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Republicans Criticize Trump Over His Insults of Harris (nytimes.com)
Several Republicans distanced themselves from their party’s standard-bearer after he called Vice President Kamala Harris “mentally disabled.”
International AAC Awareness Month (bethmoulam.com)
This year, I thought I would share a series of thoughts and prompts about using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).
BBC’s Frank Gardner criticises airline after crawling to toilet on flight (theguardian.com)
Journalist says experience on LOT Polish Airlines flight that had no aisle chair was ‘quite degrading’
Monitoring UK bank accounts for benefits fraud would be ‘huge blow to privacy’ (theguardian.com)
Exclusive: privacy and rights groups fear government may resurrect Tory plan for mass algorithmic surveillance
Internet “Child Safety” Laws Overlook Young People With Disabilities (teenvogue.com)
Online communities are critical for young people with disabilities
In the Paralympic Fix-It Shop, Plenty of Fractures but No Blood (nytimes.com)
Repair technicians at the Paris Games fix everything from bent wheelchair frames to broken sunglasses.
Voting with a disability (vote.gov)
Know your rights for registration and voting when you have a disability. Equal access and accommodations are protected by federal laws.
Global Summit 2024 (purplespace.org)
PurpleSpace supported by our partners Motability Operations, MSD and our Media Partner, The Financial Times is convening the world’s first Global Disability ERG/Network Summit on 15th October 2024.
Make WordPress Accessible (make.wordpress.org)
Equal Access For All
Register to Attend - WordPress Accessibility Day 2024 (2024.wpaccessibility.day)
It's free, and all sessions will be held virtually via Zoom, so you can attend from anywhere. Sessions will be live captioned and have sign language interpretation.
a11yTO Conf (conf.a11yto.com)
Our line-up of talks scheduled for the 2024 event.
Manipulating Pain (teawithhb.substack.com)
did I manipulate you to love me yet???
AAPD Statement on Ableist Comments by Donald Trump (mailchi.mp)
“Donald Trump's ableist comments yesterday say far more about him and his inaccurate, hateful biases against disabled people than it does about Vice President Harris, or any person with a disability. Trump holds the ableist, false belief that if a person has a disability, they are less human and less worthy of dignity. These perceptions are incorrect, and are harmful to people with disabilities. AAPD continues to call for the leadership of both parties in the 2024 election to condemn the use of ableist language like Trump used at yesterday’s rally.
Trump falsely attacks Harris as ‘mentally impaired’ and ‘mentally disabled,’ prompting criticism (washingtonpost.com)
The remarks drew a rebuke from a group that advocates for people with disabilities.
Patrice: The Movie (hulu.com)
'Patrice: The Movie' is a documentary romantic comedy about the next frontier of marriage equality - disability.
9 Ways Disability and Family Intersect (mydiversability.com)
Members of the Diversability Leadership Collective share how familial relationships impact their lives as disabled people.
Braeden's new opportunity (havewheelchairwilltravel.net)
Braeden has a new opportunity and we are thrilled to share how it came about and what it will mean to him and those involved.
Empowering Voices By Deaf individuals: Celebrating Deaf Awareness Month (thedeafdiary.com)
Deaf Awareness Month is a crucial time to celebrate the rich culture, identity, and strength of the Deaf community.
Obesity in mothers doubles the risk of autism in babies (disabilityinsider.com)
Children born to mothers with obesity both before and during pregnancy have an increased risk of neuropsychiatric and behavioural conditions, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to new research from the University of South Australia.
Remarkable Deaf models seek donations to contest in Thailand and Poland (thedeafdiary.com)
The directors of Miss & Mister Deaf South Africa have selected three remarkable Deaf models to represent the country at different beauty pageants to be hosted by Miss & Mister Deaf International in Thailand and Poland.
AXSChat with Tzveta Dinova, Accessibility Specialist (axschat.com)
Tzveta was trained as a designer and anthropologist, and is infinitely curious about the way people interact with both physical and digital products. Professionally, she’s gone from being a furniture designer to developing the Design Museum’s digital design curriculum and is now accessibility lead at ASOS.com.
Harvest Hope Food Bank (give.harvesthope.org)
Harvest Hope is South Carolina’s largest food bank, providing over 20 million meals on average to neighbors in need across the Midlands, Pee Dee and Upstate. Harvest Hope is on a mission to eliminate hunger and food insecurity in South Carolina. We rescue nutritious food from stores throughout the state and distribute it to food pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens. We operate programs that provide food for our most vulnerable citizens – children, seniors, and rural residents who don’t have access to grocery stores. We also run our own emergency food pantries in Greenville and Columbia where anyone in need can get a week’s supply of groceries for free. Harvest Hope began in 1981 as the result of a shared vision of business leaders and the faith community, who set out to provide for the hungry in Columbia. Since then, Harvest Hope has increased its mission to feed the hungry across 20 counties in South Carolina.
Richard Branson champions dyslexic education with new university (nbcnews.com)
Branson says he’s learned to embrace his dyslexia as a “superpower.”
A breakthrough in Croatian sign language learning (croatiaweek.com)
Moja Prva Znakovnica is the first video dictionary of Croatian Sign Language (HZJ), designed to help hearing parents of deaf children and anyone interested in learning the language.
Spotlight: Dads whose sons have complex needs speak out (bbc.com)
Four fathers of children with severe learning difficulties tell BBC Spotlight about the physical challenges they face.
Movement Research (movementresearch.org)
One of the world’s leading laboratories for the investigation of dance and movement-based forms.
EVERYTHING FOR EVERYONE (theremotebody.substack.com)
A remote body conversation with Eman Abdelhadi
The Bodily Autonomy Institute: A Disabled and Trans Perspective (fundersforjustice.org)
This 2-part institute will use small group breakouts and political education conversations to engage participants on the following themes.
Movement Research (movementresearch.org)
One of the world’s leading laboratories for the investigation of dance and movement-based forms.
How We Move: An Intensive For Disabled Dancers (embracedbody.com)
The Summer Disability Dance Experience is a disabled dance intensive created BY disabled dancers FOR disabled dancers. It centers access as both a functional, and more importantly, an aesthetic of disabled dance-making.
Bounce 2024 (universityofatypical.org)
Bounce Arts Festival is testament to the bold belief in our artists with disabilities, d/Deaf artists and neurodivergent artists as uniquely creative, enriching and diverse. All our artists self declare as d/Deaf, disabled or neurodivergent; we’re disabled-led, and while that may go without saying—I think it still needs to be proudly stated. This is a festival created by and for disabled, d/Deaf and neurodivergent people.
"Failure to Comply" (featherproof.com)
a novel by [sarah] Cavar
Festival Unbound (touchstone.org)
Founded in 1981, Touchstone Theatre is a professional non-profit ensemble theatre company based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
On Crip Time challenges the ableist systems that are “preventing disabled people from accessing the future” (itsnicethat.com)
The collaborative collection of printed matter uses publishing as a tool to explore the possibilities of designing on ‘crip time’.
DesignThinkers Academy (designthinkersacademy.com)
DesignThinkers Academy is one of the leading ‘design-driven’ Professional Training Institutes in the world, represented in 25 countries.
Kaiya Waerea (kaiyawaerea.com)
collaborations, workshops, events, performance
On Crip Time (stickyfingerspublishing.bigcartel.com)
This publication brings together works produced during the ‘Woke Designers Reading Club: Designing on Crip Time’ programme devised by Kaiya Waerea and Michiel Teeuw in Autumn 2022. Here we gathered to read, watch, listen and write through questions orbiting around how systems of time are enforced to prevent disabled people from accessing the future.
Embraced Body (embracedbody.com)
Embraced body is a Disability Justice and Inclusive Arts Organization led by multiply-marginalized creatives whose goal is to advance Disability Justice through inclusive dance and performing arts, accessibility consulting, and anti-ableist education for all.
Seattle’s Mouthwater Festival showcases disabled dance and movement (seattletimes.com)
The Mouthwater Festival, billed as “three weeks of Disabled movement genius coming to Seattle,” will take place through Oct. 13.
Mouthwater: A Disabled Dance Festival Launches in Seattle (dancemagazine.com)
Mouthwater: A Disabled Dance Festival started as a deeply personal dream for Saira Barbaric, NEVE Mazique, and Vanessa Hernández Cruz.
Mx. Pucks A'Plenty (mxpucksaplenty.com)
Known as “The They Them Yas Queen of Burlesque”, “The Femme Daddy That Your Mother Didn’t Know To Warn You About”, and #16 on 21st Century Burlesque Magazine TOP 50 –Most influential burlesque industry figures of 2022, voted for by thousands of burlesque fans and peers worldwide, Mx. Pucks A’Plenty is a burlesque performer, producer, #themcee, and stage manager with PLENTY of wit and tit to spare!
Disabled Dancer & Choreographer (galaxiesdance.info)
Vanessa Hernández Cruz is a disabled dancer, choreographer, writer & Disability Justice Activist. Learn more about Vanessa & ways you can connect.
NEVE (nevebebad.com)
NEVE (they/(s)he) is a multidimensional, multidisciplinary terpsichorean punk artist of the stage, street, page, field, stream, and screen.
Beyond 6 Seconds: Epilepsy advocacy (sites.libsyn.com)
That’s where the Beyond 6 Seconds podcast comes in! Join me, Carolyn Kiel, as I talk with neurodivergent entrepreneurs, creators, advocates & more about their lives and identities. Their stories shatter misconceptions, break stigma and showcase the vibrance of neurodiversity.
Kare Adenegan: Paralympic Wheelchair Racer Claims More Silverwear At Third Paralympics (criplife.co.uk)
Kare Adenegan is a World, European and Paralympic medallist in the T34 wheelchair racing. She is set to compete in her third consecutive Paralympic Games in Paris.
Hannah Cockroft MBE: Paralympic Wheelchair Racer From London 2012 To Paris 2024 Paralympics (criplife.co.uk)
Hannah Cockroft MBE is a 16-time World Champion, seven-time Paralympic Champion and three-time European Champion in the T34 wheelchair racing. She now has her eyes set on more titles at this summers Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
Lauren Steadman: Para-Triathlon Success And TV Appearances (criplife.co.uk)
Lauren Steadman is a World, European and Paralympic Para-triathlete. She is now set to compete in her fifth Paralympic Games in Paris this summer.
Hollie Arnold MBE: Paralympic Javelin Thrower Aims To Raise The Bar In Paris (criplife.co.uk)
Hollie Arnold MBE is a multiple Paralympic javelin medallist and five-times consecutive World Champion, 2018 Commonwealth Champion and 2018 European Champion. She is now set to compete at her fifth Paralympic Games in Paris.
Amy Truesdale: From Self-Defence To Paralympic Success In Taekwondo (criplife.co.uk)
Amy Truesdale is a World, European and Paralympic medallist and world number one in Para-taekwondo. She is set to compete at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
Emma Wiggs MBE: Para-Canoeist Paddling For More Medals In Paris (criplife.co.uk)
Emma Wiggs MBE is a Paralympic champion, eight times Para canoe World Champion and former sitting volleyball player. She is set to compete in her fourth Paralympic Games in Paris this summer.
David Smith: Reigning Paralympic Boccia Champion Set To Compete At Fifth Paralympic Games (criplife.co.uk)
David Smith is a world number one Boccia player in the BC1 category and is a multiple World, European and Paralympic champion. The 35-year-old, who has cerebral palsy, is set to compete in his fifth Paralympic Games in Paris this summer.
Stephen Clegg: Visually Impaired Swimmer Set For Third Paralympics (criplife.co.uk)
Stephen Clegg is a visually impaired Paralympic swimmer who has competed at the Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games and won medals at the European Championships and World Championships. He is set to compete at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games this summer, where he has hopes on winning gold.
Henry Urand: From Para-Cycling To Paralympic Triathlon Debut At Paris 2024 (criplife.co.uk)
We speak to Henry Urand about becoming a Para triathlete, his sporting success so far and what he is most looking forward to at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
Saira Barbaric (barbaric-art.com)
Mouthwater: Disabled Arts Festival (velocitydancecenter.org)
Mouthwater Festival is three weeks of Disabled movement genius coming to Seattle. Disabled artists from all over the country will gather in town to share their work, develop their practice, foster cross-disability solidarity and grow their creativity. Mouthwater Festival is the beginning of an arts hub by and centering Black and Indigenous Disabled artists to present, collaborate and get uplifted for their crafts. The festival’s values are anti-capitalist, anti-fascist, pro-Black, Disability Justice-informed, Afrofuturist, sex-educated and practical. The creatives and workers behind Mouthwater dream of making more spaces for Disabled artistry to thrive. The Mouthwater Festival will begin with artist incubating spaces like workshops, socials and photoshoots in late September 2024 then offer sliding scale performance-centered events during the first two weeks of October 2024.
How to Tell When We Will Die (zandoprojects.com)
We are an independent publisher that connects inspiring authors to the audiences they deserve-and help readers find new books to love.
Shifting the Perception of Disabilities (womenspress.com)
“Disability is not a bad word,” says Poppy Jean Sundquist, 47, who has cerebral palsy and hearing loss. “It’s the only minority [demographic] that anyone can become a part of at any point.”
COVID Denialism and Disability Justice (nex-3.com)
This is a post whose seeds have been bouncing around in my head for years. I always intended to write it up and publish it on Cohost, and so the twilight of that storied website seems like as good a forcing function as any.
Second wave of grants awarded under £3 million disability justice fund (trustforlondon.org.uk)
We’re excited to share that we’ve awarded grants to 14 Deaf and Disabled people’s organisations across London, totaling more than £1 million.
Campaign for Disability Justice (campaignfordisabilityjustice.org.uk)
We all want a decent quality of life for ourselves and those we care about.
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is pleased to announce 112 organizations recommended for awards under ArtsHERE—a new pilot program in partnership with South Arts and in collaboration with the other five U.S. Regional Arts Organizations—designed to expand access to arts participation across the nation.
10 Principles of Disability Justice (caukieucollective.com)
Disability Justice (DJ) is key to ever realizing communism since DJ accounts for people’s different capabilities and needs as they change. DJ explains how hierarchies are all built on “ability” to perform profitable labor; and shows us how to accurately struggle against racial, gendered, imperialist capitalism as it works to mass disable (especially multiply) marginalized folks to “prove” that the White Man is the ideal Human.
ASMR Why is capitalism and disability justice intertwined? (youtube.com)
In this video, I read a Cau kieu Collective intro on the importance between communist praxis and disability justice ASMR reading. As well as read the renowned organising framework in disability organising circles: 10 Principles of Disability Justice by Sins Invalid.
Artist Employment Program (creativesrebuildny.org)
CRNY's Artist Employment Program supports 98 collaborations involving 300 artists employed by community-based organizations, municipalities, and tribal governments across New York State. We’re thrilled by the artistic work, community building, and mutuality that these collaborations will create and inspire. Learn more via the map below, or by downloading the press release and complete list of participants.
Guaranteed Income for Artists (creativesrebuildny.org)
CRNY's Guaranteed Income for Artists program supports 2,400 artists across New York State with regular, no-strings-attached cash payments of $1,000 per month for 18 consecutive months. The largest statewide guaranteed income program in the United States, CRNY’s Guaranteed Income for Artists is built on the premise that all artists are deserving of financial security. Learn more about the participating artists by downloading the Press Release and By the Numbers documents below.
Biden administration moves to end subminimum wages for disabled workers (washingtonpost.com)
A decades-long fight over whether people with disabilities should be paid less than minimum wage is set to come to a head this month.
Symposium Teilhabeverfahrensbericht (bar-frankfurt.de)
Vor acht Jahren wurde das Bundesteilhabegesetz (BTHG) verabschiedet. Mit der Reform des SGB IX kam auch der Teilhabeverfahrensbericht nach § 41 SGB IX (THVB) hinzu. Hiermit wurde erstmals eine Vorgabe zur statistischen Erfassung von Kennzahlen zu Verfahrensabläufen im Reha-Prozess geschaffen. Über 1.200 Reha-Träger erfassen seither Daten für den THVB. Die Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft für Rehabilitation e. V. (BAR) wertet die Angaben unter Beteiligung der Reha-Träger aus und veröffentlicht jährlich einen Bericht. Kurz vor Veröffentlichung des sechsten THVB ist es Zeit für eine Standortbestimmung.
New Auslan News Pilot to support the Deaf community (ministers.dss.gov.au)
The Albanese Labor Government is reinforcing its commitment to inclusion and accessibility with the launch of a new pilot, delivered in partnership with Deaf Connect and SBS.
JOINT RELEASE: Transportation Interim Committee Advances Bills to Increase Transit Options, Improve Accessibility (cohousedems.com)
The Transportation Legislation Review Committee today advanced bills to improve air quality, make Colorado’s transit systems more accessible for people with disabilities, and help communities create long-term transit goals.
FC Barcelona celebrates the International Week of Deaf People and International Sign Language Day (fcbarcelona.com)
The Barça Anthem will be performed in sign language, and children with cochlear implants will join the players on September 25 at the Estadi Olímpic.
Rixos Hotels Becomes Certified Autism Center™, Advancing Dubai’s Vision for Citywide Accessibility (fox40.com)
This milestone aligns with Dubai's accessibility goals, reflecting the group's dedication to enhancing accommodations for autistic and sensory-sensitive guests.
EZ-ACCESS and PBR Continue Their Mission to Break Through Barriers and Provide Accessibility for All (businesswire.com)
EZ-ACCESS Continues Partnership with PBR and Elevates Accessibility Solutions at the Davis Rodeo Ranch in Archdale, NC.
Good2Go teams with RightHear to boost restroom security and accessibility for visually impaired (retailtechinnovationhub.com)
Good2Go, a provider of automated access solutions, has announced a partnership with RightHear, an app designed to assist the visually impaired.
Ontario Building More Inclusive Communities (news.ontario.ca)
Province investing up to $740,000 to support independent and active living for people of all abilities.
Create more accessible classrooms (thedailytexan.com)
Columnist Arista Rail argues that professors should create a more inclusive space through multiple points of access.
Technology Adopters (ucf.edu)
The significance of accessible technology adoption in universities. Understand the legal implications and benefits of ensuring accessibility standards for all digital content and tools.
Indiana University Knowledge Base - Motion, parallax, and web accessibility (servicenow.iu.edu)
Indiana University Knowledge Base - - Web accessibility is an important consideration for any website, and it is especially important when it comes to motion and parallax.
Accessibility: things need to be fixed, soon (oswegonian.com)
It has been more than 34 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act became law in 1990. Yet it is an open secret that the SUNY Oswego campus is not very accessible for people with or without disabilities. When you are a busy college student, you are likely hurrying across campus to catch a class and it feels like the scheduling makes no sense. Accessibility matters and it is the campus administration’s duty and legal responsibility to ensure that all students, faculty and staff can safely and effectively work, regardless of ability and visible or invisible disability. I write this as an update to 2022–2023 editor-in-chief Annika Wickham’s column on campus accessibility and to inform new Lakers of these challenges.
Cambridge museum to work on accessibility pilot project (bbc.com)
People with lived experiences of disability will help to "start change", a museum says.
Let Me In: Student business checks disability accessibility (bbc.com)
Students at a college in Alton set up a business auditing firms' facilities for accessibility.
Accessibility should be a Journey, not a Destination (thebadgeronline.com)
University is already inaccessible to many people for hordes of reasons including poverty, educational inequality, and a lack of support.
United Blind Leaders (unitedblindleaders.org)
Empowering Blind Leadership, Creating Change
New Accessibility Director is Eager to Help Students (curriertimes.net)
He started his career at Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts but said that Curry had been on his radar ever since he got into the field of accessibility. At Lesley, he worked in the LD/ADD academic support program. In this role, he focused on assisting students with diagnosed learning disabilities, ensuring they received the necessary resources and accommodations tailored to their individual needs.
Disability Rights Advocate John Robinson Joins Office of Microcredentials (news.syr.edu)
The College of Professional Studies has appointed John Robinson ’90, P’25 as a professor of practice in the Office of Microcredentials. This position is made possible by a generous gift from the Einhorn Family Fund for Disability Entrepreneurship, founded by University Trustee Steven L. Einhorn ’64, ’67, P’92 and his wife, Sherry Einhorn ’65, P’92.
Great Concordian: Jennison Asuncion, digital accessibility guru (concordia.ca)
Jennison Asuncion, BA 97, MA 01, is a force in the field of digital accessibility whose journey from Montreal to Silicon Valley was motivated by a commitment to drive positive change in the tech industry.
NMSU introduces free app for blind and low-vision student accessibility (newmexicosun.com)
New Mexico State University’s Disability Access Services has partnered with Aira, a remote visual interpretation service for the blind and low-vision community, and T-Mobile Accessibility to provide more accessibility through a free app now available at all NMSU campuses across the state.
Ruder Preserve’s new and accessible boardwalk is ready for the public (miamistudent.net)
Every morning since May 2023, three retired Miami University professors have spent their mornings in the woods constructing the newest section of a boardwalk in Ruder Preserve, more than 1,000 feet long. They expect to see it finished by this year’s Hikeathon on Sept. 21.
The Byline: How Does Construction Intersect With Discussions About Accessibility? (loyolaphoenix.com)
What will Loyola look like in 10 years? How accessible is the university for transgender students and students with disabilities? How does construction impact on-campus accessibility?
This Pitt program equips students with the skills to be impactful disability advocates (pitt.edu)
Disability Studies Certificate prepares students to incorporate accessibility and inclusion into their fields, from digital design to health care.
NMSU collaboration provides greater accessibility for blind, low-vision students (newsroom.nmsu.edu)
New Mexico State University’s Disability Access Services has teamed up with Aira, an on-demand remote visual interpretation service for the blind and low-vision community, and T-Mobile Accessibility, to offer more accessibility through a free app now available and active at all NMSU campuses across the state.
Bridging disability and Appalachia: UK grad student organizes 1st-of-its-kind symposium (uknow.uky.edu)
When Mack Thompson first arrived at the University of Kentucky, adjusting to campus life presented unique challenges. Like many first-year students, he faced the usual hurdles of navigating a new environment. And as a person living with multiple disabilities — including Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, ADHD and suspected autism — those challenges were even more complex. His health and limited mobility often created barriers to connecting with fellow students and building a sense of community.
USM Institute for Disability Studies Receives Grant for Special Education (usm.edu)
The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) Institute for Disability Studies (IDS) received a significant $200,0000 grant to support and protect the rights and inclusion of Mississippi K-12 students and their families through the Special Education Family Advocacy Network. Both U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith and Roger Wicker support the collaborative effort to provide high-quality advocacy programs.
Nominations Sought for 2024 U of A Disability Awareness Recognition and Awards (news.uark.edu)
Do you know someone within the university community who has been dedicated to promoting accommodation and accessibility on campus?
Coming in October: Multicultural Conference and ‘Just Ask: Accessibility & Disability at UND’ (blogs.und.edu)
All are welcome at both events, which are free for all UND students, faculty and staff.
From Penn’s Offices of Audit, Compliance and Privacy; Information Systems & Computing; and University Communications: Guidelines for the Use of Social Media at Penn (almanac.upenn.edu)
Social media plays an increasingly large role in our professional lives, with its potential to better connect us and rapidly share information. The guidance below is intended to raise awareness of the immense power of social media and of best practices and policy when using social media in teaching, research, administrative work and more.
NY and NJ Paralympians Ready to Compete in Paris (ablenews.com)
When Paris won the bid in 2017 to host the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics, the Associated Press reported that 100% of its bus routes and tram lines were already wheelchair accessible, and that €125 million would be allocated to further the efforts to ensure transit was more fully accessible.
Accessibility problems (mtdemocrat.com)
There is a big problem in the county with housing, in particular accessible housing. Why should this matter to everyone? Because someday all of us get old and don’t have mobility. Someday all of us will not be able to step into and out of a bathtub.
Our Way I Latest News and Updates from RightHear (mailchi.mp)
We are proud to announce that Mid Oregon Credit Union has installed the RightHear technology, setting a new standard for accessibility and inclusion for their members who are blind and low vision.
Disability Awareness Calendar (microassist.com)
Monthly Spotlight. Accessibility resources from Microassist.
What is WCAG? 2.1 Keyboard accessible (youtube.com)
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines aren't very... well, accessible. We think learning should be fun. In this series we're going to break each guideline down to help you understand, so you can make your websites more accessible.
Why sport must be reimagined (disabilitydebrief.org)
The Paralympics 2024 and disability news from 55+ countries.
Web Accessibility Directive: Frequently Asked Questions (web-directive.eu)
The objective of this website is to support the implementation of the Directive and to provide reliable information and resources to those involved in buying, designing and monitoring websites or mobile applications, as well as users. This website is maintained by the Web Accessibility Initiative - Communities of Practice (WAI-CooP) Project.
Innovating for the underserved accessibility market (youtube.com)
In 2012 Mike Brown was hit by a car and became paralysed from the waist down. The transition to using a wheelchair and navigating a world not built for accessibility meant Mike saw a lot of things that could be improved to help improve access, enjoyment and opportunity.
XR Accessibility: for people with seeing disabilities (tetralogical.com)
Extended Reality (XR) experiences tend to focus on providing rich, visual content to convey information. But we need to consider how we convey the information in these experiences to people who can’t see them.
Equity in Tech: Making Applications Accessible (buzzsprout.com)
What if the applications we use every day were designed with everyone in mind? Join us on AXSChat as we welcome Sara Faatz, Director of Community Relations at Progress, who shares her expertise on the importance of human-centric software and accessibility in the digital realm. Discover why a whopping 98% of application developers and IT decision-makers recognize the need for human-centric software yet only 34% actively work towards it. Learn how the pandemic has transformed digital access from a convenience into an essential need, and why inclusive design should be at the forefront of every developer's mind.
Council Post: ADA Compliance Certification: What’s Real And What’s Not (forbes.com)
Many businesses are eager for a clear, straightforward path to ADA compliance for their websites. But does such a path exist?
How accessible are U.S. Senate 2024 candidate websites? (jpdev.pro)
How can candidates for public office demonstrate a commitment to equal opportunity, beyond mere lip service? One way is to adhere to website accessibility standards. These standards help people browse the web despite obstacles such as difficult environments, cognitive or physical disability, and age-related impairments.
Your Accessibility Questions Answered by a Blind Person (blog.usablenet.com)
This post answers questions from the 2023 UsableNet webinar, How a Blind Person uses a website.
The Benefits of Remote Work for People With Disabilities (inclusionhub.com)
Remote work options clearly benefit everyone, but particularly so for people living with disabilities, since these remove transportation barriers, accommodate disability-friendly work environments, minimizes sensory overload, and provide greater accessibility.
Hire Disabled Leaders, Especially at Disability Organizations (habengirma.com)
When hiring for executive roles at disability organizations, isn’t it better to select the most qualified leader regardless of whether they have a disability?
Digital Access Basics Resources: Check. Test. Eval. (adasoutheast.org)
This page provides an overview of digital access and basic resources to check, test, and evaluate access.
Pursuing accessibility at an Adirondack nature preserve (adirondackexplorer.org)
Adirondack Land Trust attempts to balance community concerns with accessible trail plans at Glenview Preserve.
Digital accessibility to-do lists for Kamala, Donald, Chase, and Jill (jpdev.pro)
There are four notable declared candidates (according to Ballotpedia) for president of the United States: Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Chase Oliver, and Jill Stein. They all operate websites to present their platforms, recruit volunteers, solicit donations, and attack one another.
Event planners should work harder on accessibility, for everyone’s benefit (thedrum.com)
Organizers often fail to properly consider accessibility, says Katrina Barrios at Momentum Worldwide. Here’s why it should be the first thing they think about.
Breaking down barriers: Accessibility in learning and development (trainingzone.co.uk)
Accessible learning is a must for any organisation that values inclusivity and wants to create an environment where everyone can succeed.
Design with Care: A Trauma-Informed Approach for Harm Reduction (mediaspace.umn.edu)
In this presentation, Melissa Eggleston will introduce the concept of trauma and discuss the importance of a trauma-informed approach in the design of technology. She'll explore practical examples in design research, website design, and content creation, with time for Q&A and resources for further learning. The presentation is ideal for designers and anyone else responsible for making/managing websites.
Briefly on conflicts between aesthetics and accessibility requirements (cerovac.com)
Question of dealing with conflicts between aesthetics and accessibility comes up a lot and sometimes it's easy to just let one side win and be done with it. I think that we need a cultural shift to have both of them.
Improving Accessibility with Subtitles in New Jersey’s Cultural Events (thedigestonline.com)
New Jersey’s cultural scene is rich and diverse, attracting audiences from all walks of life. However, not everyone has equal access to these vibrant events. The introduction of subtitles could transform the experience for individuals with hearing impairments.
U.S. Adaptive Open, Alliance resources change lives (gcmonline.com)
A suite of resources can help golf facilities navigate the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Cracks, slopes, and curbs, oh my: Addressing sidewalk accessibility (friedreichsataxianews.com)
A neighborhood walk poses obstacles for columnist Jean Walsh, who uses a wheelchair. We must improve sidewalk accessibility, she says.
Seminar on AI-Powered Accessibility: Redefining Digital Inclusion Held in Beijing (unesco.org)
UNESCO and the Communication University of China (CUC) co-organized a Seminar on 25 September 2024 in celebration of CUC’s 70th Anniversary.
Are Persons with Disabilities a Priority in India’s Accessibility Efforts? (youtube.com)
Watch this discussion on the rights of persons with disabilities in India, focusing on the nation's accessibility challenges and the need for inclusivity. Disability issues often remain sidelined in policy decisions and are never treated as a national priority. Accessibility should be viewed as a fundamental right, not an afterthought. The call for equality, opportunity, and dignity for individuals with disabilities is growing louder. Panelists today include disability rights activist Nipun Malhotra and former NITI Aayog director Urvashi Prasad, tune in!
Parliament Passes on First Reading Bill on Products and Services Accessibility (bta.bg)
Parliament passed unanimously, by 116 votes, on first reading the Accessibility Requirements for Products and Services Bill here on Wednesday. The bill aims to promote the full and equal participation of people with disabilities in public life.
Tyne Valley line accessibility 'in the dark ages' (bbc.com)
Campaigners call for step-free access at stations between Newcastle and Carlisle.
Georgia joins Marrakesh Treaty, boosting accessibility to visually impaired (georgiatoday.ge)
Georgia joins the Marrakesh Treaty, enhancing accessibility to printed materials through accessible formats for the visually impaired.
MiWay joins global accessibility program supporting those with non-visible disabilities and championing inclusivity (mississauga.ca)
MiWay joins other Canadian transit agencies as the newest member of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program.
UK govt addresses discrimination, accessibility concerns with One Login (biometricupdate.com)
Reports have highlighted concerns about accessibility and fairness as the system scales to meet the needs of tens of millions of users.
About 2.5 billion people lack internet access: How connectivity can unlock their potential (weforum.org)
Despite mobile network coverage extending to 92% of the world, more than 2.5 billion people still lack internet access. Here's why fostering global connectivity is crucial.
The Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks told the Karnataka High Court recently that it is taking steps to ensure that its websites are made accessible to Persons with Disabilities (PwD), in line with prevailing Guidelines issued by the Union of India.Taking note of the submission, the high court disposed of a plea seeking that websites of the patent, designs...
Making websites friendly for disabled: Patents office tells High Court (bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com)
In response to the submission, a plea seeking the accessibility of the patent, designs, and trademarks authority’s websites to persons with disabilities was disposed of by the High Court.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: James Fremantle, UK Civil Aviation Authority (passengerterminaltoday.com)
First published in August 2024, the UK Civil Aviation Authority’s 2023/2024 Airport accessibility performance report assessed the 28 UK airports that handled over 150,000 passengers in the calendar year 2023 against the quality standards framework and covers performance over the year from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024. Ratings for the 28 airports break down into the following categories: 11 airports fell into the ‘very good’ category; 12 airports ranked in the ‘good’ category; and five airports were rated as ‘needs improvement’. None ranked as ‘poor’.
Erbil's hearing-impaired community calls for greater sign language accessibility on international day (kurdistan24.net)
"Hearing-impaired individuals here want sign language interpreters on TV so they can understand the news and stay informed," said Nazanin Neshat, Director of the hearing-impaired Institute, in an interview with Kurdistan24.
Disabled fashion: Swansea clothes designer in new ITV show (bbc.com)
Ryan Rix's struggle to find suitable clothing growing up sparked his passion for fashion design.
Rock in Rio's sign language pumps up Brazil's deaf audience (apnews.com)
Brazil's mega music festival Rock in Rio has sign language interpreters on its screens around main stages for the first time in its 40-year history.
FG threatens to sanction public, private buildings violating accessibility Laws (vanguardngr.com)
Federal Government has threatened to shut down financial institutions in Nigeria that violate the accessibility law on the movement of persons with disabilities.
Enniskillen campaigner launches hotel accessibility initiative (impartialreporter.com)
An Enniskillen disability rights campaigner has launched an initiative to ensure all-inclusive accessibility for wheelchair users at hospitality venues and hotels.
A mid-day observation report by TAF Africa, a non-profit organization promoting inclusivity in Nigeria’s electoral processes, has raised concerns over the accessibility of polling units by persons with disabilities in the ongoing Edo State governorship election.
How southern Colorado is making travel more accessible for those with disabilities (koaa.com)
A look at how southern Colorado is ensuring that accessibility is at the forefront of the many natural wonders in the area.
10 of the best accessible beaches in the UK (countryliving.com)
Nominated by our Access for All ambassadors
'Bare bones': Disability rights advocates say New Orleans' disaster plans fall short (lailluminator.com)
According to a recent report, people with disabilities are 2 to 4 times more likely to be injured or killed in a natural disaster.
Iowa disability rights groups plan candidate forums focused on issues faced by disability community (iowapublicradio.org)
Two disability rights groups are hosting a series of candidate forums for the first time focused on issues faced by Iowans with disabilities.
Dallas teen triumphs over disability, inspiring others and defying expectations (cbsnews.com)
As a "deafblind" individual, the teen has limited vision in one eye and relies on a bone-anchored hearing auditory implant (BAHA) to hear.
Indiana aims to make the outdoors more accessible for people with disabilities (wbaa.org)
Indiana is trying to make it easier for people with disabilities to enjoy the outdoors. Experts say things like accessible parks and trails benefit many more people than just those who have disabilities — and that includes the state itself.
UTSA alumna, Marie Cohan ’92, is making IT more accessible (utsa.edu)
Marie Cohan ’92, a first-generation UTSA graduate, earned her B.B.A. in Accounting and Information Systems from the Carlos Alvarez College of Business. She has since leveraged her degree to build a successful career in IT project management.
Make an Impact: Local handymen group making homes accessible for disabled Michiganders (wilx.com)
Every Tuesday, rain or shine, they’re at a different home building accessible ramps for people with mobility challenges.
Federal Court Grants Preliminary Injunction Barring Enforcement of (aclualabama.org)
In a victory for voting accessibility across Alabama, the Alabama NAACP (AL NAACP), Greater Birmingham Ministries (GBM), and the League of Women Voters of Alabama (LWVAL) have successfully defended the rights of absentee voters who are disabled, blind, and low literacy to receive the help of anyone of their choice ahead of the 2024 elections in the absentee application process. The organizations are represented by Campaign Legal Center (CLC), the Legal Defense Fund (LDF), Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), the American Civil Liberties Union of Alabama (ACLU AL), and Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program (ADAP).
Millions of people are missing from U.S. disability data (statnews.com)
Three experts call for a revamp of the ways the U.S. government asks people about disability.
How Special Olympics kickstarted the push for better disability data (statnews.com)
Healthy Athletes started out with organizers bringing doctors to the stadium for routine exams including vision, hearing and dental screenings.
Fragile X held him back. An experimental drug is helping him break free (npr.org)
For 22 years, Jason Mazzola’s life was defined by a genetic condition that can cause autism and intellectual disability. Then he started taking an experimental drug.
Mid-Missouri counties address accessibility barriers to voting (kbia.org)
One in seven American voters with disabilities reported barriers to voting in 2022. Counties in Missouri have offered accommodations, but voters and voting rights advocates are still expressing concerns ahead of this year’s elections about transportation and voter registration.
Hays County ensures voting access for people with disabilities after DOJ investigation (ksat.com)
Hays County has reached an agreement with the United States following an investigation into providing accessible polling for voters with disabilities.
Feds sue two Wisconsin towns that ditched their voting machines (votebeat.org)
The Justice Department alleged the two towns violated federal law by not providing the voting equipment required to accommodate people with disabilities.
It’s never been easier for Rhode Islanders with disabilities to vote. But it’s still not perfect (rhodeislandcurrent.com)
Lawmakers, election administrators and advocates for the disability community say Rhode Island made major strides in voting access in recent years, thanks to new laws and technology.
Amon Carter Museum of American Art makes art accessible for those with vision differences, dementia and autism (nbcdfw.com)
The Amon Carter Museum of American Art is making sure art is truly for everyone. In honor of Color Blind Awareness Month in September and World Blindness Awareness Month in October, the Amon Carter Museum of American Art (the Carter) is highlighting the variety of accessibility tools and resources it offers for visitors with visual differences.
‘Wicked’ Director Jon M. Chu Talks Creating “Accessibility In Oz” For Disabled Character (deadline.com)
While discussing the character of Nessarose, 'Wicked' director Jon M. Chu opened up about creating an accessible set for actress Marissa Bode.
Filmmaker Jon M Chu Opens Up About Creating 'Accessibility In Oz' For A Disabled Character (newsx.com)
He shared his experience of creating the feature and said that it was "one of the most enlightening and beautiful processes" that he has gone through, adding, "You need accessibility, not just when we're on set behind the scenes, but you need to present accessibility in Oz itself."
Advancing accessibility and inclusion at LHSC: Introducing our 2024-2029 Accessibility Plan (lhsc.on.ca)
London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is pleased to present our 2024-2029 Accessibility Plan as we continue to make progress in our journey to create a health-care environment where everyone can feel safe, valued and affirmed.
Access Avenue launches campaign to ensure accessibility in the hospitality sector (hoteldesigns.net)
Accommodation For All is the new campaign launched by Shelley Cowan, the disability advocate looking to make big changes to the hospitality industry…
HandicapMD: DMV Handicap Parking Placard Online (handicapmd.com)
Apply for a DMV handicap parking placard, application for DMV disabled permit application
Accessibility, interactivity break ground at 2024 Summer Olympics: Lee (streamtvinsider.com)
The long-awaited 2024 XXXIII Summer Olympiad in Paris, France aired by NBCUniversal and on Peacock from July 26 to August 11. | For those in the entertainment industry, the 2024 Summer Olympic Games offered a prime opportunity to introduce new features in interactivity and accessibility.
Navigating Neurodiversity: My Journey as a Twice Exceptional Adult (amazon.com)
Imagine living a good deal of your life knowing you are different from people around you, but you don’t understand why. In addition, the things that make you different have caused difficulties with education, jobs, and relationships. Navigating Neurodiversity: My Journey as a Twice-Exceptional Adult by John Truitt and Deboarh Gennarelli takes readers on an enlightening journey of John Truitt’s life and his epiphany moment when he was diagnosed as gifted with autism and other learning differences at 45 years old.
ACI World launches expanded guidance to enhance accessible travel (aci.aero)
New publication unveiled at the premier airport event dedicated to customer and employee experience.
Inside the Minnesota DNR’s effort to make hunting more accessible (northernnewsnow.com)
On Tuesday, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources highlighted its “Get Out MORE” Program, a program designed to increase disability access to outdoor activities. MORE stands for “Modernize Outdoor Recreation Experiences,” and the program was given $5M in funding to achieve its accessibility goal.
Small Business Centre provides accessibility grants in Quinte (intelligencer.ca)
The Small Business Centre has announced the 2024 Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF) is now open for applications.
Dementia Australia's new website wins design award (australianageingagenda.com.au)
Dementia Australia’s redesigned website has been recognised for its innovative, dementia-friendly design, improving accessibility for over 421,000 Australians.
Apple’s Music Haptics Accessibility Feature Makes Music Accessible To All—Even If You Can’t Hear It (forbes.com)
A new accessibility feature of the newly-released iOS 18 is something Apple calls Music Haptics.
Tech for Everyone: Experience Google’s new Accessibility Discovery Centre in Dubai (blog.google)
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the first Google Accessibility Discovery Centre in the Middle East & North Africa, right here in Dubai! This Centre is a physical manifestation of Google’s mission to make the world’s information universally accessible - for everyone.Why Accessibility MattersAt Google, we believe that equitable access to information and technology is a fundamental human right. It's about empowerment, opportunity, and connection. According to the World Health Organization, there are 30 million people living with disabilities in MENA. That's more than the population of two of the most populous capital cities in the region - Cairo and Riyadh combined!
Disability Support for Older Australians (DSOA) client annual review template (health.gov.au)
Disability Support for Older Australians (DSOA) service coordinators can use this template to conduct mandatory annual reviews for their clients.
Autism-friendly attractions and adapted boat trips: Florida's accessibility drive (ttgmedia.com)
From wheelchair-accessible beaches to autism-friendly attractions, Florida is taking strides to make the state user-friendly for all.
Meta partners with Be My Eyes for accessible Ray-Ban glasses upgrade (mashable.com)
Glasses wearers who are blind or low vision can access live support as they navigate the world.
CarPlay in iOS 18 adds these new accessibility features (9to5mac.com)
As part of iOS 18 this month, Apple has major new accessibility features for iPhone users. Among improvements like Eye Tracking and upgrades to Vision Pro, Apple also has plans to bring some accessibility updates to CarPlay.
Ambassador Ambience: Accessible Cabin Guide (worldofcruising.co.uk)
Ambassador Cruise Line remains astute in their mantra when taking accessibility and mobility into account. Here's a guide to their accessible cabins and what to expect.
Lyft's commitment to accessibility (help.lyft.com)
If you want a wheelchair-accessible vehicle (WAV) that can fit your fixed-frame wheelchair, we’re happy to help. We offer access to WAV rides through a ride type called ‘Wheelchair’.
Council Post: How To Create True Website Usability: Technical Execution And Visual Appeal (forbes.com)
True usability requires a thoughtful balance between technical execution and visual design.
Mobile App Accessibility Testing 101: WCAG Compliance & Best Practices (hackernoon.com)
Mobile App Accessibility Testing verifies that apps are accessible to all individuals, especially embracing those with disabilities.
The best accessible fonts (creativebloq.com)
Accessibility matters in design - find the best font families and typefaces to make a difference.
Senators Push Back On Potential Changes To Subminimum Wage Program (disabilityscoop.com)
With federal officials expected to propose a rule that could end a government program allowing people with disabilities to be paid less than minimum wage, some lawmakers are already raising red flags.
Feds Tweak Housing Program For People With Disabilities (disabilityscoop.com)
With new guidance, federal officials are working to make it easier for people with disabilities to transition out of institutions or avoid such settings altogether.
D.E.A.F. Deaf Enlightenment & Arts Festival (kennedy-center.org)
The Deaf Enlightenment & Arts Festival (D.E.A.F.) is an exciting celebration that highlights the talents of Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing performers in various art forms including dance, skits, comedy, music, DJ performances, and ASL storytelling/poetry.
Embracing Disability Inclusion: Opening up opportunities for business growth (businessdisabilityforum.org.uk)
Ahead of our Global Conference 2024, kindly sponsored by HSBC, Carolanne Minashi, Global Head of Inclusion at HSBC, shares some of the steps her organisation took to nurture disabled employees and encourage growth.
‘Was he out there looking for me?’: the artworks that help adopted children feel seen (theguardian.com)
The powerful story of how Mary Husted was forced to give her 10-day-old son up for adoption inspired her art and its viewers, while in Guatemala women with disabilities finally get a voice
Canada launches Action Plan on Combatting Hate (disabilityinsider.com)
Canada, like elsewhere around the world, has seen a rise in hate both on the streets and online in recent years. The rise in hate incidents has disproportionately affected Indigenous Peoples; Black, racialized, religious minorities, and 2SLGBTQI+ communities; women; and persons with disabilities. Hate not only harms those directly targeted but also impacts the broader Canadian society, undermining social cohesion and posing a threat to national security.
New Centre delivers mental healthcare for people with disabilities (disabilityinsider.com)
The Miles Government is investing $2 million annually towards the establishment of the new Queensland Centre of Excellence in Intellectual and Developmental Disability Mental Health (QCEAIDH) at Mater’s South Brisbane campus.
Top Republicans disavow Trump’s ‘mentally disabled’ attacks on Harris (theguardian.com)
Lindsey Graham pushes back on ex-president’s remarks as Minnesota’s Emmer says ‘we should stick on the issues’
18 Times Actors With Disabilities Actually Played Characters With Disabilities in Movie & TV Shows (sheknows.com)
Set in multiple periods around World War II, All the Light We Cannot See tells the story of Marie-Laure (Loberti), a blind French girl who flees Paris with her father (Mark Ruffalo). Seeking refuge with her uncle (Hugh Laurie), Marie-Laure participates in his resistance by transmitting forbidden radio broadcasts. In real life, Loberti suffers from a rare genetic eye condition achromatopsia, which makes her eyes color blind and overly sensitive to light.
Vote Your Rights (aclu.org)
This election, our rights are at stake and we must all do our part. I know you're with me — head to aclu.org/vote to start the conversation.
Why the changing representation of dwarfism in Disney’s live action Snow White remake is so important (theconversation.com)
Fans lamenting on social media the fact that they will no longer be able to see a film featuring ‘real dwarfs’ ignore the parallels with the Victorian freak show.
Celine Dion releases ASL versions of 20 of her songs (dailymoth.com)
Musician Celine Dion released on her YouTube channel 20 new videos that have ASL interpretations of 20 of her songs from the “I Am: Celine Dion” soundtrack. The songs are performed by Angela “AV” Vilavong, a deaf interpreter. The videos include subtitles.
Make public spaces accessible to persons with disabilities, says Shashi Tharoor (newindianexpress.com)
Tharoor said that the Indian Parliament took a long time to make it disability-friendly.
Disabled MLA blasts ‘shambles’ after Aer Lingus plane left without him (independent.co.uk)
Andy Allen said he arrived on time for his flight from Birmingham to Belfast but the help he needed to board did not come.
Luxury hoteliers widening their doors to accessible travel (karryon.com.au)
Around 1.3 billion people around the world live with a disability,these are the hotels leading the way in making travel accessible to all.
Translating Knowledge to Action: EALA Nashville School Tours 2024 (educatingalllearners.org)
In early April, the Educating All Learners Alliance (EALA) hosted its Spring 2024 School Study Tours in Nashville, Tennessee. Over three days, educators and administrators from across the country gathered to explore and learn from the innovative practices of schools that are making a difference for diverse learners.
Member Spotlight: Nicole Demos Turns to Creativity For Healing (mydiversability.com)
As a child in Greece, Nicole Levina-Maria Demos (she/her) experienced unrecognizable symptoms that her parents were determined to understand. In their quest for a diagnosis, they took her to doctors across the globe, which eventually led her to learn six languages. Eventually, at two years old, Nicole was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. She was also later diagnosed with arthritis and depression.. She believes these were just additional logs added to the burning flames.
Lower drug prices or empty promises? What’s riding on Nov. 5 for us (acoupletakesonms.com)
It’s as though Jennifer and I figuratively have nearly $150,000 riding on the outcomes of the November 5 U.S. Presidential election.
‘People say, just get surgery, and I’m like: Bruh, this is after surgery’ (theguardian.com)
Cosmetic surgery fuels the fallacy that looks bring happiness. But what is it like to live with a striking visible difference? The star of a new film about the subject shares his real-life experiences
A sensory pen which can read Braille could improve literacy amongst the visually impaired (hippocraticpost.com)
A pen which can transform Braille into English text has been developed by experts at the University of Bristol.
Second British Sign Language report to be published in ‘coming months’ (liamodell.com)
The Labour government will publish the second British Sign Language (BSL) report on the work departments are doing to “promote or facilitate” BSL in the “coming months”
Paralyzed Man Unable to Walk After Maker of His Powered Exoskeleton Tells Him It's Now Obsolete (futurism.com)
Michael Straight said ReWalk refused to repair his $100,000 exoskeleton, which only had a minor issue with its battery.
How Strictly’s Chris McCausland is inspiring the next generation of blind dancers (theguardian.com)
Comedian wows BBC show’s judges and fans with confident performances that are helping to upend stereotypes
Why are so many people in Britain off sick? The answer is far more complex than you think (theguardian.com)
New research sets out a prescription – but the shadow of a fresh benefits crackdown hangs over everything, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff
Accessibility and Leadership: Building an Inclusive Digital Future (abilitynet.org.uk)
The importance of accessibility cannot be overstated. Yet, despite significant strides in physical accessibility, the digital world continues to lag, often leaving millions of people excluded from essential services. This gap isn’t just a technical oversight - it’s a leadership failure.
Fighterbility: Creating A New Pathway For The Next Paralympic Taekwondo Stars (criplife.co.uk)
With a successful Paris 2024 Paralympics for its athletes, GB Taekwondo announced the launch of an exciting new campaign – Fighterbility - which will create the opportunity for new athletes to join GB Taekwondo on its mission to win Paralympic medals in LA 2028.
DanceSyndrome set to transform lives internationally (dancesyndrome.co.uk)
Members of the DanceSyndrome team have been invited to travel to Japan to demonstrate the way that they support people with learning disabilities to be leaders, as part of a pioneering project by LAND FES to promote inclusion in Japanese society.
Not recognising my body anymore (carlyfindlay.com.au)
Content warning: weight loss, changing body shape and size, chronic illness, cancer This is a wonderfully supportive community - with followers often sharing useful information based on their lived experience of disability and chronic illness.
Enjoying the ride: Manchester to Glasgow for Catch the Bus Month (bususers.org)
As a personal challenge for Catch the Bus Month 2024 I decided to forego the train and plane in favour of the Manchester to Glasgow Flixbus cross-border coach service. This was very much a leap into the unknown for someone who usually take only local bus journeys. The ease of booking my ticket online, however, provided reassurance that this was an experience to look forward to.
Magic Mike Live: Access Card Provider Puts The Magic Into Accessibility (criplife.co.uk)
London’s Hippodrome Casino – one of Nimbus Disability and the Access Card’s longest-standing partner providers of accessible ticketing – has announced a series of accessible performances for its forthcoming performances of Magic Mike Live.
Of course the wannabe Tory leaders have regrets. They think they weren’t toxic or nasty enough (theguardian.com)
Three months on from their historic election defeat, there is no sign of any real understanding, still less of remorse, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan
What AAC system do you use? (yesthattoo.blogspot.com)
A blog about everything, but mostly living autistic because I am.
Bupa And ParalympicsGB Get Practical With Workplace Inclusion At London Stadium (criplife.co.uk)
Bupa has demonstrated its commitment to creating more Inclusive workplaces by hosting its second annual #TeamHealthChallenge, bringing together over 250 corporate customers and intermediary partners creating practical progress in driving forward workplace inclusion.
Disability Friendly SkinCare & Makeup Products For Aging Gracefully (trend-able.com)
Here are the 10 disability-friendly skincare & makeup products I use regularly as part of my self-care routine and recommend for you to try.
Ryogoku Kokugikan Accessibility Information (accessible-japan.com)
The Sumo Museum is wheelchair accessible, and can be an interesting place to pop into while visiting the Edo-Tokyo Museum next door.
COVID-19 causes lasting cognitive impairment tied to brain injury markers (news-medical.net)
Researchers found that COVID-19 patients experienced widespread cognitive deficits one year post-hospitalization, associated with elevated brain injury markers and reduced brain volume. Cognitive recovery plateaued over time, suggesting lasting impacts.
Derry City: New visually impaired commentary service introduced (bbc.com)
The new live audio description service was successfully trialled at Derry City's game on Friday.
A teen athlete needed surgery. Here’s why insurance wouldn’t pay. (washingtonpost.com)
An Alabama teen was told he needed surgery for debilitating hip pain. But an insurer denied coverage because the procedure lacked a medical billing code.
Send Us Your Medical Bills - KFF Health News (kffhealthnews.org)
Do you have a medical bill that is exorbitant, baffling, infuriating, or all of the above? Send it to us and tell us about your experience. Each month we select one bill submitted by our readers for KFF Health News to investigate and report what’s behind those numbers, asking providers, insurers, and experts for explanations.
North Texas student pens book to inspire students with disabilities (nbcdfw.com)
A Woodrow Wilson High School senior born with CHARGE syndrome wrote a book meant to inspire and encourage students with disabilities.
Settlement Agreement with City of Berkeley Improves Accessibility for City Commission and Board Members with Disabilities (dralegal.org)
The City of Berkeley and three members of the City’s Commission on Disability have reached a settlement that provides significant policy changes for people who require remote meeting attendance due to their disabilities. The settlement resolves claims that Berkeley failed to accommodate commissioners who require remote attendance as an accommodation, in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
A Conversation with Haben Girma – The First Deafblind Woman Who Conquered Harvard Law (habengirmainconversation.splashthat.com)
Haben Girma is a disability rights lawyer, an advocate, and a White House Champion for Change, a title designated to her by President Barack Obama. She is generously sharing her wisdom, knowledge and experiences of navigating unchartered territories and self-advocacy with our community. She has been a force for positive change throughout the world from advocating for her own rights, to sharing her authentic experiences in her book (Haben: The Deafblind Woman Who Conquered Harvard Law) to traveling around the world and advocating for people with disabilities, she is a trail blazer in this world and has shown us a pathway for being better human beings and doing more from where we stand.
‘We need to celebrate difference’: Rachel Shenton launches deaf video podcast (jerseyeveningpost.com)
British actress and Oscar-winner Rachel Shenton has launched a deaf video podcast as a platform where “difference” can be celebrated more.
Comedy That Connects Access for the Neurodiverse (youtube.com)
What happens when you mix stand-up comedy with neurodiverse representation? Comedy genius.
AI & Inclusive Hiring Framework (peatworks.org)
Welcome to the Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Inclusive Hiring Framework! This resource can help guide you through the process of making your AI-enabled hiring tools more inclusive and accessible for disabled job seekers. Below are a few important notes to help you get started. Pace yourself: Implement this resource in stages.
5 Insights from Meryl Evans on Innovation & Inclusivity (nagish.com)
Meryl Evans is a leader in accessibility and inclusive marketing. Discover what she has to say about her hearing journey and the importance of inclusion!
Dissing My Ability w guest Meryl Evans S2 E10 (podomatic.com)
Welcome to Dissing My Ability, a podcast focused in removing shame and stigma associated with disability. Host, Ken Meeker is joined by Meryl K. Evans, CPACC. Meryl is an acclaimed professional speaker and trainer, accessibility marketing consultant, author of Brilliant Outlook Pocketbook and the co-author of Adapting to Web Standards: CSS and Ajax for Big Sites. She’s a TEDx Talk speaker and been quoted in the Wall Street Journal. She has been included as one of the 12 Top LinkedIn Voices for Accessibility Advocacy.Be sure to check out Meryl’s TEDx Talk using the link below.
Accessibility Is Everyone's Responsibility (meryl.net)
This article talks about how everyone, no matter their job, has a part to play in making places and services accessible and welcoming for all. It starts with a story about a shirt that makes people think about their own role in promoting accessibility. The main point is that making things accessible shouldn't just be about following rules to avoid trouble; it should be a core part of how businesses operate. The gives specific tips on how different people in a company, from the leaders to the cleaning staff, can help make their environment more inclusive.
Be My Eyes and Meta Announce Accessibility Partnership (bemyeyes.com)
Be My Eyes to provide “Call a Volunteer” on Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses, unlocking hands-free accessibility for blind and low vision people for the first time
Artist Ruins Happily Ever After With Misbehaving Disney Characters (mashable.com)
Disney mashups typically depict your favorite characters and princesses in a new, fun light. Grumpy Cat joined Frozen, movie posters underwent a modern makeover and Disney princesses invaded Star Wars -- but this remake isn't quite like the others.
Deaf Stories and the Moving Image: Film Screening and Masterclass (acmi.net.au)
Take part in a uniquely immersive journey into the captivating world of Deaf storytelling on screen, with Ramas McRae.
Join us at Alter State for the Gathering! (artsaccess.com.au)
Join us for The Gathering as part of Alter State! The Gathering is a disability-led space. What Disabled Futures are being created at Alter State? Bring the festival conversation to The Gathering. This Gathering will be hybrid – so you can join us in-person or online.
Vantage Points (melbournefringe.com.au)
This world premiere collapses arts/science boundaries as candid intersectional scientists and musicians serve climate truths and envision co-created futures.
The Solos by Weave Movement Theatre (dancehouse.com.au)
6 members of Weave Movement Theatre present stand alone explorations developed in collaboration with a team of creative mentors.
Eliza Hull (melbournerecital.com.au)
Award-winning musician and disability advocate Eliza Hull unveils brand-new songs from her forthcoming album.
Phases (artscentremelbourne.com.au)
A collaboration between a leader in the Disability arts space and an institution of Education.
The Manifesto performed by Andi Snelling & Transmit Futures ensemble (artscentremelbourne.com.au)
Andi Snelling and the Transmit Futures ensemble present a performance manifesto for Deaf and Disabled futures.
Through Space and Time (artsaccess.com.au)
A group exhibition by the artists of Arts Access Victoria's Future Reset - Maker Space program.
Lesley Hall Arts and Disability Scholarship 2024 Opens Today! (artsaccess.com.au)
The Lesley Hall Scholarship is an annual program for Victorian Deaf and Disabled artists and advocates. The scholarship is a $5,000 grant.
Radical Access (melbournefringe.com.au)
Radical Access launched in full in 2022, beginning a ten-year social change project in partnership with Arts Access Victoria that imagines a radical version of best practice accessibility for the independent arts sector and moves the conversation beyond the provision of access services into cultural equity.
The Other Film Festival (cinema3.acmi.net.au)
In 2024 we are proud to celebrate our 20th anniversary with ‘Agency’. Agency highlights the self-determination of Deaf and Disabled people. So often Deaf and Disabled people are denied power and agency in our own lives. These films proudly explore agency in storytelling. Revealing untold stories and ways of being in the world. Where Deaf and Disabled people are at the centre of storytelling – not marginalised, imitated, or spoken about.
Marissa Bode Teases Nessarose’s Expanded Arc in ‘Wicked’ Films: ‘She’s Not Just the Bratty Little Spoiled Sister’ (variety.com)
"Wicked" star Marissa Bode reflects on being the first wheelchair user to play Nessarose, and how the two-film structure will flesh out the character.
Showcasing The Rest Of Para-Sports (criplife.co.uk)
As part of our ParalympicsGB highlights series, we showcase the rest of Great Britain’s success in Paris from the many sports that you’d likely only get to see at the Paralympics.
Long-term sick need to get back to work where they can, says Starmer (theguardian.com)
Labour leader says there should be more support to help people back into jobs, vowing to do ‘everything we can to tackle worklessness’
New Bus Driver Training Materials Created by Blind and Partially Sighted People (pocklington.org.uk)
UK charity, Thomas Pocklington Trust (TPT) and its volunteer-led Sight Loss Councils (SLCs), marked the end of Catch the Bus Month, September 2024, with the launch of a new approved training resource for bus and coach drivers to deliver best practice customer service to blind or partially sighted (BPS) passengers.
BBC Sounds - Access All: Disability News and Mental Health, Why did 2,000 Essex mental health patients die? (bbc.co.uk)
Relatives speak at inquiry into mental health patient deaths in Essex
Transforming Experiences for Neurodiverse Individuals through Sensory-friendly Hours and Quiet Spaces (buttondown.com)
In our noisy, complicated world, it can be easy to overlook the needs of those who experience the environment differently. Everyday settings can often be overwhelming for neurodiverse individuals. This is particularly true for those with autism, sensory processing disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and other conditions that affect how they perceive and process sensory information. The importance of quiet spaces and sensory-friendly hours cannot be overstated, as they provide essential environments where neurodiverse individuals can feel safe, comfortable, and included.
After weeks of gloom, Keir Starmer promised hope – did his conference speech deliver? Our panel responds (theguardian.com)
Facing poor ratings, internal rows and media scrutiny, the PM sought to rally his troops and reassure the country
Air Travel with Mobility Aids that have Lithium Batteries (ablemove.co.uk)
This tool helps you quickly calculate the watt-hour (Wh) rating of lithium-ion batteries used in mobility aids, such as electric wheelchairs and scooters. Airlines' acceptance of carriage can depend on the battery's capacity, and this tool helps determine the risk level and likelihood of approval.
Unisa Deaf Graduate gets a job after Diary Series of Deaf People’s article (thedeafdiary.com)
A graduate from the University of South Africa (UNISA) who spent months job hunting without success, is now employed - thanks to the Diary Series of Deaf People.
House hunting as a person with a disability (theactiveamputee.org)
Finding an accessible home is more than just finding a nice house; it’s about seeing if a home can support your daily life. Knowing what to look for in an accessible home is essential, whether you’re moving for the first time or need a place that better fits your needs. In this article, we’ll share tips on how to find a home that works for you.
Minority Effect (youtube.com)
2016 Disability Film Challenge Entry