When Molly Burke was four years old, she was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, a rare degenerative eye disease that leads to eventual blindness, forcing her to see the world through new eyes—literally. Growing up disabled didn’t stop her from playing sports, becoming a rock-climbing instru...

Visit Penticton | Official Tourism Site for Travel Info (visitpenticton.com)

We warmly welcome you to Penticton, BC and hope you enjoy your visit. Penticton from nsyilxcən snpintktn is 1 of just 2 cities in the world between 2 lakes.

Striking discovery about what mental health conditions do to the brain (msn.com)

Scientists make ‘striking’ discovery about what mental health conditions do to your brain - Brains with anxiety, depression, ADHD or conduct disorder tended to have a reduced surface area in regions responsible for processing emotions, responding to threats and maintaining awareness of bodily states

Home Page: Biological Psychiatry (biologicalpsychiatryjournal.com)

Chef Grégory Cuilleron discusses accessibility, inclusion and kitchen culture (melangeandco.com)

Chef Grégory Cuilleron shares his journey on disability inclusion, kitchen culture, and making the culinary world more accessible for all.

Grégory Cuilleron – Cuisinier lyonnais (gregorycuilleron.com)

This former Paralympic athlete could become the 1st person with a physical disability to live in orbit (space.com)

“If we can make this mission happen, it won’t just be a milestone for human spaceflight; it will send a powerful message about what people with disabilities are capable of, and that there should be no limit to what you can achieve — on Earth or in space.”

8 Surprising Migraine Triggers, from Those Who Know from Experience (people.com)

We talked to real people who get migraines about the unexpected things that set them off—and what actually helps.

This Morning star Claire Sisk accused of ‘faking her blindness’ over using phone in public (entertainmentdaily.com)

ITV This Morning regular Claire Sisk has revealed she has been accused of “faking” her disability by online trolls

Surprising My Husband with Ostomy Friendly Swimwear | Let’s Talk IBD (youtube.com)

Today I wanted to share some of my stoma friendly swimsuits I purchased for the summer! I have found a balance between hiding my ostomy away and letting it s...

misery meals: a crip community anti-cookbook for when eating and cooking is hard (sliding scale 25-45) - misery merch 3’s Ko-fi Shop (ko-fi.com)

How do we feed ourselves when we can’t get out of bed? When we aren’t even sure we want to be alive? When every time we try to make rice, it feels lik...

Artist Christine Sun Kim on How Her Deaf Rage Grew Into Deaf Wrath (culturedmag.com)

Almost a decade ago, the artist Christine Sun Kim made a series of drawings called “Degrees of Deaf Rage.” Now, it’s even deeper.

Esse 117 - Crip - Contemporary Art Magazine (esse.ca)

Spring Summer 2026While “handi” (short for the term “handicapé” in French) and “crip” (derived from “cripple,” meaning “disabled”) are diminutive forms of stigmatizing terms, the meaning we ascribe to them is by no means reductive. On the contrary, they carry a political weight that provides those who embrace them with a powerful tool for empowerment, offering disabled artists non-normative ways for articulating the strange temporalities of disabled experience and alternative ways for navigating an ableist art world. In this issue, we are interested precisely in this work of social, political, and cultural transformation, and we focus on the ways in which crip authors and artists address the different challenges they face.Cover: Hac VinentAccident, exhibition view, Fundació Joan Miró, Barcelona, 2024.Photo: Roberto Ruiz, courtesy of the artist & ADN Galeria, Barcelona

Webinars and Other Events - National Center for Disability and Pregnancy Research (heller.brandeis.edu)

Previous events held by the National Center for Disability and Pregnancy Research.

Gaps in Reproductive Healthcare Resources for People with Disabilities - Lurie Institute for Disability Policy (heller.brandeis.edu)

PUSH/PULL - a Culture Push Publication (push-pull.cargo.site)

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Jobs & Opportunities - D.A.R.E – Disabled Artists’ Residency Exchange (disabilityarts.online)

Applications are now open for D.A.R.E – Disabled Artist Residency Exchange A new, disabled-led residency created to support the growth, visibility and sustainability of DDN artists in the UK. What is D.A.R.E? D.A.R.E is a 4-day residency bringing together a small group of D/deaf, disabled and neurodivergent artists in a…

Become a Member — FWD-DOC: Documentary Filmmakers With Disabilities (fwd-doc.org)

On Prosthetics: Berenice Olmedo and David Gissen in Conversation - New Museum (newmuseum.org)

Starting to Dream Again (sarahlevis.substack.com)

How rebuilding a future begins after you’ve learned to survive disability

On Representation, Reckoning, and Repair - Able News at The Viscardi Center (ablenews.com)

As I reflect on the 18th annual ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York, held April 23–30 across all five boroughs, New Jersey, and online through May 3, what resonates most deeply for me is not one film, panel, or award. It is the evolution. For decades, colleagues and I have argued that disability, in all its […]

Ableism is getting worse and I’m finding this work harder than before (lucywebster.substack.com)

Hello, I am finding this work hard.

The old ‘warfare v welfare’ arguments are back – but it’s Britain’s real duty to spend on both | Frances Ryan (theguardian.com)

Slashing benefits in favour of defence will make millions less, not more, safe, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan

Airline disability training rules set to improve accessible air travel (disabilityinsider.com)

A major change to disability rights in air travel is set to take effect in US, requiring airlines to provide improve disability training for flight attendants. The new federal regulation, scheduled to become effective on June 17, aims to improve the travel experience and safety of passengers with disabilities.

Five-star service from mobility equipment firm saved our holiday (theguardian.com)

Wuva staff’s kindness and empathy means we are able to plan more trips away

A Safe, Effective Reusable Catheter System (newmobility.com)

What if you took a handful of the best features from premium catheters and put them into a catheter that came with a small, portable base that allowed you to easily clean, disinfect and reuse the…

How Wheelchair Users’ Repair Stories Moved a Congresswoman to Act (newmobility.com)

In more than 50 years as a manual wheelchair user, Pam Daly has amassed so many wheelchair repair horror stories that she can no longer keep track of which ones she’s told — or who she’s told them to.

Lincoln City Glass Center - accessible glass blowing Oregon - Have Wheelchair Will Travel (havewheelchairwilltravel.net)

Lincoln City Glass Center offers visitors accessible glass blowing workshops or a step-free shopping experience if you are short on time.

Families Fear Loss Of Caregivers As Disability Service Cuts Loom - Disability Scoop (disabilityscoop.com)

Cuts to developmental disability services in one state will soon mean that the maximum many caregivers can be paid will drop about 25% putting families already struggling to find help in a tough spot.

New Luxury Café-Wine Bar Aims To Serve Up Jobs For Those With IDD - Disability Scoop (disabilityscoop.com)

A team with deep roots in special education and hospitality plans to open a luxury coffeehouse and wine bar employing people with disabilities and they hope to replicate the concept in other cities.

With 2 New Sports, Special Olympics To Get Underway - Disability Scoop (disabilityscoop.com)

For the first time in years, thousands of athletes with disabilities are preparing to come together from across the country for a week of competition and much of it will be broadcast.

Bus Users UK – proud supporters of Better Transport Week 2026 –... (bususers.org)

15 to 21 June is Campaign for Better Transport’s Better Transport Week - an annual week-long celebration of sustainable transport. This year’s theme is ‘celebrating how better transport connects...

Building Confidence, Community, and Accessible Communication - Disability Belongs™ (disabilitybelongs.org)

Eric A.’s journey with Disability Belongs™ is not just about building a career in marketing and communications.

The Dance Floor Was Supposed to Be Safe (open.substack.com)

On Pulse, Drew, and the spaces queer people build because the world doesn’t always hold us.

Living With Scoliosis: When Things Change - Despite Pain (despitepain.com)

June is Scoliosis Awareness Month, so I thought it was the perfect time to explain a wee bit more about my back pain. I have been living with scoliosis (a curvature of my spine) for fifty years, and with the pain it’s brought for over forty years. I’ve learned to...

Beyond 6 Seconds: Neurodiversity stories from neurodivergent people: Your voice makes a difference – with Dory and Mike, hosts of the Othering Podcast (beyond6seconds.com)

As the hosts of the Othering Podcast, Mike and Dory advocate for marginalized communities. Their podcast provides a platform where neurodivergent, disabled and LGBTQ+ people can share their stories. During this episode, you will hear Dory and Mike talk about: Why they started the Othering Podcast, and how they came up with the name of the show Sharing their own lived experiences of neurodivergence and disability on their podcast How they select their podcast guests and topics Why is it important to amplify the stories of disabled and LGBTQ+ people Learning from the feedback they have received about their podcast The long-term impact they want their podcast to have Listen to the Othering Podcast interviews mentioned in this episode: Joseph Kibler: Mychal Threets: You can find all episodes of the Othering Podcast at . Support or sponsor Beyond 6 Seconds: Read the episode transcript: Follow the Beyond 6 Seconds podcast in your favorite podcast player: Subscribe to the FREE Beyond 6 Seconds newsletter for early access to new episodes: Disclaimer: The views, guidance, opinions, and thoughts expressed in Beyond 6 Seconds episodes are solely mine and/or those of my guests, and do not necessarily represent those of my employer or other organizations. These episodes are for informational purposes only and do not substitute for professional medical advice. Consult a medical professional or healthcare provider if you are seeking medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment.

Learning Disability Week 2026 | DanceSyndrome (dancesyndrome.co.uk)

Monday 16th June sees the start of national Learning Disability Week 2025. This year the theme is “Do you see me?”

“Do you see me… advancing public health?” | DanceSyndrome (dancesyndrome.co.uk)

This Learning Disability Week, we are pleased to share a new article published in Perspectives in Public Health.

Mencap’s ‘Job Squad’ highlights how people with a learning disability can be helped to succeed in the workplace (ablemagazine.co.uk)

Employers across the UK are being urged to rethink what talent looks like, as new research reveals why so few people with a learning disability are in work. To mark Learning Disability Week…

Canada pledges inclusion of persons with disabilities at UN (disabilityinsider.com)

This week, Leslie Church, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Jobs and Families (Persons with Disabilities), led Canada’s delegation to the 19th session of the UN Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) in New York, where she underscored Canada’s ongoing commitment to advancing the rights, inclusion and full participation of persons with disabilities.

$455K to improve Autism assessment and diagnosis (disabilityinsider.com)

Navigating the assessment and diagnosis of Autism will soon be easier, with development of new information and resources for Autistic people, their families and carers.

Depressive symptoms linked to shorter healthy lifespan in older adults (disabilityinsider.com)

Depression is a serious mental health issue that can rob us of joy - and years of healthy living. While we know that depressive symptoms can cut down the remaining years of disability-free living (or “healthspan”) in older adults, it was unclear exactly which symptoms could be the culprit. Researchers from Tohoku University, the Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization, and the National Institute of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition have found that different patterns of depressive symptoms are associated with disability-free survival in community dwelling older adults, and that these associations differ between men and women.

Disability Inclusion in Schools Cannot Wait | Crip Life™ (criplife.co.uk)

Disability rights advocate Yasmin Atwal has created a National School Disability Inclusion Toolkit designed to help schools implement accessibility practices.

Pachinko machines get new life and become big hit in Japanese assisted care facility | SoraNews24 —Japan News— (soranews24.com)

Better living through chrome-plated balls.

Primary care doctors raise alarm as telehealth companies get involved in obesity drugs (npr.org)

Telehealth companies offer lifestyle support so people taking obesity drugs can have the most success losing weight. But employers also want the telehealth providers to limit spending on the drugs.

1 in 4 Covered California Enrollees Could Get State Aid Under Newsom Proposal - KFF Health News (kffhealthnews.org)

California is considering expanding financial help for low-income residents struggling to pay high health insurance premiums after losing federal subsidies. But relief for state marketplace customers will be limited. Here’s who may get help and what it could mean for premiums.

Ebola cases in DRC climb to 710 as death toll reaches 149 (trtafrika.com)

The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo increase to 710, with official data recording 149 deaths.

Disability rights advocates file lawsuit over Illinois’ ‘dangerous’ right-to-die law (wbez.org)

The legislation is set to take effect in September. The lawsuits, filed Thursday in Illinois and New York, contend the act discriminates against people with disabilities.

People - DREDF (dredf.org)

Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund

Prior backing for fertility care reversed in Senate panel’s NDAA (rollcall.com)

Senate Armed Services Committee Republicans, in a reversal, voted this week to oppose an NDAA provision that would broaden health care coverage for military families’ fertility treatments, a Democratic senator said Thursday. “After everything our troops sacrifice for our nation, they should never have to sacrifice their dreams of building a family,” said Sen. Tammy […]

Medical Frailty Rule Contravenes HR 1, Burdens The Health Care System, And Threatens Public Health | Health Affairs Forefront (healthaffairs.org)

The new rule implementing HR 1’s Medicaid community engagement provision diverges from state expectations. No last-minute change is likely more harmful than the administration’s final approach to “medical frailty,” which ignores statutory guardrails.

White House response to hantavirus and Ebola contrasts with COVID criticisms (npr.org)

The administration imposed mandatory quarantine orders on two passengers from the cruise ship hit by hantavirus and is blocking Americans who catch Ebola from returning home for treatment.

Submission on Disability Support Services Bill (disabilityinsider.com)

The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi (NZCTU) does not support this Bill and recommends that it be withdrawn. While it may be important to have a legal basis for Disability Support Services (DSS) we share concerns that many provisions as drafted will harm the disabled community, including their whānau and family carers.

Half of women with back pain report mental health strain (disabilityinsider.com)

The Australian Chiropractors Association (ACA) released new national survey data revealing that 86.7% of Australian women suffered back pain in the past 12 months.

Disabled people with lifelong conditions facing ‘unnecessary’ Pip reassessments (theguardian.com)

‘Pointless’ reviews are wasting public money and ‘significantly harming’ the mental health of claimants, charity says

Airlines Face Deadline To Improve Disability Accommodations - Disability Scoop (disabilityscoop.com)

A new federal rule requires airlines to take steps to ensure that they are prepared to assist passengers with disabilities and carriers have just a few more days to comply.

Crip Doula Note #2 (ngwagwa.substack.com)

Silence in the Margins

Q&A: How Netflix does Accessibility | Audio Descriptions, Captions & Localization (open.substack.com)

Netflix & Chill? Only if the accessibility features are working! But how exactly do they work on the product side? Find out in this interview with Elisa Beniero, Senior Manager of Strategy & Innovation at Netflix

The Guardian view on disability rights: the removal of legal safeguards brings risks | Editorial (theguardian.com)

Editorial: Charities are right to be concerned about the supreme court’s decision to lessen oversight of care settings

Medications Are Not Magic (open.substack.com)

And I’m tired of able-bodied people expecting them to be.

Zanzibar Signs Sh3 Billion Deal to Revolutionize Inclusive Education Across the Archipelago (streamlinefeed.co.ke)

Zanzibar signs a historic Sh3 billion agreement with the Norwegian Association of Disabled to overhaul inclusive education and introduce sign language in...

DWP Confirms Eight Metabolic Conditions Eligible for Weekly PIP (streamlinefeed.co.ke)

The Department for Work and Pensions has outlined eight metabolic conditions, including severe obesity, that qualify claimants for up to £194 in weekly support.

Host Publications Presents: A Queer Poetry Reading at Poets House (eventbrite.com)

Featuring LGBTQ+ Poetry Lammy Finalists & Host Poets: Eli Claire, jason b crawford, Qurat Dar, Joshua Garcia, heidi rhodes, Stacey Waite

Visual AIDS is hiring an Archive Fellow | Visual AIDS (visualaids.org)

We are now accepting applications for an Archive Fellow position to assist in publishing a finding aid to the David Hirsh Tapes Collection.

Disabled Erotics (theschoolofmakingthinking.com)

Enrollment Open

Vocational & Campus Coordinator at Center for Independent Living, Inc. (jobs.gusto.com)

The Vocational & Campus Coordinator empowers youth and adults with disabilities through workforce development, postsecondary support, career readiness training, and individualized vocational guidance that promotes independence, inclusion, and meaningful employment opportunities.

Disability Tech Index — A.T. Experience Survey (disabilitytechindex.org)

Share your firsthand experience with assistive technology. The Disability Tech Index is building the most comprehensive map of what works, what falls short, and where the gaps are.

Mad Hubs — Project LETS (projectlets.org)

Deaf Arts Leadership (deafartsleadership.org)

Deaf Arts Leadership (DAL) is a new pilot program by Urban Jazz Dance Company and Deaf Spotlight. DAL aims to increase the pool of Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled and Hard of Hearing leaders in the arts and culture sector across the United States. Many thanks to the Borealis Philanthropy Disability In

Bob Flanagan Memorial and Marathon Reading (youtube.com)

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

Reid Davenport (reiddavenport.com)

Announcing the 2026 Guggenheim Fellows — Guggenheim Fellowships: Supporting Artists, Scholars, & Scientists (gf.org)

Since 1925, the Guggenheim Foundation has given Fellowships to exceptional artists, writers, scholars, and scientists, empowering them to pursue meaningful work under the freest possible conditions.

2026 Access Living Gala (trellis.org)

Join us Thursday, June 18, 2026!

Denver Teen with Down Syndrome Stars in Award-Winning Film Debuting on Netflix During Father’s Day Weekend | Global Down Syndrome Foundation (globaldownsyndrome.org)

Color Book star Jeremiah Daniels will also appear before hundreds of the world’s leading Down syndrome scientists at an international conference co-organized by GLOBAL As Father’s Day approaches, Denver-area teenager Jeremiah Daniels is about to have a remarkable week in the national and internat

Wheelchair User Stranded at Walmart After Driver Parks in Van-Accessible Ramp Space (yahoo.com)

Most people glance at the diagonal hash marks painted next to a handicap parking spot and think one of two things: abstract art, or somebody’s attempt to waste pavement. Rachelle Chapman would like a ...

Wheels of hope: Mohamed’s journey to independence (unicef.org)

Reaching children with disabilities across Syria with cash assistance and access to education

Supreme Court ruling ‘opens the door to reduced scrutiny’ and ‘warehousing’ of disabled people (disabilitynewsservice.com)

Disabled people’s organisations have strongly condemned last week’s ruling by the Supreme Court, which they say has “dismantled” the system that protected service-users who are unable to consent to…

Minnesota’s most vulnerable citizens are paying the price for government failures | Access Press (accesspress.org)

Minnesota’s disability service providers support thousands of our state’s most vulnerable citizens every day. We provide homes, stability, and services […]

Nonprofit buys experimental cancer drug to maintain patient access (statnews.com)

In a rare move, nonprofit organization Blood Cancer United is buying the remaining supplies of a discontinued investigational cancer drug.

How gaps in education, work and welfare support can push neurodivergent people into homelessness (theconversation.com)

Homelessness among neurodivergent people isn’t just about housing, it reflects repeated failures across support systems.

DWP launches research into support for autistic claimants, just months after death of David Panther (disabilitynewsservice.com)

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is researching how it supports neurodivergent claimants of universal credit (UC), months after an autistic man took his own life after becoming increasing…

Disclosure Revised (disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com)

How PTSD is weaponized in disability advocacy spaces

Trump Administration Says It Will Restore LGBTQ+ Youth Crisis Line It Eliminated Last Year (them.us)

They are trying to figure out how to reconnect LGBTQ+ youth with specialized suicide counselors while complying with policies that deny recognition of trans people. The LGBTQ+ community is skeptical.

Chicago’s first universally accessible playgroundopens on the Midway Plaisance (hpherald.com)

Six-year-old Mekhi Martin crouched over a pile of sticks Monday morning, considering his father’s latest suggestion.

How Disability-Led Design is Changing India’s Arts and Cultural Places - Global Disability News (globaldisabilitynews.org)

As a young boy on a school trip to a museum, Shailesh Kulal remembers feeling left out. “I could hear my classmates whisper, ‘wow, wow’ as we moved through the exhibits,” Kulal says. “But I could not understand what the excitement was about.”Blind since birth, Kulal could not access what the exhibits were meant to convey, and the museum staff made no effort to help him engage with them. “That was my first and last visit to a museum as a child,” he says.

Dramatic Cuts in New NIH Research Funding Across the Board (leftbrainrightbrain.co.uk)

NIH autism research funding has collapsed since Mr. Kennedy became HHS Secretary. I wrote about this in my open letter to the IACC. Then I got curious: are the cuts limited to autism, or is this ha…

Oumou Aidara Wants You to Play Sports Slower – Cripple Media (cripplemedia.com)

A Family Ravaged by Land Mines in Myanmar (nytimes.com)

Bu Ri lost a leg to a mine in Myanmar decades ago. More recently, six other members of his family have suffered a similar fate or worse, in a sign of the devastation wreaked by civil war.

Night Sweats, Disability and Sleep: Fixing Temperature Swings in Bed | Disability Horizons (disabilityhorizons.com)

Waking too hot then too cold at night? Learn how PoTS, spinal cord injury, hormonal changes and other conditions affect temperature regulation during sleep

Young Adaptive Clothing Line Hosts First Disability Pride Catwalk In Manchester | Crip Life™ (criplife.co.uk)

Discover the Disability Pride Catwalk in Manchester, an inclusive fashion show celebrating disabled, neurodivergent and chronically ill models wearing adaptive designs by a local label.

Fable 5 Disabled Globally | US Export Directive Explained (economictimes.indiatimes.com)

Anthropic had to disable Fable 5 due to a US export directive asking the company to take it down for every foreign national. The US govt. sites a cyber security risk and the fact that they have discovered a jail break. We explain what happened under 60 seconds. #Anthropic #US #Fable5

Now is the Time for Disability Representation in Documentary Films - Props No More (propsnomore.org)

By Beth Haller.Co-Director, Global Alliance for Disability in Media and Entertainment (GADIM)& Executive Producer of Props No More The time is now for truly authentic documentary (and scripted) filmmaking. GADIM’S documentary Props No More is building on a legacy of disabled filmmaker-led documentaries for at least three decades. What I...

‘You’re treated like this is the end’: Meet the dementia rebels – diagnosed and determined to change people’s minds (theguardian.com)

Few things are more feared than a dementia diagnosis. Now people living with the condition are fighting against damaging stereotypes and demanding proper medical support

Andy Burnham: Disabled activists deliver their verdict (disabilitynewsservice.com)

Andy Burnham’s record in engaging with disabled people’s organisations suggests he could end Labour’s “war on disabled people” if he becomes prime minister, but activists warned this week that “war…

Bad Disability Representation in Media, Ep. 1: Heidi (youtube.com)

What is bad disability representation in media? Stereotypes that portray disabled people as burdens and disability as something to be cured extend beyond the...

We Need to Talk About Dating With a Disability - with Dateability App Founders | TGDNN Podcast (youtube.com)

Dating with a disability comes with a set of questions most apps never consider, from when to disclose to whether a community of your own means inclusion or ...

Seeing Myself on Screen at the Seattle Deaf Film Festival - Global Disability News (globaldisabilitynews.org)

The Seattle Deaf Film Festival (SDFF) is a biennial event in Seattle, Washington. Run by Deaf Spotlight, it highlights Deaf culture through films, art, workshops, and camps.This year’s SDFF featured 38 films from 12 countries: Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States. It was a hybrid event, with its in-person run lasting for three days, and afterward, all films were available for streaming for two weeks.

Transgender Law Center Hosts Largest Convening of Trans Leaders - Transgender Law Center (transgenderlawcenter.org)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 22, 2026 CONTACT: Sara Mar, Senior Media Relations Manager, saram@transgenderlawcenter.org K Richardson, Communications Manager, k@transgenderlawcenter.org Transgender Law Center Hosts Largest Convening of Trans Leaders NATIONAL – Today, Transgender Law Center (TLC) celebrates the conclusion of a historic event—the first and largest conference focused on strengthening trans leadership and the trans rights […]

The Travel Essentials Nobody Tells Disabled People to Bring (youtube.com)

Traveling for anyone is stressful, but for disabled people, it can be even more stressful. We have to pack extra things to make sure our flight and stay go s...

Lachi’s Guide To Accessible Spots In New York (service95.com)

From vibey Thai spots to Manhattan wine bars and sensory friendly venues, comedian Lachi shares her guide to accessible New York

If You Care About Queer People, Wear a Mask (open.substack.com)

On queer history and the threat of COVID

Open call for promising practices of supported employment - ENIL (enil.eu)

ENIL is calling on everyone to help us provide every disabled person with acess to employment and income. Report to us information on promising ...

A list of things that make me feel proud (lucywebster.substack.com)

Hello, It’s June and it’s Pride, and I have been lucky enough to spend some time this week in rainbow-bedecked spaces with people I love.

We must free Long COVID and the people living with it from the mind-body trap - The Sick Times (thesicktimes.org)

There is a recurring pattern in the history of medicine that still pops up from time to time. When our understanding of a disease lags far behind the need for explanations, biology becomes a matter of one’s own perception. This inevitably shifts the burden of proof back onto the people we should be helping; those who suffer with the disease. A recent essay on Long COVID published in WIRED magazine leans into this familiar trope, reframing the condition as a matter of unrealistic expectations.

Is It Okay to Ask About Someone’s Disability? A Guide to Respectful Conversations and Language - Disability Belongs™ (disabilitybelongs.org)

When approached with respect, curiosity, and care, conversations about disability can build understanding, connection, and inclusion.

A Podcast Tribute to Alice Wong (podaccess.substack.com)

Remembering a beloved disabled ancestor

Iz (izpaehr.xyz)

AXSChat Podcast with Megan Smith - AXSChat (axschat.com)

Megan Smith serves as Director of Global Accommodations at Amazon, where she leads the technology, experiences, and services supporting accommodations and accessibility for over 1.5 million employees worldwide. A pioneering force in corporate accessibility, Megan established Amazon’s first employee-focused accessibility program in 2018 and has since expanded her scope to oversee all employee medical, non-medical,

World Cup 2026: Are Americans excited about World Cup? (bbc.com)

With the World Cup under way, how excited are people across the United States - and do they even know it’s on?

A Shattered Lens: Global Outcry Over Visually Impaired Boy in Gaza (streamlinefeed.co.ke)

A devastated Palestinian boy weeping over shattered glasses exposes the total collapse of medical care in Gaza. The human cost demands immediate attention.

Sub-granting for EDF Members: Empowered by AI - European Disability Forum (edf-feph.org)

The European Disability Forum (EDF) is launching a sub-granting programme under the project funded by Google.org “Empowered by AI” to support EDF member organisations and their members who want to work on Artificial Intelligence (AI). The aim is to empower Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) and strengthen their capacity to understand, use, and engage with AI by developing AI-related activities at local, national and...

EU Global Health Policy Forum - Public Health - European Commission (health.ec.europa.eu)

EU Global Health Policy Forum 2026

Making the Human Dimension Future-Proof: Ukraine Recovery Conference - European Disability Forum (edf-feph.org)

Bringing together senior decision-makers from European institutions, internationally recognised business leaders, leaders from government and human rights institutions, and award winning peace activists, this side event will explore how human-centred and future-proof recovery approaches can strengthen Ukraine’s long-term economic resilience, competitiveness, and European future. The discussion will focus on practical solutions across workforce participation, veteran...

House Finally Passes First $10,000 Benefits Increase in Over 20 Years for Catastrophically Disabled Veterans (military.com)

In an exclusive interview, Mike Bost says the bill provides long-overdue support for disabled veterans and military families.

2026 VA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) Rates (military.com)

VA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) is a monthly benefit paid to eligible survivors of deceased service members or veterans.

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) at a glance - SCIE (scie.org.uk)

Brune | Editors’ Introduction | Disability Studies Quarterly (dsq-sds.org)

Inclusive plan backed for Lake Mac - Disability Insider (disabilityinsider.com)

A strategy addressing barriers to inclusion for people living with disability in Lake Macquarie was recommended for public exhibition at Council meeting on June 8.

How Nurses Improve Life With Chronic Illness – URevolution (urevolution.com)

Democracy is Under Attack in the Northeast (disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com)

The disability community is on the front lines

Newly passed bill removes ‘offensive language’ from Mass. General Laws (boston.com)

The bill replaces terms such as “handicapped,” “disabled,” and the “r-word” with person-first language, including “persons with a disability.”

Beyond the Myths: Four People Talk About the Reality of Living With EDS & HSD – EDSAwareness.com - EDSAwareness.com (chronicpainpartners.com)

Explore the lived experiences of four people with EDS and HSD while shedding light on the realities — and myths — surrounding these often invisible conditions.

College Accommodations for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome – EDSAwareness.com - EDSAwareness.com (chronicpainpartners.com)

College should be challenging because of the work, not your disability. Learn about both informal and formal accommodations that can help students with EDS succeed.

What’s the Point of Pursuing EDS Diagnosis? – EDSAwareness.com - EDSAwareness.com (chronicpainpartners.com)

Wondering if an EDS diagnosis is worth it? Here are the benefits of getting diagnosed.

Why a Sun Umbrella May Deserve a Spot in Your Dysautonomia Toolkit This Summer – EDSAwareness.com - EDSAwareness.com (chronicpainpartners.com)

This article explores why a sun umbrella has been one of my go-to dysautonomia tools for more than 20 years.

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