The new A Quiet Place: Day One trailer is here - but will the sequel do enough for deaf representation?
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Hand-picked news about inclusion, accessibilty and innovation
A Quiet Place: Day One, starring Lupita Nyong'o, dropped its new teaser. It's raising questions about the representation of deafness – and the major plot holes – in the earlier films.
Ruth Bashall obituary (theguardian.com)
Other lives: Disability rights activist who advised the Met and Greater London Authority on hate crime, and domestic and sexual violence
Ensuring better deal for Queenslanders with disabilities (disabilityinsider.com)
The Queensland Government has pledged to negotiate a fair deal for Queenslanders with disabilities as part of funding arrangements with the Commonwealth.
UK stroke brain bleed deaths to increase by 40 per cent (disabilityinsider.com)
The study published in The Lancet Regional Health – Europe by researchers from King’s College London has predicted that the number of cases and deaths from intracerebral haemorrhage (ICH) is set to increase across Europe and the UK by the mid-century, marking a significant departure from the downtrend observed in the past three decades.
Low-dose radiation demonstrates promise in TBI and stroke therapy (disabilityinsider.com)
New research suggests that low-dose ionising radiation (LDIR), such as X-ray irradiation, can reduce lesion size and reverse motor deficits in traumatic brain injury (TBI) and ischemic stroke.
Rising number of at-risk youth with autism and intellectual disability in US foster care (disabilityinsider.com)
Youth with foster care involvement have an increased risk for mental health diagnoses, trauma and worse outcomes in adulthood than their peers. Research about how youth with disabilities, including autism and intellectual disability, interact with this system is lacking. Evidence for how youth with autism or intellectual disability in the foster care system access and use services is needed to advance ways to improve their outcomes.
Bus Users welcomes vital new and reinstated services for Neath Port Talbot (bususers.org)
Neath Port Talbot Council has awarded 42 local bus service contracts, reinstating a number of vital services which had been cut or severely reduced.
Hamlet Cafe receives $250K grant from Tasmanian govt for promoting inclusive success (disabilityinsider.com)
The Rockliff Liberal Government is ensuring Hamlet Café can continue to provide vulnerable Tasmanians with employment opportunities with a $250,000 grant announced.
AI-Media's LEXI Tool Kit Expanded with LEXI Recorded (ai-media.tv)
In a world fueled by innovation, the need for efficient and reliable services has reached unprecedented heights. Among the processes ripe for a makeover, recorded content captioning stands out. Widely utilized by content broadcasters, streamers, and educational institutions, recorded content takes various forms, from highlight clips and late-breaking news to lecture content. Organizations often caption these files due to legislative requirements or to ensure broader accessibility. However, the current industry practice, relying on human captioners, though accurate, can result in delays and substantial labor costs, especially for high-volume, fast-moving content.
Sign Language can express ideas in ways words cannot (facebook.com)
Cobi Sewell shows us how with an impressive, action-packed movie scene.
Why the Olympics and Paralympics are still separate events (businessinsider.com)
Business Insider spoke to the International Paralympic Committee and a disabled athlete to find out why the Olympics and Paralympics are separate events.
New book chronicles history of the Adaptive Use Musical Instrument (news.ku.edu)
The latest news and information for the University of Kansas.
Art by and for everybody: meet the Disabled Artists Creative Cohort (pghcitypaper.com)
GPAC's new paid cohort of disabled artists includes musicians, visual artists, writers, and dancers. Their goal is to improve their practice, share ideas, and increase access to art.
The Time Scales Updates: Gaelynn Lea on Davros and Russell T Davies in Doctor Who #Davrosgate Daleks (youtube.com)
This is a discussion between some Doctor Who friends, one of whom just so happens to be a Broadway music composer as well as a down to earth fan just like all of us. Well, of course when not being one of Americas most famous, respected and highly sought after public speakers on disability and access to the performing arts.
GPT-4 Image Recognition: An Absolute Game Changer in Accessibility (afb.org)
Accessibility is always improving, but 2023 saw one of the most significant accessibility breakthroughs since the advent of the accessible smartphone. GPT4, produced by Open AI, is a Large Language Model (LLM) that can accept both text and images. In summary, you can converse with an LLM much like you would with a person, and it will respond in a manner closely approximating human interaction. Also, the most powerful LLMs such as Open AI's GPT and Google's Bard, perform various tasks only previously possible by people. Examples include programming, writing song lyrics, composing poems and prose, providing feedback on documents, editing and more. In addition to these capabilities, GPT-4 can also accept and understand images. This means that it has massive implications for accessibility. Open AI understood this, and made Be My Eyes their partner for their image recognition technology.
Retired Special Educator Stakes $125,000 To Open Coffee Shop That Gives Former Students Jobs (disabilityscoop.com)
Kim Kaczmarek has long known her students had a hard time beating employment odds and after their plight got even more difficult, she knew she had to do something about it.
With New Season, 'The Good Doctor' Adds Character With Autism (disabilityscoop.com)
An actress with autism is set to take on a prominent role in a prime-time network drama.
Caregivers Helped Us Be a Family. Everyone Should Have That Option. (nytimes.com)
This year is a critical moment to make home care accessible to all Americans who need it.
Javier in Frame (youtube.com)
Guided Frame on Pixel 8 uses Google AI to make it easier for people with blindness or low vision to capture photos and share daily life. Blind director Adam Morse brings the feature to life in his SB commercial debut.
A Death at Walmart (newrepublic.com)
Janikka Perry never made it home from her shift at the bakery of a supercenter in Arkansas. She was one of many Walmart workers who have been pressured to work through illness or pain, sometimes with devastating consequences.
Long-Term Solutions to the Overincarceration of People With Mental Health Disabilities (americanprogress.org)
Policymakers must focus on long-term structural changes in order to reduce the negative interactions of people with mental health disabilities with police.
UN: Disabled people are being erased in climate policies (motherjones.com)
Extreme weather hits people with disabilities harder. Experts say that has to change.
Lawmakers With Disabled Children Find Common Ground in Divided Congress (nytimes.com)
Members of Congress who have children with disabilities have bonded over that shared experience, despite vast political differences and broader polarization.
Civil rights leader: Why I couldn’t watch ‘The Color Purple’ with my mother (edition.cnn.com)
William J. Barber II, who for more than 30 years has suffered from a form of arthritis called ankylosing spondylitis, writes on how an AMC theater couldn’t accommodate his disability.
Do you have self-help burnout? (preview.mailerlite.com)
I am a meddler, by default. Something about the INTP, Enneagram-5 in me fuels my lust for getting to the bottom of everything; to try to understand it, to reconfigure it, to make it better. Naturally, these tendencies rolled into my relationship with mental health. I approached it with the same commitment, lowering myself into the bunker of self-help culture and its promise of self-discovery.
‘Disabled’ Is Not a Dirty Word (Except When I Use It with You, You Little Disabled Hottie) (thesqueakywheel.org)
For years, disabled people have been asking not to be called “handicapped,” “differently abled,” “special needs” or any other patronizing nonsensical label that your kindhearted aunt can think of. Avoiding the term “disabled” stigmatizes disability as being gross or inappropriate. And for that reason we normally say, “Disabled is not a dirty word.”
Advancing Disability Equality Through Corporate Innovation (vimeo.com)
Embark on a journey with Lauren Lobrano, the Global Disability Inclusion Leader at Amazon, as she unpacks the complexities of creating a workspace that embraces employees of all abilities.
How do we transform the North’s bus networks? (bususers.org)
Lydia Horbury, our Director for England joined the panel at Transport for the North’s Annual Conference this year to look at strategies to improve the North’s bus networks.
Intelligent Transport Podcast with Claire Walters and Jennie Martin (bususers.org)
The Chief Executive and Chair of Bus Users UK, Claire Walters and Jennie Martin, share their views on the impact of technology on public transport in a podcast for Intelligent Transport.
Intervals by Marianne Brooker review – a daughter’s angry and profound memorial to her mother (theguardian.com)
The author’s singular account of her parent’s illness and decision to hasten her death is written with remarkable clarity and precision.
The Blessings of My Miscarriage (saltyworld.net)
I was eight weeks pregnant when doctors found out that the embryo is no longer alive. It was as sad as it was likely – a third of all pregnancies end in miscarriage, but I felt like the pain of my loss was hidden under a cloud of silence. Books and blogs tell us to keep the first three months of your pregnancy for yourself, and that means also keeping a huge part of your life a secret.
Self Help Burnout and the Politics of Healing (saltyworld.net)
I am a meddler, by default. Something about the INTP, Enneagram-5 in me fuels my lust for getting to the bottom of everything; to try to understand it, to reconfigure it, to make it better. Naturally, these tendencies rolled into my relationship with mental health. I approached it with the same commitment, lowering myself into the bunker of self-help culture and its promise of self-discovery.
Disability News and Mental Health, To holiday or not: Can Direct Payments be used for short breaks? (bbc.co.uk)
Nathan Lee Davies had spent years carefully managing his Direct Payments to save up for a six-day short break to Florida. But when Nathan, who has a life-limiting condition, excitedly told Wrexham Borough County Council about his plans it decided to “claw back” the money. Human rights lawyer Anne-Marie Irwin helps explain the rules around funding short breaks.
Nuanced Accountability Would Help English Learners. New Research Shows How (educatingalllearners.org)
Federal accountability measures under the Every Student Succeeds Act include the outcomes of English learners in evaluating schools for improvement. That’s both in terms of the students’ English-language proficiency progress and their test scores in math and English/language arts.
‘THE FIRST OF ITS KIND’: NEW INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND SETS THE STANDARD FOR ACCESSIBILITY IN THE UK (ablemagazine.co.uk)
Heralded as ‘the first of its kind’, a new inclusive and accessible playground – which opens today in Barnet, North London – is setting the standard for inclusivity across the UK by enabling people of all ages and abilities to play together.
Qualtrough announces funding to boost sports participation by removing barriers (disabilityinsider.com)
Sport has the power to help build stronger and healthier communities. To provide more Canadians with opportunities to experience the transformative power of sport, the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and Physical Activity, announced more than $16.7 million in funding through the Community Sport for All Initiative. Through this investment, 39 National Sport Organizations (NSO) will be able to give Canadians access to and stay involved in sport in communities from coast to coast to coast.
UK unveils ambitious plan to achieve global accessibility leadership (disabilityinsider.com)
The UK government has launched its new Disability Action Plan – 32 steps it is taking to make the UK the most accessible place in the world for disabled people to live, work and thrive.
Para Climber, Shamus Boulianne! (spreaker.com)
Come listen to our special guest all the way out from Kelowna, BC! Shamus Boulianne is a para-climber that has made big waves in the adaptive climbing world more recently.
New documentary sheds light on the lives of people with disabilities in Japan (disabilityinsider.com)
Offering a serene portrayal of a farm where persons with disabilities contribute, a Japanese documentary seeks to illuminate the everyday experiences of those often overlooked.
Brooke Ellison, champion of disability rights, passes away at 45 (disabilityinsider.com)
Brooke Ellison, a remarkable figure known for her roles as a Stony Brook University professor, author, and staunch advocate for disability rights, passed away at the age of 45. Despite being paralyzed from the neck down after a childhood accident involving a car, Ellison's indomitable spirit propelled her to become one of Harvard's first quadriplegic graduates, a dedicated bioethicist, and even a candidate for the New York State Senate.
The Diversity Scorecard for Super Bowl 58 Ads (adweek.com)
Some groups gained ground while others remained in the shadows.
The Healthcare System Failed Me After Getting Shot (southsideweekly.com)
After I survived a mass shooting, I had to beg a Chicago hospital for simple things like a wheelchair. My community helped me recover.
All I Want is an Easier Way to Get New Durable Medical Equipment (blog.easterseals.com)
All Abilities. Limitless Possibilities.
Disability and Progress (kfai.org)
This is an audio interview with Franke James. In it, she tells the story of her successful advocacy to help her sister Teresa, who has Down Syndrome, regain choice and agency in her life, and avoid being placed in a nursing home. It’s a compelling story personal and family story. It also illustrates a great many themes of disability rights — institutionalization vs. community assistance, the complex and diverse ways families process different concepts about disability and care, and what “Nothing about us without us” means in disabled people’s own lives and at times when autonomy is most important.
Sickness & Disability Benefits (amoraju.com)
Talk TV with Peter Cardell.
Disability/Arts/NYC (web.archive.org)
We are writing to tell you about some decisions we needed to make regarding Disability/Arts/NYC. We’ve decided that it is time to close the virtual doors of DANT.
Romance is a Myth #4: Fears of Engulfment and Abandonment (fireweedcollective.networkforgood.com)
Register To Receive The Recording Dismantling The Romance Myth. Fears of Engulfment and Abandonment.
Seminar 10: Reducing Harm (As Prompt, As Practice) (veralistcenter.org)
Taking harm reduction as an expansive and diverse set of practices and principles, this seminar brings together theorists and practitioners to address harm reduction’s role in minimizing the risk of lethal or dangerous drug use and sexual activity, imagining abolition, and unmaking the correctional logics inherent in systems of criminalization, carcerality, and racism. Launching the final semester of the Correction* Seminar Series, this conversation unpacks practices of harm reduction that challenge structures of power and how they can prompt collective liberation through the care for our own and each other’s bodies.
Videos: Romance Myth Webinar Series (deanspade.net)
I had the pleasure of collaborating with Fireweed Collective again last week to put on a third installment of my Dismantling the Romance Myth webinar series. This time I focused on how we liberate our feelings from norms and structures of control, so that we can feel more of our range of feelings, rather than bouncing between being numb and grasping for ‘big feelings’ through consumer highs, getting attention on social media, chasing normative fantasies of perfect relationships or bodies, or other short-lived and often toxic experiences of escape without a sense of choice.
DisLit Collective (eventbrite.com)
DisLit Collective is a BIPOC disability led digital safe space and communal literary experience featuring storytelling, poetry, prose & art.
The Pride Parade Goes On Without Me (phm.org.uk)
Outside In presents an exhibition of artworks and poetry exploring the intersect of LGBTQIA+ and disabled activist identities in Manchester.
Chella Man Is Done Explaining His Existence (harpersbazaar.com)
In his debut solo show, at Hannah Traore Gallery, the deaf, trans artist and actor of color celebrates—and brings visibility to—intersectional identities.
Chella Man: It Doesn’t Have To Make Sense (hannahtraoregallery.com)
Hannah Traore Gallery is pleased to present It Doesn’t Have To Make Sense, an exhibition of paintings and sketchbook drawings and thoughts by the artist and author Chella Man, made from 2014 to the present. Growing up in a conservative town in central Pennsylvania–attending schools where creative expression was not prioritized–Man’s first encounter with artmaking was through the pen and paper on his desk. Before Man had the language to articulate his experience of living as a disabled, queer, person of color, drawing became a fluid vocabulary that gave voice to the confusion, abstraction, intuition, identity, and self-love he was, and continues to be, in pursuit of.
“My life changed overnight”: Dealing with sudden hearing loss and tinnitus (mixmag.net)
For the introductory feature of our Tinnitus Awareness Week series, our guest editor Seb Wheeler shares his experiences with hearing loss, tinnitus, and his journey of mental and physical rehabilitation.
Spain amends Constitution, replacing ‘handicapped’ term with ‘persons with a disability’ (spainenglish.com)
The Spanish Congress voted on Thursday to amend the country’s Constitution for the third time in its history, replacing the term ‘handicapped’ with ‘persons with a disability’.
Collective Deaf Rave are the subject of a new documentary on Netflix (mixmag.net)
‘Turn Up The Bass’ celebrates 20 years of the Deaf rave scene, and explores the prejudice faced by the community from the mainstream electronic scene.
BRIClab (bricartsmedia.org)
BRIClab is a multi-disciplinary residency program created to advance opportunities for visual artists and media makers.
Hannah Arendt: The Right to Have Rights (criticallegalthinking.com)
Shortly after the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) in 1948, the English translation of Hannah Arendt’s essay was published under the title ‘The Rights of Man: What Are They?’
Disability Action Plan welcome but lacks focus on key issues, say campaigners (msn.com)
Disability Action Plan welcome but lacks focus on key issues, say campaigners - Minister for disabled people, health and work Mims Davies said the plan aimed to ‘improve the daily lives of disabled people’.
NYC Allocates $241M for Arts and Culture (hyperallergic.com)
The 2024 adopted budget is the highest-ever for the Department of Cultural Affairs, but arts advocates are calling for increased transparency.
CreateNYC – A Cultural Plan for All New Yorkers (createnyc.cityofnewyork.us)
Two years after the release of CreateNYC, all of the recommendations in NYC’s cultural plan have been transformed into a 5-point Action Plan, designed to help articulate achievements to date. Click on each Objective below to learn more or download the print version of the plan.
Agency Accessibility Plans (accessibilityplans.cityofnewyork.us)
As per Local Law 12 of 2023, each NYC agency is required to create and make public a plan that describes their strategy to address the access needs of New Yorkers with disabilities.
Hostile By Design — The Inhumanity of Homeless Architecture (medium.com)
How new designs are limiting the homeless, disabled, and everyone.
Investigations underway after ‘humiliating’ experience at Glasgow Airport (shetnews.co.uk)
AIRPORT handling agent Menzies Aviation has apologised to a Shetland family for a humiliating experience at Glasgow Airport earlier this week which resulted in their six-year-old son having to be carried off a Loganair plane down the steps in his wheelchair because a pre-booked ‘ambi-lift’ – just metres away – could not be used.
Diversity & inclusion (tfl.gov.uk)
Take a look at how we are ensuring the Capital's transport network is accessible to all.
New 'Equity in Motion' plan published by Transport for London (intelligenttransport.com)
TfL's Equity in Motion commits to ambitious actions to help to create a fairer, more accessible and inclusive transport network.
Business Daily - How can tourism become more accessible? (bbc.co.uk)
We hear from the people who want to make travel better for tourists with disabilities.
Reproductive Genocide and Immigration Injustice: The Case of Lama Zaqout from Gaza (disabilityvisibilityproject.com)
Lama Zaqout should be in the nesting part of her pregnancy. Nesting is that overwhelming desire to get one’s home ready for a new baby. Instead, just a few days away from her scheduled cesarean section on February 14th, 2024, Lama has no home and no place to give birth safely. She lives in a refugee tent in Rafah, anxiously holding onto life as Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) continue their genocidal massacre against Palestinians in Gaza. Preparing for her second child should be a joy. Instead, Lama’s pregnancy has turned into a battle for survival under constant bombardment in the most densely populated place on the planet. Childbirth and reproductive justice in Gaza are literally under siege.
Everything You Know About Disability Is Wrong (podcasts.apple.com)
Everything You Know About Disability is Wrong is a podcast for the disability community by the disability community, hosted by two disabled women. But if you’re not disabled, listen in to learn about real issues, celebrations, and conversations disabled people are having in their communities. Powered by Easterseals.
Casualties of a Failed Health Care System (prospect.org)
Why even an elite Boston hospital can feel like a makeshift infirmary in a war zone.
Breaking Bad star: We need more disabled people on TV (belfasttelegraph.co.uk)
Breaking Bad actor and co-host of the Channel 4's Paralympic Games coverage RJ Mitte is calling on broadcasters to boost the number of disabled people on our screens.
The Dos and Don’ts of Writing About the Disabled (lithub.com)
Recently I have read several articles about disabled people by non-disabled writers. The authors have clearly projected their own fears and prejudices onto the subject of their piece, and spoken for them from that place. If I could say one thing to those authors it would be this: Do not assume that empathy equals experience. You might think you know what it’s like, but you don’t.
Promoters of physician-assisted suicide ignore ways that could improve people’s lives (minnpost.com)
Their claims of ‘equity at the end of life’ ring hollow when there is little equity for people living with disabilities.
Starburst movie (starburst.movie)
"STARBURST" is a short film about a teenage Ukrainian immigrant whose passion for ballroom dancing is put to the test when he is partnered with a spoiled and demanding individual, but after befriending a blind ESL tutor, he learns to see the beauty of dance in a new light.
Why I Stopped Being A “Good” Cancer Patient (time.com)
"Embracing life with cancer and other disabilities does not mean I must forgo myself," writes Walela Nehanda.
Bernard – self-advocacy is ... (youtube.com)
Visit www.selfadvocacyonline.org for more videos from self-advocates.
How Leaders Can Effectively Drive Accessibility Forward (youtube.com)
Step into the world of accessible and inclusive leadership in the entertainment and media sectors with a seasoned professional on this episode of "Normalize It! The Business of Disability Inclusion and Accessibility.
Super Bowl broadcasts have mixed history of screen time for sign language performers (axios.com)
In 32 national anthems, most ASL performers appeared on screen for 8% or less of the broadcasted song, according to an Axios analysis.
Reading, in Braille, from Haben: the Deafblind Woman who Conquered Harvard Law (youtube.com)
The wall of Ethiopian spices made this the most aromatic reading I’ve ever done! As my hands glided across Braille, the tantalizing fragrances of Berbere, basil, and warm spiced butter formed an uplifting scent-scape. Cafe Colucci in Oakland generously hosted this book talk in their beautiful restaurant and spice shop. Thank you! I’m also grateful for Pam Johnson ASL interpretation. Last but not least, thank you to everyone who joined us for delicious food, drinks and stories!
Grammys 2024 Q&A: Artists discuss future of representative music industry (dailybruin.com)
Embodying their distinct experiences, these artists are the melodies of the globe.
How To Create and Add Audio Description for Vimeo Videos (3playmedia.com)
With 3Play Media, you can easily create and add audio description for your Vimeo videos, reaching millions of people with vision loss.
Apple Podcasts Transcripts Are Changing Podcast Consumption (3playmedia.com)
Apple Podcasts transcripts let you skim, search, and boost accessibility. Learn how this game-changer impacts the podcast experience for all.
Most people who use food banks are disabled. We can do better than this – and we must (bigissue.com)
The Trussell Trust is calling for change to protect disabled people, who are much more likely to resort to using food banks.
Opportunities for AI in Accessibility (alistapart.com)
In reading Joe Dolson’s recent piece on the intersection of AI and accessibility, I absolutely appreciated the skepticism that he has for AI in general as well as for the ways that many have been using it. In fact, I’m very skeptical of AI myself, despite my role at Microsoft as an accessibility innovation strategist who helps run the AI for Accessibility grant program. As with any tool, AI can be used in very constructive, inclusive, and accessible ways; and it can also be used in destructive, exclusive, and harmful ones. And there are a ton of uses somewhere in the mediocre middle as well.
Navigating the Job Market, A Guide for People with Disabilities (m.youtube.com)
In the latest episode of Human Potential at Work, Debra Ruh converses with special education teacher and disability advocate, Jacob Levy, who is also the founder of Searchable LLC. Jacob, himself a person with a learning disability acquired at birth, leverages his unique information-processing style to help neurodiverse and disabled job seekers navigate the job market. He emphasizes the significance of education, the evolving job search landscape, and the role of storytelling in job applications.
‘I miss out on a family experience’: the deaf Victorians taking legal action against cinemas over captions (theguardian.com)
Deaf and hard-of-hearing filmgoers say technology issues and lack of film screenings with subtitles make cinema sessions inaccessible.
When You Oppose Trigger Warnings, You're Really Saying These 8 Things (everydayfeminism.com)
Whether you think it's deserving or not, there's a huge debate over content warnings. And if you're against them, you need to read this one.
I’m a disabled writer. Of course I procrastinate! (carlyfindlay.com.au)
I’m a disabled writer. Of course I’m going to get involved in this trend, because I’m also a procrastinator!
Rewriting the story I've told myself about ableism and dating (lucywebster.substack.com)
A dating agency turned me away for being a wheelchair user. Three years later, I've signed up with a queer matchmaker.
‘We equate verbal fluency with intelligence’: why Angie Kim wrote a novel about a non-speaking autistic boy (theguardian.com)
What happens when you can’t express yourself through speech? The writer on her new book and her own experience of being unable to communicate.
Giving adults with autism the skills to build independent lives (pbs.org)
Before Josh, 36, arrived at First Place Transition Academy, he had never taken public transportation on his own, much less held down a paying job. But a new pilot program is empowering adults with autism to overcome hurdles to independence. Special correspondent John Donvan, co-author with Caren Zucker of “In a Different Key: The Story of Autism,” reports from Phoenix.
He’s Sharing His Inspiring Journey As A Father With Disabilities With the World (youtube.com)
Richard Dahl isn’t letting becoming a wheelchair user after an armed robbery stop him from being an everyday dad to his 1-year-old daughter. Sharing his inspirational journey online as @WalkingRich, he’s garnering millions of views and proving that disabilities don’t have to stand in the way of parenthood. #TamFam, grab your tissues! This is a sit-down that you’ll never forget.
Brooke Ellison, Stony Brook University bioethicist, stem cell advocate, dies at 45 (newsday.com)
Paralyzed since she was hit by a car as a child, Ellison became the first quadriplegic person to graduate from Harvard University. She was an associate professor in Stony Brook's School of Health Professions, whose dean said of Ellison, "Advocacy, education, scholarship: she did it all."
‘Daruma’ Writer and Director Duo on Making — and Screening — Their Authentically Cast Disability Indie (hollywoodreporter.com)
Kelli McNeil and Alexander Yellen worked to create an accessible set and ensure authenticity in their story while facing the challenges of securing funding and finding acceptance on the festival circuit.
DisArt Cofounder Chris Smit (facebook.com)
reflects on relational activism and cultivating.
Teacher Who Created Orchestra For Students With IDD Wins Grammy (disabilityscoop.com)
Grammys aren't just for the likes of Taylor Swift and SZA. A high school music teacher who started an orchestra for students with severe intellectual and developmental disabilities took one home too.
ASL Literacy Activities (motionlightlab.podia.com)
In light of COVID-19, we are staying home and figuring out resources for our children. Here, we are putting together activities, ideas, videos to support your child's learning at home. A major focus of our activities will be based off on our award-winning VL2 Storybook Apps. Please keep checking in for updates.
Motion Light Lab (motionlightlab.com)
An award-winning creative lab focusing on creating an equitable world.
Here comes Mavo (herecomesmavo.com)
Bringing Animated 3D Signing Characters to TV! A groundbreaking children's animation project.
COVID Isn’t Going Anywhere. Masking Up Could Save My Life (teenvogue.com)
"When I am in public spaces and see most people unmasked, I feel like an expendable burden not worth saving."
How to Write Diverse Characters (And Why It’s Not About Being ‘PC’) (everydayfeminism.com)
Want to write about characters with identities that aren’t yours? This expert’s tips show how to do it without having a harmful impact.
Pediatric flu death reported in Tarrant County as cases soar (dallasnews.com)
Tarrant County reported its first pediatric flu death of the season as cases soar across Texas.
“Private Jones” made its world premiere at Signature Theatre in Shirlington, Virginia, this week and is running now through March 10.
Shawn Levy To Receive 2024 Helen Keller Achievement Award For His Work On Netflix Limited Series ‘All The Light We Cannot See’ (deadline.com)
The American Foundation for the Blind will present Shawn Levy with the Helen Keller Achievement Award for his work on All the Light We Cannot See.
Mental Health Advocate Roman Kemp Announced as Keynote Speaker at Naidex 2024 (ablemagazine.co.uk)
Naidex, the UK's premier event for the disability community, proudly announces Roman Kemp, a celebrated host and passionate advocate for mental health awareness, as a keynote speaker at Naidex 2024.
RJ Mitte has an inspiring message about how to go about your life - with or without a disability (facebook.com)
The Breaking Bad actor, who has cerebral palsy, also spoke about why we need more people with disabilities on screen.
Students with disabilities often left on the sidelines when it comes to school sports (theconversation.com)
Although disabled students are supposed to have equal access to school sports, questions remain about whether they participate at the same rate as their nondisabled peers.
Think of this: a plan to ‘warehouse’ disabled people. What kind of nation is Britain becoming? (theguardian.com)
Cash-starved Bristol city council is not the real villain here, but its proposed strategy tells us some lives matter less than others.
Black and Disabled: I Have Lived in the Shadows (disabilityphilanthropy.org)
Learn more about Gail Fuller's story and experiences as a Black woman with a non-apparent disability.
State Policy Power: How to Increase Workforce Equity Through Disability Inclusion (nbcsl.org)
Of the nearly 40 million African Americans in the United States, the Census Bureau estimates that 14.9 percent have a disability as compared to 13.0 percent of the total population. Further, 21.3 percent of African Americans are living below the poverty line and experience an average unemployment rate of 7.6 percent, while those numbers are 12.6 percent and 4.3 percent for the total population, respectively. African American workers and job seekers with disabilities represent a diverse talented group that can fill workforce gaps and be a part of the solution. Like any member of society, African Americans desire economic stability and full inclusion in all aspects of social life, including employment. Yet, finding, securing and retaining employment is difficult for a significant percentage of people with disabilities, including disabled African Americans. To address the stark employment inequities as well as racial disparities African Americans with disabilities face as compared to those without disabilities, states are working to foster diversity and equity in their public and private sector workforces. Many legislators are recognizing the importance of including people with disabilities in their workforce development initiatives. They understand that these efforts are a vital part of the diversity and equity equation—and also have the power to bolster economic success.
Why Digital Accessibility Needs To Be Top Of The Board Agenda In 2024: Five Actions To Take (minutehack.com)
A proactive approach to digital accessibility benefits everyone.
Why disability remains beauty’s next inclusivity frontier (dazeddigital.com)
In the last few years, the beauty industry has got better at starting conversations about products made for those with disabilities, but all too often these projects never go beyond talk.
Study on travel experience reveals flaws in transportation accessibility (badgerherald.com)
City of Madison makes steps toward promoting equitable access to safe transportation.
The Census Bureau is dropping a controversial proposal to change disability statistics (npr.org)
After public outcries, the U.S. Census Bureau says it's no longer moving ahead with proposed survey changes that could have shrunk a key estimated rate of disability in the U.S. by about 40%.
Census Bureau Says It Will Not Revise Its Disability Questions In Annual Survey (huffpost.com)
The decision comes after community feedback highlighted concerns that the proposed changes would vastly undercount Americans with disabilities.
Dunkin' Facing Class Action Suit Over Non-Dairy Milk Pricing (dailycoffeenews.com)
United States coffee giant Dunkin' is facing a class action lawsuit alleging discrimination against people with lactose allergies or intolerances by up-charging for non-dairy milks.
Kids of all abilities can play together at this new Green Bay-area play space (eu.greenbaypressgazette.com)
The Adventure Zone in Ashwaubenon opens to the public Feb. 10.
Barriers to voting for people with disabilities: A research roundup (journalistsresource.org)
Voters with disabilities face a range of barriers, while compliance with disability access laws at polling sites is mostly voluntary.
Jonathan Marc Stein: Redefining Accessibility and Inclusion in Fashion (bnnbreaking.com)
Jonathan Marc Stein, an LA-based fashion designer, is transforming the fashion industry with his commitment to accessibility and inclusivity. He incorporates technology and analog assistive devices into his designs, making them more accessible to diverse demographics, including the disabled community.
For Jonathan Marc Stein, Accessibility And Technology Help Move Fashion Forward (forbes.com)
Disabled people want to look good like anyone else; abled people need to understand they might put on and wear their clothes differently than the majority of folks.
Disability advocates say air travel accessibility is not happening fast enough (ktvh.com)
Easterseals continues its advocacy efforts to make air travel more accessible for those with disabilities.
53 Accessible Alliance strives to expand accessibility in outdoor spaces (spectrumnews1.com)
They said it can be hard to find accessible trails.
Advancing Diabetes Care: A Push for Accessible Insulin Pumps for Visually Impaired Individuals (medriva.com)
Learn about the bipartisan bill in Congress that aims to improve healthcare accessibility for visually impaired individuals with diabetes by mandating accessible medical devices.
The Urgent Need for Accessible Home Medical Devices: A Look into the Challenges Faced by Blind Individuals (medriva.com)
Learn about the pressing issue of inaccessibility faced by blind individuals in managing their health conditions with digital home medical devices. Discover the importance of legislative steps and corporate initiatives for accessibility.
Medical devices with screens aren't accessible to the blind. Congress has chance to change that (statnews.com)
A new bipartisan bill, if passed, would direct the FDA to force digital device makers to make their products accessible to blind patients.
Making space in STEM for people with disabilities (cen.acs.org)
Many research labs are inaccessible to disabled scientists, but they don’t have to be.
Reimagining inclusive cities: Five strategies to design accessibility for all (fastcompany.com)
Now is the moment to revolutionize our urban blueprints, placing diversity, equity, and inclusion at the forefront of every decision.
These 3 Accessible Airbnbs Are the Most Wish-listed Adaptive-friendly Stays (travelandleisure.com)
Looking for an accessible vacation home? Check out the most wish-listed Airbnbs in the Adaptive category.
TfL To Improve Tube And Bus Accessibility With Mini Ramps And Dedicated Wheelchair Spaces (secretldn.com)
Over 80 changes are to be implemented as part of TfL's 'Equity in Motion' initiative to improve accessibility in its network.
New 'Equity in Motion' plan published by Transport for London (intelligenttransport.com)
TfL's Equity in Motion commits to ambitious actions to help to create a fairer, more accessible and inclusive transport network.
Delhi HC seeks Rapido’s stand on plea over accessibility barriers for differently-abled (takeonedigitalnetwork.com)
The Delhi High Court has sought the stand of bike-taxi aggregator Rapido on a plea moved by two differently-abled persons highlighting the issue of “accessibility barriers” on the platform’s mobile app.
Visually impaired, advocates call for changes to improve online grocery shopping (globalnews.ca)
An advocacy group is trying to put pressure on Canadian grocery store chains to improve the online experience for those with disabilities, but progress is slow.
Council launches survey on new Changing Places toilets draft policy to boost accessibility in Belfast (attoday.co.uk)
Belfast City Council has launched a survey to get feedback on its Changing Places toilets draft policy for the city.
How the govt wants to make movie theatres accessible for persons with visual and hearing disabilities (indianexpress.com)
According to a proposal by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, movie theatres will soon have to take measures to be accessible to persons with hearing and visual disabilities.
CIOB calls on government to mandate accessible homes (constructionnews.co.uk)
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has called on the government to progress higher accessibility standards in new-build homes.
Case study: Holiday lodges improve accessibility with rise and fall worktop installation (attoday.co.uk)
Two holiday lodges in Lincolnshire have enhanced their accessibility after getting Ropox rise and fall worktops installed within their respective kitchens.
Making Creative Spaces Across Victoria More Accessible (miragenews.com)
The Allan Labor Government is making sure more creative spaces in Victoria have infrastructure that makes them accessible for the whole community, with new grants to improve workplaces and community spaces across the state.
Gloucester: lack of accessible taxis raise concerns of equality (bbc.com)
A man had to order a taxi from the location he travelled from due to lack of accessible vehicles.
'Shocking': Air Canada CEO blasted over accessibility services at House committee | CBC News (cbc.ca)
Lawmakers took Air Canada's CEO to task on Monday over "shocking" and "scandalous" failures to accommodate passengers living with disabilities.
Ensuring Disabled Voices: Accessibility Challenges Loom Over Election Participation (tnnenglish.com)
Mushtaq Hussain, Information Secretary of the organization "Friends of Paraplegics" and Caretaker of the Paraplegic Center Peshawar, emphasizes the need for accessible voting facilities for disabled citizens.
Disabled man says Ontario Ombudsman discriminated against him during job hunt (cbc.ca)
The agency that fights for fairness in Ontario government and public sector offices is itself being accused of unfair hiring practices by a Toronto man with autism and ADHD.
GWR recognised for making train travel more autism accessible (uk.news.yahoo.com)
Great Western Railway has been recognised by The National Autistic Society for making train travel more accessible for people with autism.
Councillor says it is 'vital' accessibility is improved in village centre (msn.com)
A local councillor for the village of Magor has said improving accessibility is a vital must for people in the area.
Accessibility Is at the Heart of What Matters Most in Hospitality for This Intercontinental Wine Family (mensjournal.com)
Learn what happens when accessibility and inclusivity are at the heart of a business.
None of PU’s 99 buildings 100% disabled-friendly, finds accessibility audit (tribuneindia.com)
Suggests restructuring of ramps, dedicated parking and washrooms.
Enhancing accessibility: National Art Museum presents project for visually impaired people (azernews.az)
The Azerbaijan National Art Museum enhances accessibility and promotes awareness and inclusivity within the community.
AI-enabled self-referral system may bridge the accessibility gap for ethnic and gender minorities in mental health treatment (news-medical.net)
Researchers assessed the impact of an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered self-referral chatbot on diversity and volume of patient referrals in gender, ethnicity, and sexual orientation.
Acquia Chief Market Officer, Product Design Director Open Up About Building More Accessible Digital Experiences (forbes.com)
Smith recalled recently reading something that said a measly 6% of digital experiences are accessible to people with disabilities.
Artificial General Intelligence: Unleashing a New Era of Accessibility for People with Disabilities (medriva.com)
Learn how Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) can revolutionize accessibility for people with disabilities, through more personalized, adaptive, and inclusive experiences. Understand the potential of AGI and ethical considerations.
Accessibility open house explores what makes a welcoming community (thespec.com)
New Denver’s Accessibility Advisory Committee hosted an afternoon of conversations at Knox Hall on January 24. There was a modest turnout, but that didn’t bother Susan Dunnigan, chair of the committee. The quality of the conversation is what mattered most.
A Wholistic Digital Equity Plan for Rhode Island (benton.org)
The Rhode Island Commerce Corporation released its draft Rhode Island Digital Equity Plan.
Disability Inclusive Language Guidelines (ungeneva.org)
Please note that terms in the same cell should not be considered as synonyms. They are grouped together by category.
Make Hiring More Inclusive and Accessible With These 9 Steps (cobizmag.com)
If you want to take your company to the next level, start with inclusive hiring. Here is how to make it happen.
The European Accessibility Act: Will it help or hinder advertising creativity? (thedrum.com)
Leveled-up European accessibility regulation, locked in for next year, is an opportunity for people who make websites to do better by all users, says Ben Furnival of APS Group.
Tamar Shapira: Developing Tools to Increase Accessibility in Digital Products (nasdaq.com)
Spiffy here with the scoop on the entrepreneurial leaders of Planet Earth. As the only interplanetary journalist stationed on this blue planet, I’m thrilled to present this galactic exclusive with Tamar Schapira, the co-founder and CEO of SenseIT. Let’s learn what’s happening at SenseIT and how Tamar is making a positive impact in the world.
New Disability Action Plan to make UK most accessible place in the world (gov.uk)
The Government has launched its new Disability Action Plan – 32 steps it is taking to make the UK the most accessible place in the world for disabled people to live, work and thrive.
Understanding Digital Accessibility Solutions: 6 Facts to Know (pctechmag.com)
Web developers, UX designers, and digital marketers recognize the critical role digital accessibility plays in shaping a digital environment.
Why Accessibility Will be the Foundation of Marketing Strategies in 2024 (clickz.com)
How can we ensure our marketing strategies are accessible? It starts with understanding the basics of digital accessibility.
How Big Tech Companies Ensure Accessibility Compliance (applemagazine.com)
In a world where technology is integral to daily life, accessibility compliance isn’t just a legal requirement—it’s a moral imperative.
Authentic Disability Representation Is A Business Imperative (forbes.com)
The disability community wields formidable economic influence. Despite this, businesses continue to fall short when it comes to meeting disabled consumers’ needs. In a recent survey of over 1000 disabled consumers and disability activists, the Valuable 500 found that over 50% of disabled people face barriers to accessing content and products, with a mere 2% feeling accurately portrayed in media and marketing.
Council Post: How Artificial General Intelligence Could Redefine Accessibility (forbes.com)
AI technology has helped bridge the gap, but current solutions are still limited in their ability to meet the specific needs of individuals with disabilities.
How To Create Accessible Graphs For Colorblind People (towardsdatascience.com)
Including a Python color blindness simulator and appropriate color schemes.
‘Take steps to make Bengaluru more disabled-friendly’ (bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com)
As a Global TEDx Motivational Speaker, Happiness Coach, and a person with 90% Locomotor Disability due to a rare brittle bone disease, Dasgupta’s journey has been arduous, marked by over 50 fractures.
WebAIM: Making VPATs and ACRs More Effective in Procurement (webaim.org)
The Voluntary Product Accessibility Template, or VPAT, is a standard template for documenting conformance with WCAG and other accessibility standards. Accessibility Conformance Reports are product-specific reports derived from a VPAT. ACRs are often used in technology purchase and use decisions. There is significant variation in how organizations use an ACR in their procurement processes.
The Impact of Accessibility on SEO: Why It Matters in 2024? (hurix.com)
Explore the symbiotic relationship between SEO and web accessibility, understanding its profound impact on website development, user experience & legal compliance. Read the blog to know more!
Community Partnerships: An Effective Inclusion Strategy (askearn.org)
Explore information about creating and sustaining effective community partnerships.
Learn Accessibility - Full a11y Tutorial (youtube.com)
This course is all about making the web a better place for everyone. You'll dive into what it truly means to build accessible websites and why it's so important.
How to Know If Your Website Needs an Overhaul (inc.com)
With these key performance indicators, you can understand whether you just need to improve areas of your site -- or do a major rework.
How transcription boosts accessibility (charitydigital.org.uk)
We explore how transcription services drastically improve accessibility, boost commercial viability, improve reach, and generally secure a better user experience.
I'd fight like hell for you: surviving the climate crisis (disabilitydebrief.org)
Julia Watts Belser on how disabled people give new perspectives and communities to face climate disruption.
Building Inclusive Cities (businesscornwall.co.uk)
Accessible urban environments are essential for fostering inclusive communities. As cities grow and diversify, the imperative to ensure that all residents, regardless of their physical abilities, can navigate and enjoy urban spaces has never been more pressing.
GV Recreation and Wellness hosts adaptive intramural sports, increases accessibility for disabled students (lanthorn.com)
Grand Valley State University’s Recreation and Wellness program offers several adaptive intramural sports programs where disabled students can enjoy team sports by playing various adaptive versions. The programs are open to all students who want to participate. Recreation and Wellness will be holding various adaptive sport events throughout the winter semester.
Michigan universities work to make voice AI accessible for disfluent speech (wwmt.com)
With voice-activated artificial intelligence continuously evolving, one areaRoughly 80 million people across the globe are known to stutter.
MSU making voice-activated artificial intelligence more accessible (msutoday.msu.edu)
MSU researchers among team receiving $5 million NSF award to make voice-activated AI more accessible.
AI can improve course accessibility (inside.iastate.edu)
Instructors working to improve the learning experience for all of their students have another tool. They can use artificial intelligence (AI) as a jumping-off point to design a course to be accessible.
Access Your Abilities is about the power of community (msureporter.com)
A year ago, a new recognized student organization called Access Your Abilities was established at Minnesota State to increase awareness of and support for students with disabilities.
Sandia Hearing Aids Unveils Advanced Website for Hearing-impaired Accessibility (digitaljournal.com)
Sandia Hearing Aids proudly announces the launch of its advanced website, revolutionizing accessibility and connectivity for individuals with hearing impairments. The newly unveiled website marks a significant milestone in the company's ongoing commitment to improving the lives of the hearing-impaired community.
Able Hearing Unveils Cutting-Edge Website to Elevate Hearing Care Access (digitaljournal.com)
Able Hearing, a renowned leader in innovative hearing care solutions, is excited to announce the official launch of its new website, designed to enhance the accessibility and quality of hearing care services for the Oregon City community and beyond.
Conscious conversations: Project Red - uniting for accessibility and equality (antiguaobserver.com)
We are all unique and still the same in some ways. Can you believe everyone, all 8.1 billion of us, has unique fingerprints? While we all have unique fingerprints, most have 10 fingers and 10 toes. We have feet, hands, legs and heads, yet all have different shapes and sizes—the same but unique.
Speech Accessibility Project begins recruiting people who have had a stroke (newswise.com)
The Speech Accessibility Project has begun recruiting U.S. and Puerto Rican adults who have had a stroke.
New Brunswick officials get feedback on accessibility framework (globalnews.ca)
FEBRUARY 7, 2024 New Brunswick lawmakers received feedback on Wednesday regarding the framework for new accessibility legislation. As Silas Brown reports, the idea would be to implement provincial standards to increase accessibility.
Jumeirah Creekside Hotel joins Dubai's accessibility movement (zawya.com)
Becomes First Jumeirah Property to Earn Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) Designation.
Namma Yatri: Ways Forward for Accessible Ride-Hailing (udayavani.com)
Almost four months ago, ride-hailing app Namma Yatri launched the ‘Purple Rides’ initiative in partnership with one of us.
Hearst wins accessibility award (timminspress.com)
Town has accessible playground, paths, town hall and parking spots.
Google's Super Bowl ad will focus on a Pixel 8 series accessibility feature (phonearena.com)
Just in case you have been living under a rock — or just don't follow what's going on in American sports — next Sunday, February 11th, is the Super Bowl LVIII. Famous for being that event where sports and non-sports fanatics can gather to eat copious amounts of food and enjoy some entertainment — be it in the form of a football game or the halftime show — there is one other feature that the Super Bowl is known for: its ads.
Following Vision Pro’s Launch, Its Accessibility Story Is Being Told One Trickle At A Time (forbes.com)
It’s been less than a week since Apple launched its first spatial computer in Vision Pro to much fanfare. As with its other platforms, the company has done its best to make visionOS, the software powering the highfalutin, don’t-call-it-a-headset-but-it’s-definitely-a-headset, as accessible to and inclusive of the disability community as possible.
Apple Unveils Seamless Accessibility: Explore the Vision Pro in Latest 'First-Timer' Ad (gamingideology.com)
Apple has released a new “First-Timer” ad to showcase the easy-to-use features of their latest product, the Vision Pro. This innovative device has finally launched in the U.S., and Apple is excited to show potential users just how simple it is to navigate using your eyes, hands, and voice. With a descriptive and engaging tone, this article will delve into the details of the “First-Timer” ad and explore the seamless accessibility features of the Vision Pro.
Google's Gemini AI app to land on phones in a bid to increase accessibility (business-standard.com)
Google on Thursday introduced a free artificial intelligence app that will implant the technology on smartphones, enabling people to quickly connect to a digital brain that can write for them, interpret what they're reading and seeing, in addition to helping manage their lives.
New app to improve the accessibility of public transport for passengers (dit.sa.gov.au)
A new app to help public transport passengers by enabling them to alert a bus driver that they are waiting at a bus stop is now being trialled by Adelaide Metro.
The Opportunities in The Low Vision Space Are Unlimited (invisionmag.com)
Here are the latest tools to help tackle the increasing number of visual impairment sufferers.
Amex GBT Amplifies New Accessibility Services Offering (businesstravelnews.com)
American Express Global Business Travel in December launched an accessibility solution, designed to help business travelers with both visible and invisible disabilities during every stage of a business trip. The TMC now is onboarding customers and plans a global rollout.
New app to improve accessibility of public transport in SA (glamadelaide.com.au)
Developed by Adelaide-based software programmer Cassie Hames of SAGE Automation, the app is a significant step towards inclusive public transport.
These office chairs may help those with ADHD focus (reviewed.usatoday.com)
Flexible seating isn’t just for kids.
Disability Vote IL: A resource for disabled voters of Illinois (disabilityvoteil.org)
Every election is unique, and there is increased confusion over the election process. That is why we have established a central point for disabled and senior voters of Illinois, which is needed now more than ever.
Google Pixel Guided Frame Super Bowl ad highlights importance of accessibility (eu.usatoday.com)
Google's new Pixel ad for Super Bowl 58 shows importance of accessibility features in mobile devices.
Google Pixel Celebrates Accessibility in Its Latest Super Bowl Ad (adweek.com)
The 'Javier in Frame' spot highlights the Guided Frame feature available on Pixel cameras.
Designing Accessible Color Palettes in Figma: A Guide for Web Accessibility (knowbility.org)
How can you check contrast and design accessible color palettes in Figma.
How Accessible Hardware Bridges the Gap Between Individuals and Options (ign.com)
Accessible hardware like PlayStation's Access Controller levels the playing field for disabled individuals.
Best iPad tips and tricks: 6 features you didn't even know existed (hellomagazine.com)
How to get the most out of your iPad with these accessibility features.
Why games need a thriving third-party accessibility scene (eurogamer.net)
An article examining the need for third-party accessibility devices.
Fun, Unrestricted: Embracing Accessibility In Gaming (gamedeveloper.com)
Let’s take a look at the common issues game accessibility experts tackle.
Windows accessibility information for IT Pros - Configure Windows (learn.microsoft.com)
Lists the various accessibility features available in Windows client with links to detailed guidance on how to set them.
Accessibility (gameofthronesstudiotour.com)
Game of Thrones Studio Tour commits to making a journey through the Seven Kingdoms, an enjoyable one for everyone.
My Body Belongs In A Museum (jillianilana.com)
My body belongs in a museum, but not on the runways. My body belongs in an exhibit with Anna Wintour’s name on it, but not in Vogue where her name has been on the masthead for decades.
Here’s the moral of the victorious campaign to stop disabled people being warehoused: resistance is not futile (theguardian.com)
Activists and readers opposed the Bristol plan and won. Other councils should take note, and everyone should take heart.
Disability and entrepreneurship (martynsibley.com)
Disability and entrepreneurship. Disabled founders. Business owners with a long term health condition.
Rick Hansen returns to the site of the accident that left him paralyzed (youtube.com)
50 years after the accident that left him paralyzed, Rick Hansen returns to the scene of the crash for the first time. Sandie Rinaldo joins Rick for an emotional conversation about the events of that fateful day, Rick’s advocacy, and his legacy.