (rapidgrowthmedia.com)
Alpena’s accessibility assessment helps prioritize affordable improvements, showing small communities how resident input can guide inclusive planning and investment.
Air Travel Is Becoming a Nightmare for Wheelchair Users as Complaints of Humiliation Rise (colombiaone.com)
For wheelchair users, flying has become an increasingly stressful, degrading, and sometimes dangerous experience.
Accessibility in Fort Wayne - Hearing Needs (visitfortwayne.com)
Fort Wayne offers fun activities that can be explored any time of year by all visitors. Discover these exciting attractions, which offer accessible features for visitors who are deaf or have hearing impairments, so you can get the full experience!
Air travel still failing millions of disabled passengers (airlinergs.com)
New research urges aviation industry to redesign services with disabled travellers as barriers continue throughout the passenger journey
Wheelchair user shames Science North over bogus ‘accessible’ sign (ctvnews.ca)
A wheelchair user says Science North mislabelled a washroom as accessible, leaving her trapped inside with a door that hit her face and a toilet too low to rise from, prompting a potential Human Rights complaint.
Saskatchewan Ombudsman creates accessibility unit (ctvnews.ca)
The Saskatchewan Ombudsman has established a new Accessibility and Inclusion Unit in honour of Disability Pride Month.
Disability rights activists to come up with plan for accessible bus stops in Chennai - The Hindu (thehindu.com)
Disability rights activists in Chennai propose standardizing bus stop designs for improved accessibility for persons with disabilities.
Ministry of Social Justice releases Draft Accessibility Rules 2026: What Technology Companies Need to Know | nasscom | The Official Community of Indian IT Industry (community.nasscom.in)
The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice &...
Global tech firms to come under India’s mandatory disability-access rules, face fines, licence risk (theprint.in)
Each firm will have to publish an Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR), free of cost, on its website or app, in two forms, one readable by people and one by machines.
Is ‘Best Effort’ Enough? A Loophole in India’s OTT Accessibility Rules (indianexpress.com)
OTT leaders need not wait for regulatory mandates or courtroom enforcement to do what is right. The three giants of streaming in India have the infrastructure, technological capability and reach to make a positive impact
MTCIT enhances services for persons with disabilities (muscatdaily.com)
MTCIT expands digital accessibility and transport services for persons with disabilities under Purple Saturday.
The government has two definitions of disability. Advocates say it leaves people out. (toronto.citynews.ca)
OTTAWA — Advocates for people with episodic disabilities say they don’t understand why the federal government has two different definitions of disability in law — and uses the narrower version to decide who gets benefits.
Remote Worker Wins Camera-On Workplace Disability Case - cleveland.com (cleveland.com)
A remote travel consultant won a disability discrimination case after a UK tribunal ruled her employer failed to provide reasonable accommodations for her anxiety, including allowing her to keep her camera off during virtual meetings.
Blind Workers Lose Contracts in Violation of Employment Law - Enab Baladi (english.enabbaladi.net)
Enab Baladi_ Nour Kassem After more than ten years working at the Agriculture Directorate in Tartous (western Syria), a blind employee […]
Accessibility must be at the front door, not the back entrance | The Manila Times (manilatimes.net)
THERE are many things that we take for granted, and I believe that our bodies are one of them. We don’t think much about having 10 fingers, two hands, two eyes and all the appendages and organs that enable us to function in our day-to-day lives. However, able-bodiedness is a luxury not everyone is born with.
How do teens living with disabilities in Ghana view their future? We asked them to show us (theconversation.com)
Ghanaian adolescents with disabilities often face hostile experiences that contribute to negative self-perceptions.
Woman Reviews Restaurants for Wheelchair Accessibility (Exclusive) (people.com)
Taylor Lindsay-Noel, paralyzed in a gymnastics accident, now reviews Toronto restaurants and public spaces for wheelchair accessibility through Access By Tay.
On-street electric vehicle charging for drivers with accessibility needs doubles in 12 months - THIIS Magazine (thiis.co.uk)
The number of councils providing on-street electric vehicle (EV) charging for drivers with accessibility needs has doubled in the last 12 months, according to new Freedom of Information (FOI) research by Vauxhall. Its research found that three quarters of councils still do not provide any chargers that are specifically adapted for drivers with accessibility needs
As ADA Anniversary Approaches, University of Phoenix Survey Highlights AI’s Potential to Advance Accessibility in Work and Learning (prnewswire.com)
/PRNewswire/ -- As artificial intelligence becomes part of how people work, learn and solve problems, a new University of Phoenix survey conducted by The...
AI Companies Are Buying Antique Books, Ingesting Their Contents to Train Models, and Then Destroying Them at Incredible Scale (futurism.com)
AI companies are quietly obtaining rare books, ingesting their contents, and then destroying them -- even if they’re exceedingly rare.
A pharmacy chain in Vermont implemented AI for efficiency. It’s led to delays, incorrect information and privacy concerns. - VTDigger (vtdigger.org)
As AI pops up in healthcare systems across the country, several lawyers told VTDigger that the technology is outpacing regulation, leaving consumers vulnerable.
AI search has moved the digital front door, and most websites haven’t noticed | Perryville Republic Monitor (republicmonitor.com)
AudioEye reports that AI search has shifted how users access content, with 95% bypassing homepages, revealing significant accessibility gaps on non-homepage pages.
Study finds fairness concerns in AI hiring are often reframed as risks to manage | Editorial | Relocate magazine (relocatemagazine.com)
Employers adopting AI recruitment tools may be mistaking risk management for fairness, according to new research from King’s Business School.
AI, equity and the future of learning in higher education | StaffNet | The University of Manchester (staffnet.manchester.ac.uk)
Meta Layoff Bias Suit Exposes Employer Risk in AI Firing Factors (news.bgov.com)
A lawsuit accusing Meta Platforms Inc. of discriminatory artificial intelligence use in firing workers demonstrates how companies leaning on the emerging technology for employment decisions can incur liability.
Is Your HR Technology About to Become a High-Risk AI System? | Employment Law Lookout (laborandemploymentlawcounsel.com)
By: Yana Komsitsky, Paul Whinder, and Georgia Hill Smith Artificial intelligence enabled tools are rapidly taking over recruiting, hiring, workforce
Colorado’s SB26-189 sets new rules for AI in employment decisions (coloradobiz.com)
Colorado’s SB26-189 law sets new rules for employers using automated decision-making technology, requiring notices, disclosures, and human review rights.
How to Make an iPhone Easier for Older Adults With Built-In Accessibility Features (appleworld.today)
An iPhone can be remarkably helpful for an older adult. It obviously handles calls and photos, but also reminders, directions, and even emergency information.
Ministry of Social Justice releases Draft Accessibility Rules 2026: What Technology Companies Need to Know | nasscom | The Official Community of Indian IT Industry (community.nasscom.in)
The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice &...
Global tech firms to come under India’s mandatory disability-access rules, face fines, licence risk (theprint.in)
Each firm will have to publish an Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR), free of cost, on its website or app, in two forms, one readable by people and one by machines.
Is ‘Best Effort’ Enough? A Loophole in India’s OTT Accessibility Rules (indianexpress.com)
OTT leaders need not wait for regulatory mandates or courtroom enforcement to do what is right. The three giants of streaming in India have the infrastructure, technological capability and reach to make a positive impact
MTCIT enhances services for persons with disabilities (muscatdaily.com)
MTCIT expands digital accessibility and transport services for persons with disabilities under Purple Saturday.
The government has two definitions of disability. Advocates say it leaves people out. (toronto.citynews.ca)
OTTAWA — Advocates for people with episodic disabilities say they don’t understand why the federal government has two different definitions of disability in law — and uses the narrower version to decide who gets benefits.
Remote Worker Wins Camera-On Workplace Disability Case - cleveland.com (cleveland.com)
A remote travel consultant won a disability discrimination case after a UK tribunal ruled her employer failed to provide reasonable accommodations for her anxiety, including allowing her to keep her camera off during virtual meetings.
Gar’s Tips & Tools Issue #213 – Cool Tools (kk.org)
Blind Workers Lose Contracts in Violation of Employment Law - Enab Baladi (english.enabbaladi.net)
Enab Baladi_ Nour Kassem After more than ten years working at the Agriculture Directorate in Tartous (western Syria), a blind employee […]
Accessibility must be at the front door, not the back entrance | The Manila Times (manilatimes.net)
THERE are many things that we take for granted, and I believe that our bodies are one of them. We don’t think much about having 10 fingers, two hands, two eyes and all the appendages and organs that enable us to function in our day-to-day lives. However, able-bodiedness is a luxury not everyone is born with.
How do teens living with disabilities in Ghana view their future? We asked them to show us (theconversation.com)
Ghanaian adolescents with disabilities often face hostile experiences that contribute to negative self-perceptions.
Woman Reviews Restaurants for Wheelchair Accessibility (Exclusive) (people.com)
Taylor Lindsay-Noel, paralyzed in a gymnastics accident, now reviews Toronto restaurants and public spaces for wheelchair accessibility through Access By Tay.
A guide to Wisconsin’s disability organizations and resources (eu.jsonline.com)
The ADA pushed organizations across the U.S. to embrace accessibility. On its 36th anniversary, here are disability resources Wisconsinites can use.
On-street electric vehicle charging for drivers with accessibility needs doubles in 12 months - THIIS Magazine (thiis.co.uk)
The number of councils providing on-street electric vehicle (EV) charging for drivers with accessibility needs has doubled in the last 12 months, according to new Freedom of Information (FOI) research by Vauxhall. Its research found that three quarters of councils still do not provide any chargers that are specifically adapted for drivers with accessibility needs
As ADA Anniversary Approaches, University of Phoenix Survey Highlights AI’s Potential to Advance Accessibility in Work and Learning (prnewswire.com)
/PRNewswire/ -- As artificial intelligence becomes part of how people work, learn and solve problems, a new University of Phoenix survey conducted by The...
AI Companies Are Buying Antique Books, Ingesting Their Contents to Train Models, and Then Destroying Them at Incredible Scale (futurism.com)
AI companies are quietly obtaining rare books, ingesting their contents, and then destroying them -- even if they’re exceedingly rare.
A pharmacy chain in Vermont implemented AI for efficiency. It’s led to delays, incorrect information and privacy concerns. - VTDigger (vtdigger.org)
As AI pops up in healthcare systems across the country, several lawyers told VTDigger that the technology is outpacing regulation, leaving consumers vulnerable.
AI search has moved the digital front door, and most websites haven’t noticed | Perryville Republic Monitor (republicmonitor.com)
AudioEye reports that AI search has shifted how users access content, with 95% bypassing homepages, revealing significant accessibility gaps on non-homepage pages.
Study finds fairness concerns in AI hiring are often reframed as risks to manage | Editorial | Relocate magazine (relocatemagazine.com)
Employers adopting AI recruitment tools may be mistaking risk management for fairness, according to new research from King’s Business School.
AI, equity and the future of learning in higher education | StaffNet | The University of Manchester (staffnet.manchester.ac.uk)
Meta Layoff Bias Suit Exposes Employer Risk in AI Firing Factors (news.bgov.com)
A lawsuit accusing Meta Platforms Inc. of discriminatory artificial intelligence use in firing workers demonstrates how companies leaning on the emerging technology for employment decisions can incur liability.
Is Your HR Technology About to Become a High-Risk AI System? | Employment Law Lookout (laborandemploymentlawcounsel.com)
By: Yana Komsitsky, Paul Whinder, and Georgia Hill Smith Artificial intelligence enabled tools are rapidly taking over recruiting, hiring, workforce
Colorado’s SB26-189 sets new rules for AI in employment decisions (coloradobiz.com)
Colorado’s SB26-189 law sets new rules for employers using automated decision-making technology, requiring notices, disclosures, and human review rights.
Employers Role-Play Terminations with AI Training Simulators (shrm.org)
AI training simulators can be used by employers to role-play difficult conversations such as termination discussions and prevent flubs before the actual talks.
GDL: How to Make AI More Accessible in the Workplace - YouTube (youtube.com)
1 like. “GDL: How to Make AI More Accessible in the Workplace”
Accessibility must be at the front door, not the back entrance | The Manila Times (manilatimes.net)
THERE are many things that we take for granted, and I believe that our bodies are one of them. We don’t think much about having 10 fingers, two hands, two eyes and all the appendages and organs that enable us to function in our day-to-day lives. However, able-bodiedness is a luxury not everyone is born with.
How do teens living with disabilities in Ghana view their future? We asked them to show us (theconversation.com)
Ghanaian adolescents with disabilities often face hostile experiences that contribute to negative self-perceptions.
Woman Reviews Restaurants for Wheelchair Accessibility (Exclusive) (people.com)
Taylor Lindsay-Noel, paralyzed in a gymnastics accident, now reviews Toronto restaurants and public spaces for wheelchair accessibility through Access By Tay.
IAHA Establishes Global Working Group to Advance Hearing Accessibility Standards | The Hearing Review (hearingreview.com)
The IAHA working group is tasked with assessing assistive listening regulations worldwide and developing a regulatory “gold standard.”
Many Angelenos’ biggest housing barrier is accessibility (spectrumlocalnews.com)
July marks Disability Pride Month
TAC Accessibility Grant for Accessibility Accommodations in Arts Projects (Canada) - fundsforNGOs (www2.fundsforngos.org)
Deadline: 31-Dec-2026 The Toronto Arts Council Accessibility Grant provides up to $5,000 in additional funding to eligible TAC project grant recipients for accessibility accommodations required by Deaf artists and artists with disabilities who are directly involved in delivering funded projects. Eligible expenses may include sign language interpretation, captioning, audio description, support workers, attendant care, accessible
Fifth Third Bancorp - Fifth Third Receives ‘World’s Top Disability Inclusive Business’ Recognition (ir.53.com)
Americans with disabilities are more likely than those without disabilities to say global warming is harming their health - Yale Program on Climate Change Communication (climatecommunication.yale.edu)
As we mark the ADA anniversary, new research highlights the intersection of climate and disability.
On-street electric vehicle charging for drivers with accessibility needs doubles in 12 months - THIIS Magazine (thiis.co.uk)
The number of councils providing on-street electric vehicle (EV) charging for drivers with accessibility needs has doubled in the last 12 months, according to new Freedom of Information (FOI) research by Vauxhall. Its research found that three quarters of councils still do not provide any chargers that are specifically adapted for drivers with accessibility needs
As ADA Anniversary Approaches, University of Phoenix Survey Highlights AI’s Potential to Advance Accessibility in Work and Learning (prnewswire.com)
/PRNewswire/ -- As artificial intelligence becomes part of how people work, learn and solve problems, a new University of Phoenix survey conducted by The...
AI Companies Are Buying Antique Books, Ingesting Their Contents to Train Models, and Then Destroying Them at Incredible Scale (futurism.com)
AI companies are quietly obtaining rare books, ingesting their contents, and then destroying them -- even if they’re exceedingly rare.
A pharmacy chain in Vermont implemented AI for efficiency. It’s led to delays, incorrect information and privacy concerns. - VTDigger (vtdigger.org)
As AI pops up in healthcare systems across the country, several lawyers told VTDigger that the technology is outpacing regulation, leaving consumers vulnerable.
delawarebusinesstimes.com/news-briefs/aarp-donates-83k-delaware/ (delawarebusinesstimes.com)
AARP has awarded $83,836 in 2026 Community Challenge grants to nine organizations across Delaware for accessibility projects.
Some disabled workers can legally be paid $3.31 an hour. Here’s how to reform a system built for a different era (theconversation.com)
Reform needs to be careful. Simply shutting down existing workplaces could leave some disabled workers worse off.
Meta funds AI glasses applications for accessibility and work | Digital Watch Observatory (dig.watch)
Thirty US organisations will share nearly $2 million through Meta AI glasses grants supporting practical community projects.
Youth activity held at the European Youth Center in Budapest in February 2026 Following the adoption of the Operational Regulations of the European Youth Foundation by the Committee of...
A Denver protest for bus accessibility that helped launch the ADA : The Sunday Story : NPR (npr.org)
Thirty-six years ago, the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law, guaranteeing civil rights for millions of Americans. But the movement that made that day possible began years earlier. One pivotal victory was won by a small, often-forgotten group of activists in Denver known as the “Gang of 19.” On The Sunday Story, NPR’s Joseph Shapiro and Colorado Public Radio’s Stephanie Wolf trace the history of the disability rights movement—from the protests that secured accessible public transit to the modern-day fight to protect the hard-won right to live independently.
AI search has moved the digital front door, and most websites haven’t noticed | Perryville Republic Monitor (republicmonitor.com)
AudioEye reports that AI search has shifted how users access content, with 95% bypassing homepages, revealing significant accessibility gaps on non-homepage pages.
Study finds fairness concerns in AI hiring are often reframed as risks to manage | Editorial | Relocate magazine (relocatemagazine.com)
Employers adopting AI recruitment tools may be mistaking risk management for fairness, according to new research from King’s Business School.
AI, equity and the future of learning in higher education | StaffNet | The University of Manchester (staffnet.manchester.ac.uk)
Meta Layoff Bias Suit Exposes Employer Risk in AI Firing Factors (news.bgov.com)
A lawsuit accusing Meta Platforms Inc. of discriminatory artificial intelligence use in firing workers demonstrates how companies leaning on the emerging technology for employment decisions can incur liability.
Is Your HR Technology About to Become a High-Risk AI System? | Employment Law Lookout (laborandemploymentlawcounsel.com)
By: Yana Komsitsky, Paul Whinder, and Georgia Hill Smith Artificial intelligence enabled tools are rapidly taking over recruiting, hiring, workforce
Colorado’s SB26-189 sets new rules for AI in employment decisions (coloradobiz.com)
Colorado’s SB26-189 law sets new rules for employers using automated decision-making technology, requiring notices, disclosures, and human review rights.
Employers Role-Play Terminations with AI Training Simulators (shrm.org)
AI training simulators can be used by employers to role-play difficult conversations such as termination discussions and prevent flubs before the actual talks.
GDL: How to Make AI More Accessible in the Workplace - YouTube (youtube.com)
1 like. “GDL: How to Make AI More Accessible in the Workplace”
Blind Workers Lose Contracts in Violation of Employment Law - Enab Baladi (english.enabbaladi.net)
Enab Baladi_ Nour Kassem After more than ten years working at the Agriculture Directorate in Tartous (western Syria), a blind employee […]
Accessibility must be at the front door, not the back entrance | The Manila Times (manilatimes.net)
THERE are many things that we take for granted, and I believe that our bodies are one of them. We don’t think much about having 10 fingers, two hands, two eyes and all the appendages and organs that enable us to function in our day-to-day lives. However, able-bodiedness is a luxury not everyone is born with.
University of Hawaiʻi expands efforts to address growing need for autism diagnosis, services : Kauai Now (kauainownews.com)
Mānoa flagship campus appoints internationally recognized clinical psychologist and autism researcher Meghan Miller, who has nearly two decades of experience in neurodevelopment disabilities, to lead its Center on Disability Studies.
Accessible pedestrian signal rollout in Chicago ahead of targets, but technical gaps persist: report | Smart Cities Dive (smartcitiesdive.com)
Improvements are needed to ensure blind and low-vision pedestrians can safely use the system, inspectors say, but the city has exceeded its court-ordered installation requirement.
Fresno State students build custom accessible toy car for 6-year-old (thebusinessjournal.com)
Fresno State engineering students designed a custom toy car for 6-year-old Beau Bewarder, giving him greater mobility and independence.
How do teens living with disabilities in Ghana view their future? We asked them to show us (theconversation.com)
Ghanaian adolescents with disabilities often face hostile experiences that contribute to negative self-perceptions.
Woman Reviews Restaurants for Wheelchair Accessibility (Exclusive) (people.com)
Taylor Lindsay-Noel, paralyzed in a gymnastics accident, now reviews Toronto restaurants and public spaces for wheelchair accessibility through Access By Tay.
On-street electric vehicle charging for drivers with accessibility needs doubles in 12 months - THIIS Magazine (thiis.co.uk)
The number of councils providing on-street electric vehicle (EV) charging for drivers with accessibility needs has doubled in the last 12 months, according to new Freedom of Information (FOI) research by Vauxhall. Its research found that three quarters of councils still do not provide any chargers that are specifically adapted for drivers with accessibility needs
As ADA Anniversary Approaches, University of Phoenix Survey Highlights AI’s Potential to Advance Accessibility in Work and Learning (prnewswire.com)
/PRNewswire/ -- As artificial intelligence becomes part of how people work, learn and solve problems, a new University of Phoenix survey conducted by The...
AI Companies Are Buying Antique Books, Ingesting Their Contents to Train Models, and Then Destroying Them at Incredible Scale (futurism.com)
AI companies are quietly obtaining rare books, ingesting their contents, and then destroying them -- even if they’re exceedingly rare.
A pharmacy chain in Vermont implemented AI for efficiency. It’s led to delays, incorrect information and privacy concerns. - VTDigger (vtdigger.org)
As AI pops up in healthcare systems across the country, several lawyers told VTDigger that the technology is outpacing regulation, leaving consumers vulnerable.
ADA foundational to access | Columnists | journalgazette.net (journalgazette.net)
What Disabled Artists Want Philanthropy to Know - Ford Foundation (fordfoundation.org)
Disability arts funding moves us beyond check-box inclusion to invest in cultural leadership, democratic imagination and expansive visions of our future.
Trump’s Transportation Department to Invest $22 Million in Innovative Public Transit Infrastructure for American Families | FTA (transit.dot.gov)
Federal Transit Administration provides new look at transit agency performance - Trains (trains.com)
WASHINGTON — U.S. rail transit systems average less than 0.3 federally reportable passenger security incidents per 1 million trips, according to a new database launched by the Federal Transit Administration. The “Transit Moves America” website provides rail and bus transit data on passenger and worker safety, safety and security trends, accessibility, and monthly and annual information for the 25 largest urban
Designer aims to elevate quality of life through accessible housing plans – Rapid Growth (rapidgrowthmedia.com)
Disability Advocates and a West Michigan designer create housing plans for safe, independent living.
AI search has moved the digital front door, and most websites haven’t noticed | Perryville Republic Monitor (republicmonitor.com)
AudioEye reports that AI search has shifted how users access content, with 95% bypassing homepages, revealing significant accessibility gaps on non-homepage pages.
Study finds fairness concerns in AI hiring are often reframed as risks to manage | Editorial | Relocate magazine (relocatemagazine.com)
Employers adopting AI recruitment tools may be mistaking risk management for fairness, according to new research from King’s Business School.
Air Travel Is Becoming a Nightmare for Wheelchair Users as Complaints of Humiliation Rise (colombiaone.com)
For wheelchair users, flying has become an increasingly stressful, degrading, and sometimes dangerous experience.
AI, equity and the future of learning in higher education | StaffNet | The University of Manchester (staffnet.manchester.ac.uk)
Meta Layoff Bias Suit Exposes Employer Risk in AI Firing Factors (news.bgov.com)
A lawsuit accusing Meta Platforms Inc. of discriminatory artificial intelligence use in firing workers demonstrates how companies leaning on the emerging technology for employment decisions can incur liability.
Is Your HR Technology About to Become a High-Risk AI System? | Employment Law Lookout (laborandemploymentlawcounsel.com)
By: Yana Komsitsky, Paul Whinder, and Georgia Hill Smith Artificial intelligence enabled tools are rapidly taking over recruiting, hiring, workforce
Colorado’s SB26-189 sets new rules for AI in employment decisions (coloradobiz.com)
Colorado’s SB26-189 law sets new rules for employers using automated decision-making technology, requiring notices, disclosures, and human review rights.
Employers Role-Play Terminations with AI Training Simulators (shrm.org)
AI training simulators can be used by employers to role-play difficult conversations such as termination discussions and prevent flubs before the actual talks.
GDL: How to Make AI More Accessible in the Workplace - YouTube (youtube.com)
1 like. “GDL: How to Make AI More Accessible in the Workplace”
How do teens living with disabilities in Ghana view their future? We asked them to show us (theconversation.com)
Ghanaian adolescents with disabilities often face hostile experiences that contribute to negative self-perceptions.
Woman Reviews Restaurants for Wheelchair Accessibility (Exclusive) (people.com)
Taylor Lindsay-Noel, paralyzed in a gymnastics accident, now reviews Toronto restaurants and public spaces for wheelchair accessibility through Access By Tay.
Inclusive packaging must survive full use cycle, accessibility advocate urges (packaginginsights.com)
man opens glass bottle with opener
Saskatchewan Ombudsman creates accessibility unit (ctvnews.ca)
The Saskatchewan Ombudsman has established a new Accessibility and Inclusion Unit in honour of Disability Pride Month.
Look North: 3 ways Canadian planners are crushing digital accessibility | Planetizen Features (planetizen.com)
Although accessibility regulations look similar in the United States and Canada, our northern neighbors have managed to make planning materials more usable for people with disabilities. Here’s what we can learn from them.
Episode 13 - Mean What You Say & Stoic Accessibility (inclusionimpact.co)
Episode 13 - Mean What You Say & Stoic Accessibility. Stoic principles, effectiveness of carousels, and genuine inclusion in accessibility.
Ministry of Social Justice releases Draft Accessibility Rules 2026: What Technology Companies Need to Know | nasscom | The Official Community of Indian IT Industry (community.nasscom.in)
The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice &...
On-street electric vehicle charging for drivers with accessibility needs doubles in 12 months - THIIS Magazine (thiis.co.uk)
The number of councils providing on-street electric vehicle (EV) charging for drivers with accessibility needs has doubled in the last 12 months, according to new Freedom of Information (FOI) research by Vauxhall. Its research found that three quarters of councils still do not provide any chargers that are specifically adapted for drivers with accessibility needs
As ADA Anniversary Approaches, University of Phoenix Survey Highlights AI’s Potential to Advance Accessibility in Work and Learning (prnewswire.com)
/PRNewswire/ -- As artificial intelligence becomes part of how people work, learn and solve problems, a new University of Phoenix survey conducted by The...
AI Companies Are Buying Antique Books, Ingesting Their Contents to Train Models, and Then Destroying Them at Incredible Scale (futurism.com)
AI companies are quietly obtaining rare books, ingesting their contents, and then destroying them -- even if they’re exceedingly rare.
A pharmacy chain in Vermont implemented AI for efficiency. It’s led to delays, incorrect information and privacy concerns. - VTDigger (vtdigger.org)
As AI pops up in healthcare systems across the country, several lawyers told VTDigger that the technology is outpacing regulation, leaving consumers vulnerable.
5 ways to take care of your elders, according to Pope Leo | National Catholic Reporter (ncronline.org)
The World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly is “an opportunity to rediscover that the Church is called to be a mother to all,” the pontiff wrote.
Is ‘Best Effort’ Enough? A Loophole in India’s OTT Accessibility Rules (indianexpress.com)
OTT leaders need not wait for regulatory mandates or courtroom enforcement to do what is right. The three giants of streaming in India have the infrastructure, technological capability and reach to make a positive impact
A lack of accessibility nearly caused me to miss my date with ‘Dracula’ (smanewstoday.com)
Columnist Sherry Toh and her entourage left home with plenty of time to see the ballet, but due to a lack of accessibility, they were late.
Accessibility Cannot Be an Afterthought in Mississippi’s Midterm | The Enterprise-Tocsin (enterprise-tocsin.com)
Mississippi’s midterm election should not only be about who has the most television ads, the most yard signs, or the loudest message online. It should also be about whether regular people can actually participate. Can a voter find their polling place, get there, understand the ballot, know their rights, and compare the candidates without feeling lost? If the answer depends on whether someone has a reliable car, internet access, free time, or inside political knowledge, then access is still not where it needs to be.
AI search has moved the digital front door, and most websites haven’t noticed | Perryville Republic Monitor (republicmonitor.com)
AudioEye reports that AI search has shifted how users access content, with 95% bypassing homepages, revealing significant accessibility gaps on non-homepage pages.
Study finds fairness concerns in AI hiring are often reframed as risks to manage | Editorial | Relocate magazine (relocatemagazine.com)
Employers adopting AI recruitment tools may be mistaking risk management for fairness, according to new research from King’s Business School.
W3C Publishes Updated WCAG Evaluation Methodology 2.0 - Inclusion Impact Accessibility (inclusionimpact.co)
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) has released an updated version of the WCAG Evaluation Methodology 2.0 as an official W3C Group Note.
Blind Workers Lose Contracts in Violation of Employment Law - Enab Baladi (english.enabbaladi.net)
Enab Baladi_ Nour Kassem After more than ten years working at the Agriculture Directorate in Tartous (western Syria), a blind employee […]
AI, equity and the future of learning in higher education | StaffNet | The University of Manchester (staffnet.manchester.ac.uk)
Meta Layoff Bias Suit Exposes Employer Risk in AI Firing Factors (news.bgov.com)
A lawsuit accusing Meta Platforms Inc. of discriminatory artificial intelligence use in firing workers demonstrates how companies leaning on the emerging technology for employment decisions can incur liability.
Is Your HR Technology About to Become a High-Risk AI System? | Employment Law Lookout (laborandemploymentlawcounsel.com)
By: Yana Komsitsky, Paul Whinder, and Georgia Hill Smith Artificial intelligence enabled tools are rapidly taking over recruiting, hiring, workforce
Colorado’s SB26-189 sets new rules for AI in employment decisions (coloradobiz.com)
Colorado’s SB26-189 law sets new rules for employers using automated decision-making technology, requiring notices, disclosures, and human review rights.
Employers Role-Play Terminations with AI Training Simulators (shrm.org)
AI training simulators can be used by employers to role-play difficult conversations such as termination discussions and prevent flubs before the actual talks.
GDL: How to Make AI More Accessible in the Workplace - YouTube (youtube.com)
1 like. “GDL: How to Make AI More Accessible in the Workplace”
Program - MIFF 2026 (miff.com.au)
Create QR Codes for Everyone (mn.gov)
On-street electric vehicle charging for drivers with accessibility needs doubles in 12 months - THIIS Magazine (thiis.co.uk)
The number of councils providing on-street electric vehicle (EV) charging for drivers with accessibility needs has doubled in the last 12 months, according to new Freedom of Information (FOI) research by Vauxhall. Its research found that three quarters of councils still do not provide any chargers that are specifically adapted for drivers with accessibility needs
Designing a Disability-Forward Future | Newcity Design (design.newcity.com)
A Design Museum of Chicago exhibition invites us to rethink access as a force for imagination, community and cultural change.
The ADA: The Boulder and the Hill - Progressive.org (progressive.org)
AI Companies Are Buying Antique Books, Ingesting Their Contents to Train Models, and Then Destroying Them at Incredible Scale (futurism.com)
AI companies are quietly obtaining rare books, ingesting their contents, and then destroying them -- even if they’re exceedingly rare.
Disability Pride Celebration 2026 Tickets, Friday 31 July • 2 PM - 6 PM | Eventbrite (eventbrite.com.au)
Get ready to celebrate Disability Pride in July with delicious food, live comedy, and and more!
Deaf Art Science Festival (events.humanitix.com)
We warmly invite families, young people, members and allies of the Deaf community to Science Gallery Melbourne’s free Art Science Deaf Festival!
AI search has moved the digital front door, and most websites haven’t noticed | Perryville Republic Monitor (republicmonitor.com)
AudioEye reports that AI search has shifted how users access content, with 95% bypassing homepages, revealing significant accessibility gaps on non-homepage pages.
Achievable Access for Independent Artists and Venues (events.humanitix.com)
Learn affordable and practical ways to make your venue, performance, exhibition or art more accessible.
Study finds fairness concerns in AI hiring are often reframed as risks to manage | Editorial | Relocate magazine (relocatemagazine.com)
Employers adopting AI recruitment tools may be mistaking risk management for fairness, according to new research from King’s Business School.
Alter State 2026 - Regeneration: Building Deaf and Disabled Futures - YouTube (youtube.com)
Welcome / WominjekaAlter State is a disability-led arts initiativ...
Alter State | Arts Access Victoria (artsaccess.com.au)
Alter State Alter State is a celebration of disability, creativity and culture. Alter State is co-presented by Arts Access Victoria and Arts Centre Melbourne. Alter State aims to: Explore Deaf and Disability led arts from across Australia Enjoy works that engage audiences in new and exciting ways Make space for storytelling shaped by disability Alter […]
AI, equity and the future of learning in higher education | StaffNet | The University of Manchester (staffnet.manchester.ac.uk)
AAV Training: Achievable Access for Independent Artists and Venues | Arts Access Victoria (artsaccess.com.au)
In this 2 hour training session, you will learn how to: Assess the physical environment Understanding what information is useful for disabled patrons Create a welcoming environment for all audiences Join us online. Zoom link will be sent prior to the training. Training is delivered depending on the number of participants. We are offering free […]
Stella Young Award 2026 | Arts Access Victoria (artsaccess.com.au)
Applications close Monday 14th September at 5.00 pm. This is a great opportunity for young disabled artists aged between 16 and 30 years old to be recognised for their impact on disability activism and culture through their artistic practice (in comedy, performing arts or screen culture). Applicants must: identify as a Deaf and/or Disabled person; […]
Meta Layoff Bias Suit Exposes Employer Risk in AI Firing Factors (news.bgov.com)
A lawsuit accusing Meta Platforms Inc. of discriminatory artificial intelligence use in firing workers demonstrates how companies leaning on the emerging technology for employment decisions can incur liability.
Arts & Culture (lgpro.com)
Social access and inclusion for people with a disability in leisure | Inclusive Futures: Reimagining Disability (inclusivefutures.griffith.edu.au)
Why is the research being conducted? The purpose of this study is to gather information to describe the current social inclusion experiences, patterns, and opportunities in leisure for young people with different types of disability, including physical, cognitive,
Is Your HR Technology About to Become a High-Risk AI System? | Employment Law Lookout (laborandemploymentlawcounsel.com)
By: Yana Komsitsky, Paul Whinder, and Georgia Hill Smith Artificial intelligence enabled tools are rapidly taking over recruiting, hiring, workforce
Exhibit at Bundoora Homestead Art Centre Opportunities – ArtsHub Australia (artshub.com.au)
Applications now open!
Colorado’s SB26-189 sets new rules for AI in employment decisions (coloradobiz.com)
Colorado’s SB26-189 law sets new rules for employers using automated decision-making technology, requiring notices, disclosures, and human review rights.
Regional Arts Australia | Apply (regionalarts.com.au)
Image Credits: (L) Alyson Evans - provided by Outback Theatre for Young People, (R) Tim Ngo, Artlands ‘23 Practice in Community is a national initiative designed and delivered by Regional Arts Australia, supported by Minderoo Foundation. It invests directly in independent artists working in Community Arts and Cultural Development (CACD) , giving regional artists the time, trust and support to grow their practice, lead meaningful projects and build a national network driving social impact. EOIs open for Cohort 2 on Monday 6th July - closing Friday 7 August, 2026. READY TO LEARN MORE? START HERE: To get started, take these four steps to set yourself up for success. Each resource below is designed to guide you through a key stage of the process: 1) Begin by checking your eligibility using our simple Eligibility Checker to make sure you meet the program criteria. 2) Then, take some time to read the Guidelines - they outline what the program supports, what we’re looking for, and how to put your best foot forward. 3) You can also browse the Frequently Asked Questions + Glossary for quick answers and practical tips. 4) Finally, we recommend joining an information session to hear directly from the Regional Arts Australia team, gain insights into the program’s intent, and ask any questions you may have. WHAT THE PROGRAM OFFERS Practice in Community is designed to strengthen the role of creativity in regional life. Professional Development: Each artist will receive multi-year support designed to strengthen both their practice and their community relationships. Practice In Community is designed and delivered by Regional Arts Australia, supported by Minderoo Foundation.
Employers Role-Play Terminations with AI Training Simulators (shrm.org)
AI training simulators can be used by employers to role-play difficult conversations such as termination discussions and prevent flubs before the actual talks.
GDL: How to Make AI More Accessible in the Workplace - YouTube (youtube.com)
1 like. “GDL: How to Make AI More Accessible in the Workplace”
Social access and inclusion for people with a disability in leisure | Inclusive Futures: Reimagining Disability (inclusivefutures.griffith.edu.au)
Why is the research being conducted? The purpose of this study is to gather information to describe the current social inclusion experiences, patterns, and opportunities in leisure for young people with different types of disability, including physical, cognitive,
Metro Council awards more than $26 million in parks and nature grants | Metro (oregonmetro.gov)
One year later, XBOX’s Adaptive Joystick has changed our accessible gaming life for the better — as Microsoft’s efforts slow down | Windows Central (windowscentral.com)
One year later, XBOX’s Adaptive Joystick has changed our accessible gaming life for the better — as Microsoft’s efforts slow down
Is Your HR Technology About to Become a High-Risk AI System? | Employment Law Lookout (laborandemploymentlawcounsel.com)
By: Yana Komsitsky, Paul Whinder, and Georgia Hill Smith Artificial intelligence enabled tools are rapidly taking over recruiting, hiring, workforce
Exhibit at Bundoora Homestead Art Centre Opportunities – ArtsHub Australia (artshub.com.au)
Applications now open!
National Research Center for Parents with Disabilities Funding Awareness & Messaging Toolkit - Google Drive (drive.google.com)
How to Make an iPhone Easier for Older Adults With Built-In Accessibility Features (appleworld.today)
An iPhone can be remarkably helpful for an older adult. It obviously handles calls and photos, but also reminders, directions, and even emergency information.
Dysfluent – Magazine (dysfluent.org)
An independent magazine that explores the lived experience of stuttering through interviews and essays, facilitating contrasting and challenging views.
Regional Arts Australia | Apply (regionalarts.com.au)
Image Credits: (L) Alyson Evans - provided by Outback Theatre for Young People, (R) Tim Ngo, Artlands ‘23 Practice in Community is a national initiative designed and delivered by Regional Arts Australia, supported by Minderoo Foundation. It invests directly in independent artists working in Community Arts and Cultural Development (CACD) , giving regional artists the time, trust and support to grow their practice, lead meaningful projects and build a national network driving social impact. EOIs open for Cohort 2 on Monday 6th July - closing Friday 7 August, 2026. READY TO LEARN MORE? START HERE: To get started, take these four steps to set yourself up for success. Each resource below is designed to guide you through a key stage of the process: 1) Begin by checking your eligibility using our simple Eligibility Checker to make sure you meet the program criteria. 2) Then, take some time to read the Guidelines - they outline what the program supports, what we’re looking for, and how to put your best foot forward. 3) You can also browse the Frequently Asked Questions + Glossary for quick answers and practical tips. 4) Finally, we recommend joining an information session to hear directly from the Regional Arts Australia team, gain insights into the program’s intent, and ask any questions you may have. WHAT THE PROGRAM OFFERS Practice in Community is designed to strengthen the role of creativity in regional life. Professional Development: Each artist will receive multi-year support designed to strengthen both their practice and their community relationships. Practice In Community is designed and delivered by Regional Arts Australia, supported by Minderoo Foundation.
Colorado’s SB26-189 sets new rules for AI in employment decisions (coloradobiz.com)
Colorado’s SB26-189 law sets new rules for employers using automated decision-making technology, requiring notices, disclosures, and human review rights.
EOI: Express your interest to be involved in a new disabled TV show! (docs.google.com)
FY27 Priorities – Dropbox (dropbox.com)
Shared with Dropbox
Employers Role-Play Terminations with AI Training Simulators (shrm.org)
AI training simulators can be used by employers to role-play difficult conversations such as termination discussions and prevent flubs before the actual talks.
Why We Prep: An Enabled Guide to Disaster Response – People Over Petro Coalition (peopleoverpetro.org)
How can you have a seat at the table if you can’t even get through the door? This question feels even more pressing when you consider what it’s like to live with disabilities, the looming cli…
Evelyne Leblanc-Roberge | Medina Triennial 2026 (medinatriennial.org)
GDL: How to Make AI More Accessible in the Workplace - YouTube (youtube.com)
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Instagram (instagram.com)
89 likes, 9 comments - vli_ on June 3, 2026: “Sharing some image-details of a new installation at the @orleanscommunityhealth Medina Memorial Hospital for the @medinatriennial that is opening this weekend. Come see! And there will be so many other extraordinary installations to explore too! This invitation has been an opportunity to expand my project and research on waiting and waiting rooms one more time. An investigation I began 10+ years ago. This new iteration “All the hours” is a first piece back in my studio after a difficult season. An early stage breast cancer diagnostic brought me to many more waiting rooms last year and I was at the tail end of my recovery when the Medina Triennial co-curators @kariconte and @laansoo reached out and showed me images of the site of the hospital’s entrance. Yet another synchronicity that fueled and stretched this research on waiting rooms. What I resonated with most about the hospital’s entrance is its in-between-ness: it is neither fully inside nor fully outside, and it functions as an entrance, an exit, an egress, and a temporary shelter. These functions are ambiguous, yet unmistakably present. The space is also accessible at all hours, blurring a distinct sense of time passing and creating suspensions and compressions of time—phenomena ever present in a place like a hospital. My starting point questions for this piece were: Where and, if possible, how can we find rest in these spaces? My interventions to the site are photographic tableau / panoramas / still lifes installed within the structure of the hallway. An invitation to reflect on these in-between spaces and the multiple state(s) of waiting that can distort our perception of time and space, shifting our attention to the small details around us. 🌱 🐚 🪨 ☁️🪑 #MedinaTriennial #AllThatSustainsUs #Allthehours #lesattentes”.
Parastronauts in space: what a new space programme can tell us about… (kcl.ac.uk)
The European Space Agency has been pioneering a new programme for sending parastronauts – astronauts with a physical disability – into space. In support of this programme, Dr Irene Di Giulio has…
What if disabled astronauts are just better suited to space? (theconversation.com)
After decades assuming disabled people would struggle in spaceflight, researchers are finally asking what they can contribute.
The Cost of Surviving | Disability Justice Project (disabilityjusticeproject.org)
After years of failed treatments for complex PTSD, Marian Siljeholm followed an unlikely lead into the underground world of MDMA-assisted therapy.
Without Warning + Audio Descriptions (youtube.com)
Audio captions written and edited by Taylor Blackley.
In Harm’s Way + Audio Descriptions (youtube.com)
Audio captions written and edited by Taylor Blackley.
Unwarned & Unprotected: Deaf Nigerians Excluded from Emergency Alerts (youtube.com)
Sudden outbreaks of violence threaten communities across Nigeria, but too often Deaf people miss the warnings that give others a chance to escape. Without Wa...
“I Cannot Run”: Nigerians with Disabilities Caught in the Crossfire (youtube.com)
Violence, kidnappings, and armed attacks have become a daily reality in parts of Nigeria. For people with disabilities, getting to safety is often more diffi...
Forgotten People | Disability Justice Project (disabilityjusticeproject.org)
As Nigeria’s growing insecurity crisis spreads, disabled people face barriers that can make escaping violence far more difficult.
Alexander Ogheneruemu - Disability Justice Project (disabilityjusticeproject.org)
Alexander Ogheneruemu is a Deaf writer, special educator, and disability advocate.
Not Ashamed Month: My Disability Pride Month Version (audacitymagazine.com)
Instead of Disability Pride Month, Nathasha Alvarez celebrates Not Ashamed Month in July. Along with Audacitymagazine’s birthday.
Parents & Autistic Self-Advocates: What We Wish Parents Knew (autisticadvocacy.org)
Join us on August 13 for Parents & Autistic Self-Advocates: What We Wish Parents Knew, a 2-part webinar featuring these conversations back-to-back!
I Didn’t Become Disabled at 22 (sarahlevis.substack.com)
Musings on Invisible Disabilities
Certainty Feels Safe. Curiosity Feels Risky. (sarasminkara.substack.com)
Lessons from In the Dark with the Lebanese Private Sector Network
Accessibility & Inclusive Learning Design Events in August 2026 (a11ynews.substack.com)
A hot inclusive (education) summer is waiting for you!
Finding Pride, an Accessible Cruise Cabin Review, and Blind Fencing in San Francisco! (anthonytwia.substack.com)
Plus: accessible travel and accessibility news stories from around the world.
Repost: Cloak of Invisibility (disabilitydetermination.substack.com)
Disability and Determination is a weekly newsletter about my experience navigating life with a rare disability.
Year 3 Greatest Hits #5: A Story About a Lifetime of Breaking Molds (rollingwithit.substack.com)
Or: Evading Limited Life Paths Expected by Others
The Clock and the Career (thesteveway.substack.com)
? minutes to midnight
Michael McGrath MBE Shares His Muscular Dystrophy Journey and The Mission Behind Muscle Help Foundation | Crip Life™ (criplife.co.uk)
Read our exclusive interview with Michael McGrath MBE on living with muscular dystrophy, leading polar expeditions, founding Muscle Help Foundation and challenging ableism.
22 Member States face EU action over Equality Bodies Directives - ENIL (enil.eu)
Twenty-two EU Member States failed to communicate the complete transposition of the EU’s new Directives on Standards for Equality Bodies by the deadline of ...
AbilityNet selected as Tech Week Charity of the Year (abilitynet.org.uk)
AbilityNet will be featured throughout one of the UK’s largest regional tech festivals, bringing together business leaders, innovators, investors, policymakers and tech professionals.
What My Colleagues Saw in Chicago | A Couple Takes on MS (acoupletakesonms.com)
At my company’s national conference, I thought colleagues would notice my MS. Instead, they silently taught me an unforgettable lesson about relationships and identity.
Senator Crystal Asige Unfazed by Committee Ouster, Vows to Champion Disability Rights (streamlinefeed.co.ke)
Nominated Senator Crystal Asige defends her legislative record following her removal from the Senate Transport Committee amid a broader political purge.
Losing Medicaid Services Isn’t an Inconvenience, It’s a Crisis (gracedowwrites.com)
CW: Fraud Medicaid provides health benefits to more than 80 million Americans, including children, older adults, disabled people, low income families, and pregnant women. It also serves as a lifeli…
Business Disability Forum’s new neurodiversity guidance helps managers support every employee to thrive | Business Disability Forum (businessdisabilityforum.org.uk)
Business Disability Forum has launched practical guidance to help managers better support neurodivergent employees and build more inclusive workplaces.
‘504: The Musical’ Revisits Protest That Advanced Disability Rights Movement - Disability Scoop (disabilityscoop.com)
A musical reimagining the events of a 1977 San Francisco sit-in that pressured federal officials to enforce the first major disability rights law is set for its world premiere.
Pushback On Ed Department Plan To Offload Special Education Intensifies - Disability Scoop (disabilityscoop.com)
A bipartisan committee vote in the U.S. Senate is adding to mounting opposition to a Department of Education plan to outsource many special education responsibilities.
Accessibility in Tokyo: the great, the good, the bad and the annoying (disabilityhorizons.com)
Srin Madipalli recently travelled to Japan and shares a summary of the great, the good, the bad and the annoying with regards to accessibility in Tokyo.
Protest Outside Julie Menin’s Home Renews Fight To End 24-Hour Home Care Shifts (patch.com)
Demonstrators said they’ll resume a hunger strike after waiting months for the City Council to vote on the No More 24 Act.
Addressing Islamophobia, Surveillance and Criminalisation of (disabilityrightsuk.org)
Giving Bigger, Organizing More Boldly: Centering Disability Justice | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice. (nonprofitquarterly.org)
What does it take to be a donor organizer? It requires vision, persistence, and a willingness to be bold. It also requires making a personal commitment to the cause.
Social access and inclusion for people with a disability in leisure (inclusivefutures.griffith.edu.au)
Why is the research being conducted? The purpose of this study is to gather information to describe the current social inclusion experiences, patterns, and opportunities in leisure for young people with different types of disability, including physical, cognitive,
Fastest growing Ebola outbreak ever kills over 1,500 in DR Congo (trtafrika.com)
The outbreak declared on May 15 is unlike most previous Ebola outbreaks because the Bundibugyo virus responsible for it has no approved vaccines or treatments.
The Lumbee Tribe of N.C. wants better healthcare, but plans to fund it are in limbo (npr.org)
Robeson County, N.C., where most of the Lumbee Tribe’s citizens live, ranks as one of the worst counties in the U.S. for health. The tribe can access the Indian Health Service now, but it’s not likely to be sufficient to improve the health of the community.
Disabled Gaming League - Street Fighter 6 Online Tournament #4 (start.gg)
The best place for Disabled Gaming League - Street Fighter 6 Online Tournament #4 brackets, streams, standings and schedules all in one place!
Opinion: How Canada’s MAiD laws could become even worse (deseret.com)
A new paper argues that people approved for MAiD should be able to die by means of organ donation.
Invisible Wounds, Visible Strength: Disabled Veterans in Focus Audio Series Interview # 4 (disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com)
The final interview is with Ms. Yuse, a disabled veteran working toward a college degree after traumatic military service
Care Matters: A 2026 State Report Card on Care Affordability and Access (tcf.org)
Download the Care Matters: A 2026 State Report Card on Care Affordability and Access PDF Care and caregiving are foundational to how society
Deaf Lit Fest - spotlighting authors, poets and graphic novelists - Deaf Spotlight (deafspotlight.org)
Accessibility Online (accessibilityonline.org)
Access Press (accesspress.org)
Access Press is Minnesota’s only multi-disability news source, bringing together disability community voices and providing network resources.
Lupita Nyong’o’s Other Odyssey is Personal (and Political) (vogue.com)
“I had to get to my limit for my pain and discomfort to be taken seriously,” the actor says in an intimate interview with ‘Vogue.’
An Essay for Disability Pride Month (in a Surprising Place!) (open.substack.com)
I was asked to write an essay on Disability Literature for People Magazine
Why Disability Literature Matters, Now More Than Ever: ‘In One Quick Instant, Anyone Can Join Us’ (Exclusive Essay) (people.com)
Scholar and author Kenny Fries breaks down what we can all learn from disabled peoples’ stories this Disability Pride Month and always. His latest book ‘Returns: Poems Selected and New’ is on sale now, wherever books are sold.
Could Vehicle Adaptations Help You Stay Independent? Share Your Experience | Crip Life™ (criplife.co.uk)
Take part in Mobility in Motion’s short survey to help better understand awareness, confidence, and barriers around car travel with a disability, a long-term health condition or limited mobility.
Darwin woman charged over alleged abuse of public office, NDIS fruad (disabilityinsider.com)
A Darwin woman is the second person to be charged for allegedly using her position as a public servant to facilitate corrupt conduct involving millions of dollars from the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Civil society calls for stronger domestic health funding (disabilityinsider.com)
Four collective priorities developed through a year-long consultation process were presented to WHO leadership and Member States during a World Health Assembly side event attended by more than 120 participants from governments, civil society, academia and WHO.
Service Animals and Your Faith Community - Disability Belongs™ (disabilitybelongs.org)
Creating a welcoming environment for service animal handlers is one meaningful way faith communities can put inclusion into action.
Pushed Out of Education: How Non-Formal Learning Can Open Doors for Young Disabled People - ENIL (enil.eu)
“A young disabled person doesn’t fall out of education and employment by accident or by their own limitations. They are pushed out case by ...
‘You have to sit quietly until you die’: The families failed by England’s social care system (theguardian.com)
Carers tell of their struggles to get loved ones the support they need, and the emotional and financial toll caring takes on their own lives
How to Build Strong Medical Evidence for Your Disability Case (londondisability.com)
Featured educational and thought leadership healthcare RCM articles from ElevatePFS.
AI Has Ideas About Intellectual Disabilities. It’s Not Always Accurate - Disability Scoop (disabilityscoop.com)
As artificial intelligence proliferates in American life, new research finds that the technology is poised to amplify stereotypes about people with intellectual disabilities.
My Life Defies the Public‑Charge Myth (gracedowwrites.com)
I was born in India and adopted by my moms. I was born prematurely with cerebral palsy. Early in life, I learned that medical care, therapy, and special education—aren’t signs of weakness. They’re …
Author Alan Carrigan Introduces Debut Novel, Then We’ll Be Happy — Diversability (mydiversability.com)
Author Alan Carrigan is thrilled to announce his debut novel, Then We’ll Be Happy (Chicken House Publi shing).
Supporting accessible and inclusive Canberra projects (disabilityinsider.com)
The ACT Government has announced the latest recipients of the Disability Inclusion Grants Program, awarding a total of more than $236,000 to 18 local organisations to increase opportunities for people with disabilities to participate in a broad range of community and social activities and groups.
Art and action unite in new inclusion plan (disabilityinsider.com)
Shellharbour City Council has officially adopted its Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) 2026–2030, reinforcing its commitment to creating a more accessible, inclusive and connected community for people of all abilities.
Care Left In Limbo Amid Medicaid Fraud Crackdown - Disability Scoop (disabilityscoop.com)
Under federal pressure to prevent fraud, one state’s race to revalidate social service organizations has had some damaging side effects for programs serving adults with developmental disabilities.
It’s the end of an era (disabledjoy.substack.com)
And the start of so many others!
Democrats probe DOJ finding that eases way for states to institutionalize mentally ill (cbsnews.com)
Democrats in the Senate and House are investigating the origins of a DOJ legal opinion that would make it easier for states to keep people with mental illness in institutions, rather than helping them to live at home.
Being Heumann Film - Judy Heumann (judithheumann.com)
Judy’s memoir “Being Heumann” has been adapted into a film by Academy Award-winning director Siân Heder! The film will have its world premiere at Toronto International Film Festival in September of 2026 as the festival’s opening night film. It will…
Watch Being Heumann - Apple TV (tv.apple.com)
Based on a true story. Scrappy, defiant, and done being treated like a burden, Judy Heumann turns her outrage into a revolution. In 1977, she and more…
Being Heumann (tiff.net)
Featuring a breakout performance by Ruth Madeley and Oscar nominee Mark Ruffalo (TIFF ’15’s emSpotlight/em), this inspiring historical drama from Oscar-winning filmmaker Siân Heder (emCODA/em) celebrates the paradigm-shifting activist Judy Heumann, “Mother of the Disability Rights Movement.”
Governor Hochul Celebrates National Disability Pride Month and the 36th Anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act on the Empire State Plaza (governor.ny.gov)
Governor Hochul celebrated National Disability Pride Month and the 36th anniversary of the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act on the Empire State Plaza with an event presented by the NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities, Office of the Chief Disability Officer, Office of Mental Health and the Office of General Services.
Judy’s League – Honor Judy Heumann, Protect Disability Rights (judysleague.org)
Unsung Heroines: 35 Women Who Changed the Bay Area | City Lights Booksellers & Publishers (citylights.com)
504: The Musical - Phamaly Theatre Company (phamaly.org)
A world premiere fictionalized retelling of the 1977 San Francisco disability rights sit-in, pulsing with music, heart, and resilience as a community fights for connection, identity, and change. 504: The Musical Book & Lyrics by Abbie Goldberg Music by Mason…
Edições Access Lab - Editora em Portugal com foco na deficiência, neurodivergência e surdez (edicoesaccesslab.com)
Somos a primeira editora em Portugal com foco na deficiência, neurodivergência e surdez, com livros para todas as pessoas e disponíveis em diferentes formatos acessíveis. A nossa missão é amplificar vozes, criar visibilidade e impacto cultural.
King Arts School unveils mural celebrating activists - Evanston RoundTable (evanstonroundtable.com)
Unveiling of a new mural at Dr. Martin Luther King Arts School featuring global activists, designed by Chicago-based artist Damon Lamar Reed.
Inclusion - Adas Israel Congregation (adasisrael.org)
“Sign is up to honor the great Judy Heumann” – “internationally recognized advocate for the rights of disabled people” - PoPville (popville.com)
Thanks to Susan for sending: “Noticed today that the sign is up to honor the great Judy Heumann. She lived in the Kennedy Warren and crossed this bridge daily..Knew there was talk about naming the bridge for her and it actually happened.” “Judy Heumann (1947-2023) Judy Heumann was an internationally recognized advocate for the rights
Sian Heder’s ‘Being Heumann’ to Open TIFF 2026, Cynthia Erivo’s ‘Prima Facie’ to World Premiere (variety.com)
Sian Heder’s drama “Being Heumann” will open the 51st edition of the Toronto International Film Festival.
Oscar Predictions 2027: Tom Cruise, Julianne Moore and Proof the Movies Are Back (variety.com)
2027 Oscars Predictions in every category include “Dune 3,” “The Odyssey,” “The Debut,” “Digger,” “Wild Horse Nine,” “La Bola Negra” and more.
25 UC Berkeley breakthroughs to commemorate America’s 250th birthday - Berkeley News (news.berkeley.edu)
From Nobel Prizes to national parks, here are 25 ways Berkeley has lit the way forward throughout its history.
A Way-Too-Early Preview of the 2027 Best Picture Oscar Race (theringer.com)
Congratulations to ‘One Battle After Another.’ It’s now time to begin preparing for another stacked year of contenders.
25 Moments We Glimpsed the Promise of America (wearethemeteor.com)
We’re celebrating moments when the American experiment worked—when people labored and laid the stepping stones for a better, more inclusive future.
‘CODA’ Director Sian Heder’s ‘Being Heumann’ to Open Toronto Film Festival (hollywoodreporter.com)
The Apple Studios feature joins a 2026 TIFF lineup to include world premieres for Susanna White’s ‘Prima Facie’ legal drama starring Cynthia Erivo, and Hur Jin-ho’s ‘The Assassin(s).’
Oscars 2027: who might be up for next year’s awards? (theguardian.com)
First-time winners Michael B Jordan and Jessie Buckley might have just been crowned but here’s a too-early look at who might be winning this time next year
A Public Syllabus on Feminist Resistance Across U.S. History: Books, Films, Archives and Tools to Rethink America’s Origins (msmagazine.com)
This curated public multimedia syllabus spans the Revolutionary era and the long afterlife of feminist resistance—from the 19th century to the present. It includes works by series authors, books and articles, podcasts, films and television, primary-source collections, a Google Map of sites across the U.S. relevant to women’s histories, and a Spotify playlist tracing the legacy of protest music. Many of these works center marginalized communities and are organized under the themes of Revolution, Resistance and Reclamation.
TIFF 2026 Sets ‘Being Heumann’ As Opening-Night Film (deadline.com)
The 51st Toronto Film Festival is opening with the Apple’s ‘Being Heumann and also world premiering Cynthia Erivo’s Prima Facie and The Assassin(s).
‘Being Heumann,’ about a disability rights activist, to open Toronto film festival (apnews.com)
A film about the late disability rights activist Judith Heumann will open the 51st Toronto International Film Festival.
Judy Heumann: Staying Busy as a Disability Rights Activist - AAPD (aapd.com)
Editor’s Note: Judy Heumann was one of the most influential disabled women of all time. AAPD’s Editorial Manager Naomi Hess wrote this profile of Judy for a journalism class in December 2021, prior to Judy’s untimely passing on March 4, 2023. Because this profile was written when Judy was alive (and very engaged in the […]
Research updates, July 28 - The Sick Times (thesicktimes.org)
A new study found persistent neuromuscular abnormalities in Long COVID. The small follow-up study, published in Neurophysiologie Clinique, included 50 people with Long COVID who underwent two types of electromyography tests, which can provide objective measures of muscle function.
Accommodations On Board: A Celebration of Disability in Star Trek (startrek.com)
In Star Trek’s future, disability isn’t eradicated, but accepted.
Darren Fox-Hall rewarded for his dedication to supporting people in (abilitynet.org.uk)
“I absolutely love what I do with AbilityNet, and one of the reasons I’m looking forward to retirement is that it will allow me to dedicate even more of my time to the charity,” says AbilityNet Tech
Why migraines are often undiagnosed | Letters (theguardian.com)
Letter: Dr Sally Cheseldine reflects on the experience of people who cannot articulate their pain and the significance of cravings
National COVID-19 trends, July 28 - The Sick Times (thesicktimes.org)
A summer COVID-19 wave continues to pick up momentum in the U.S. While disease levels remain on the lower end compared to past summers, almost all major metrics are showing increases across the country. Other public health threats, including cyclospora and measles, are also still on the rise.
Dysautonomia conference centers biomarkers and post-exertional malaise - The Sick Times (thesicktimes.org)
The 14th annual Dysautonomia International conference outside Houston included presentations on the role of autoimmunity in dysautonomia and a biobank initiative for POTS research.
THE NEUROSCIENCE BEHIND A GREAT PARTNER 🧠❤️ | Quirky Quad (quirkyquad.com)
Does paraquat cause Parkinson’s? Here’s what the evidence says about this common weed killer (theconversation.com)
Paraquat is one of the most widely used herbicides around the world. An expert explains what we know about the risk of Parkinson’s disease.
Brooklyn and Queens rental buildings violated disability access laws, lawsuit alleges (crainsnewyork.com)
The case is the latest in a series of Fair Housing Act lawsuits targeting New York developers.
ADHD looks different in women and poses unique health risks (npr.org)
For decades, ADHD was viewed as a childhood condition that mostly affected boys. Researchers now know ADHD manifests differently in girls, but many still go undiagnosed until adulthood.
PODCAST: Japan quake, ICE children arrests and Johnson & Johnson talc deal (reuters.com)
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake hits Japan’s Kyushu region.
Cyclospora Boosts Fears That Worse Foodborne Outbreaks Are Ahead - KFF Health News (kffhealthnews.org)
The recent outbreak of a foodborne parasite sickened thousands and hospitalized hundreds across the U.S. before federal investigators identified the suspected source. Food safety experts say cuts to the public health system hobbled the response — and that the next outbreak could be much worse.