Stella Young's statue unveiled: behind the scenes

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Hand-picked news about inclusion, accessibilty and innovation

New Champions Fund Annual Opportunity Announced to Elevate Leaders of Color and Allies who Support Students with Disabilities (educatingalllearners.org)

The Educating All Learners Alliance (EALA) has launched the New Champions Fund for a second year to provide a grant and mentorship scheme to a leader of colour or an ally who is actively working to support students with physical or learning disabilities. The grant seeks to diversify the groups and approaches that spearhead conversations regarding all students' education. Runners-up will receive two additional $5,000 sub-grants. The application window for the New Champions Fund runs from April 3 to May 5.

Fatigue - How can we manage it ourselves? (jboccupationaltherapy.co.uk)

Want to find out more about fatigue and how to manage it? Read on, for some information by Zandra on her physiotherapy placement.

Wheely-X Connected Treadmill Offers Interactive Fitness for Wheelchair Users (newmobility.com)

This Bluetooth-connected wheelchair treadmill has mobile-based fitness tracking and instruction.

Reading is For All (educatingalllearners.org)

All students should be able to read regardless of their cognitive disabilities, according to a parent of a child with this condition, who states that literacy should be a goal for everyone. Several US states, including Arizona and Florida, have launched literacy programs which help support early literacy and intervention to improve third-grade reading scores. Despite drops in reading achievement among American students with disabilities in the decade before the pandemic, some states have seen literacy levels increase due to comprehensive reading programs, offering hope that all children can learn to read.

Our Theory of Change (educatingalllearners.org)

EALA has developed a theory of change to describe their approach towards developing anti-racist schools and systems. Their whole school approach is not linear and the context of each school and district can affect the journey towards improving special education. The theory of change describes the value-add of their services, the journey partners take, and the short, medium, and long-term outcomes that can be achieved. They invite others to join in the work and provide feedback on their theory of change.

“The Simulation Exercises That Expand Educators’ Understanding of Neurodivergent Students” (educatingalllearners.org)

Simulations can help educators better understand neurodivergent students' experiences. By participating in activities that simulate focus difficulties, sensory overload, auditory processing difficulties, and visual strain, teachers can appreciate and empathize with the challenges faced by their students. This human element can drive home the importance of inclusive teaching strategies and lead to tangible shifts in the classroom.

A Reflection for Cesar Chavez Day - RespectAbility (respectability.org)

"Cesar Chavez Day has become a day for me to honor my ancestors and living relatives who worked up and down the state in packing houses, lemon groves, and strawberry fields."

Olympic and Paralympic Week starts in France with inclusion as main theme (paralympic.org)

Olympic and Paralympic Week aims to introduce more people to sports and shift young people's perceptions of disability.

How to Amplify and Celebrate Autistic Voices (simplyspecialed.com)

April is Autism Acceptance month and we LOVE sharing resources to celebrate and amplify Autistic voices this month and every month.

BIT Academy Announces Second Quarter 2023 Professional Development Workshops (blindinstituteoftechnology.org)

We offer two professional development workshops to all of our candidates: Tell Me About Yourself and Let’s Get in Touch. Both workshops are two-parters and designed to help our candidates level up their game when it comes to professional communication and making them stand out from the competition.

Reflection on my Practice and Disability (disabilityarts.online)

Good question! It’s been really busy. It’s a big year for me I am 60 this month. I am excited and as a disabled person it’s an even bigger challenge, the government have raised the retirement age, so instead of a pension I have to work at least another seven years!!!

Webinar: Enhancing Disability Inclusion & Awareness in Hospitality (adainfo.org)

What are the top “best practices” for including people with disabilities in the hospitality sector? What tools and resources are out there? Presented by VisitAble, this webinar will explore these topics and offer guidance to help improve disability awareness, with the ultimate goal of enhancing experiences for visitors of all abilities.

Oral antiviral CD04872SC shows promise in neutralizing COVID-19 variants, offering hope for broad-spectrum treatment (news-medical.net)

Researchers discover a small molecule drug candidate that could provide immediate protection against infection with SARS-CoV-2.

WHO says that XBB.1.16 “Arcturus” is the next Omicron variant “to watch” (wsws.org)

A new, more infectious and potentially virulent version of Omicron, XBB.1.16 has spread across 24 countries. In India where the variant has become dominant, cases are accelerating.

Senators Want 'Guardianship Bill Of Rights' (disabilityscoop.com)

New efforts are underway on Capitol Hill to address inconsistencies in guardianship across the nation and promote alternatives for people with disabilities who need assistance managing their affairs.

Call for Applicants: Director of Awards (Board of Directors, Disability History Association) (dishist.org)

The Disability History Association (DHA) is seeking a Director of Awards to oversee their portfolio of awards, consult with the community, recruit award committee members, and develop policies related to awards. The position is voluntary and requires 2-5 hours per week, with a three-year tenure. Applications are accepted until April 10, 2023, with a preference for individuals from marginalized and equity-seeking communities, as well as precariously or under-employed individuals.

France launches Olympic and Paralympic Week with a focus on inclusion (disabilityinsider.com)

The Olympic and Paralympic Week has kicked off in France, emphasizing promoting inclusion for persons with disabilities. The event, being held across the country, aims to celebrate the values of the Olympic and Paralympic movements, including friendship, respect, and excellence, while promoting accessibility and inclusivity.

British Airways introduces visual guide for flyers with autism (disabilityinsider.com)

British Airways has launched a visual guide to flying, becoming the first airline in the UK to do so. This initiative aims to assist customers with autism in traveling with ease and confidence.

The Independent Living Day: Launch of the 2nd Survey (enil.eu)

On 5 May, we will be celebrating the European Independent Living Day! For this occasion, we are organising an event from 10:30 to 12:30 CET to launch our second survey on Independent Living.

Carson Briere apologizes for damaging wheelchair after 'disturbing video' surfaces (ca.style.yahoo.com)

Carson Briere, son of Flyers interim GM Daniel Briere, is under investigation after a video showed him pushing an unoccupied wheelchair down a flight of stairs.

Supreme Court takes up case concerning Americans with Disabilities Act 'tester' of hotels (edition.cnn.com)

The US Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a case concerning whether a self-appointed "tester" of the Americans with Disabilities Act has the right to sue hotels over alleged violations of the civil rights law.

The Great Medicaid Purge begins (washingtonpost.com)

With pandemic provisions ending, about 1 in 6 Medicaid and CHIP recipients are expected to lose coverage.

Queer Silence: On Disability and Rhetorical Absence (disabilityvisibility.substack.com)

New book by J. Logan Smilges

Rest in Power: Judy Heumann, a Tireless Organizer for Disability Rights (msmagazine.com)

On Sunday, March 4, the world lost a fierce, funny, tireless organizer for disability rights with the death of Judith Ellen 'Judy' Heumann.

Temple gets $11 million gift for students with disabilities (insidehighered.com)

The estate of a late Temple University alumna who had cerebral palsy gave the institution nearly $11 million to fund scholarships for students with disabilities.

Reinstate Twitter's accessibility team, US Senator tells Elon Musk CanIndia News (canindia.com)

Twitter is down to less than 2,000 employees from 7,500 a few months ago and now US Senator Ed Markey has called on Twitter CEO Elon Musk to bring the accessibility team back as differently-abled people have reported increased difficulty and frustration using the platform.

Paris 2024 Olympics: Slow roll-out of accessible services worries disability campaigners (lemonde.fr)

The organizers of the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games have promised 'inclusive Games' that 'will transform the daily life of people with disabilities.' But with just 18 months before the event, activists worry that time is running out.

Searching for a better treatment for eating disorders (knowablemagazine.org)

Cognitive behavioral therapy is proving to work well, but only for some patients. Scientists are seeking new innovations to help people grappling with the pervasive and often-hidden problems of anorexia, bulimia and binge eating.

New CDC Opioid Guidelines: Too Little, Too Late for Chronic Pain Patients? (khn.org)

Jessica Layman estimates she has called more than 150 doctors in the past few years in her search for someone to prescribe opioids for her chronic pain.

Sydney’s new Park’nPay accessibility portal goes live (itwire.com)

A new Park’nPay Accessibility Portal has gone live in New South Wales in a joint initiative between the NSW Government, Google and the Physical Disability Council of NSW.

Creating better products with inclusive design (sociability.app)

Sociability helps disabled people find accessible places and peace of mind. Whatever your lookig for - get detailed & reliable accessibility information in the palm of your hand.

Coding Accessibility: Becky (youtube.com)

The first installment in GitHub’s “Coding Accessibility” video series features Becky Tyler, a bright, funny, and incredibly tenacious young woman with quadriplegic cerebral palsy who interacts with her computer exclusively by using her eyes. Becky started off simply wanting to play Minecraft, but the shortcomings of available accessibility tech led her down a path beyond mining ore and into the world of open source software and collaboration. She now attends the University of Dundee, where she studies applied computing.

Artist Project: Stella; I am not your inspiration. Documentary. (artists.australianculturalfund.org.au)

A documentary titled "Stella; I am not your Inspiration" is being made about the late comedian, writer, and activist Stella Young, who introduced the world to the idea of "inspiration porn" in her TED talk that has been viewed more than 4 million times. The film aims to document her life and work and will provide the disability community with a seminal work about a much-loved hero. The filmmakers are aiming to raise $50,000 Australian to complete the film, with Screen Australia's producer's fund being their main hope for final funding.

Stella Young's statue unveiled: behind the scenes (youtube.com)

A statue in honor of disability rights advocate Stella Young is being unveiled in her hometown of Stawell. Young was known for her TEDTalk, award-winning comedy shows, and tireless advocacy work. The statue is part of the Victorian Women’s Public Art Program and was created through a collaboration of artists and Stella’s parents.

India sees 114% rise in Covid-19 deaths, 437% rise in cases in 28 days, Omicron variant XBB.1.16 behind the surge, warns WHO (businesstoday.in)

The WHO is monitoring the new Omicron variant XBB.1.16 in India which is believed to be behind the sudden surge of the cases.

‘Difference is Normal’ (upbeacon.com)

UP’s Disability Affinity Group is reframing conversations about disability on campus.

The Unlimited Edition: USA Lacrosse Series on Athletes with Disabilities (usalaxmagazine.com)

Let the Unlimited Edition serve as a reminder of the power of inclusion.

How Marne Sullivan Found Her Voice as an Advocate for Deaf Athletes (runnersworld.com)

A middle distance runner at Boston College, Sullivan is spreading awareness—and going viral—on social media about running and competing with hearing loss.

Best Shows That Tackle Ableism (movieweb.com)

In an industry that hasn't always been welcoming to disabled people, these series are highlighting disabled stories and fighting ableism.

Best Shows That Tackle Ableism (movieweb.com)

In an industry that hasn't always been welcoming to disabled people, these series are highlighting disabled stories and fighting ableism.

SignUp Captions (signupcaptions.com)

SignUp is a Google Chrome extension that overlays American and British sign language interpretation on streaming platforms for more accessible captioning. SignUp was established to make mainstream movies and TV shows accessible for the deaf community, as written captions can be indescriptive. SignUp is free, and the founders are planning to expand the extension to more devices and streaming services.

Scientists Fear ‘Catastrophic’ COVID Combination With Another Virus (thedailybeast.com)

Scientists are calling for a universal vaccine after a Chinese study warned COVID could combine with the super-lethal MERS virus.

Voters with disabilities often overlooked in voting battles (apnews.com)

Advocates for the disabled say access for voters with disabilities remains a challenge at polling places throughout the United States. Since 2016, the Department of Justice has entered into more than three dozen settlements or agreements to force better access in cities and counties under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Many of those places are holding elections this year. The department's targets are almost certainly an undercount of the number of places with poor access, according to disability rights activists who try to track ADA compliance and complaints from voters. Several places, including Chicago, either missed their deadlines without making all the requested changes or asked for an extension.

‘Amy And The Orphans’ Film Based On Off-Broadway Hit In Works From Aggregate Films; Jamie Brewer To Reprise Lead Role, With Lindsey Ferrentino Directing (deadline.com)

Aggregate Films is developing and will produce a feature adaptation of the hit Off-Broadway play Amy and the Orphans, with Jamie Brewer set to reprise the title role, which earned her both a Theater World Award and a Drama Desk Award in 2018.

Raising the Bar: Engaging Disabled People in Politics (rootedinrights.org)

Stacey Abrams did not become governor of Georgia. Our incredible team worked tirelessly for a year to reach Georgians in every corner of our state, building a powerful coalition of voters. We ultimately came up short, but our team made history. One of the most important, groundbreaking things we did was prioritize the disabled community in ways that no political campaign has ever done before, permanently raising the bar for how campaigns must include disabled voters.

Reproductive Health Shouldn’t Cost People Their Job (tcf.org)

Jules Tibbles discusses their experiences with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder and the need for paid menstrual leave. They reflect on the lack of support for those with reproductive health issues in the workplace and the financial and emotional impact it can have. The article highlights the need for compassion, empathy, and support in navigating employment for those with reproductive health issues.

I Am Going Blind, and I Now Find It Strangely Exhilarating (nytimes.com)

Now that I signal my disability with a white cane, I find that I have tapped a well of visible kindness.

Famous People with Disabilities [a list of 650+] (blog.ongig.com)

We found 650+ famous people with disabilities during our recent research on neurodiversity. What is an example of a disability? According to Disabled World: “A disability is often used to refer to individual functioning, including physical impairment, sensory impairment, cognitive impairment, intellectual impairment, mental illness, and various types of chronic diseases.

Global Entry vs. TSA PreCheck - Disability Family Edition (wonderswithinreach.com)

Airport security works a little differently for families with disabilities. Read this before deciding what's best for your family.

QVC to boost accessible product offering and teams up with Selma Blair (fashionunited.com)

Live video commerce giant QVC is expanding its commitment to adaptive clothing and accessible products and named actor, author, and disability advocate Selma Blair as its brand ambassador for accessibility.

A Travel Agent's Guide to Planning — and Selling (travelagewest.com)

Planning travel for individuals living with disabilities is not a one-size-fits-all solution.

Sony’s New Camera Helps the Visually Impaired Enjoy Photography (petapixel.com)

Gives sight back to those who have lost it.

Dos and don'ts on designing for accessibility (accessibility.blog.gov.uk)

Karwai Pun is an interaction designer currently working on Service Optimisation to make existing and new services better for our users. Karwai is part of an accessibility group at Home Office Digital, leading on autism.

Software accessibility for users with Dyslexia (uxdesign.cc)

Let’s focus on cognitive accessibility of digital products and how to make them better for users with Dyslexia.

How accurate are captions in Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Interprefy? (interprefy.com)

Zoom and Teams both allow users to activate closed captioning. But how good are they really? And how can you get higher accuracy? Let's put the AI systems to the test.

Alternative text on social media (accessibilityeasy.com)

How to write alternative text for Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

Check Out the iPhone's One-Handed Keyboard. You'll Thank Us Later (cnet.com)

Typing with both hands is cumbersome and unnecessary. Try out the iPhone's one-handed keyboard -- you'll be glad you did.

Exciting Highlights from CSUN, the World’s Largest Assistive Technology Conference (accessibility.org.au)

The California State University, Northbridge Centre of Disabilities (CSUN), once again held its annual CSUN Assistive Technology Conference (the CSUN conference), this month in Anaheim, California at the Anaheim Marriott. Over 400 sessions highlighted the latest in assistive technology (AT) and developments in accessibility, and is a conference designed and attended specifically for researchers, practitioners, educators, advocates and people with disability. The conference is in its 38th year.

The difference between Increased Contrast Mode and Windows High Contrast Mode (Forced Colours Mode) (tempertemper.net)

I’ve written about Increased Contrast Mode and Windows High Contrast Mode, but what’s the difference? And where does Forced Colours Mode come in?

I was too sick to work so I told my colleagues the truth: I was on my period (metro.co.uk)

I began writing my standard, generic ‘due to ill health’ apology letter but this time, instead, I simply stated that I was having a horrendous period.

Inclusive education – with Jordyn Zimmerman, nonspeaking autistic advocate (sites.libsyn.com)

Jordyn Zimmerman earned her bachelor's degree in Education Policy from Ohio University and her Masters of Education at Boston College. As a nonspeaking autistic student who was denied access to effective augmentative communication until she was 18, Jordyn has personal experience challenging the educational status quo.

Disneyland Rebuilds Mickey's Toontown From The Ground Up For Kids Of All Abilities (disabilityscoop.com)

The newly renovated Mickey's Toontown at Disneyland has been reimagined to meet the needs of kids with physical, developmental, behavioral, emotional and sensory disorders and disabilities.

Game accessibility at GDC 2023 (ian-hamilton.com)

There are a number of accessibility related sessions taking place over the course of GDC this year, both at the main conference itself and at the summits. Here’s a handy list! All times are in PST.

Vampire Survivors: Can a one-handed game be enjoyed by a person with a disability? (equalentry.com)

Very few video games have earned as much hype and won as many awards in the past year as Vampire Survivors.

Experience: The power of ChatGPT as a cognitive accessibility assistive technology for Traumatic Brain Injury survivors (a11yproject.com)

This essay explores the use of ChatGPT as a cognitive accessibility assistive technology for traumatic brain injury (TBI) survivors.

Disability guidance for managers: the People Manager Toolkit (businessdisabilityforum.org.uk)

We have recently updated the People Manager Toolkit to equip managers with the knowledge and guidance they need to ensure their disabled team members feel valued and give their best at work. It has been fully updated and remodelled, now featuring 6 guides and 16 practical resources.

Summer Intensive (axisdance.org)

AXIS Dance Company invites disabled, non-disabled, and neurodiverse dancers and educators from around the world to engage, share, and learn from one another and the AXIS artists for our IN-PERSON 5-day Intensive, July 22-28, 2023.

BRIClab (bricartsmedia.org)

BRIClab is a multi-disciplinary residency program created to advance opportunities for visual artists, performers, and media makers. The residency aims to build a stronger and more diverse artistic community in Brooklyn.

SCOTUS: Public School Children with Disabilities Can Get Compensatory Damages (natlawreview.com)

Can public school children with disabilities sue their schools for violations of the federal antidiscrimination statutes and collect compensatory damages before exhausting their administrative remedies under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ("IDEA")? In a unanimous decision issued on March 21, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court answered in the affirmative.

U.S. Supreme Court to hear Maine hotel's bid to limit disability bias cases (investing.com)

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday agreed to consider whether to curtail lawsuits accusing hotels and other places of lodging of discriminating against disabled people by not providing enough information about their accessibility on their websites in a case involving a quaint inn near the Atlantic coast of Maine.

Who has long COVID? Here’s the data by gender (usafacts.org)

Our nation, in numbers. USAFacts provides a comprehensive, nonpartisan view of the state of our union.

Merger Between IDD Giants Merakey, Elwyn to Create $1B Company (bhbusiness.com)

Intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) nonprofits Merakey and Elwyn have announced their intentions to merge.

All My Relations Issues (talbot-heindl.com)

All My Relations Volume 4 is an art and lit magazine exploring the themes of disability and accessibility.

Phamaly, 'Spring Awakening' and boundaries of disability and stage intimacy (denvergazette.com)

Intimacy director, actor on the delicate art of staging sex scenes with the added vulnerability of the Phamaly Theatre Company performers' disabilities.

‘We Are Born Perfect’ (disabilityjusticeproject.org)

Rina Prasarani is a blind disability rights activist from Jakarta and a single mother of two. When the pandemic hit, she took on another role: entrepreneur. After the hotel she was working at closed, she began selling frozen foods and fashion products. “At that time, I thought about what people still need during a pandemic,” she says. “I saw there that the chances of frozen food are very high because the average person at home doesn’t dare to go out.”

Christine Sun Kim: Edges of Sign Language (somersethouse.org.uk)

Multidisciplinary artist Christine Sun Kim presents a new series of artworks that explore the physical space of American Sign Language (ASL).

Disability advocate Stella Young immortalised in bronze (theleader.com.au)

A statue immortalising journalist, comedian and disability rights advocate Stella Young has been unveiled in her home town in western Victoria.

App accessibility: Commonly overlooked accessibility practices for mobile apps (bootcamp.uxdesign.cc)

Accessible websites are still in the minority, but accessible apps are even rarer.

We Don’t Need A Native .visually-hidden (webaxe.org)

Einige Web-Profis fordern die Einführung eines nativen HTML-Attributes für visuell ausgeblendeten Text in Websites. Der Autor des Artikels ist jedoch anderer Meinung und hält dies für weniger wichtig als die Schaffung von barrierefreien und benutzerfreundlichen Websites durch semantisches HTML und weniger aufwendiges Design. Er glaubt auch, dass die Priorität bei Werbung und störenden Benutzeroberflächen liegen sollte. Das Hinzufügen eines neuen HTML-Attributes für visuell ausgeblendeten Text könnte sogar entmutigend sein, da es den Einsatz von universellem Design einschränkt.

WebAIM: The WebAIM Strategic Accessibility Framework (webaim.org)

Indicators and Benchmarks for Success.

Making QR codes more accessible and improving business accessibility (accessibility.com)

Due to their wide range of applications, it’s crucial to make QR codes more accessible so that people with disabilities can use them without any difficulties.

eBay Wants To Make Inclusive Design More Accessible With New Include Design Tool For Developers (forbes.com)

The plugin, designed to work with the popular Figma web-based framework, is meant to help developers prioritize accessibility from the earliest stages, from conception to fruition.

Using Agile Principles to Accelerate Digital Accessibility: Agile Accessibility Explained (levelaccess.com)

Need the concept of agile accessibility explained? Here's a comprehensive overview of agile accessibility and why it’s critical to your success.

Foundations: pointer gestures (tetralogical.com)

Accessibility consultancy with a focus on inclusion. We can help you with knowledge, experience, strategy, assessments, and development.

Decoding WCAG 1.4.11 Non-text Contrast (barrierbreak.com)

This is one of the success criterions that can perplex many readers. It is because this success criterion is extensive, and a good number of web page elements fall under its scope. Based on the context of these element types, it may require different aspects to be considered while testing.

Foundations: target sizes (tetralogical.com)

Accessibility consultancy with a focus on inclusion. We can help you with knowledge, experience, strategy, assessments, and development.

How to Market Your Accessibility Efforts (& Why You Should) (accessibility.com)

It’s time to shout your efforts from the rooftops and let your users know about these features. Here are a few ways to market your accessibility efforts.

Inclusivity should not be W.E.I.R.D: Sparkling long-lasting inclusive technology (doc.cc)

Inclusivity should not be W.E.I.R.D: Sparkling long-lasting inclusive technology We can change history by enlightening the dark corners of technology.

Ticks! Ick! The latest science on the red meat allergy caused by some tick bites (npr.org)

Patients who have digestive symptoms only after eating red meat may have developed an allergy caused by ticks. Previously, doctors looked for symptoms such as rashes, hives and breathing troubles.

Paris 2024 and stakeholders reaffirm commitment to Paralympic integration strategy (paralympic.org)

The Paris 2024 Board of Directors met on 30 March, at the Organising Committee’s headquarters, to receive updates on the Organising Committee’s Paralympic integration strategy, which aims to make the Games and sport a vehicle for social change.

Study reveals potential for Glycine as a complementary treatment for depression (disabilityinsider.com)

A recent study conducted at the University of Florida has found that the amino acid glycine could potentially be used as a treatment for depression.

UK government rolls out fast-track disability benefits (disabilityinsider.com)

The UK government has announced plans to fast-track disability benefits for thousands of people in their final year of life. The move follows criticism of the current system, which can take months to process applications, leaving many vulnerable individuals struggling to make ends meet.

The disabled villain: why sensitivity reading can’t kill off this ugly trope (theguardian.com)

For centuries, fictional narratives have used outer difference to telegraph inner monstrosity. As someone who uses a wheelchair, I’ve learned you can’t just edit out a few slurs or bad words to fix this – it’s often baked deep into the story.

GITC 2023: Embarking on a journey to empower youth with disabilities (disabilityinsider.com)

The recruitment for countries to participate in the Global IT Challenge (GITC) for youth with disabilities has begun, signaling the start of the journey towards the 2023 event. Since its inception in 2011, GITC has been touring various Asia-Pacific countries, aiming to empower and enhance the IT capabilities of youth with disabilities.

The Guardian view on Send provision: letting children down (theguardian.com)

Editorial: Record numbers of parents are fighting councils in court to get the support they need. They shouldn’t have to resort to this.

"Light It Up Blue" is Bad (meriahnichols.com)

"Light It Up Blue" is Bad: This is why you shouldn't be a part of it.

Webinar: Hypermobility and neurodiversity (ehlers-danlos.org)

The Ehlers-Danlos Support UK is the only UK charity to support anybody touched by the Ehlers-Danlos syndromes.

Judy Heumann, Who Led the Fight for Disability Rights, Dies at 75 (nytimes.com)

She successfully battled to become a teacher and went on to help bring about a revolution in the government’s treatment of the disabled.

The face of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome is also the brains behind the quest to find its cure (web.musc.edu)

At just 27-years-old, post-doctoral scholar Cortney Gensemer, Ph.D., has quickly made a name for herself in the genetic research world.

A winter of the mind: how to escape survival mode (theguardian.com)

For many of us, it has been a cold and traumatic year. But, as one reader found, difficult times can lead to new and revolutionary ways of thinking.

AI Meets Medicine: Can ChatGPT Unlock Answers to Your Medical Questions? (chronicpainpartners.com)

By now, you've probably heard the buzz around artificial intelligence (AI) and the hottest new thing in ChatGPT. ChatGPT is growing more rapidly than TikTok - currently averaging a user base of 13 million people every day! Talk about a craze, and it got us thinking. The Chronic Pain Partners media team was curious about what the latest AI tool could do related to answers for medical questions or writing tips on helping EDS patients learn more about their disorder. So we put it to the test for this month's content.

Two Students Share How They Navigate School With EDS (chronicpainpartners.com)

Writer Crystal Sullivan interviewed two teens navigating the school system with EDS, Amicie Koslow and Lily Hirschson. Amicie and Lily spoke about their struggles trying to balance it all and shared what they have learned with their peers who might be dealing with similar issues.

Disability, Invisible Illnesses, and the Negative Impact of Misdiagnosis on Young Women (medium.com)

Disability and invisible illnesses can have a profound impact on a person’s life. These conditions can be challenging to diagnose and often go unnoticed for years. In young women, the consequences of misdiagnosis can be particularly devastating, and healthcare providers must take a comprehensive and gender-sensitive approach when treating patients.

It's 2023 And Venues Still Don't Understand How To Be Accessible For Disabled People (huffingtonpost.co.uk)

Action needs to be taken, now.

The Long Covid Revolution (thenation.com)

Millions of American adults are impaired by long Covid. They have a vision for what our society owes to chronically ill and disabled people.

Watchdog investigates possible failures at mental health hospital after 24 alleged rapes (disabilitynewsservice.com)

The care watchdog is investigating possible safeguarding failures at an NHS trust after a documentary uncovered figures showing there were 24 alleged rapes and 18 alleged sexual offences in just three years at one of its mental health hospitals.

Ensuring the protection of persons with disabilities fleeing from Ukraine (edf-feph.org)

Persons with disabilities constitute at least 15% of any displaced population. According to available sources, there were 2.7 million persons with disabilities in Ukraine before the war.

Employment of people with intellectual disabilities in Europe (inclusion-europe.eu)

Testimonies from family members of people with intellectual disabilities during the first months of the Russian war on Ukraine.

Your rights in the European Union - 2021 Booklet (edf-feph.org)

This booklet presents your rights as a person with disabilities in the European Union (EU). It will help you understand how the EU works.

Healthy ageing: adults with intellectual disabilities (apps.who.int)

This report has been jointly prepared by the International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual Disabilities (‎IASSID)‎ and Inclusion International (‎II)‎ in collaboration with the WHO Dept. of Mental Health and Substance Dependence, and the WHO Programme on Ageing and Health.

Swedish Presidency of the Council: few prospects on disability (edf-feph.org)

Sweden has taken over the Presidency of the Council of the EU for the first half of 2023. It is the last semester of the presidential trio that started with France in January 2022 – the presidential grouping system that allows to set long-term goals.

Joint statement: Stop funding institutions in Bulgaria! (edf-feph.org)

On the 16th January 2023, EDF and a number of its allies published a statement against recent reforms in Bulgaria. The statement comes as a response to the Bulgarian government’s recently-created “Ordinance on the Quality of Social Services”, which establishes a set of minimum standards for the provision of social services and residential facilities.

Sign up for the survey on the EU's Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (edf-feph.org)

The European Commission’s Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion (DG EMPL) has launched a survey on the rights of persons with disabilities. Fill in the online survey and let the DG EMPL know.

Polish Senator and Disability Rights Defender Marek Plura passed away (edf-feph.org)

It is with great sadness that we have learned that Senator Marek Plura passed away last Saturday, the 21st of January. As a former member of the European Parliament and Vice-chair of the Disability Intergroup, Marek Plura was a committed defender of disability rights in Poland and at the European level.

Joint statement on the blockade of the Lachin Corridor, Nagorno-Karabakh (edf-feph.org)

The International Disability Alliance (IDA) and the European Disability Forum (EDF), organizations working to advance the human rights of persons with disabilities, are following with concern the humanitarian situation caused by the blockade of the Lachin Corridor, the lifeline road connecting Nagorno-Karabakh to Armenia.

Frontline Defenders of Disability Rights: Our Stories (edf-feph.org)

Blog post written by Phillipa Tucker – Coordinator Eastern and Central Europe, EDF EDF and CBM have been working with organisations of persons with disabilities across the central and Eastern Europe region to respond to the war in Ukraine since March 2022. We asked our colleagues in the region this question.

The EU Year of Skills 2023 – how could it focus on disability? (edf-feph.org)

2023 is the EU Year of Skills. There is a lot of potential to mainstream disability into the activities of this European Year.   The EU Year of Skills is an opportunity to support the inclusion of persons with disabilities in the labour market and society.

Disability Intergroup members call on banning events instrumentalising persons with disabilities (edf-feph.org)

On the 25th of January, Members of the European Parliament Disability Intergroup gathered in front of the European Parliament for a photo action calling to stand united against ableism and to raise awareness of the instrumentalisation of persons with disabilities in folk events in Spain. The action was led by the Co-Chair of the Disability Intergroup, MEP Katrin Langensiepen.

Interview with MEP Monica Semedo – "People with disabilities are the victims of a society that has left them behind for too long" (edf-feph.org)

This is the eighth of a series of interviews with Members of the European Parliament (MEPs). In this interview, we spoke with MEP Monica Semedo about her priorities as co-chair of the Disability Intergroup, the situation of workers with disabilities in the European Union (EU), and how the EU can support accessible culture and inclusive education. We also spoke about the Quality Traineeships initiative report and how it can protect trainees with disabilities.

Moldova condemned for neglecting sexual abuse and forced abortions and sterilisations of women with intellectual disabilities (edf-feph.org)

The European Court of Human Rights condemned Moldova to pay damages to 3 women with intellectual disabilities who were repeatedly raped by the head doctor of the institution they were forced to live in. These rapes resulted in pregnancies that were covered up through forced abortions and sterilisations.

We need accessibility action — Now! (yatil.net)

We must make more progress for web accessibility. We need to fix the top issue and concentrate on addressing them where it makes most sense. In the end, the promise of an accessible web must be kept.

Plus Size Model Highlights Need for Accessible Airplane Bathrooms in Viral TikTok Video (wheelchairtravel.org)

Plus-size model BoBerry shares that wheelchair accessible lavatories are the only place larger travelers can use the bathroom on airplanes.

‘I got a brain injury and a life sentence’: the hidden legacy of male violence against women (theguardian.com)

The effects of head trauma on athletes are well documented. Finally, a UK study is examining the long-term brain health of females abused by their partner.

Travel insurance - existing medical conditions & disability (havewheelchairwilltravel.net)

We're sharing what we think you need to know about travel insurance, existing medical conditions and disability.

Health Plans No Longer Have to Cover All Preventive Care at No Cost. Here’s What to Know. (nytimes.com)

A ruling by a federal judge this week could set up yet another Supreme Court challenge to the Obamacare health law.

The number of uninsured Americans is about to jump dramatically for the first time in years (vox.com)

Starting April 1, states will begin removing millions of people off Medicaid’s rolls as a pandemic-era program that kept them enrolled expires.

'Long COVID' neurological symptoms traced to infected immune cells: Japan researchers (msn.com)

Nerve disorder symptoms experienced by some COVID-19 patients may be caused by the infection of immune system cells that clean up the brain, a research team at Tokyo's Keio University has found.

What Stories of “Overcoming” Mental Illness Get Painfully Wrong (slate.com)

March 30 is World Bipolar Day. It’s time to celebrate it differently.

Coach Muianga on mission to add Para powerlifting to Mozambique's sports agenda (paralympic.org)

There are currently 16 Para powerlifters in Mozambique, but Renato De Jesus Dinis Muianga is working to increase this number with the goal to get at least two athletes to the African Para Games in September 2023.

Climate actions must not undermine rights of people with disabilities, committee warned (irishtimes.com)

‘Disabled people are often disregarded in discourses... We are frequently seen as an afterthought or an energy burden’.

The tragic, preventable reasons syphilis is surging among U.S. infants (washingtonpost.com)

The spike in babies born with syphilis is driven in part by the nation’s drug and homelessness crisis. The trend is especially apparent across the Sun Belt.

'This is the third car that has done this': Wheelchair user stuck outside in the rain after neighbor parked in front of access ramp (dailydot.com)

A user on TikTok is calling out her building for potential ADA noncompliance after they didn't stop cars from parking in front of their ramp.

Ableism and ChatGPT: Why People Fear It Versus Why They Should Fear It (blog.apaonline.org)

Philosophers have been criticizing the use of ChatGPT for cheating, but have not considered its potential benefits for disabled students. ChatGPT could assist millions of people with communication disabilities and difficulties. However, it could also normalize and stigmatize non-standard modes of communication, particularly for marginalized groups. The concerns regarding ChatGPT may stem from ableism and elitism in academia, but its potential benefits for disabled and disadvantaged students should not be ignored.ChatGPT is an AI tool used to produce “strong” Standard English which could marginalize non-standard vernaculars, feminine rhetoric and dysfluent communication, leading to stigmatization of marginalized groups who use them. Furthermore, ChatGPT reproduces the biases and prejudices of its training data, including racism, sexism, ableism and classism, and reinforces “commonsense” of the white, male, able-bodied majority. However, the push-back against its use in education aims to protect elitist academic standards by policing and penalizing people who break them, which is harmful to oppressed groups. Its normalization could be seen as a form of eugenics that eliminates and stigmatizes non-standard modes of communication, threatening the essential aspects of human diversity that provide individuals and communities with opportunities for expression, creativity, resourcefulness, relationships, and flourishing.

Diversability Leadership Collective (diversability.mn.co)

The Diversability Leadership Collective is a members-only space to advance disability leadership, advocacy, and influence. We foster meaningful connections and offer resources and opportunities to help accelerate you. We hope that this space will become your springboard to join us in elevating disability pride.

ENIL Film "Institutions are NOT Solutions: Learning from the Swedish Experience" (youtube.com)

This film is an output of a study visit to Sweden on deinstitutionalisation, organised in September 2016 for a group of disability activists and local authorities from Bulgaria, Spain and Lithuania. ENIL is launching it on the occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (3 December). The film summarises the key success factors for closing down institutions and replacing them with a system that facilitates inclusion and participation of disabled people in society.

The FDA may soon authorize a spring round of COVID-19 boosters for some people (npr.org)

The Food and Drug Administration appears poised to make available the COVID-19 vaccines that target omicron as a second booster for people with weak immune systems and those ages 65 and older.

People on Carer's Allowance may not be due new £301 cost of living payment (dailyrecord.co.uk)

Unpaid carers will not receive any of the £900 cost of living payment unless they are also claiming a means-tested benefit.

Shadow report on the implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in the European Union (enil.eu)

The purpose of this report is to analyse how the European Union (EU) implemented the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) between 2015 and 2022. Drawing on existing empirical evidence, the report raises serious concerns about the implementation of the CRPD by the EU. While Article 19 on the right to live independently and being included in the community is the primary focus, the report illuminates how the denial of the right to live independently in the community impacts other fundamental human rights including Article 10, Right to life and Article 15, Freedom from torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment.

Institutions in Europe, models of good practice? (enil.eu)

“States parties should recognize that living independently and being included in the community refers to life settings outside residential institutions of all kinds, in accordance with article 19 of the Convention. Regardless of size, purpose or characteristics, or the duration of any placement or detention, an institution can never be regarded as compliant with the Convention (UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, 2022, ‘Guidelines on deinstitutionalisation, including in emergencies’)”

Why Reverse Inclusion Is Not Inclusive (thinkinclusive.us)

Nearly a decade ago, I recorded a podcast episode with Paula Kluth where we discussed her book, Don't We Already Do Inclusion? During our conversation, we talked about something called "reverse inclusion." This is when a special education teacher hosts general education students with learners with disabilities in a space typically reserved for learners who receive special education services. At the time of our conversation, reverse inclusion was something that I was promoting as a special educat

Adderall Shortages Are Forcing People to Ration Their Medication (teenvogue.com)

“It’s not just being better at school, it’s about living your day-to-day-life in a fulfilling way.”

Towards Purpose led Experiences — A Critical Role of Digital Accessibility in BFSI Sector (finextra.com)

It’s like any other day for John. He is sitting in his living room, sipping that morning coffee, when his phone announces a notification “you’ve a new email from Kiti Bank”. Curiously, he asks the voice assistance to read the email for him. It’s his monthly statement in a pdf format, which is how nearly all the banks share the statements. However, due to the accessibility issue in the account statement pdf, it appeared as jumbled words to the voice assistant owing to which it could read the text out of order and John could not comprehend which numbers belonged to which columns. Annoyed, he instructed the voice assistance to stop.

'Accessibility is a hat I wear 100% of the time': Lessons learned from U.S. Bank, Citi, and Google (tearsheet.co)

Understanding how U.S. bank, Citibank and Google tackled banking accessibility issues may help with solving the problem of inaccessible software.

'Dehumanizing' experiences lead disabled student to demand improved bus accessibility (dailytarheel.com)

After a series of accessibility-related issues with Chapel Hill Transit, UNC junior Sarah Ferguson reached out about her negative experiences with bus operators.

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Third-Party Auditor for Your VPAT Engagement (microassist.com)

This article provides a checklist for organizations who develop products to consider before engaging a third-party auditor for a Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) audit. Learn about key considerations, including selecting an expert auditor, understanding accessibility standards requirements, and ensuring a thorough testing process. By following this guide, you can create an accurate and comprehensive accessibility compliance report for your product.

AI for Accessibility: Opportunities and Challenges (equalentry.com)

Shari Trewin started with a story about captions. In 2020, she was one of the accessibility chairs of a large virtual conference. And they had a dedicated human captioner live transcribing the sessions in a separate live feed.

Don't Wait for New Tech to Make Your Site Accessible (boia.org)

While new technology may make web accessibility easier, inclusive design should be a consistent priority for every organization. Here’s why.

Council Post: Screen Reader Testing For Websites Accessibility Compliance: A Simple Guide (forbes.com)

By prioritizing accessibility, businesses can achieve compliance with web accessibility standards, improve their search engine rankings and enhance their brand reputation.

Digital Accessibility: learnings from a company doing it right (blog.usablenet.com)

Read 6 ways that one of my favorite retailers improves digital accessibility for blind customers like me.

Accessibility Series: Apps for People with Disabilities (ahealthiermichigan.org)

There is an ever-increasing number of apps that can make life easier for people with disabilities.

Council Post: Accessibility In Tech: Diversifying Your Product For Global Access (forbes.com)

For teams looking for ways to create more flexibility and accessibility within your tech, here are a few tips to get started.

Stella Young statue unveiled in Stawell to celebrate disability advocacy (disabilityinsider.com)

A statue of the late Stella Young, a prominent Australian disability rights activist, journalist, and comedian, unveiled in her hometown of Stawell on Thursday.

Nearly half of people with hearing disability are not seeking treatment, study finds (disabilityinsider.com)

A new study has found that a significant number of people with hearing disabilities are not seeking treatment, putting their health at risk.

Learning a Sign Language Does Not Hinder Acquisition of a Spoken Language (pubs.asha.org)

The purpose of this study is to determine whether and how learning American Sign Language (ASL) is associated with spoken English skills in a sample of ASL–English bilingual deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) children.

Do The Best You Can With What You’re Given: Wisdom From A Challenging Year (claimingcrip.com)

The author reflects on the past year, which involved a car accident that severely injured her and her mother, and resulted in the death of her grandmother. She emphasizes the importance of having a support system during difficult times and shares her aspiration to be like her grandmother, who taught her the importance of doing the best with what one is given. The author expresses her desire to use her experiences to become a better advocate for those in tragic situations, and to work towards creating a fairer system for people in need of support.

Disability News and Mental Health, 'I haven't had a door on my bathroom for years' (bbc.co.uk)

The dangers and discomfort of an inaccessible home.

How Anti-Trans Legislation Hurts Disabled People (wid.org)

Conservative politicians in the United States are increasingly targeting and criminalizing the lives of gender-diverse people. Rising anti-transgender legislation represents one front of an alarming global trend towards fascism, which has deep roots in ableism.

Who Pays the Price When Cochlear Implants Go Obsolete? (sapiens.org)

Some cochlear implant users who can’t afford to keep up with compulsory technology upgrades are now losing their hearing.

The American Council of the Blind and Supporters Rally to Demand Accessible and Inclusive Currency (acb.org)

The American Council of the Blind rallied in front of the White House and marched to the U.S. Treasury to call for accessible currency for individuals with visual impairments. Following the rally, ACB members were able to touch a certified tactile feature that will be included on the $10 redesign in 2026. The U.S. Treasury agreed to hold quarterly meetings with the American Council of the Blind and to provide progress reports on key milestones towards completing the redesign.

A Look Inside Google’s ‘Reading Mode’ Accessibility Feature For ChromeOS, Chrome Browser (forbes.com)

In a blog post published on Tuesday, Google announced numerous new education-oriented software enhancements for ChromeOS and Google Classroom.

Current Global Wants To Make Media Communications More Inclusive And Accessible Than Ever (forbes.com)

In celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month last October, the company published a blog post on its website featuring an interview with two members of its team who have disabilities.

Universal design for learning helps all students connect with course materials to become expert learners (unr.edu)

March is disability awareness month and two experts from the Office of Digital Learning discuss digital accessibility, universal design for learning and how we can make strides toward a better educational environment for all.

AXSChat with Lainey Feingold, disability rights lawyer and author of Structured Negotiation: A Winning Alternative to Lawsuits (vimeo.com)

Lainey is a disability rights lawyer who has worked to make the digital world more accessible since 1995. She helped negotiate the first web accessibility agreement in the United States in 2000. Since then, she has brought together people with disabilities and public and private sector organizations across the United States to improve digital accessibility. Her negotiating partners have included Bank of America, Major League Baseball, the City and County of San Francisco, and CVS.

David Bale is enjoying the opportunities his disability has afforded him (fansided.com)

David Bale never stopped swimming despite a life-changing neurological condition. He’s found the silver lining in his disability and a new world of opportunity.

Enterprising deaf persons open a centre to promote use of Kenya Sign Language (kenyanews.go.ke)

The Excellence Sign Language Training Centre was founded by two deaf entrepreneurs, Emmanuel Tokali and Abdulnasir Lenjo, to promote the use of Kenya Sign Language and bridge communication gaps between the hearing impaired and those who can hear. The centre, which opened in February 2022, has been accredited by the Technical and Vocational Education Training and currently offers three courses. Though the school has only attracted seven students so far due to lack of awareness about the centre and community stigma associated with deafness, the entrepreneurs stress that the courses aim to let sign language be known by everyone.

South Africa: Disability and Islam - Phd Examines Unconscious Exclusion, Burden of Responsibility (allafrica.com)

Shaheed Moussa* attended Friday congregational prayers regularly at his local mosque - until he became a wheelchair user. But after a series of incidents left him feeling dehumanised and invisible, he stopped participating in the afternoon congregational prayer. As a Muslim, praying is an obligatory part of daily life, Fridays considered sacred days for worship. And Shaheed wanted to fulfil this obligation as part of the Muslim community, the Ummah.

Persil Adds Unique On-Pack QR Codes to Improve Accessibility (packworld.com)

Persil is adding Accessible QR codes (AQR) to give the UK’s two million blind and partially sighted people access to product information.

Hand cycling across Canada promoting inclusivity, accessibility and activity after injury (globalnews.ca)

Kevin Mills sustained a spinal cord injury while swimming in the ocean off the coast of Cuba, resulting in a complete C4 level injury, leaving him a quadriplegic. Mills will attempt to hand cycle across Canada this May promoting inclusivity, accessibility and activity after injury. Susan Hay has the story.

Ukrainians with disabilities and their families struggle as war makes life even harder (edition.cnn.com)

The war in Ukraine has had a devastating impact on people living with intellectual disabilities and their families.

A new online resource aims to increase accessibility across the film industry (lwlies.com)

A joint initiative from Matchbox Cine, Film Hub Wales, Inclusive Cinema, Film Hub Scotland and the Independent Cinema Office aims to widen participation by sharing inclusive resources.

Equal citizenship for persons with disabilities (socialeurope.eu)

An ambitious Disability Card is key to making the European Union a reality for people with disabilities.

Traveling -- and cruising -- with a disability (travelweekly.com)

Travelers with disabilities often face a tedious booking process. It's why they stay home.

Is That Morning Cup of Coffee Good or Bad for Your Eyes? (aarp.org)

The latest research on how caffeine affects five different eye conditions.

Disability Inclusion in the Workplace (linkedin.com)

Moving beyond performative accolades toward genuine accessibility and inclusion In recent years, the corporate world has made some strides in recognizing the value and potential of disabled employees.

Ten things wheelchair users who travel by airplane want you to know (linkedin.com)

In April through August, the planets align. This is the busiest part of "conference season" for my field, digital accessibility, with Global Accessibility Awareness Day taking place on the third Thursday of every May.

Disability Is Always Someone Else’s Problem (thenation.com)

Why I’m not celebrating Disabilities Awareness Month.

Collaboration tools help and hinder workplace accessibility (techtarget.com)

Learn how collaboration technology can support workplace accessibility, how to evaluate a tool's level of accessibility and where tools still fall short.

The mother of the disability rights movement knew this: ‘Disabilities are not problems to be solved’ (wbur.org)

Disability rights activist Judy Heumann passed away recently, at age 75. As someone with epilepsy, writes Laura Beretsky, I am one of many who stood on Giant Judy’s shoulders when I relied on the Americans with Disabilities Act.

SCOTUS Agrees to Resolve A Circuit Split on Tester Standing in ADA Title III Cases (adatitleiii.com)

The US Supreme Court has granted certiorari on an ADA Title III case to resolve a circuit split on an ADA plaintiff's right to sue. Specifically, the court will address whether a plaintiff must have visited the business or had the intention to frequent it or merely had knowledge of the business, yet possessed no intention to use it. The case has the potential to reshape litigation, with a verdict likely to increase ADA Title III lawsuits.

'Everything has changed': Users of recalled eye drops describe permanent vision problems after infections (edition.cnn.com)

Renee Martray of South Carolina has severe and permanent corneal scarring resulting in vision loss. She says it's like trying to peer through eyeglasses that have been dipped in oil.

Web Accessibility Laws Set To Enter New Era As DOJ Gears Up For Spring Rulemaking (forbes.com)

The Department of Justice launches a rulemaking procedure in May for technical standards for website accessibility in relation to the law. This represents an important moment in the history of web development as stakeholders look to identify short- and medium-term priorities.

Supreme Court takes up case concerning Americans with Disabilities Act 'tester' of hotels (edition.cnn.com)

The US Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a case concerning whether a self-appointed "tester" of the Americans with Disabilities Act has the right to sue hotels over alleged violations of the civil rights law.

Disability rights activist faces Supreme Court showdown over hotel accessibility lawsuits (nbcnews.com)

The justices will decide whether accessibility "testers" can sue over a lack of information on hotel websites when they have no intention of staying at the hotels in question.

Supreme Court to Hear Dispute Between Maine Hotel and Disability Activist (nytimes.com)

The hotel argues that the activist, Deborah Laufer, was not entitled to sue it over inadequate disclosures because she did not intend to stay there.

Supreme Court to hear lawsuit involving disability activist (wwnytv.com)

The high court said Monday it would decide a case involving Deborah Laufer.

Does woman who checks websites for disability compliance have standing to sue? Supreme Court will decide (abajournal.com)

The ABA Journal is read by half of the nation's 1 million lawyers every month. It covers the trends, people and finances of the legal profession from Wall Street to Main Street to Pennsylvania Avenue.

The Washington Post’s first accessibility engineer is a step forward for accessible media (poynter.org)

From person-to-person coaching and intensive hands-on seminars to interactive online courses and media reporting, Poynter helps journalists sharpen skills and elevate storytelling throughout their careers.

Be My Eyes meets GPT-4: Is AI the next frontier in accessibility? (mashable.com)

With AI at our fingertips, disability activists hope to demolish barriers to access.

Be My Eyes is collaborating with OpenAI’s GPT-4 to improve accessibility for blind and low-vision people (tech.eu)

Be My Eyes, the app for blind and low-vision people, announces a collaboration with OpenAI to develop a powerful new AI-powered Virtual Volunteer feature.

Alzheimer's first signs may appear in your eyes, study finds (edition.cnn.com)

Finding early signs of dementia in the back of the eye may be a way to catch the disease early and start preventive treatment, a study says.

Alzheimer's drug granted accelerated approval by FDA. These are the risks (edition.cnn.com)

CNN's Sanjay Gupta reports the US Food and Drug Administration granted accelerated approval for the Alzheimer's disease drug Lecanemab, one of the first experimental dementia drugs to appear to slow the progression of cognitive decline.

Your Speech May Reveal Early Signs of Alzheimer’s (wired.com)

Startup Accexible says the way you talk can indicate preclinical Alzheimer’s or other underlying health conditions.

To create a more accessible internet, context matters (venturebeat.com)

Stanford researchers explore how to improve AI-generated descriptions of online images for blind and low-vision users.

Practicing digital accessibility in the workplace (blog.adobe.com)

Our team wanted to understand the difficulties employees face in the workplace regarding digital document accessibility, so we scraped nine disability communities, to discover what American workers struggle with the most in terms of accessibility. We also took a deeper dive into the accessibility of websites across industries.

Equally AI Releases ChatGPT-Powered Report on Web Accessibility Websites in the US, Urges Business Leaders to Prioritize Inclusivity (prweb.com)

Equally AI, which provides web accessibility solutions, has released a report highlighting the most accessible websites in the US, covering news, e-commerce, sports, video streaming, and health sites. The report aims to raise awareness and highlight the brands that are leading the way in creating accessible online experiences for all users, including with disabilities, and inspire others to promote a more inclusive internet. By creating accessible websites, businesses can reach a wider audience and provide better experiences for all users, said Ran Ronen, the CEO of Equally AI.

Stelios Awards 2023: Disabled Entrepreneurs Have Chance To Win £100K Worth Of Prizes (disabilityhorizons.com)

Leading disability charity Leonard Cheshire and Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, creator and owner of the easy family of brands including easyJet and founder and president of the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation, are proud to launch The Stelios Awards 2023 for Disabled in the UK.

AudioEye Successfully Defends Customer in Precedent ADA Case for Website Accessibility (prnewswire.com)

AudioEye announces that it has defended Babylon Marine, a digital accessibility client, against a website accessibility lawsuit filed in New York federal court. The lawsuit maintained that the customer's website had violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by not meeting accessibility standards. The litigation was dismissed without any monetary settlements or relief.

TD launches new accessibility tool to drive inclusive online experiences for users (td.mediaroom.com)

Created by TD Lab, the new tool, TD Adapted Accessibility allows users to individualize their online experience to address accessibility preferences.

Yoast SEO Founders Invest in WordPress Accessibility Plugin (searchenginejournal.com)

Free WordPress accessibility plugin identifies issues across entire site.

Delta coming up with accessibility plan (delta-optimist.com)

A draft plan has been discussed this year by the city’s Mobility and Accessibility Committee.

You First Podcast Episode 43: Disabled Marriage and Parenting (disabilityrightsflorida.org)

A conversation with Heather Watkins and Dom Evans about marriage inequity, disabled relationships in the media, and disabled parenting.

Airline authority says treatment of disabled passengers 'unacceptable' (itv.com)

The Civil Aviation Authority provided exclusive details of its proposals to ITV News and how it will look to overhaul the industry's assistance services.

Elderly, disabled Texans wanting to stay in their homes threatened by low home care pay (dallasnews.com)

State’s base wage – $8.11 an hour, with no benefits – drives attendants to quit, threatening elderly, disabled.

A Single Twig Breaks, but the Bundle of Twigs Is Strong (youtube.com)

When Judith Laufer of the San Antonio League of Self-Advocates met Pat Carnal and Suzie Breckons, she wanted to facilitate their desire to live their lives with “self determination”. Individually, there were limited resources – but when the resources were pooled together, the results have been remarkable!

Finally, there’s a film which accurately depicts disability (independent.co.uk)

Every MP, councillor, architect, hospital CEO, civil servant, and able-bodied person who deals with disability should see Reid Davenport’s 2022 movie ‘I Didn’t See You There’.

Whole Person Project (thearcoftexas.org)

The Whole Person Project seeks to expand access to quality mental health services for adult Texans with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

There Is Always Hope (youtube.com)

In support of the Whole Person Project, IDD Advocate James Meadours sat down with us to detail his journey as a long time Texan accessing state supportive services. James is a current The Arc of Texas board member and his story is compelling…

Fierce advocate Stella Young immortalised with hometown statue (abc.net.au)

A schoolgirl says Stella Young's words remain her inspiration nearly a decade after the disability advocate's sudden death.

Not Just COVID: 4 Other Ways Face Masks Can Help Your Health (aarp.org)

Allergies? Asthma? Air pollution? Your mask may add another layer of protection.

Covid cases shoot up by 75 per cent in 11 days driven by spring socialising and waning immunity (inews.co.uk)

The latest increase continues the trend away from fewer, larger waves to more frequent, smaller, wavelets, scientists say.

$50 Billion in Opioid Settlement Cash Is on the Way. We’re Tracking How It’s Spent. (khn.org)

Spending the money effectively and equitably is a tall order for state and local governments, and a lack of transparency in the process is already leading to fears of misuse.

Disabled activists raise concerns over MPs’ assisted suicide inquiry (disabilitynewsservice.com)

Disabled activists have raised fears that they may not be asked to give evidence in public at a high-profile Commons inquiry into legalising assisted suicide.

Disabled people facing ‘significant’ cuts to support (bbc.com)

Disabled people and their families are facing "significant reductions" in access to support, a study says.

Death, Sex & Money (link.chtbl.com)

Death, Sex & Money is a podcast about the big questions and hard choices that are often left out of polite conversation. Host Anna Sale talks to celebrities you've heard of—and to regular people you haven't—about the Big Stuff: relationships, money, family, work and making it all count while we're here. WNYC Studios is a listener-supported producer of other leading podcasts including Radiolab, On the Media, The Experiment, The New Yorker Radio Hour and many others.

Disneyland's reopens Toontown with inclusive design (cnbc.com)

The redesigned Toontown is entirely wheelchair accessible and is visually and auditorily approachable for kids who are easily overwhelmed.

This New Kids' Book About Disabilities Became an Instant Amazon Bestseller (sheknows.com)

Grab a copy of this new book today, because it's always a good time to make our world more inclusive and accepting.

2023 African American Conference on Disabilities (azdisabilitylaw.org)

The 2021 African American Conference on Disabilities is the premiere comprehensive disability conference in the United States that addresses the intersection between race and disabilities. The conference examines avenues for self-advocacy to ensure the effective provision of services, resources and enforcement of civil rights in the African American and disability communities.

ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York - 2023 Trailer (youtube.com)

ReelAbilities Film Festival is the largest festival in the U.S. dedicated to promoting awareness and appreciation of the lives, stories, and artistic expressions of people with disabilities. Founded in New York City in 2007, the festival presents international and award-winning films by and about people with disabilities in multiple locations throughout each hosting city. Post-screening discussions and other engaging programs bring together the community to explore, discuss, embrace, and celebrate the diversity of our shared human experience.

The Palgrave Handbook of Disability and Communication (link.springer.com)

This edited collection covers topics related to how we perceive and understand disability and the communication behavior that shape disability discourse.

For the first time ever, wheelchair users can access the skills they need through innovative bite size online training videos (ablemagazine.co.uk)

The Wheelchair Skills College has launched a YouTube and TikTok channel featuring nearly 30 videos offering bite-size online training for wheelchair users. The college was founded to ensure that every wheelchair user has access to vital skills, which aren't taught by the NHS. The videos demonstrate wheelchair skills at four different levels, and the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive.

# Tips for Achieving Your IgA Nephropathy Treatment Goals (themighty.com)

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Lady Masham of Ilton obituary (theguardian.com)

Tireless disability campaigner, Paralympian and longest-serving female member of the Lords.

A Philosophy of Disability Event (biopoliticalphilosophy.com)

Yesterday afternoon, I made a presentation in an illuminating online event, “Troubling Access: Ableism and New Movements in Philosophy of Disability,” which was organized by Joshua St. Pierre, Canada Research Chair in Critical Disability Studies at the University of Alberta, and Kristin Rodier, along with her collaborators of the J-Series (social justice series) at Athabasca University. The Troubling Access event was intended to be a pre-publication book launch for The Bloomsbury Guide to Philosophy of Disability that I’ve edited and to which both Joshua and Kristin have contributed fabulous chapters. Johnathan Flowers and Corinne Lajoie, who likewise have contributed fantastic chapters to the book, also made presentations.

What You Should Know about Rescue Epilepsy Treatments (themighty.com)

Whether you or a loved one has recently been prescribed a rescue epilepsy treatment, or you are curious about whether a rescue epilepsy treatment could be right for you,

8 Ways to Manage When Your Physical and Mental Health Collide (themighty.com)

"I truly believe there is a connection between my mental and physical health. I’m finding as I start getting better from psychiatric conditions, more physical health symptoms are popping up."

Certificate in Foundation Journalism (abilitytoday.com)

Ability Today is accepting applications for the Certificate in Foundation Journalism (CFJ) for Disabled Journalists in partnership with the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ). The course is subsidised by the National Lottery and will run for six months, starting on May 4, 2023. Students will receive exclusive access to webinar-based tutorial content and will be able to develop and deliver their content directly to the Ability Today news platform.

Link Between Neurodiversity and Hypermobility (jboccupationaltherapy.co.uk)

Neurodiversity and hypermobility have complex overlaps. Ronnie, physio student, takes a look at the research and healthcare applications.

Hilda and Olivier Bernier | Forget Me Not Documentary (thinkinclusive.us)

As 3-year-old Emilio prepares to start school, his family finds itself embroiled in a challenge all too common for children with disabilities—to secure the right to an inclusive education. Cornered in one of the most segregated education systems, New York City public schools, filmmaker Olivier and his wife Hilda turn the camera on themselves and their child with Down syndrome, as they navigate a byzantine system originally designed to silo children with disabilities.

Envision Announcement At CSUN (audioboom.com)

The CSUN accessible technology conference returned to California  this week, that's where Tech Talk’s Dave Williams heard about some very ‘intelligent’ updates making their way soon to Envision smart glasses.

Disability and brand purpose in the banking sector (abilitynet.org.uk)

Understanding and delivering brand purpose is a vital way for business to connect with its customers and build loyalty. A keynote highlight at TechShare Pro 2023 was the discussion between Jonathan Castleman from HSBC, and Paralympian and disability campaigner Lord Chris Holmes about what brands need to think about when adopting disability as part of their brand purpose. This includes the benefits of getting it right, and the risks of getting it wrong.

Meeting with Maltese Minister for Disability on Personal Assistance and Deinstitutionalisation (enil.eu)

On 24th March, at our office in Brussels, we met with Hon. Julia Farrugia Portelli, the Minister for Inclusion, Voluntary Organisations, and Consumer Rights and Ms. Nancy Caruana, the Permanent Secretary. They were was accompanied by Mr. Oliver Sciclula, the CEO of Agenzija Sapport and Ms. Marthese Mugliette, the President of the Malta Federation of Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (MFOPD).

Institutions in Europe, models of good practice? (enil.eu)

The Korean and European disability communities are gravely concerned by the recent claims in Korea that institutions for disabled people in Europe are in line with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD) and should be considered as models of good practice. We strongly condemn the protectionist view that institutions are necessary for the well-being of persons with disabilities. Institutionalisation is an unjustifiable human rights violation. There is no doubt.

Disability Horizons Set To Close After 12 Wonderful Years (disabilityhorizons.com)

It is with great sadness that after 12 wonderful years of content and community service, Disability Horizons will be closing on Friday 14th April 2023. Our co-founder Martyn Sibley explains why he has come to this difficult decision and showcases the future projects being launched by our incredible team.

Nothing About Us Without Us Disabled People’s Activism: Past, Present and Future (euansguide.com)

Guest blog from Euan's Guide Ambassador Tina who visited Manchester to see Nothing About Us Without Us Disabled People’s Activism: Past, Present and Future.

A Super Mom's Message About Autism with Susan Sheller (youtube.com)

A mother, songwriter, poet, work professional, and spiritual reader, Susan Sheller's love for her autistic son shows in her power and strength to do what it takes to give him the best life. But Susan is here to provide insightful information on autism and other disabilities. Sheller's mission is to educate the world while advocating for her son. Discrimination and misunderstanding of autism are common. Throughout this show, Susan aims to raise awareness about autism and what can be done to help.

A Super Mom's Message About Autism with Susan Sheller (podcasts.apple.com)

A mother, songwriter, poet, work professional, and spiritual reader, Susan Sheller's love for her autistic son shows in her power and strength to do what it takes to give him the best life. But Susan is here to provide insightful information on autism and other disabilities.

Blindish Latina Founder Catarina Rivera Is Educating People on Disability Bias (click.convertkit-mail2.com)

Blindish Latina founder Catarina Rivera shares with POPSUGAR how she's using her platform to debunk limiting beliefs surround blindness.

A Passover Message from Rabbi Lauren Tuchman (respectability.org)

Rabbi Lauren Tuchman delivers a message about disability inclusion during Passover. Read the transcript or watch the video.

Ramadan Interview with Feryaal Tahir of Muhsen (respectability.org)

RespectAbility's Faith Inclusion Associate Ben Bond spoke with Feryaal Tahir of Muhsen about disability inclusion and Ramadan.

The Ghost and Molly McGee Season Two: Autism, Ghosts, and Gadgets! (respectability.org)

On April 1, we will be introduced to a new character, June, who is both autistic and AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander).

What Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners Mean to the Future of Mental Health Care (themighty.com)

"It’s no secret that it’s difficult to find psychiatrists and therapists and that the waiting list is long for a new patient seeking treatment."

Active Project Gives Wheelchair Users the Tools to Try a New Sport or Recreational Activity (newmobility.com)

The Active Project from the Kelly Brush Foundation aims to guide you along your adaptive sports journey.

Making Holy Week Accessible (respectability.org)

Some concrete examples of how services can implement accessibility measures during Holy Week from RespectAbility's Ben Bond.

What Is the 3-3-3 Rule for Anxiety and How Does It Work? (themighty.com)

"This simple yet effective trick is a go-to for many seeking relief from everyday stressors."

The Auriol Grey case exposes Britain’s obsession with prison (theguardian.com)

Letters: Readers respond to Simon Jenkins’ article on a justice system stuck in the dark ages

How My Food Allergies Affect Me Socially (themighty.com)

"I’m grateful for the people in my life who realize there’s more to me than what’s on my plate."

Femicide: Name it, count it, end it! (eige.europa.eu)

Femicide is the killing of women and girls because of their gender. According to official data gathered by EIGE, 444 women across 10 EU Member States were killed by their intimate partners in 2020. EIGE has released a package to help EU countries gather solid data to prevent such killings.

Highlighting Inclusion, Diversity and Human Rights at the Special Olympics World Winter Games (obamawhitehouse.archives.gov)

The Secretary of Agriculture is leading the U.S. Presidential Delegation to the 2013 Special Olympics World Winter Games.

New meditation course helping people build emotional resilience against symptoms flare-ups of health conditions (disabilityinsider.com)

Well Adapt, a new social enterprise backed by Innovate UK, has launched its first mindfulness meditation course titled 'Mindfulness for Flare-ups'. The course is designed to help people living with chronic illness, such as arthritis, chronic fatigue, and lupus, build emotional resilience against symptom flare-ups. Written and user tested by mindfulness experts and people who live with symptom flare-ups, the course is led by Well Adapt founder, Georgia Bondy who lives with Multiple Sclerosis and Ehlers Danlos Syndrome.

Public schools to expand partnership with Special Olympics - EALA (educatingalllearners.org)

An expanded partnership between public schools and the Special Olympics will allow more than more than 1,700 students with disabilities to play sports like volleyball, track and field and basketball during the school day—and will expand opportunities for students with and without disabilities to play sports together.

Schools anticipate increased special ed needs as pandemic babies reach pre-school age (educatingalllearners.org)

Henniker Special Education Coordinator Lindsay Nye started holding preschool guided play and discussion sessions for parents of babies and toddlers this month after she realized many parents in her district didn’t know whether their children were meeting their developmental milestones after the isolation of COVID.

UnidosUS Celebrates Women’s History Month with Insights from Three Latina Educational Leaders (educatingalllearners.org)

The growing U.S. Latino population needs a larger pool of educators and advocates who represent their unique cultural and linguistic identities while sensitizing others in the school system and beyond. In honor of Women’s History Month, ProgressReport is uplifting the voices of some of the Latina educational leaders who are currently making history by paving the way for the next generation of changemakers. UnidosUS celebrates the accomplishments of three Latinas representing excellence at all levels of the education system – Miriam Calderon, Maria Armstrong, and Melody Gonzales – they share their journeys and insights with Progress Report.

Funding and volunteer shortages threaten disability community programs (disabilityinsider.com)

A new report released by the National Disability Services (NDS) has highlighted a concerning outlook for disability community programs in Australia. According to the report, a lack of funding and volunteers is putting these programs at risk of closure, leaving many people with disabilities without access to essential services and support.

The First 4 Steps to Take After Your Child Receives an Alagille Syndrome Diagnosis (themighty.com)

Because the symptoms and severity of Alagille syndrome (ALGS) can vary greatly from one person to another — and can resemble other liver conditions — receiving a diagnosis

Making job opportunities more accessible to people with disabilities (disabilityinsider.com)

Breaking down the barriers that prevent people with disabilities from accessing job opportunities is a vital part of promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Employers should strive to make sure that their recruitment process is accessible and welcoming to all applicants. Here are some tips to help employers make job opportunities more accessible for people with disabilities.

Entrepreneur and Self-Advocate With Down Syndrome Speaks at United Nations (themighty.com)

"With us, not for us."

How I Healed and Escaped From an Abusive Relationship (themighty.com)

"This time I was not the same person he broke down all those years ago."

Content To Watch Featuring Disabled Women, Nonbinary, and Gender Nonconforming Creators and Characters (respectability.org)

A list of TV shows or movies featuring authentic portrayals of Disabled women, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming individuals.

OPINION | Let us be boring: Disabled people are more than heroes or objects of your pity (cbc.ca)

Disabled people are often shoved into one of two categories, writes John Loeppky: the superhero or the victim.

How ableist algorithms dominate digital spaces (itpro.com)

From clumsy social media ads to problematic automation in recruitment, algorithms are often unintentionally stacked against disabled professionals

Why Paris’ Potential E-scooter Ban Could Deal Blow To Wheelchair Users (forbes.com)

Last summer, Dott a leading provider of free-floating e-scooter rentals across Europe joined a pilot scheme to make the devices accessible to riders of all abilities by fixing them to wheelchairs and creating brand new mobility options for a group traditionally excluded from public transportation.

Web Accessibility Laws Set To Enter New Era As DOJ Gears Up For Spring Rulemaking (forbes.com)

The Department of Justice launches a rulemaking procedure in May for technical standards for website accessibility in relation to the law. This represents an important moment in the history of web development as stakeholders look to identify short- and medium-term priorities.

Midgetism: The Exploitation and Discrimination of People with Dwarfism (routledge.com)

There exist problematic attitudes and beliefs about dwarfism that have rarely been challenged, but continue to construct people with dwarfism as an inferior group within society. This book introduces the critical term ‘midgetism’, which the author has coined, to demonstrate that the socio-cultural discrimination people with dwarfism experience is influenced by both heightism and disablism.

‘I am not a snowflake’: Disability activist Stella Young memorialised in bronze (theage.com.au)

A statue of comedian, writer, disability activist and self-described “crip” Stella Young has been unveiled in her home town of Stawell.

Preventing racism and ableism from impacting people’s daily lives (news.northwestern.edu)

With new Center for Racial and Disability Justice, law professor Jamelia Morgan looks to enact change.

Hospitals Are Increasingly Crowded With Kids Who Tried to Harm Themselves, Study Finds (nytimes.com)

Hospitalizations for pediatric suicidal behavior increased by 163 percent over an 11-year period, an analysis of millions of hospital admissions in the United States found.

FDA approves first over-the-counter version of opioid overdose antidote Narcan (edition.cnn.com)

With drug overdose deaths continuing to hover near record levels, the US Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved for the first time an over-the-counter version of the opioid overdose antidote Narcan.

The right to drive (attitudelive.com)

For Grace Lee and others who have a disability, getting a driver’s licence isn't straightforward. Will talks to Grace about her challenges throughout the process and the ongoing freedom she has now on her Restricted. He also spoke to Renata from the Cerebral Palsy Society about how they are improving outcomes for youth with CP via the “getDriving” programme.

DeafNation (deafnation.com)

Language, Culture & Pride.

A Global Inclusion Perspective with Nargiz Yeldenbayeva and Inessa Missetskaya (youtube.com)

Inclusion globally has been a topic of discussion within the disability community. It is however necessary for inclusion to be realized through action, which is why Nargiz Yeldenbayeva and Inessa Missetskaya from Georgia, have decided to take matters into their own hands in order to guide the disabled community to self-empowerment and inclusion.

A former Amazon employee is trying to manage his lupus nephritis without insurance. He doesn't miss his long shifts. (insider.com)

Jordan Flowers was diagnosed at 12 and is on the kidney-transplant list. While working at Amazon, he cofounded its labor union.

A Flight Attendant Refuses to Store a Passenger's Wheelchair — the Story Unfolds on TikTok (distractify.com)

On TikTok, a disgruntled passenger says that a flight attendant refused to store their wheelchair on the plane. The 32-second video explains all.

Why I hate buying a new wheelchair (washingtonpost.com)

Innovation hasn’t led to shopping ease.

Carrie Buck Distinguished Fellowship (heller.brandeis.edu)

In 1927, the US Supreme Court issued its infamous decision in the Buck v. Bell case, concerning the involuntary sterilization of Carrie Buck, a woman asserted to be "feeble minded." The majority opinion, which endorsed the involuntary sterilization of disabled people, was signed by Justice Louis Brandeis, after whom Brandeis University is named. "Three generations of imbeciles are enough," the decision pronounced. In spite of the ruling, over the past seventy years, researchers and advocates at Brandeis University have worked strenuously to combat discrimination against people with disabilities. As a university, we are working to address the legacy of Buck v. Bell in our work.

FDA approves first over-the-counter opioid overdose antidote Narcan (edition.cnn.com)

With drug overdose deaths continuing to hover near record levels, the US Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved for the first time an over-the-counter version of the opioid antidote Narcan.

Deaf Talent Lab (deaftalentcreativelab.com)

Deaf Talent® Creative Lab™ is the first training and professional development initiative for BIPOC Deaf creatives and actors. The goals for this program is to expand, promote growth, and opportunities for BIPOC Deaf creators.

I’m A Black Woman With Cerebral Palsy, & I Didn’t Think I’d Make It Into Adulthood (refinery29.com)

Disability blogger Imani Barbarin shares a personal essay about the challenges of journeying into adulthood as a Black woman with cerebral palsy.

What Hoda Kotb Missed in Her Conversation About Parenting a Child in the Hospital (themighty.com)

"For many parenting children who live with rare, hard-to-diagnose or complex chronic illness, interactions with our health care system do not always go well."

Cerebral Palsy Doesn’t Hold Back White Sox Announcer (diverseabilitymagazine.com)

The White Sox play-by-play broadcaster was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, which impacts his balance and mobility, at a young age.

3Play Media Introduces Virtual Caption Encoding Solution to Simplify Live Captioning Workflows (3playmedia.com)

3Play Media announced its live virtual caption encoding solution. The solution ensures an engaging audience experience.

Art, Through my Eyes – BlindNewWorld (blindnewworld.org)

Visually impaired visual artist Ne'vaeh Brooks is using her talents in painting and drawing to prove that disability is not inability.

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