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What RFK Jr. Doesn’t Understand About Disability (thebulwark.com)
The HHS secretary’s ignorance of the political history of disability shows he is the last person who should have a role in shaping its future.
Texas school voucher law sparks debate over education funding (keprtv.com)
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed into law a controversial school voucher program, marking the largest day-one school choice initiative in the United States
Vouchers are now Texas law. Here’s what to know. | The Texas Tribune (texastribune.org)
Texas will give participating families about $10,000 to pay for their kids’ private schooling. Other details about the program, set to launch in 2026, are unclear.
Minnesotans, lawmakers in St. Paul protest federal cuts to disability funding | MPR News (mprnews.org)
Demonstrators said the Trump administration has proposed actions that would jeopardize access to housing, healthcare, education and other essential needs for people with disabilities.
What is beep baseball? Boston team of blind athletes plays America's favorite pastime - CBS Boston (cbsnews.com)
The Boston Renegades plays beep baseball, an adaptive version designed specifically for blind and visually-impaired athletes.
Exclusive | MTA spent 8 years and more than $3M fighting disability advocates in court: 'disgrace' (nypost.com)
The New York subway system is saddled with more than three dozen chronically broken elevators, but the MTA would rather fight activists suing to get them fixed than use the money to fix them, criti…
"Gathered as One Body": New dialogue on accessibility in the Orthodox Church begins | Orthodox Times (en) (orthodoxtimes.com)
On the evening of May 1, 2025, “Gathered as One Body: Disability, Accessibility, and Inclusion in the Orthodox Church,” an unprecedented, multi-day conference bringing together Orthodox hierarchs and clergymen, theologians and lay leaders, as well as numerous parishioners and disability advocates representing a panoply of enriching perspectives, commenced at Taxiarchae…
Read a Study on Older Women’s Health, Aging in the U.S. (thestoryexchange.org)
New research shows that women born in 1900 had the same life expectancy as women born in the Southern U.S.100 years later, due to regional poverty and inadequate healthcare access.
U.S. Life Expectancy Study Shows Southerners Barely Living Any Longer Than Those Born In 1900 (studyfinds.org)
Researchers analyzing mortality data across America report that a baby girl born in Oklahoma today might live only a few months longer than one born in 1900 – a shocking contrast to places like New York, where female life expectancy jumped 20 years over the same timeframe.
Touch2See increases accessibility for blind sports fans (sportsbusinessjournal.com)
France-based Touch2See has brought its tablets to the U.S., allowing blind sports fans the ability to experience the action on the field.
Disability discrimination persists despite growing awareness and advocacy – The Statesman (sbstatesman.com)
Study Shows Equity Gap in Classroom Tech for Students With Disabilities (govtech.com)
In a national survey of 501 college students, researchers at the University of Texas at Austin found that more than 40 percent had a condition the ADA might recognize as a disability. Some said digital tools aren't meeting their needs.
Two Utah parents turn their love for their child into a mission of accessibility (abc4.com)
For two Utah parents, what started out as an act of love for their blind daughter became a full-fledged mission to make fun more accessible for an entire community.
KCENNews - YouTube (youtube.com)
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New tech introduced to make Texas parks more inclusive (chron.com)
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department aims to make state parks more inclusive with new accessibility tools.
FOX 61 - YouTube (youtube.com)
News for Connecticut, the Northeast & beyond -- including weather, traffic, sports, and exclusive original content. The YouTube home of FOX61 in Connecticut.
The Rock Orchestra: wheelchair user on accessibility | Gazette (gazette-news.co.uk)
SOPs for bus crew to ensure accessibility for persons with disability (dtnext.in)
In a statement, he said that despite the SOPs issued in 2022 and 2023, the government continued to receive complaints about non-compliance, forcing him to re-emphasise enforcement.
Voting with a disability can be a challenge, even in a country like Australia - ABC News (abc.net.au)
Eleanor Beidatsch details the challenges she faces while voting in a wheelchair, while people with "invisible disabilities" can face even bigger hurdles.
examiner.com.au/story/8956104/national-year-of-accessible-tourism-call-for-2026/ (examiner.com.au)
Wings of Wonder: Accessibility for all who want to travel (keloland.com)
The event’s goal is to help people with disabilities easily navigate the airport from the moment they park their car until they find their seat on the plane.
Chapel Pond launch point to get update, with focus on accessibility (adirondackexplorer.org)
Clair Global puts weight behind Audio Accessibility Alliance | AV Magazine (avinteractive.com)
examiner.com.au/story/8956104/national-year-of-accessible-tourism-call-for-2026/ (examiner.com.au)
Three of the best pubs in Monmouthshire for accessibility | Free Press Series (freepressseries.co.uk)
SC’s e-accessibility order to push firms on digital inclusivity - The Economic Times (economictimes.indiatimes.com)
The order confirmed that digital tools used for compliance must correspond with the provisions of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act (RPwD) and Article 21 (right to life and personal liberty), said Astha Sharma, partner at law firm Aquilaw. The court has recognised the exclusionary impact of the existing KYC standards and in doing so, has set an unqualified policy for accessibility within regulatory frameworks.
Ali France: disability activist who overcame grief to oust Australia opposition chief Dutton | Reuters (reuters.com)
Disability advocate Ali France pulled off a shock defeat of Australia's opposition leader Peter Dutton in his own seat on Saturday at the third time of asking, just over a year after losing her son to leukaemia.
City looks to make buildings accessible | Meridian Source (meridiansource.ca)
The City of Lloydminster is looking to implement an accessibility plan mandated by Saskatchewan legislation. Council considered the item at the April 28 meeting
Community transport companies refuse new clients as demand surges - ABC News (abc.net.au)
One of Australia's largest community transport providers is turning away new clients in Queensland as surging demand and rising vehicle costs strain the service.
Assistance tool aims to make Japanese railways more accessible | News | Railway Gazette International (railwaygazette.com)
JAPAN: Transreport has launched an online tool to make it easier for anyone with assistance requirements to request support at Hankyu Railway’s 87 stations. The commuter operator runs trains serving the Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe areas.
Ras Al Khaimah Wants to Be a Destination for Disabled Travelers (skift.com)
Ras Al Khaimah's tourism authority wants to pitch the emirate as a world-leader in accessible tourism. The first step towards that is much, much better marketing.
Devin Sisak, who has been vocal about his concerns about how the City of Cambridge is addressing accessibility issues and quit the city's advisory committee in March over his frustration, says the city has launched a workplace harassment investigation against him. The city says they must act on allegations of abuse or harassment.
Improving Deaf accessibility on UK train services (globalrailwayreview.com)
DFTO train operators collaborate to improve Deaf accessibility, rolling out BSL screens, apps, and staff training nationwide.
Improved Accessibility with Pre-Bookings for Late-Night Taxi Rides and Accessible Bus Options - Seoul Metropolitan Government (english.seoul.go.kr)
The Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) announced that Seoul Facilities Corporation is introducing new measures for inclusive mobility, including the introduction of a pre-booking system for late-night accessible taxis and the expansion of the Seoul Accessible Bus program for persons with disabilities.
ACM TechBrief: Advancing Accessibility in the Digital World | ACM Other Books (dl.acm.org)
Nova Scotia releases updated accessibility plan with focus on infrastructure, services, and inclusion | 101.5 The Hawk (1015thehawk.com)
Goodbye to top U.S. scientists, EU earmarks more than $500 million to take top scientists away - AS USA (en.as.com)
“If you love freedom, come and do research here,” French President Emmanuel Macron said during announcement of €500m EU package to attract US researchers.
Significant gaps in NHS care for patients who are deaf or have hearing loss, study finds | EurekAlert! (eurekalert.org)
A majority of individuals who are deaf or have hearing loss face significant communication barriers when accessing care through the National Health Service (NHS), with nearly two-thirds of patients missing half or more of vital information shared during appointments.
New Memoir Takes Us on a Road Trip from Young Crime Victim to MacArthur Genius - Beyond Chron (beyondchron.org)
Memoir of blind Berkeley MacArthur Genius winner
Rae Morey - The Repository (therepository.email)
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AI Can Help Identify Accessibility Gaps in Tech Tools - YouTube (youtube.com)
Minnesota Chief Information Accessibility Officer Jay Wyant talks about AI advances that foster inclusivity, and identify needed adjustments during the softw...
GAAD 2025: How It Isn't Just About Access But Belonging For Specially Abled Individuals | HerZindagi (herzindagi.com)
GAAD 2025: Let's delve into the evolving landscape of accessibility and inclusion, focusing on the pivotal shift from merely providing access to fostering genuine belonging for specially abled individuals.
Press Release: Press Information Bureau (pib.gov.in)
Guidance on Applying WCAG 2.2 to Mobile Applications (WCAG2Mobile) (w3.org)
This document describes how Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 [WCAG22] principles, guidelines, and success criteria can be applied to mobile applications, including native mobile apps, mobile web apps and hybrid apps using web components inside native mobile apps. It provides informative guidance (guidance that is not normative and does not set requirements).
Reasons Green Businesses in Europe Need to Invest in Online Accessibility (blueandgreentomorrow.com)
Go green and inclusive! Discover why investing in online accessibility is vital for European green businesses to reach all customers.
Accessibility Online (accessibilityonline.org)
Potential accessibility issues of floating animations on webpages and mobile apps – Bogdan on Digital Accessibility (A11y) (cerovac.com)
Recently I did an audit of a webpage rich with animations. And needed to warn people about them as sometimes they destroy the experience if we are not careful.
Deaf accessibility in the financial services continues to improve - Credit Connect (credit-connect.co.uk)
2025’s Deaf Awareness Week gets underway, the LSB (Lending Standards Board) has published its annual update on the availability of accessibility tools and
Potential accessibility issues of floating animations on webpages and mobile apps – Bogdan on Digital Accessibility (A11y) (cerovac.com)
Recently I did an audit of a webpage rich with animations. And needed to warn people about them as sometimes they destroy the experience if we are not careful.
When designing and building digital experiences, one fundamental principle of accessibility often goes overlooked: not everyone uses—or can use—a mouse. For users who rely solely on their keyboard, whether due to physical disabilities, temporary impairments, or personal preference, your website or application must be operable using just a keyboard. But creating robust keyboard navigation isn’t […]
Deaf accessibility in the financial services continues to improve - Credit Connect (credit-connect.co.uk)
2025’s Deaf Awareness Week gets underway, the LSB (Lending Standards Board) has published its annual update on the availability of accessibility tools and
Accessibility Online (accessibilityonline.org)
OpenTeleRehab: a success story of inclusive telerehabilitation (who.int)
In 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) introduced the Global standard for accessibility of telehealth services. Humanity & Inclusion, an international non-governmental organization committed to inclusion, upgraded its telerehabilitation platform OpenTeleRehab to align with these standards, making it one of the first known applications.
Creating a more accessible web with Aria Notify - Microsoft Edge Blog (blogs.windows.com)
Breaking down accessibility barriers: how the industry is redefining how we play | VentureBeat (venturebeat.com)
Don't miss the ESA is hosting the Accessibility in Gaming Lunch at GamesBeat Summit 2025 in Los Angeles, on Tuesday, May 20.
New initiative will give players better and clearer information about accessibility features in games - AT Today - Assistive Technology (attoday.co.uk)
The Accessible Games Initiative provides people with clear information about the accessibility features available in video games.
Testing Methods: Live Captions - Dennis Deacon (dennisdeacon.com)
1.2.4 Captions (Live) is a Level AA criterion that requires captions for all live audio content in synchronized media.
Building a more accessible GitHub CLI - The GitHub Blog (github.blog)
How do we translate web accessibility standards to command line applications? This is GitHub CLI's journey toward making terminal experiences for all developers.
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PDFs, non-HTML documents, and accessibility - Pope Tech Blog (blog.pope.tech)
Learn how inaccessible PDFs affect assistive tech users, alternatives to PDF documents, and how to check PDFs for accessibility.
Advancing accessibility standards - Accessible Community (accessiblecommunity.org)
We are excited to share the Digital Accessibility Framework - a top-down look at the needs of people with disabilities within digital environments.
I couldn't have played Clair Obscur without its accessibility settings, and now it might be my GOTY | PC Gamer (pcgamer.com)
One toggle between delight and disaster.
MotionBlocks offer accessibility to VR games (theengineer.co.uk)
Researchers develop MotionBlocks, a tool that adapts VR games for users with limited mobility, increasing accessibility.
Air Zoo’s Sensory-Friendly Sundays: Inclusive, Accessible, and Perfect for Sensitive Explorers - KZOOKIDS (kzookids.com)
New for 2025, the Air Zoo welcomes visitors to experience the museum in a more sensory-friendly way.
To Be a Problem (LARGE PRINT EDITION): A Black Woman's Survival in the Racist Disability Rights Movement by Dara Baldwin, Paperback | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com)
A searing critique of the disability rights movement from within, and a call for collective liberation that is pro-Black and centers disabled people of colorFor over twenty years, Dara Baldwin has often been the only person of color in the room when significant disability policy...
The right to education from the perspective of students with intellectual disabilities by Marïlia Costa Dias, Paperback | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com)
Complementary specialised educational care for students with intellectual disabilities is one of the ways of exercising the right to difference in order to guarantee equal opportunities in the schooling process. For the school inclusion of these students to result in the exercise of the right to...
Practical Web Accessibility: A Comprehensive Guide to Digital Inclusion | SpringerLink (link.springer.com)
This updated and revamped second edition guides readers through a broad range of disabilities and access needs in a clear and actionable manner.
Disability Inclusion in Humanitarian Crises: Robust Human Rights Norms? by Carolin Funke, Dennis Dijkzeul, Hardcover | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com)
This open access book studies disability inclusion in humanitarian crises. It addresses the challenges of recognizing and including persons with disabilities and indicates the degree to which disability is being mainstreamed in international law and humanitarian action. Further, it explores how...
Refugee Displacement, Disability and Human Rights: The Production, Processing and Power of Data by Philippa Duell-Piening, Hardcover | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com)
This book presents a timely and innovative exploration of one of the first human rights articles about data production and processing: the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities article 31, ‘Statistics and data collection’. The study provides detailed...
(2) Accessibility in games - by Kristian (sirkotsky.substack.com)
How the industry delivers inclusive gaming experience, and what we could learn from it
Research team makes VR gaming more accessible (htworld.co.uk)
A team of researchers in Canada have created a method that makes virtual reality (VR) more accessible to people with mobility limitations
No-Mouse Challenge: Test Keyboard Accessibility On Your Website (Video) - NN/g (nngroup.com)
Keyboard accessibility is crucial for inclusive web design. Test your site using only a keyboard to ensure clear focus states, access to all interactive elements, and logical tab sequences.
Enter the Accessibility Days hub | Accessibility Days (hub.accessibilitydays.it)
Use accessibility features in the Google Wallet website and app - Computer - Google Wallet Help (support.google.com)
Accessibility in the Google Wallet website The Google Wallet website is designed to work well with the accessibility features built into modern web browsers and operating systems, whether you're on a
Kansas Children’s Discovery Center to open accessibility spaces (wibw.com)
Three new accessibility spaces are opening this week at the center looking to do just that.
Grants awarded to Toledo Zoo to support accessibility (spectrumnews1.com)
Community Fund Ohio awarded $15,740 in funds
Adidas launches new shoe tailored for people with Down syndrome - YouTube (youtube.com)
For many athletes with Down syndrome, poorly fitting shoes have made sports difficult and painful. Now, Adidas has developed a custom shoe designed to remove...
Colorblind Simulation Tools : Color Accessibility (trendhunter.com)
Color Accessibility - Ubisoft has released its internally developed Chroma tool to the public, and this development will offer game creators an advanced solution for tes...
Silent No Longer: Advancing the Fight for Disability Rights by Robert Stack, Hardcover | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com)
From one of the nation’s most dedicated advocates for those with disabilities, an exposé of the insidious takeover of disability supports by private equity firms and a clarion call for urgent systemic change in a broken industry that has mistreated millions. Since...
Zendalona: Enabling Accessibility And Inclusivity For The Visually Impaired - Open Source For You (opensourceforu.com)
Zendalona’s open source software are designed to empower the visually impaired community through innovative solutions.
Committee receives update on City’s accessibility plans | City of Ottawa (ottawa.ca)
TUI UK&I named best package travel company for Accessible Tourism | TUI Group - One of the world's leading tourism groups (tuigroup.com)
TUI Group is one of the world’s leading tourism groups: 1,600 travel agencies, 6 airlines with around 150 aircraft, over 300 hotels with 214,000 beds, 17 cruise liners
Infinum Hosts Empathy Lab for Accessibility Awareness | DesignRush (designrush.com)
Infinum’s Empathy Lab gave media a firsthand look at the digital challenges people with disabilities face, highlighting common accessibility issues.
Boost for universal accessibility with the creation of the Accessibility Technical Officet | Info Barcelona | Barcelona City Council (barcelona.cat)
Barcelona has a long tradition of improving accessibility.
lbbonline.com/news/fcb-chicago-chicago-hearing-society-and-rakish-entertainment-launch-new-standard-in-cinematic-accessibility (lbbonline.com)
Little Black Book, System from Chicago Hearing Society and Rakish Entertainment uses animation, colour, and variable typography to convey not just dialogue, but emotion, tone, and pacing
VISIT MESA LAUNCHES ACCESSIBILITY TRAVEL GUIDE, REINFORCING COMMITMENT TO INCLUSIVE TRAVEL (finance.yahoo.com)
Visit Mesa, the destination marketing organization for Mesa, Arizona, is proud to announce the launch of its new digital Accessibility Travel Guide, a...
Deadline for submitting works to Discapnet Awards for Accessible Technologies has been extended - EU Reporter (eureporter.co)
Those interested in submitting their works can do so until 31 May. Fundación ONCE has extended the deadline for submitting works to Discapnet Awards for Accessible Technologies until 31 May. Those interested in submitting their works can do so by filling in the form corresponding to the category of their choosing available on the awards’ website. Discapnet Awards for […]
RTD to consider renaming station in honor of disability rights advocate (denver7.com)
At the corner of Broadway and Colfax, in the heart of downtown Denver, is a piece of history credited with changing the landscape around accessible public transportation throughout the country.
Old Town Trolley Tours & Attractions Continues to Enhance Accessibility, Renews Certified Autism Center™ Designation (news10.com)
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Mill Mountain Zoo prioritizes accessibility with new Skyline Stage (wsls.com)
The Mill Mountain Zoo has announced the Skyline Stage, an accessible space designed for people of all ages and abilities to enjoy the Zoo.
Local Governments Should Improve Accessibility for New Yorkers | Office of the New York State Comptroller (osc.ny.gov)
Municipalities should consider improving physical accessibility to their facilities for people with disabilities, according to a report released by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
Tourism Department Initiates New Accessibility Grant (ladailypost.com)
Pasadena Seeks Community Input on Updated ADA Accessibility Plan ‹ ColoradoBoulevard.net (coloradoboulevard.net)
The City of Pasadena is taking steps to enhance accessibility for all residents by updating its Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self-Evaluation and Transi
Nur einen Moment… (osc.ny.gov)
Accessibility-Focused Outdoor Initiatives : Accessible Adirondack Tourism (trendhunter.com)
Accessible Adirondack Tourism - Accessible Adirondack Tourism has reached a significant milestone by evaluating and listing 100 ADA-compliant businesses across New York's Adironda...
Edmonton’s accessibility transit service celebrates 50 years (edmonton.citynews.ca)
The City of Edmonton is celebrating 50 years of its paratransit service – Dedicated Accessible Transit Service (DATS). DATS is a door-to-door service that provides access for riders who cannot use conventional transit due to a physical or cognitive disability. On Monday, the Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) held an open house at the City’s main […]
accessiBe Appoints Robert Lopez as Chief Executive Officer (prnewswire.com)
/PRNewswire/ -- Web accessibility market leader accessiBe, today announced that it has appointed Robert Lopez as Chief Executive Officer. With decades of...
Health Tech Reporter: RehabTech Solution: Parallel Bars- Addressing a Critical Need (healthtechreporter.blogspot.com)
More than 5 million ICU patients are admitted annually, with older adults and those with cardiac, respiratory, or neurological conditions mo...
Ardmore Public Library Receives Grant to Increase Accessibility - Main Street Media of Tennessee (mainstreetmediatn.com)
The Ardmore Public Library is excited to announce it has been selected as one of 300 libraries across the country to participate in round three of Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities. The American Library Association (ALA) initiative provides community engagement and accessibility resources to small and rural libraries to help them better
The Impact of Accessibility Laws in Canada: A Critical Perspective - Equal Entry (equalentry.com)
In this episode of A11y Insights, Thomas Logan and Ken Nakata welcome Nicolas Steenhout, a veteran in the field of digital accessibility with over 30 years of experience. The conversation delves into the early days of digital accessibility, highlighting how personal experiences with colleagues who had disabilities inspired Nicolas to champion accessible web design. From […]
BIS Releases New Amendment To ICT Accessibility Standard (legalitysimplified.com)
BIS notifies Amendment No. 2 to IS 17802 (Part 1):2021 on accessibility requirements for ICT products and services, effective from April 10, 2025
Businesses run risk of legal action under new digital accessibility rules – The Irish Times (irishtimes.com)
Many Irish business not yet ready for new regime, says UX Design Institute, which is offering online course to help businesses become compliant
College Websites Must Accommodate Disabled Students, Lawsuits Say (govtech.com)
With 8 colleges under fire for online inaccessibility toward disabled students, lawyers and activists are now looking at how The Americans with Disabilities Act needs to be revised for the 21st century.
Time to check-out… the European Accessibility Act and its impact on travel, hospitality and leisure - Bird & Bird (twobirds.com)
Can a non-disabled employee recover backpay under the ADA? At least one appeals court thinks so. - McAfee & Taft (mcafeetaft.com)
By Jake Crawford, McAfee & Taft In the brilliant 1993 movie The Fugitive, there is an iconic scene in which the wrongly accused Dr. Richard Kimble emphatically tells Deputy U.S. Marshal Samuel Gerard, “I didn’t kill my wife!” Gerard responds, “I don’t care!” In the recent case of Nawara v.…
Federal Trade Commission Orders accessiBe to Pay $1M For Misleading Claims Relating to Automated Website Accessibility Remediation Tool | ADA Title III (adatitleiii.com)
TAP, CDN team on studios, post accessibility review - Televisual (televisual.com)
Creative Diversity Network and The TV Access Project are partnering on a new initiative to improve the accessibility of studios and post facilities.
Five-Year Accessibility Plan Benchmark :Office of the New York City Comptroller Brad Lander (comptroller.nyc.gov)
Documents and Presentations for Accessibility | ASU IT Accessibility (accessibility.asu.edu)
Documents and Presentations for AccessibilityThe Microsoft Accessibility Checker is built into Word, PowerPoint, and other Office tools to help you identify and fix accessibility issues in your documents. It checks for problems like color contrast, reading order, and missing alt text, then generates a list of errors and warnings with step-by-step guidance for fixing each one.
The EU Accessibility Act – Two Months to Go! | Osborne Clarke (osborneclarke.com)
The EU Accessibility Act imposes strict compliance requirements for hardware and services provided to EU consumers, including e-commerce offers, after 28 June 2025. The goal is to improve accessibility in the physical and digital world.
OHIO-DAN May meeting to focus on writing better alt text for campus content (ohio.edu)
Alternative text (alt text) plays a key role in making images accessible in digital spaces—from websites to learning materials and beyond.
Trump Proposes Deep Cuts to Education and Research (insidehighered.com)
Science research funding and programs that help students access college are on the chopping block as Trump aims to cut at least $163 billion.
UGC conducts accessibility audit at Allahabad University for inclusive education | Prayagraj News - The Times of India (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
Prayagraj: A team from the University Grants Commission (UGC) on Friday conducted an accessibility audit at Allahabad University as part of its effort.
All of UNMC's digital content, including websites, apps and course materials, must meet new accessibility guidelines.
‘Variety’ names RIT as one of the top film schools in North America | RIT (rit.edu)
RIT’s School of Film and Animation is among the top film schools in North America, according to Variety magazine.
April 2025 Accessibility Legal Update (convergeaccessibility.com)
April was a much busier month than March. There were a bunch of new developments, both at the beginning of the month and the end of the month. As there is a lot of ground to cover, let’s hop in…
Building Empathy, Community, and Understanding - MSU Denver (msudenver.edu)
Making virtual reality more accessible | Waterloo News | University of Waterloo (uwaterloo.ca)
A team of researchers from the University of Waterloo have created a method that makes virtual reality (VR) more accessible to people with mobility limitations. VR games like Beat Saber and Space Pirate Trainer usually require large and dramatic movements, such as raising one’s arms above the head or quickly side-stepping, which can be difficult or impossible for people who
Reactive to proactive: A new focus on digital accessibility - UND Today (blogs.und.edu)
Rule changes to Americans with Disabilities Act prompt broad digital accessibility changes at University of North Dakota
Dates for your diary - Global Accessibility Awareness Week 2025 at UL | University of Limerick (ul.ie)
University of Limerick (UL) will run a series of accessibility-specific events next week to mark Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) 2025, which takes place on May 15. This week of activities (Monday 12 to Friday 16 May) is designed to raise awareness, promote inclusive practice, provide training, and celebrate the progress made in accessibility across UL. This year, the accessibility-specific events will include a webinar with educator and independent faculty developer focusing on neurodiversity, disability studies, and inclusive instructional design Sarah Silverman PhD who will speak on Neurodiversity theory and Universal Design for Learning (UDL).The week will also feature a special tour of the Glucksman Library highlighting its many inclusive features, a webinar on the importance of web accessibility for the Blind and visually impaired and a visit from the Limerick Branch of the Irish Guide Dogs.There will be an opportunity for all staff to share their experiences with Universal Design and learn from colleagues and a student panel where students will discuss their experiences of accessibility and inclusion in UL.Accessibility is everyone's responsibility, and it requires a university-wide collaborative approach to deliver a truly inclusive university for staff and students successfully. This approach is mirrored in the development of the calendar for GAAD, which was designed, developed, and supported by staff from several key areas, including Student Life, Marketing and Communications, the Educational Assistive Technology Centre (EATC), the Centre for Transformative Learning (CTL), Library Services, Learning Technologists, Disability Services, Buildings and Estates, ITD staff, the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion unit, and students.This week of activities has something for everyone, so please come and join us by registering for some of the events or engaging with some of the activities for that week. Browse the week's events.
Dates for your diary - Global Accessibility Awareness Week 2025 at UL | University of Limerick (ul.ie)
University of Limerick (UL) will run a series of accessibility-specific events next week to mark Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) 2025, which takes place on May 15. This week of activities (Monday 12 to Friday 16 May) is designed to raise awareness, promote inclusive practice, provide training, and celebrate the progress made in accessibility across UL. This year, the accessibility-specific events will include a webinar with educator and independent faculty developer focusing on neurodiversity, disability studies, and inclusive instructional design Sarah Silverman PhD who will speak on Neurodiversity theory and Universal Design for Learning (UDL).The week will also feature a special tour of the Glucksman Library highlighting its many inclusive features, a webinar on the importance of web accessibility for the Blind and visually impaired and a visit from the Limerick Branch of the Irish Guide Dogs.There will be an opportunity for all staff to share their experiences with Universal Design and learn from colleagues and a student panel where students will discuss their experiences of accessibility and inclusion in UL.Accessibility is everyone's responsibility, and it requires a university-wide collaborative approach to deliver a truly inclusive university for staff and students successfully. This approach is mirrored in the development of the calendar for GAAD, which was designed, developed, and supported by staff from several key areas, including Student Life, Marketing and Communications, the Educational Assistive Technology Centre (EATC), the Centre for Transformative Learning (CTL), Library Services, Learning Technologists, Disability Services, Buildings and Estates, ITD staff, the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion unit, and students.This week of activities has something for everyone, so please come and join us by registering for some of the events or engaging with some of the activities for that week. Browse the week's events.
New research exposes harmful digital ad practices | Virginia Tech News | Virginia Tech (news.vt.edu)
Muhammad Ali Gulzar’s research team wasn’t looking for a quirk in digital advertising systems that exploits screen reading technologies and could lead to accessibility violations for web developers. But the discovery could improve the lives of more than 2 billion people worldwide and help website developers make their content more accessible.
Opening doors: How accommodations unlock success | MUSC | Charleston, SC (web.musc.edu)
“Accommodations don’t just help a few people – they improve the environment for everyone," says researcher living with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.
To Improve Accessibility, Closed Captioning Gets An Overhaul (disabilityscoop.com)
Closed captioning for television and movies has remained largely unchanged for decades, but a new design aims to give people with disabilities a better idea of what's happening on screen.
Updated Covid vaccines for the fall may be in jeopardy under RFK Jr.’s new rules (nbcnews.com)
If the FDA deems Pfizer’s and Moderna’s updated vaccines “new” products, it’s extremely unlikely the doses would be ready for the fall, vaccine experts say.
Films highlight ‘a more inclusive outdoor experience’ | Discover Our Coast (discoverourcoast.com)
SEASIDE — The Accessible Oregon Coast film tour, traveling north from Coos Bay and Lincoln City, will arrive at the Times Theatre in Seaside 6 p.m. May 13. Three short films will be shown highlighting the work being done to make the Oregon Coast more accessible. Hospitality industry leaders and others are being encouraged to […]
Marissa Bode Talks Lack Of Met Gala Disability Inclusion (buzzfeed.com)
"If y'all are truly allies, do the work."
MUSC to study first-ever fully internal cochlear implants as part of national trial • SC Daily Gazette (scdailygazette.com)
15 people with significant hearing loss could receive a cochlear implant with no external devices under a 3-year MUSC study
Medicaid Payments Barely Keep Hospital Mental Health Units Afloat. Federal Cuts Could Sink Them. - California Healthline (californiahealthline.org)
Patients seeking mental health care are more likely to be on Medicaid than patients in more profitable areas of care, such as cancer or cardiac treatment.
Disability Rights Florida Speaks Out Against HUD’s New Housing Rule - Disability Rights Florida (disabilityrightsflorida.org)
We submitted a public comment opposing HUD’s proposed 2025 housing rule (AFFH IFR), which weakens protections under the Fair Housing Act and makes it harder for people with disabilities to live in their own communities.
Disabled activists gate-crash DWP event and send message to ministers: ‘Your consultation is a sham’ – Disability News Service (disabilitynewsservice.com)
Disabled activists gate-crashed one of the government’s “sham” consultation events on its disability benefits green paper, and persuaded civil servants to let them put questions that ministers had …
Receiving an autism diagnosis in adulthood can be profoundly transformative, yet many newly diagnosed autistic adults experience a lack of accessible, affirming...
Design, at its core, is about perception — how we interpret the world, and how we shape it in return. Which is ironic, really. Because I’m a designer who literally sees the world differently. Cue the…
This fundraising challenge to individuals, governments, and philanthropies will provide essential nutrition programmes and urgently needed supplies for the most vulnerable children and women
Honey, Sweetie, Dearie: The Perils of Elderspeak - KFF Health News (kffhealthnews.org)
A new training program teaches workers to stop the baby talk and address older people as adults.
Scots mum fears her Down's Syndrome son would be 'vulnerable' if Assisted Dying bill is passed | The Scottish Sun (thescottishsun.co.uk)
A MUM made an impassioned plea to Scots politicians fearing her Down’s Syndrome son would be “at risk” if they pass Holyrood’s Assisted Dying Bill. Legislation to allow terminally-ill people to tak…
Immunotherapy helps certain cancer patients avoid surgery, other invasive treatments: ‘We hope this is the future’ | CNN (edition.cnn.com)
A new study found that the immunotherapy treatment worked against some types of cancers, allowing patients to avoid surgery and other types of more invasive treatment to cure their disease.
Activist’s legal threat set to lead to more generous compensation for rail passenger assistance failures – Disability News Service (disabilitynewsservice.com)
Rail companies are likely to be forced to provide more generous compensation when they fail to assist disabled passengers, thanks to the actions of an accessible transport campaigner. The Office of…
New high school program helps Indianola students with disabilities join the workforce (msn.com)
INDIANOLA, Iowa — A new program at Indianola High School is helping students with disabilities join the workforce. The Transition Alliance Program, or TAP, is a partnership between the school district and Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services. Other school districts across Iowa already have the program, but this is Indianola’s first year with the initiative. Indianola’s […]
Youth Disability Awareness Program Training Teens, Macular degeneration, Retinitis Pigmentosa | Disability Awareness Training, Life Skills, Programs, Victoria, Westshore, Saanich, Diverse Abilities (diverseabilities.ca)
We present material about disabilities to the students in an age-appropriate manner that fosters empathy, compassion, understanding & inclusion toward people living with disabilities. Students can ask questions and try hands-on exhibits.
UNFPA calls on US to reconsider ban on future funding | UN News (news.un.org)
The United States’ decision to halt future funding to the UN sexual and reproductive health agency, UNFPA, will slash critical health services for women and girls worldwide, the agency warned on Friday.
Dr. Jo: How Sara Josephine Baker Saved the Lives of America's Children | A Mighty Girl (amightygirl.com)
After Sara Josephine Baker lost her brother and father to typhoid fever, she knew she wanted to be a doctor. But when she graduated in 1898, few people wanted to see a woman doctor, so Dr. Jo took a job in public health working in Hell's Kitchen, one of New York's poorest neighborhoods. She realized that, by improving
Top virologists urge world leaders to act on rising avian flu threat | CIDRAP (cidrap.umn.edu)
Global Virus Network scientists highlight the need for robust surveillance, enhanced biosecurity, and readiness for potential human-to-human viral transmission.
Charlotte the Scientist Finds A Cure | A Mighty Girl (amightygirl.com)
Creatures all over the forest are getting sick, and Charlotte the bunny scientist is determined to figure out why! The stumped doctors and scientists are dismissive of her efforts, but she holds firm to her beloved grandfather's assertion that she will "make a real difference in the world." After some patient
President Ruto Signs Persons with Disabilities Bill 2025 into Law | Signs Tv (signstv.co.ke)
President William Ruto signed the Persons with Disabilities Bill, 2025, into law on Thursday during a ceremony at State House Nairobi, establishing a new leg...
Dr. Jo: How Sara Josephine Baker Saved the Lives of America's Children | A Mighty Girl (amightygirl.com)
After Sara Josephine Baker lost her brother and father to typhoid fever, she knew she wanted to be a doctor. But when she graduated in 1898, few people wanted to see a woman doctor, so Dr. Jo took a job in public health working in Hell's Kitchen, one of New York's poorest neighborhoods. She realized that, by improving
Charlotte the Scientist Finds A Cure | A Mighty Girl (amightygirl.com)
Creatures all over the forest are getting sick, and Charlotte the bunny scientist is determined to figure out why! The stumped doctors and scientists are dismissive of her efforts, but she holds firm to her beloved grandfather's assertion that she will "make a real difference in the world." After some patient
Medicaid Is A Lifeline for Individuals with Down Syndrome | Global Down Syndrome Foundation (globaldownsyndrome.org)
Global Down Syndrome Foundation – Policy Statement DENVER (May 6, 2025) – Today the Global Down Syndrome Foundation published its Policy Statement on how potential changes to Medicaid can affect individuals with Down syndrome and their families and issued a call to action. Congress and the
20 attorneys general ask federal judge to reverse deep cuts to US Health and Human Services (msn.com)
Attorneys general in 19 states and Washington, D.C., are challenging cuts to the U.S. Health and Human Services agency, saying the Trump administration's massive restructuring has destroyed life-saving programs and left states to pick up the bill for mounting health crises. The lawsuit was filed in federal court in Rhode Island on Monday, New York ...
Minnesota Disability Funding Cuts Threaten Essential Services (accesspress.org)
Advocates rally against Minnesota disability funding cuts in 2025, highlighting risks to Medicaid, housing, education, and community support programs.
They're losing their formative years to this debilitating disease. But for too many children with long COVID, finding help is a frustrating and traumatic process that leaves them feeling isolated and invisible.
Cuts to disability benefits will exert pressure on services, and likely lead to more deaths, MPs are told – Disability News Service (disabilitynewsservice.com)
The government’s multi-billion pound cuts to disability benefits will cause huge pressure on services, make it harder for disabled people to find work, and likely lead to more deaths of claimants, …
Silence Speaks Has Created AI-Powered Signing Avatars for the Deaf | WIRED (wired.com)
New technology from British startup Silence Speaks enables an AI-generated sign language avatar to effectively give the deaf and hard of hearing an interpreter in their pocket.
Human Rights Organization for Individuals with Down syndrome
groundbreaking-new-report.pdf (easterseals.com)
WATCH: Exclusive one-on-one interview with PPL | Buffalo Toronto Public Media (btpm.org)
BTPM's Disability Reporter Emyle Watkins hosted a live interview with Maria Perrin, the president of PPL, the new single statewide fiscal intermediary (FI) for the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP).
At least 216 children died in first high-severity US flu season in seven years, CDC says | Flu | The Guardian (theguardian.com)
Number of child deaths is highest in 15 years and cumulative hospitalization rate was highest since 2010-2011
NJ group home investigation raises questions on resident care, deaths (eu.northjersey.com)
Reporters found nearly 50 cases since 2013 in which vulnerable group home residents died amid alarming questions about their care and supervision.
‘Sinister’ government analysis of assisted dying bill adds weight to fears of financial incentives for deaths – Disability News Service (disabilitynewsservice.com)
A “sinister” government analysis of the impact of a bill to legalise assisted suicide suggests it could eventually save public bodies more than £100 million a year in health and social care costs, …
Liev Schreiber on Daughter Kai Coming Out as Trans (eonline.com)
X-Men's Liev Schreiber shared his support for his and Naomi Watts' 16-year-old daughter, Kai, after she came out as transgender: “Kai was always who Kai is.”
Bill Gates Explains His Plans to Close the Gates Foundation in 2045 - The New York Times (nytimes.com)
In a wide-ranging interview, he explains his decision — amid the Trump administration’s assault on foreign aid — to accelerate the end of his giving.
The danger of relying on OpenAI’s Deep Research (economist.com)
Economists are in raptures, but they should be careful
Barrier Free Futures: 04/26/2025 Christina Mills, Ex Director c4a - California (barrierfreefutures.libsyn.com)
New law unleashes service dog trainer housing protections in Minnesota | MPR News (mprnews.org)
Gov. Tim Walz and legislators celebrated the signing of a bill ensuring equal housing access for individuals training service dogs.
LA28 Unveils 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Opening and Closing Ceremony Locations (la28.org)
LA28 confirmed that the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and the Stadium in Inglewood will serve as the official venues for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
DRF Blog: How Police in School Impacts Students with Disabilities - Disability Rights Florida (disabilityrightsflorida.org)
Over the past decade, there has been an increase in the number of school resource officers (SROs). This blog will talk about the reasons behind this, the state of mental health treatment for youth with disabilities, and other related topics.
Watch the episode on YouTube. Show Notes About the Guest(s): Jani Kozlowski is a renowned early childhood professional, boasting over 30 years of experience. She is an accomplished author and speaker, serving as a technical assistance specialist and consultant. Jani focuses on supporting the development of young children and their families, with expertise in early […]
Watch the episode on YouTube. Show Notes About the Guest(s): Jen Newton is an Associate Professor at Ohio University with a dedicated career in inclusive education spanning 25 years. Her expertise encompasses anti-racist, anti-ableist education, early childhood inclusion, and inclusive teacher preparation. Beginning her career as an early interventionist and inclusive pre-kindergarten teacher, Dr. Newton […]
Researchers identify blood biomarkers linked to Long COVID symptoms (news-medical.net)
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have identified biomarkers in the blood associated with symptoms of long COVID, particularly severe respiratory disorders.
24-Hour Vigil to Save Medicaid Takes Over National Mall – Mother Jones (motherjones.com)
"This is a matter of life and death for millions of people," said Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin.
Axis Dance Explores New Frontiers With Mobility Technology - The New York Times (nytimes.com)
A new work by Axis Dance Company, “Kinematic/Kinesthetic,” uses mobility technologies to reshape ideas about moving and about the devices themselves.
Here's how the House plans to cut $300 million from the disability services agency • Minnesota Reformer (minnesotareformer.com)
The Minnesota House passed a bill Monday with significant cuts to the Department of Human Services through 2027. DHS programs account for nearly one-third of state spending, and are expected to get more expensive in the coming years due to the aging population and increasing health care costs. Most of the spending is on Medical […]
The Black mothers who fought toxic waste in New York's Love Canal (19thnews.org)
When a toxic waste disaster unfolded in the 1970s, a White housewife became the face of the movement. Down the street, Black mothers worked twice as hard to be heard.
A Blind Fan's Passion for Football: Together with His Brother - footboom1.com (footboom1.com)
Arnaud, a visually impaired football enthusiast, passionately follows his beloved Racing Club de Strasbourg matches, thanks to the unwavering support of his brother Regularly seen at the Stade de la
New Drugs Outperform Paxlovid – A Game Changer for COVID and Future Pandemics (scitechdaily.com)
The Antiviral Drug Discovery (AViDD) Center at UCSF is pioneering the development of potent drug candidates aimed at preventing future coronavirus pandemics.
Measles outbreak in North Dakota prompts local health officials to quarantine unvaccinated schoolchildren | CNN (edition.cnn.com)
Measles cases continue to accumulate in the United States in what is already the second-worst year since the disease was declared eliminated a quarter-century ago, and a recent outbreak in one North Dakota county led local health officials to quarantine nearly 200 unvaccinated students.
Neurodivergent student fights for classroom inclusivity (innereastreview.com.au)
12-year-old Charlie leads a campaign against 'ableist' teaching, advocating for neurodivergent-inclusive practices. Learn more about his mission.
N.J. 4th grader fires back at RFK Jr.: ‘I have autism and I’m not broken’ (nj.com)
The 9-year-old moved some school board members to tears with his moving speech refuting Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s recent claims about people with autism.
If we can’t imagine true inclusion, we can’t fight authoritarianism (northstarandcompass.substack.com)
And LOTS more about inclusion, and one thing about AAC sentences
Mesa public school for deaf students will turn private, rely on vouchers (eu.azcentral.com)
Sequoia Deaf School, which opened in 1998, faced the possibility of closure as its operator, the Edkey charter school network, struggled financially.
Getty Images Awards $20,000 to Global Storytellers Reshaping Disability Representation (newsroom.gettyimages.com)
Getty Images, a preeminent global visual content creator and marketplace, in partnership with the National Disability Leadership Alliance (NDLA), today announced the recipients of their latest $20,000 creative grant aimed at advancing authentic representation of the disability community in professional settings.
Former CDC staff warn of 'a five-alarm fire' (npr.org)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has laid off thousands of workers since January. Current and former CDC staff members are grappling with uncertainty about both their futures and public health.
Sidewalk bus-loading platforms get upgraded to help visually impaired commuters in NYC (amny.com)
Bus-loading platforms in NYC now have warning strips to better help visually impaired passengers board safely.
Deaf President Now! — Official Trailer (youtube.com)
From Academy Award-nominated producer, co-director and Deaf activist Nyle DiMarco, and Academy Award-winning producer and co-director Davis Guggenheim, “Deaf President Now!” recounts the eight days of historic protests held at Gallaudet University in 1988 after the school’s board of trustees appointed a hearing president over several very qualified Deaf candidates. After a week of rallies, boycotts and protests, the students of Gallaudet University triumph as the hearing president resigns and beloved dean Dr. I. King Jordan becomes the university’s first Deaf president. The protests marked a pivotal moment in civil rights history, with an impact that extended well beyond the Gallaudet campus, and paved the way for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). “Deaf President Now!” features exclusive interviews with the five key figures of the movement, including the DPN4 — Jerry Covell, Bridgetta Bourne-Firl, Tim Rarus and Greg Hlibok — alongside I. King Jordan, as well as archival and scripted elements. The film also incorporates an experimental narrative approach called Deaf Point of View, using impressionistic visual photography and intricate sound design to thrust the audience into the Deaf experience.
There is a paucity of human models to study immune-mediated host damage. Here, we utilized the GeoMx spatial multi-omics platform to analyze immune cell changes in COVID-19 pancreatic autopsy samples, revealing an accumulation of proinflammatory macrophages. Single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) analysis of human islets exposed to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) or coxsackievirus B4 (CVB4) viruses identified activation of proinflammatory macrophages and β cell pyroptosis. To distinguish viral versus proinflammatory-macrophage-mediated β cell pyroptosis, we developed human pluripotent stem cell (hPSC)-derived vascularized macrophage-islet (VMI) organoids. VMI organoids exhibited enhanced marker expression and function in both β cells and endothelial cells compared with separately cultured cells. Notably, proinflammatory macrophages within VMI organoids induced β cell pyroptosis. Mechanistic investigations highlighted TNFSF12-TNFRSF12A involvement in proinflammatory-macrophage-mediated β cell pyroptosis. This study established hPSC-derived VMI organoids as a valuable tool for studying immune-cell-mediated host damage and uncovered the mechanism of β cell damage during viral exposure.
Study Reveals How COVID-19 Infection Can Cause or Worsen Diabetes (news.weill.cornell.edu)
Researchers from Weill Cornell Medicine have used a cutting-edge model system to uncover the mechanism by which SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, induces new cases of diabetes, and worsens complications in people who already have it.
Trump budget proposes drastic cuts for US scientific research (reuters.com)
The White House wants to reduce U.S. health spending by more than a quarter next year, with the National Institutes of Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention facing the brunt of billions of dollars in cuts.
Building a business around your disability (disabilityhorizons.com)
Ben Woldfenden, who founded and runs Visiblis, a digital marketing agency, recently won the Stelios Award for Disabled Entrepreneurs.
50 Years On, Advocates Remember Willowbrook (disabilityscoop.com)
The 50th anniversary of the Willowbrook consent decree, which was a catalyst for the group home movement, comes at a precarious time for people with disabilities.
HHS To Scrutinize Medicare, Medicaid Data On Enrollees With Autism (disabilityscoop.com)
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is unveiling plans to give researchers access to data on enrollees with autism, though experts are doubtful that the effort will identify the condition's causes.
AppleTV+ Documentary Spotlights Pivotal Disability Protest (disabilityscoop.com)
A little known protest that helped pave the way for the Americans with Disabilities Act is the subject of a documentary that's set to be released.
IDD Providers Increasingly Swallowed Up By Private Equity (disabilityscoop.com)
In a major shift, disability service providers across the nation are being acquired by investment firms seeking a quick profit, raising serious questions about implications for care.
In Response To RFK Jr.’s Research Plan, State Moves To Protect Autism Data (disabilityscoop.com)
A state executive order will formally restrict the mass collection or sharing of autism-related data absent legal or medical necessity.
To Improve Accessibility, Closed Captioning Gets An Overhaul (disabilityscoop.com)
Closed captioning for television and movies has remained largely unchanged for decades, but a new design aims to give people with disabilities a better idea of what's happening on screen.
Justice Is Love in Action: Defending Disability Rights in 2025 (us21.campaign-archive.com)
Our community speaking out & taking action against threats to all marginalized people
WSL Arsenal V Manchester United: Football match experience - Life of a Blind Girl (lifeofablindgirl.com)
My accessible football match experience of attending the Arsenal V Manchester United match at Emirates Stadium on the final day of the 2024/25 WSL season.
Trump Officials Investigate California Aid for Undocumented Immigrants - The New York Times (nytimes.com)
The Department of Homeland Security is focusing on a program that provides cash assistance to certain individuals who are older, blind or disabled.
Life's not better for Disabled people just because we're on TV more | Metro News (metro.co.uk)
Writer and disability activist Samantha Renke has had enough of people asking whether life is better than ever for Disabled people in 2025.
Bipolar Stare: My Diagnosis and Life After Bipolar – URevolution (urevolution.com)
From the first bipolar stare to psych ward recovery—this is my story of being diagnosed with bipolar disorder and learning how to live with it.
Liz Kendall to overhaul DWP’s assessment for disability benefits | Benefits | The Guardian (theguardian.com)
Work and pensions secretary calls for disability groups to engage as she scraps the work capability assessment and overhauls the Pip application
ABC IDPwD 2025 Storyteller Scholarship winners announced - Disability Insider (disabilityinsider.com)
The ABC's International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) 2025 Storyteller Scholarship has been awarded to Taylor Harvey and Mark du Potiers.
Ability Central releases 2024 Impact Report - Disability Insider (disabilityinsider.com)
Ability Central announced their annual Impact Report for 2024, sharing statistics and successes from another year of grantmaking, digital resources, and nonprofit support. Ability Central offers funding and support for people with communication disabilities, their families and caregivers, and the organizations that serve them.
Trust a vital tool in managing future pandemics - Disability Insider (disabilityinsider.com)
A Burnet study published today in the Medical Journal of Australia, entitled ‘Preparing Australia for future pandemics: strengthening trust, social capital and resilience’ discusses the need for the Australian Government to rebuild trust and prioritise assistance for priority communities ahead of future pandemics.
Team GB Wheelchair Tennis Squad Triumphs At BNP Paribas World Team Cup | Crip Life™ (criplife.co.uk)
Team GB's wheelchair tennis squad triumphed at the 2025 BNP Paribas World Team Cup in Turkey, earning three medals across junior, men’s, and quad events in a historic campaign.
AXSChat with Dr. Kelly Tzoumis - AXSChat (axschat.com)
Education Dr. Kelly Tzoumis earned her BS in Distributed Studies of Chemistry, Microbiology, and Zoology from Iowa State University in 1985. She completed her MPA from Iowa State University with an emphasis in Environmental Policy
Rethinking How We Discuss Disability - Disability Belongs (respectability.org)
The words we use to talk about disability influence how people feel, how they are treated, and how fully they are included in our communities.
The Hidden Struggle of John Fetterman (archive.ph)
New Palliative Care Course launched for health, aged and disability care workers - Disability Insider (disabilityinsider.com)
Dementia Australia has launched a new course on palliative care for health, aged and disability care workers to mark National Palliative Care Week.
Fetterman's Long History of Toxic Relationships in Braddock (paydayreport.com)
Last week, New York Magazine published an expose entitled “The Hidden Struggles of John Fetterman”. The piece focused on how recent health struggles lead Fetterman to being mean and toxic with stuff. But to those like me, who grew up in the local community, Fetterman has always been a toxic character. Many of us warned about this behavior for more than a decade and were ignored by activists projecting their hopes onto Fetterman. Filmmaker and lifelong Braddock resident Tony Buba, who the New
LaToya Ruby Frazier Takes on Levi’s | Art21 (art21.org)
Art21 is the world’s leading source to learn directly from the artists of our time. The mission of Art21 is to educate and expand access to contemporary art through the production of documentary films, resources, and public programs.
The Silent Battle Between CEO Mental Health and the Cost of Stoicism – Amo Raju (amoraju.com)
Advice for New Teachers, from Teachers - EALA (educatingalllearners.org)
In kindergarten through 5th grade classrooms at Allen Jay Elementary School, students learn subjects like reading, math, and science in English, and in Urdu....
How Accessibility in Faith Communities Transforms Belonging - Disability Belongs (respectability.org)
By committing to continuous learning and change, faith and spiritual communities can become places where everyone belongs.
Disability benefit cuts impossible to support, 42 Labour MPs tell Starmer | Labour | The Guardian (theguardian.com)
Exclusive: backbenchers sign letter calling for change in direction on plans expected to be put to vote next month
I’m Writing a Book! – Retrospective Lily (retrospectivelily.wordpress.com)
Long time, no writing! It seems that way because I haven’t blogged a lot this year. But in fact, I’ve spent at least an hour writing every day for a few months. I’m excited to sha…
Council launches Disability Inclusion and Access Advisory Group - Disability Insider (disabilityinsider.com)
Port Stephens Council is calling for Expressions of Interest (EOI) from the community to join its newly established Disability Inclusion and Access Advisory Group (DIAAG).
See LEXI Voice in Action – Webinar Partnered with SMPTE (ai-media.tv)
Social Research with Deaf People (SORD) | Deaf Awareness Week: Spotlight on Research (sites.manchester.ac.uk)
Global Disability Summit highlights progress in inclusive healthcare - Disability Insider (disabilityinsider.com)
Leaders, advocates and experts from across the globe gathered in Berlin from 2–3 April 2025 for the Global Disability Summit to discuss the critical role that disability inclusion plays in building a more sustainable future.
Abilities Expo announces new series of accessibility conferences - Disability Insider (disabilityinsider.com)
Raccoon Media Group, organizers of the long-standing Abilities Expo held annually in seven major cities across the US, announced new collaborations with important associations to create thought-leadership, education and networking among industry professionals in the disability sector.
Reflecting on our time at the Global Disability Summit (GDS), Women Enabled International (WEI) connected with vital partner organizations, collaborators, and allies of women with disabilities…
BBC Sounds - Access All: Disability News and Mental Health, Braille and me (bbc.co.uk)
And the hunt for Braille-loving superstar Stevie Wonder
Tell us: how will Labour’s planned disability welfare cuts affect you? | Labour | The Guardian (theguardian.com)
We want to hear from people who will be affected by Labour’s planned changes to disability welfare payments
British Squad Announced For ITTF World Para Tournaments | Crip Life™ (criplife.co.uk)
Britain’s top Paralympic table tennis players are set to compete in the ITTF World Para Tournaments in Slovenia this May, under a new global competition format.
Alex Cottle - Disability Belongs™ Entertainment Lab (respectability.org)
Alex Cottle is a participant in the Virtual Cohort of Disability Belongs™' 2025 Entertainment Lab.
Chanthen Nene - Disability Belongs (respectability.org)
Chanthen Nene is a participant in the Virtual Cohort of Disability Belongs™' 2025 Entertainment Lab.
Charlie T. Savage - Disability Belongs™ Entertainment Lab (respectability.org)
Charlie T. Savage is a participant in the Virtual Cohort of Disability Belongs™' 2025 Entertainment Lab.
Ana Maria Defillo - Disability Belongs™ Entertainment Lab (respectability.org)
Ana Maria Defillo is a participant in the Virtual Cohort of Disability Belongs™' 2025 Entertainment Lab.
How One District Built Coherent Systems for Digital Equity - EALA (educatingalllearners.org)
In kindergarten through 5th grade classrooms at Allen Jay Elementary School, students learn subjects like reading, math, and science in English, and in Urdu....
Colin Russell obituary | Law | The Guardian (theguardian.com)
Other lives: Lawyer who lent his expertise in the service of charity
Axis Dance Explores New Frontiers With Mobility Technology - The New York Times (nytimes.com)
A new work by Axis Dance Company, “Kinematic/Kinesthetic,” uses mobility technologies to reshape ideas about moving and about the devices themselves.
Disability And Its Hidden Anger: This Body Betrays Me – (brainlesionandme.com)
An exploration of living with disability, where anger is both a shield and a source of grief and how it feels to have a body that betrays you
Disability benefit cuts to hit 700,000 families already in poverty, DWP forecasts show | Poverty | The Guardian (theguardian.com)
Internal government forecasts obtained by the Guardian reveal ‘truly shocking’ effects of planned cuts
College tech tools leave behind students with disabilities, study finds - Disability Insider (disabilityinsider.com)
Despite decades of advocacy and federal mandates, many college students with disabilities say classroom technology still isn’t accessible for them.
World Ovarian Cancer Day 2025 - Carly Findlay (carlyfindlay.com.au)
Today 8 May is World Ovarian Cancer Day. Here are some thoughts. It’s almost a year since I was diagnosed with Ovarian and Endometrial Cancer. Seven months after surgery, diagnosis and treatment (chemotherapy and radiotherapy), I was declared cancer free. It all happened so quick, my friend joked that I was efficient in kicking cancer
What Does it Mean to be a Mother? (kamredlawsk.com)
What does it mean to be a mother or motherly? Is it just a noun for biological reference, or is it also the act of caring for others, biologically yours or not?
Rules of the Game, Rules of ARIA (a11ynews.substack.com)
First rule of ARIA: Don’t use ARIA. Well, there’s a bit more to it. And also 4 other rules that don’t get the same attention for their lack of meme potential.
Trump’s Cuts to Education Will Hit the Disabled the Hardest (nytimes.com)
Trump’s efforts to eliminate the Department of Education and give its funding directly to the states are a nightmare for parents like me.
Childhood obesity may limit future jobs and education, study finds (disabilityinsider.com)
Individuals who lived with obesity as children are four times more likely to be on sick leave aged 25 than their peers in the general population.
New research highlights gaps in financial education for diverse learners (disabilityinsider.com)
The research project, Developing Culturally Sustaining and Equitable Financial Education Resources for Young Diverse Learners, was led by a team from the Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University’s Financial Education and Research Centre (Fin-Ed Centre) and the Institute of Education. It focused on how families with children aged 10 to 15 engage with financial situations in their daily lives.
HCD partners with two universities to improve accessibility in higher education (disabilityinsider.com)
The Higher Council for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (HCD) signed agreements on Sunday with Amman Arab University and the Arab Open University to improve accessibility for students with disabilities.
There Are Ways to Die With Dignity, But Not Like This (nytimes.com)
Medical aid in dying laws are flawed.
Is everything going to be Okay? Or the one where Keah prepares for surgery (tellmeeverything.substack.com)
Don’t quit cause we need you in The Pitt
European Commissioner Micallef commits to equal opportunities for young people with disabilities (edf-feph.org)
A delegation of the European Disability Forum met with European Commissioner Glenn Micallef, the Commissioner in charge of Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and Sport, on 14 April. The...
‘We want to live, not just survive’: The fight for the Personal Assistance Act in Poland continues (edf-feph.org)
Blog post by Dr. Magdalena Kocejko (SGH Warsaw School of Economics) and Tomasz Przybysz-Przybyszewski (Polish Disability Forum). Unfulfilled promises The battle for the Personal Assistance Act has...
Polish Presidency event: inclusion in employment, media and the community (edf-feph.org)
The Polish Presidency and the European Commission organised the high-level event “Raising awareness of the potential of persons with disabilities” on 28 March. The event brought together disability...
EDF scorecard on the Hungary EU Presidency – Gaps in inclusion and accessibility despite good communication (edf-feph.org)
From 1 July to 31 December 2024, Hungary held the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. But how inclusive was it for persons with disabilities? The European Disability Forum (EDF)...
Results are in: “comprehensive review of EU law” is needed (edf-feph.org)
United Nations experts reviewed EU’s compliance on disability rights. The European Disability Forum supports the findings of a new evaluation by United Nations experts that calls for the European...
Announcing the winners of our Photo Competition! (edf-feph.org)
Accessibility goes beyond ramps and elevators—it’s about removing barriers in every area of life, from physical spaces to digital platforms and inclusive communication. True accessibility means...
Denouncing the ongoing attack against civil society by Members of the European Parliament. (edf-feph.org)
We are joining 550 other civil society organisations in denouncing the ongoing attack against civil society by Members of the European Parliament. European civil society organisations are currently...
EDF and the Global Disability Summit 2025: That’s a wrap (for now)! (edf-feph.org)
From April 2–3, Berlin became the global center for disability rights as the third Global Disability Summit (GDS) 2025 convened over 4,500 participants from more than 100 countries, including...
Disability-inclusive response and recovery in Ukraine: A learning report (edf-feph.org)
Following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022, the European Disability Forum (EDF) and its partners quickly mobilised to support persons with disabilities, who were...
Open letter on improving accessibility in emergency communications (edf-feph.org)
Despite existing EU legislation and improvements in Member States’ emergency services, many people with disabilities currently lack equivalent access to emergency services via 112. Poor...
Remembering Anna Drabarz, polish disability champion (edf-feph.org)
It is with deep sorrow that we learned of the passing of Anna Drabarz, our dedicated Board member, legal scholar, and passionate advocate for persons with disabilities. Anna leaves behind a...
The ‘tug-of-war’ for disability rights in Poland (edf-feph.org)
Blog post by Dr. Krzysztof Kurowski, Chairman of the Polish Forum of Persons with Disabilities and President of the Institute of Independent Living Association Poland ratified the United Nations...
At WAVES 2025, panellists call for smarter, human-centred accessibility in media (reframingdisability.substack.com)
Crisp insights from Rahul Bajaj, Christopher Patnoe, Rachel Lowenstein, Danish Mahajan, Dipti Prasad, Brij Kothari, and Me; and plenty of resources.
How do we make cities more accessible? (cu-project.eu)
The physical city is not accessible to all. How can we lower the thresholds for physical visits and make it possible for everyone to plan a visit ahead, safely, on their own device?
EDF resolution: the right to affordable and accessible housing for persons with disabilities (edf-feph.org)
Recalling that the European Union (EU) and all EU Member States have ratified the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), which underlines the need to eliminate obstacles and barriers to accessibility in housing (Article 9), as well as the right to adequate housing and access to social housing programmes for persons with disabilities (Article 28).
Rebekah's words take me to the wordless (unfixed.substack.com)
If you can get down to the truest, most specific heartbeat of your own story—the one you think only you know—it will unlock something universal.
Caring Across Generations (caringacross.org)
We are families, caregivers, people with disabilities, and aging Americans creating a new way to live well and age with dignity.
Little Lobbyists (littlelobbyists.org)
Little Lobbyists is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that seeks to protect and expand the rights of medically complex and disabled children through community outreach and education.
Accessible Games Initiative (accessiblegames.com)
The Accessible Games Initiative is an Entertainment Software Association (ESA) project. The idea for the Accessible Games Initiative was first developed by Electronic Arts, Google, Microsoft, Nintendo, Sony Interactive Entertainment and Ubisoft. Our goal is to improve players’ gameplay experiences by clear information about the accessibility features available in video games.
Accessibility in games (sirkotsky.substack.com)
How the industry delivers inclusive gaming experience, and what we could learn from it
How to Help Without Enabling: A Lesson From One Disabled Person to Another (audacitymagazine.com)
How to help without enabling is not the easiest lesson learned, but it's the one that's stayed with me the longest.
More than 500 former residents, relatives, people with disabilities, advocates, officials and others marked the 50th anniversary of the signing of a document
Annual Arts Grants and Residencies (melbourne.vic.gov.au)
Grants of up to $20,000 to make your project happen.
Into the Limelight/Place for Every Story in Short Films (stkildafilmfestival.com.au)
Storytelling in short films can be an act of reclaiming power. To share experiences and shift ideologies. A way to disrupt assumptions and re-set stereotypes. We invite filmmakers from underrepresented communities to share their invaluable experiences.
Neurodiversity Arts Festival (neurokin.org.au)
Neurokin celebrates the diverse creativity of Neurodivergent people whilst fostering Neurodivergent community, culture and leadership. We offer accessible events, consultancy, mobile sensory spaces and silent discos throughout Victoria, and online throughout the world.
Beyond Barriers: Inclusive Design As A Creative Opportunity (designweek.melbourne)
How can we move beyond ramps and accessibility to design outcomes where inclusive design is a creative opportunity not an afterthought or restriction?
The Art Of Surface: Texture And Colour In Spatial Design (designweek.melbourne)
The Art Of Surface: Texture And Colour In Spatial Design explores the transformative role of contemporary abstract art in residential, commercial, and public environments. By integrating selected artworks with interior design elements, it highlights how art extends beyond decoration—shaping atmosphere, perception, and emotional connection to place. Through texture and colour, these works invite visitors to engage with surface in new ways, considering how materiality, light, and composition influence the spatial experience.
In Bloom | Arts Access Victoria (artsaccess.com.au)
Art is a journey of discovery and self-expression. This exhibition showcases creativity, colour, and the emotional power of art. Each piece embraces new experiences by blending colours, layering textures, and trying out materials. These works show a deep connection with the world. For many, art is a way to connect and find joy. Bright colours, […]
Join us for Maker Space – Brimbank | Arts Access Victoria (artsaccess.com.au)
Create characters, build sculptures, design your own cards and learn new ways to perform! We will be running 4 workshops at the end of May for young Deaf and Disabled people. All workshops are free. This is a safe space for making art, socialising and creating community with your peers. Maker Space is open to […]
Join us for the May 2025 Gathering! | Arts Access Victoria (artsaccess.com.au)
The Gathering is AAV’s online networking event for Deaf and Disabled artists. We run the Gathering on the last Tuesday of every month. It is hosted on Zoom, with a range of industry guests. Join us for The Gathering Tuesday 27 May, 2.30 pm – 4 pm. Please RSVP by 12 pm on Tuesday 27 May with […]
Annual report 2024 | Arts Access Victoria (artsaccess.com.au)
Our Annual Reports are best viewed on screen. You can find our Annual Report as a PDF and in plain text as a text file and as a word document. To download the full report please click the download button. You can view our Financials for 2024 – Arts Access Audit Report 2024 Accessible [PDF […]
PhD Scholarship in Mixed-Ability Gaming (rmit.edu.au)
This research seeks to understand how gamers with and without disabilities (i.e. mixed-ability gamers) socialise on video games. This project may involve designing and implementing games or game plug ins, using mixed research methods to understand user experience, and engaging with the disability community to understand their perspectives toward social aspects of video games.
Cultural Development Fund (portphillip.vic.gov.au)
The Cultural Development Fund (CDF) is an annual arts and heritage grants round for artists and related organisations in Port Phillip.
Fellowships (creative.gov.au)
Creative Australia Fellowships of $80,000 support outstanding, established artists’ or arts workers’ creative activity and professional development for a period of up to two years.
The Writer's Space Online Fellowship for Writers with Disability (varuna.com.au)
Six online fellowships will be offered to writers with disability and/or who are D/deaf, providing mentorship, professional development, and the opportunity for peer feedback.
XR Access Symposium 2025 (eventbrite.com)
Annual conference for leaders in industry, academia, and advocacy to solve the most pressing problems in extended reality accessibility.
Doris Duke Theatre Extended Reality Salon (jacobspillow.org)
Join for an Extended Reality Salon in the Forest Studio, free and open to the public, featuring interactive dance and technology experiences.
Not One Generation Removed, Disability Advocates Fear Return to a Dark Era (yahoo.com)
A generation ago, people with disabilities were rarely in the room when their welfare was under discussion. Decisions about their care and education were made almost entirely by non-disabled people, who typically addressed them not as individuals who aspired to an education, desirable work or independent living, but as people whose bodies and intellects were […]
The case that could gut disabled people's right to equal health care (motherjones.com)
The notoriously conservative Fifth Circuit will rule on whether it's a civil rights violation to deny a quadriplegic man a ventilator.
The Fight to Be Believed: Long COVID’s Toll on Black Americans (capitalbnews.org)
Nearly a third of Black people who contracted COVID-19 have experienced long COVID symptoms, one study found, but are “not being taken as seriously,” said one patient.
Long Covid office ‘will be closing,’ Trump administration announces (politico.com)
The move comes as part of the administration’s reorganization of HHS, according to an internal email seen by POLITICO.
Five years of remote work changed workplace accessibility. Employees with disabilities will feel its loss. (mashable.com)
Bolstered by Trump's anti-DEI agenda, the "great return" threatens a new culture of accessibility.
Lawmakers, Advocates Spar over Involuntary Commitment Expansion Proposals (rightsandrecovery.org)
Alliance Alert: Lawmakers expressed major concerns about Governor Hochul’s controversial proposal to expand involuntary inpatient and outpatient commitment, voicing doubts about its effectiveness and potential consequences. During this week’s mental health budget hearing, advocates including Harvey Rosenthal, Ruth Lowenkron, and Glenn Liebman testified, urging the state to prioritize investments in community-based services and implement Incident Review […]
The Long Shadow of Institutionalization: How History Warns Against Trump and RFK Jr.’s (nlawcrdj.medium.com)
How the resurgence of institutionalization threatens marginalized communities under the guise of public health and wellness.
#MillionsMissing 2023 – Still Sick, Still Fighting (storyofmillionsmissing.org)
#MillionsMissing is a global movement calling for justice for people with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), also known as ME/CFS.
#MillionsMissing 2025 (meactions.org)
For #MillionsMissing 2025, #MEAction is sending out an SOS.
Chronic Pain Care Circle (disabilityculturalcenter.org)
There is so much beauty and joy in disability – and there can also be so much pain. It’s hard work to get through flares and manage the daily levels – it feels impossible in a culture that doesn’t acknowledge our reality. Our facilitator, LOTUS BOY, will guide our second Chronic Pain Care Circle. We’ll focus on how we can access relief and care through our sense of touch. If possible, come ready to share your personal practices, tools, herbal or ancestral medicines for pain relief, comfort, and/or self-soothing. Or simply come as you are – this community holds space for all of it.
Climate & Disability Justice (disabilityphilanthropy.org)
Event registration: More Information About the Event In 2025, the Disability & Philanthropy Forum will be offering a two-day virtual Learning Institute focused on Climate and Disability...
Call for Participants: Our Disabled Future Video Series (linkedin.com)
Our Disabled Future is a powerful new interview series featuring real Disabled voices, dreams, and action all thanks to you! Your story matters. This is your perspective, your voice, and our moment.
Facing the Realities of Severe Autism (nytimes.com)
Readers react to a woman’s account of raising her autistic child.
Beyond 6 Seconds: Neurodiversity stories from neurodivergent people: Tourette syndrome community and research - with Dr. Daniel P. Jones (sites.libsyn.com)
Dr. Daniel P. Jones is a Creative Practitioner, Disability Scholar, and Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Sheffield in the UK. Daniel specializes in inclusive research methodologies, focusing on the embodied experiences of public spaces, kinship, and solidarity within Tourette syndrome communities.
Mission: Impossible – Daily Captioned Screenings (bda.org.uk)
Paramount Pictures UK ,Cineworld Cinemas, Vue Entertainment, and Showcase Cinemas partner with the British Deaf Association on Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning
UK politics: Tariffs cut on UK cars, steel and aluminium in US trade deal, says Starmer – as it happened (theguardian.com)
Car exports will face 10% tariffs while levies on steel and aluminium are cut to zero
A Day Out in Hyde Park (ablemagazine.co.uk)
Hyde Park is a place where nature, history, and leisure come together, offering a beautiful escape in the heart of London. For visitors with accessibility needs, the Serpentine Lake provides a welcoming space to enjoy the water, whether through boating or swimming. This summer, The Royal Parks invites everyone to discover the freedom of being out on the water, supported by thoughtful accessibility features that ensure a comfortable and enjoyable experience.
Winners of Disability Smart Awards 2025 announced (businessdisabilityforum.org.uk)
Winners of the Disability Smart Awards 2025 have been announced! Read about the winners and their winning projects.
Understanding the Administration for Community Living (ACL) Funding Release: Implications for Aging and Disability Policy (respectability.org)
ACL Funding Release and its Implications for Aging and Disability Policy – U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. announced the release of over $1 billion in grants under the Older Americans Act (OAA) for essential services for older adults and people with disabilities, including meals, caregiver support, transportation, and independent living programs. The distribution was delayed despite congressional approval, prompting advocacy from various stakeholders to ensure timely access to these vital services.
Tips for new wheelchair users who are returning to the community (youtube.com)
Life after a spinal cord injury can be really scary and returning to all the places in the community that you were a part of prior to your disability can feel overwhelming. Here are my tips for making the transition to community easier and my advice on what to focus on!
What is AI Localization? And Should You DIY or Outsource? (3playmedia.com)
Learn what AI localization is, how it works, and whether your organization should build an in-house workflow or outsource.
Almost half of Victorian male inmates have a brain injury. For Michael, diagnosis was the first step to a new life (theguardian.com)
Legal experts argue that the system that is supposed to be providing justice is effectively criminalising disability instead
Expertise and lived experience: Making online shopping accessible (blindnewworld.org)
Akash, a blind accessibility engineer at InnosearchAI uses lived experience to make online shopping accessible for people with vision loss.
Unleashing Musical Potential: How Google's Music AI Sandbox Can Harmonize with Accessibility (assistivetechnologyblog.com)
Discover how Google's Music AI Sandbox is opening doors for musicians with disabilities, offering new ways to create and express through AI-powered tools like text-to-music generation.
Insights From Adopting a Child with Disabilities (mydiversability.com)
Leah Sutterlin - National Council For Adoption offers insight about adopting children with disabilities.
Speaking of & advocating for MI Choice at Michigan’s Capitol (acoupletakesonms.com)
That is exactly what Dan and I, along with over 200 older Michiganians, did on the lawn of Michigan’s State Capitol on Wednesday, May 7.
Using technology may boost brain health in older adults (disabilityinsider.com)
Technology use among older adults appears to benefit cognitive health rather than harm it, according to a large-scale meta-analysis published in Nature Human Behaviour. The study, which examined data from more than 411,000 adults ages 50 and older, reveals that engaging with digital devices may actually help protect against cognitive decline and dementia.
Private school settles with DOJ over disability discrimination (disabilityinsider.com)
Milwaukee Montessori School (MMS) has agreed to pay of $290,000 to resolve allegations that it failed to provide full and equal enjoyment of its educational services to children with disabilities, in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Wisconsin announced Thursday.
How Chronic Pain Made Me a Better Writer (reactormag.com)
"When each sentence was part of an hourglass that trickled away my endurance, I learned to work deliberately and thoroughly."
A constructive meeting between ENIL and MOVEO (enil.eu)
On the 6th of May, staff members of the European Network on Independent Living held a meeting with a team from MOVEO, an Austria-based organization dedicated to improve the inclusion of disabled individuals through sustainable projects and awareness-raising campaigns.
Mainstreaming the UN CRPD into EU legislation on state aidWhich way forward? (enil.eu)
The United Nations have completed their review of the EUs´ performance in implementing the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD). When it comes to Article 27 on Work and employment the concluding observations to the second and third periodic review state:
There’s no mistaking a Scooterpac product! (ablemagazine.co.uk)
The Atom range tells you everything you need to know about the Scooterpac’s objective to ‘Brighten your day!’
AbilityNet shares its Disability Confident Leader expertise (abilitynet.org.uk)
AbilityNet's HR Director highlights some of AbilityNet's best practices in workplace disability inclusion and its work with Mencap, plus three AbilityNet employees discuss topics including autism
How to Make Air Travel More Accessible: A Conversation with Kelly Buckland (newmobility.com)
Kelly Buckland wasn’t sure he wanted to work for the government. As a power wheelchair user with quadriplegia and a disability rights advocate since 1979, his heart and his career have always been…
Just Through Central Park, a Different Gala Celebrates Students’ First Steps (nytimes.com)
The inaugural iBrain Gala, hosted at the Central Park Boathouse by a school for students with severe disabilities, featured a red carpet that they walked with the help of an exoskeleton device.
Inclusive, Iconic, Revolutionary: A+ at Coachella Shows the Power of Disabled BIPOC Representation (ignitebykerigray.com)
Discover how the A+ Program at Coachella is changing the live events industry by creating career opportunities for BIPOC disabled professionals. This program empowers participants, fosters mentorship, and pushes the boundaries of accessibility and inclusion in festivals. Learn about the program, impact, and how A+ is leading the way for a more inclusive future in live events.
Crisafulli govt. launches inquiry into E-scooter and E-bike safety (disabilityinsider.com)
The Crisafulli Government will hold a Parliamentary Inquiry into the use of personal e-mobility devices (PMD), such as e-scooters and e-bikes, to improve safety and address community concerns across Queensland.
Medicaid cuts tied to higher death rates, study finds (disabilityinsider.com)
A new analysis provides evidence that reductions in access to Medicaid could increase deaths and cause financial hardship to people currently covered under an expansion of Medicaid that was implemented under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Conference aims to reimagine disability in the Church (disabilityinsider.com)
Disability advocates and theologians from the Catholic Church including a Jesuit canon lawyer born legally blind will lead an historic conference to rethink practical Christian understandings of disability and limitation and what they might tell us about being human.
New action plan in development to strengthen support for unpaid carers (disabilityinsider.com)
The New Zealand Government is taking action to support unpaid and informal carers, Associate Minister for Social Development and Employment Penny Simmonds says.
Study reveals hundreds of genetic connections to osteoarthritis (disabilityinsider.com)
Over 900 genetic links to osteoarthritis, including 500 that have never been reported before, have been uncovered in breakthrough research from the University of Sheffield.
Most TV Characters With Disabilities Are Played by Able-Bodied Actors, Study Finds (variety.com)
A new study reveals that nearly 80% of characters with disabilities in scripted TV series airing from 2016 to 2023 were played by able-bodied actors.
The State of Disability Representation on Television: An Analysis of Scripted TV Series from 2016-2023 (rudermanfoundation.org)
The Ruderman Family Foundation, in collaboration with the Geena Davis Institute, has released a white paper analyzing disability representation in 350 scripted TV series from 2016 to 2023. The study reveals that nearly 80% of characters with disabilities are inauthentically cast, with overall representation remaining disproportionately low at just 3.9%, despite nearly 30% of the U.S. population identifying as disabled. Authentic casting has fluctuated without a clear upward trend, and disability representation lacks diversity, with most characters portrayed as white. The report calls for industry-wide changes, including increasing opportunities for creators with disabilities, implementing authentic casting, and normalizing disability in storytelling.
Mindful Gardening for Everyone (activehands.com)
Eliza Nicholas of Rocket Garden Design describes the positive impact gardening can have and the importance of the right tools for those with reduced hand function.
The Global Disability Summit sends strong signals for greater inclusion in development cooperation (inklusion-leben.org)
Around 4,500 participants from all over the world came together in Berlin in early April for the Global Disability Summit (GDS) 2025. The highlight was the adoption of the Amman-Berlin-Declaration on April 3rd – a major milestone for the global inclusion of persons with disabilities. However, the conversations and discussions on panels and at exhibition booths were also inspiring and showed: much is possible when resources are available.
Are 'CSS Carousels' accessible? (sarasoueidan.com)
In this post I want to examine the newly announced “CSS Carousels” through the lens of usability and accessibility. I’ll start with a spoiler: CSS Carousels are highly experimental and they are not yet ready for production; not only because of the current lack of browser adoption for the new CSS features they use, but also because they have some major accessibility issues.
Plane Ceiling Collapses Mid-Flight as Passengers Hold It Up with Their Hands Before Fixing It on Their Own (people.com)
Passengers on a Delta plane were forced to hold up a ceiling panel after it collapsed above them during their flight. Tom Witschy, a 35-year-old Chicago resident seated in 19B, detailed the April 14 incident on Delta Flight 2417 to PEOPLE.
A Delta spokesperson tells PEOPLE, “While we are working to understand what occurred in this event, our Customer Care team has been engaged with the customer, and we sincerely apologize for their experience”
Medicaid Vigil in Washington, DC (youtube.com)
Caregivers, care recipients, advocates, and families are gathering at the U.S. Capitol to share their stories and remind Congress that Medicaid isn’t a line item in a budget–it’s a lifeline for millions of families. We’ll be joined by movement leaders and elected officials, including Senator Booker, Senator Wyden, and Representative Jayapal.
The Heart of New Mobility (newmobility.com)
New Mobility has a beating heart. I’m not talking metaphorically. The heart is real, and it belongs to Jean Dobbs, a woman who has dedicated her life to nurturing the magazine from its earliest years.
“I wish in most cases that they wouldn't be an afterthought”: Disabled people on media, mindsets, and the weight of being seen (euansguide.com)
A blog post by disabled access charity Euan's Guide about how disabled people feel about representation in the media and public attitudes and mindsets based on data from the 2024 Euan's Guide Access Survey.
AXSChat with Gina Bhawalkar (axschat.com)
Gina’s research focuses on experience design, the intersection of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and design, and digital accessibility. Gina established and now leads Forrester’s coverage of the digital accessibility space and has a deep background and interest in the topic. She advises organizations on how to establish and scale sustainable accessibility practices. Her research on accessibility has appeared in publications such as The Wall Street Journal and The Financial Brand, and she is a frequent speaker at accessibility conferences and events. Gina’s other areas of expertise include how to build and scale an experience design practice; inclusive design; design systems; and the intersection of user experience (UX) and customer experience (CX).