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Sep 14, 2022

9 Tips for Writing Emails When You Live With Anxiety

themighty.com

"Will these suggestions make your anxiety melt away completely?"



"Now I support others to get out of institutions"

inclusion-europe.eu

Elisabeta Moldovan's speech at the opening session of our Europe in Action to End Segregation conference, 7 September 2022 in Brussels.



Nursing Home Incarceration and the Fate of One Canadian Philosopher

biopoliticalphilosophy.com

Throughout the pandemic, I have written a number of posts on BIOPOLITICAL PHILOSOPHY (e.g. here, here here, here, here) and more formal publications about the horrors of nursing homes in Canada and abroad and the ageism and ableism that the institutionalization of elders and disabled people reinforce.



Jim Langevin barred from flying because of lithium-ion battery wheelchair

washingtonpost.com

Officials say the lithium-ion battery that powers wheelchairs is safe. But passengers like Rep. Jim Langevin can be stranded when airline workers don't know the rules.



Understanding Inclusion

eclre.org

The Understanding Inclusion series contains 6 topics that explore key ideas about inclusion in early childhood. The series covers a range of topics from defining inclusion to understanding the benefits to advocating for inclusion. Developed for families with family input, it is just as meaningful and useful for practitioners working with families who have children from birth to 5.



Chelsea Bear is living her best life

floridatrend.com

In the highly curated world of social media, Chelsea Bear’s Instagram and TikTok feeds look a lot like those of many young Tampa professionals: Brunches and happy hours with friends, mornings at the gym, a new outfit and even a quick jaunt to Vegas. To be an urban-dwelling millennial in Florida these days is to live a life that is stylish, fun and seemingly effortless — at least on social networks.



Fans applaud Bill Hader after he appeared to be the only celebrity at the Emmys wearing a face mask

independent.co.uk

“Respect to Bill Hader for unabashed mask wearing at a high-profile event,” one viewer wrote on Twitter.



New Inclusive Travel Insights Report: Why Welcoming All Travelers Matters

hospitalitynet.org

Travel—by its very nature—promotes a greater understanding of people from different walks of life. Yet while the travel industry has made some strides toward becoming more inclusive, diverse, and accessible, there’s still work to be done.



Cocky Guides – Fun small group sensory travel for the blind traveler, low vision traveler and dea…

cockyguides.com.au

"At Cocky Guides, we are a social enterprise that specialises in providing unique, multi-sensory adventures in small groups for the blind and low-vision community, as well as dedicated tours with an Auslan Interpreter for deaf travellers or those that sign. It’s our number one priority to make sure our travellers feel comfortable, supported and included. Hundreds of Australians have experienced Cocky Guides engaging and accessible day trips, short breaks and road trips to more than 30 destinations across Australia."



The Unintended Consequences of Becoming an Accessible Destination

destinationsinternational.org

It has been over three years since we started TravelAbility and, in that time, I have learned a great deal from the DMOs that have embraced accessibility to become more inclusive and welcoming to everyone. It inspired our tagline: “All Means All” and resulted in many unintended consequences that have surprised destination leaders.



Dutch man in wheelchair accused of beating, robbing German tourist on Mallorca

nltimes.nl

A 56-year-old Dutch man was accused of violently attacking a robbing a German tourist on Tuesday in the Spanish city of Palma, on the island of Mallorca. The victim was walking with another person near the Plaza del Oliver, when the Josef M. allegedly used his wheelchair to quietly stalk the victim.



Museums

disabilityvisibilityproject.com

I love museums. I miss going to them but am glad there are so many museums with online exhibits and programming. Today we’re talking about museums with Amanda Cachia, an independent curator and critic from Sydney, Australia who is now based in the U.S. She received her PhD in Art History, Theory & Criticism from the University of California San Diego in 2017. Her research focuses on modern and contemporary art; curatorial studies and activism; exhibition design and access; decolonizing the museum; and the politics of embodied disability language in visual culture. You’ll hear Amanda talk about her scholarship and work as a disabled curator, museum accessibility during this pandemic, how curators can make accessibility part of their practices, and how technology can bring people closer to art in new ways.



Curating Access: Disability Art Activism and Creative Accommodation

amandacachia.com

This book is an interdisciplinary collection of twenty-four essays which critically examine contemporary exhibitions and artistic practices that focus on conceptual and creative aspects of access. Oftentimes exhibitions tack on access once the artwork has already been executed and ready to be installed in the museum or gallery. But what if the artists were to ponder access as an integral and critical part of their artwork? Can access be creative and experimental? And furthermore, can the curator also fold access into their practice, while working collaboratively with artists, considering it as a theoretical and practical generative force that seeks to make an exhibition more engaging for a wider diversity of audiences? This volume includes essays by a growing number of artists, curators, and scholars who ponder these ideas of ad-hoc, experimental and underground approaches within exhibition-making and artistic practices. The goal is to consider how, through these nascent exhibition models and art practices, enhanced experiences of access in the museum can be a shared responsibility amongst museum workers, curators, and artists, in tandem with the public, so that access becomes a zone of intellectual and creative “accommodation,” rather than strictly a discourse on policy. The book provides innovative case studies which provide a template for how access might be implemented by individuals, artists, curators, museum administrators and educators given the growing need to offer as many modalities of access as possible within cultural institutions. Museums acknowledge the necessity and urgency to decolonize the museum, representing the diverse identities and increasing needs of its patrons and its users. This book is a resource for how to follow and especially move beyond protocol in inventive and creative ways for the benefit of disabled and non-disabled visitors.



Why some coverage of the Queen's death was ableist

lucywebster.substack.com

Hello everyone, Seeing as there is literally one news story at the moment (and for inexplicable reasons it’s not people freezing to death this winter) I thought I would do what all good journalists do and find an angle. So. Let’s talk about the coverage of the Queen’s short illness before her death. Because I’m afraid to say that for a few hours on Thursday afternoon the broadcasters and everyone on Twitter went full ableist.



3Play Media Video Accessibility 101 Course

3playmedia.thinkific.com

Video Accessibility 101 is an online course by 3Play Media that teaches you everything you need to know about digital accessibility for video, media, and more.



Johnson & Johnson and a New War on Consumer Protection

newyorker.com

The company has spent billions on cases about one of its most popular products. As its executives try a brazen new legal strategy to stop the litigation, corporate America takes note.



Open Call

docs.google.com

This is an open call for content for an easy to interpret book about masking and unmasking in the Autistic and Neurodivergent community.



Benjamin Wilson - "Art and culture has such an influence": Disabled actor talks theatre accessibili…

nowthenmagazine.com

"It made me feel like a second-class member of the audience. Like an afterthought.": Blind actor and Agent of Change speaks to Now Then about accessibility in theatres.



Hollywood wants to feature more actors with disabilities

thehill.com

“There are so many talented performers available who are often overlooked and are not being considered for roles, so our goal with this initiative is to help bridge that gap,” said Claudia Lyon, executive director of vice president of talent and casting at CBS Entertainment.



Artists - Unlimited

weareunlimited.org.uk

Arts commissioning programme that enables new work by disabled artists to reach UK and international audiences.



Invisible Institutions Podcast

invisibleinstitutions.com

Invisible Institutions is a new documentary podcast exploring the past and present of institutions for people labelled with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Canada. 



Making the invisible visible: an interview with Megan Linton about the harms of the institutional s…

mailchi.mp

Invisible Institutions is one of the most important podcasts of recent years. Through extraordinary research, interviews, and production, the seven-part project interrogates the devastating and ongoing impacts of institutions for people labelled with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Canada, with episode topics including the history of institutionalization, sheltered workshops, disability and long-term care facilities, and medical assistance in dying (MAiD). It is truly essential and required listening.



Artist Propulsion Lab

npr.org

The Artist Propulsion Lab is WQXR's program to support emerging and mid-career artists – join them as they explore the environment, health, identity, and music on the Artist Propulsion Lab podcast.



Autism Dating Show Wins Emmy Awards

disabilityscoop.com

A documentary series following the dating experiences of young adults with autism is the winner of multiple Emmys.



Our sexy punk cabaret aims to end the infantilisation of autistic people like me

inews.co.uk

As a queer, neurodivergent performer, I have as many vices, virtues and kinks as the average adult – Not F**kin' Sorry is proof of that.



Visions for a Liberated Anti-Carceral Crisis Response

medium.com

From a Mad Crip care worker and psychiatric survivor.



Disability takes center stage with Babes With Blades

chicagoreader.com

A new production of Richard III examines how ableism plays a part in creating Shakespeare's most infamous villain.



For 'disabled oracle' Alice Wong, rest is a radical act

latimes.com

Disability rights activist Alice Wong's debut memoir is out Tuesday. But don't expect to see her on a book tour, read from her work or sign copies.



Ford Foundation Grants $1M to AAPD to Support Disabled Higher Ed Students and Employees in COVID-19…

aapd.com

The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) is proud to announce that AAPD has received a new $1,000,000 grant from the Ford Foundation U.S. Disability Rights Program. The grant has been established to support the advocacy of disabled students, faculty, and staff to center disabled university community members as postsecondary education navigates the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This announcement marks the largest grant ever issued by the Ford Foundation’s U.S. Disability Rights portfolio, which launched in 2021, and builds on the powerful legacy of student and youth organizing in the disability rights and justice movement.



Iowa State professor sues school over handling of COVID-related disability request

thegazette.com

A tenured Iowa State University art history professor is suing her employer, the state, and three ISU supervisors for violating her civil rights in the way they responded to her COVID-related request to continue teaching online last fall due to an ongoing disability.



The Weeklyish

weeklyish.substack.com

A newsletter for inclusionists that is published nearly weekly, but mostly whenever we can get around to it. Click to read The Weeklyish, by Tim Villegas, a Substack publication with thousands of readers.



As a disabled person, I know: American bootstrap culture is a lie

washingtonpost.com

The message they sell us is a lie: We all need others to get by.



Unsafe Refuge: Why did so many wheelchair users die on Sept. 11?

newmobility.com

By now we’ve heard the stories–at least two wheelchair-using employees carried to safety by brave helpers–but no one wants to talk about those wheelchair users who perished in stairwells while waiting to be rescued.



Overlooked No More: Brad Lomax, a Bridge Between Civil Rights Movements

nytimes.com

A member of the Black Panthers, he helped lead a historic, and successful, sit-in in San Francisco as part of a nationwide anti-discrimination campaign on behalf of people with disabilities.



New Ad Campaign Keeps the Focus on Abortion Rights

qcnerve.com

Carolina Forward emphasizes the importance of protecting reproductive freedom through their new ad campaign in support of abortion rights.



Scarlett Kefford

andrewroachtalent.com

Scarlett Kefford is a screenwriter and emerging stand-up comedian whose style and sense of humour are influenced by their lived experience of being a disabled, neurodiverse, queer person born and bred in Birmingham.



Why It Matters: Diversity & Disability Inclusion In Arts

kit.org

The arts belong to everyone - including people with disabilities. So, whether you’re an accessibility practitioner, theater or art student, or just part of a school or community theater looking to be more inclusive of those with disabilities, this blog will introduce you to the topic of disability inclusion in the arts and link out to useful KIT resources that can be helpful for anyone working to expand access to the arts for those with disabilities.



Watch: New Deaf perspectives shared for BBC Radio 3 series ‘The Essay’

limpingchicken.com

BBC Radio 3’s audio series The Essay has produced a second collection of Deaf perspectives which will be broadcast this week, under the title Sign Language Is My Language.



Conditions in detention for persons with disability to be examined in hearing

disabilityinsider.com

The Disability Royal Commission will inquire into the conditions for persons with disabilities in youth detention and adult prisons during its twenty-seventh Public hearing in Perth next week.



Study reveals COVID was deadlier for people with intellectual disabilities

disabilityinsider.com

Authors of a new peer-reviewed paper have discovered that COVID was the leading cause of death for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in 2020.



Our Presence is Our Power

withkeri.com

Between COVID-19, racial tensions, and rising work expectations, disability and mental health awareness with organizational leaders is more important than ever. Our Presence is Our Power is a one-day conference that centers managers of color looking to sharpen their skills through a lens of disability and racial justice. Our sessions will teach leadership strategies that help our partners successfully invest in themselves and their communities.



Impossible choices

kerry-thompson.com

The rising cost of living is a conversation that isn’t likely to cash out anytime soon. Not just in the disabled community. Many people/families will be faced “impossible choices in order to survive”.



How a Digital Accessibility Specialist Apprenticeship Scheme can benefit your organisation

abilitynet.org.uk

“Apprenticeships not only provide the opportunity for someone to enter the field but they also provide the opportunity to either re skill or certify somebody in a sector such as accessibility.” Mark Wilcock from Atos shares details on how to implement a Digital Accessibility Specialist Apprenticeship scheme within your organisation.



Episode 108: An Interview with "The First Thing About You" Author Chaz Hayden

theaccessiblestall.com

We had the pleasure of chatting with Chaz Hayden, author of the new book The First Thing About You. Tune in for real talk about being a disabled author and creating the disability representation you want in the world. Thank you to Candlewick Press for sponsoring this episode!



Ask Alex: Voice recognition technology

abilitynet.org.uk

Alex Barker, AbilityNet’s Disability Consultant, provides his advice about voice recognition as part of his regular ‘Ask Alex’ series.



Review: Much Ado About Nothing by 1623 theatre and Purple Theatre

limpingchicken.com

Shortly before the summer I was invited to watch a production of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing featuring an actress who is deaf, Emily Howlett.



Insight: My life as a CODA

limpingchicken.com

I was brought up by my Mum who is deaf. Mum is profoundly deaf and wears a hearing aid. My Dad is hearing but he hasn’t been on the scene since I was young. My mum is bilingual and because of that me and my four siblings all use BSL and spoken english too.



How to Add Captions to Your Videos (and Formatting Explained)

3playmedia.com

We've the low-down on everything you need to know about how to add captions to your videos – including formats to use, organized by platform.



You Do Not Have to Be Healthy to Be a Worthy Fat Person

themighty.com

"You do not have to meet society's definition of 'healthy' to be an acceptable fat person."



Women with disabilities more likely to report poor diet, food insecurity

disabilityinsider.com

Women with disabilities are nearly twice as likely to rate their diet as poor and are more likely to experience food insecurity compared to women without disabilities, according to a new study led by researchers at the NYU School of Global Public Health. The findings are published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.



Society of Disabled Oracles

disabilityvisibilityproject.com

Hello everyone! I wrote about disabled oracles in the past such as a talk I gave on August 6, 2020, “The Last Disabled Oracle,” as part of Assembly for the Future, a project of The Things We Did Next collaboration based in Melbourne, Australia.



Dan Edge

andrewroachtalent.com

Dan Edge is an actor, model, pro wrestler and circus aerial performer which has led to an extensive career. He has performed in various theatre productions, flown in the air at the London 2012 Paralympic Games’ Opening Ceremony, sung badly (on-purpose) in a television commercial and won wrestling championship belts in the US and UK. He is also co-host of the Life DownLow’ed podcast in which he and Samantha Renke discuss all things life and disability.



Book review of “Year of the Tiger: An Activist’s Life,” by Alice Wong

washingtonpost.com

In her memoir, the activist tells her story — and warns that it's no sentimental tale.



Why I Draw as Someone With Nonverbal Learning Disability and Depression

themighty.com

"Drawing was intimate, quiet, and reflective -- my own neurodiverse form of communication and interaction."



Kohl’s launches clothing collection for adults with disabilities

disabilityinsider.com

Kohl’s has unvelied a collection of clothing designed for adults with disabilities. The collection, designed in partnership with GAMUT Management - a leading consulting and talent management company for people with disabilities, includes thoughtfully integrated garment features with ease and comfort at the forefront.



Was ist mit dem Bundeskompetenzzentrum Gebärdensprache?

taubenschlag.de

Der Koalitionsvertrag der Ampelregierung ist mehr als 200 Tage alt. Auf Seite 78 steht Folgendes: „Darüber hinaus sorgen wir baldmöglichst dafür, dass Pressekonferenzen und öffentliche Veranstaltungen von Bundesministerien und nachgeordneten Behörden sowie Informationen zu Gesetzen und Verwaltungshandeln in Gebärdensprache übersetzt und untertitelt werden sowie die Angebote in leichter bzw. einfacher Sprache ausgeweitet werden. Dazu richten wir einen Sprachendienst in einem eigenen Bundeskompetenzzentrum Leichte Sprache/ Gebärdensprache ein.“



Toilets and first aid on five-mile queue route to view Queen’s coffin

theguardian.com

Plans show 1,000 volunteers will help manage queue, which may be closed if numbers become too great.



Pain Awareness Month: What I Need You to Know About Osteoarthritis

themighty.com

"I am in pain every day, and I will be for the rest of my life. I want to tell you what that means."



When You Don't Always Believe You Deserve to Live

themighty.com

"These days, I can hear a chorus of voices calling me back when it gets too dark inside my head."



What the Media Always Gets Wrong About Chronic Illness

themighty.com

"Your pain is valid. How you live with and manage that pain is your own decision."



The Simple Question That Helps Me Calm Down During a Panic Attack

themighty.com

"This question had an immediate calming effect on me."



Accepting the Intrusive Thoughts in My Unique Autistic Brain

themighty.com

"You make my life hard and you make my life wonderful. I’m glad you are a part of my brain’s ecosystem."



6 Things You Need to Know If You Have a Roommate With ADHD

themighty.com

  1. "Clutter can unintentionally happen, and cleaning it can be even harder."



13 People Describe What Clothing Sensory Sensitivities Feel Like

themighty.com

Do you have any sensory sensitivities to types of clothing and garments? Tell us below!



When Your Life Goals Change Because of Chronic Illness

themighty.com

"I had not considered that sometimes goals cannot become reality."



3 Things You Need to Know If Your Job Is Making You Suicidal

themighty.com

"A job is just a job until it’s not, especially when you live with suicidal ideation."



15 People Share Why They Talk About Their Illnesses on Social Media

themighty.com

"I couldn’t not share it. It’s part of me and always will be."



A Hurricane Taught Me Lessons About Chronic Illness and Resilience

themighty.com

"There can be great beauty in the storms."



Chronic Illness Makes Me Feel Like a 'Hostage' or a 'Host' to My Condition

themighty.com

"Do I consider myself a 'host' or a 'hostage' to my disease?"



Redefining Strength in My Life With POTS

themighty.com

"Strength and perseverance aren’t about bottling up my emotions or hiding them, but rather having the courage to let myself be seen."



Why Getting My ADHD Diagnosis Gave Me Hope

themighty.com

"A diagnosis is not a label, it’s a chance."



Liberty Global and Nuance Expand Voice-Enabled TV Services to Provide Accessibility for Visually Im…

news.nuance.com

New capabilities allow for UK customers to change channels and search guides simply using their voice, making access to programming and customer service requirements easier than ever.



Copy and Formatting

accessible-social.com

How to be accessible on social media when writing and formatting copy.



Easy Read that will Demystify Tables, Reflow, and Magnification

mn.gov

Learn more about “resize text” and “reflow”.



Blind Reading Text in Braille

videoforest.org

Braille is a tactile writing system used by people who are blind or visually impaired. It is named after Louis Braille, the French man who invented it. The system is used by blind people to read and write. The Braille system uses a set of raised bumps or dots that can be felt with a finger. Each set of dots is a character in an alphabet, and the numbers and some punctuation. Braille is used with different languages today. In each language, the letters are encoded differently, depending on the alphabet. The list of codes is known as braille code, or code page. There are also different braille codes in use for special purposes, like writing shorthand, mathematics or music. Close-Up. Full HD.



Designing charts for cognitive impairment

highcharts.com

Learn how to create interactive charts for those who are cognitive impaired using labels with Highcharts.



Visit for a surprise

ericwbailey.website

Could spoiling a joke be an accessibility issue? You better believe it.



Making learning accessible for everyone with Microsoft Education

pulse.microsoft.com

Discover how to unlock your students’ potential with Microsoft accessibility and inclusivity tools that support diverse learning needs.



Using AI to decode speech from brain activity

ai.facebook.com

Decoding speech from brain activity has mostly benefited from invasive approaches. New research from FAIR shows AI could instead make use of noninvasive brain scans.



The comedian who can't look at his audience

bbc.com

Comedian Chris McCausland, who is blind, dared to dream and now he has hit the big time on BBC Two's Live at the Apollo.



A Double Take on Adaptive Fashion at NYFW, From Open Style Lab

vogue.com

That fashion week is outstandingly inaccessible is not particularly top of mind to most of its attendees or staffers, but it should be. With some venues being only reachable via stairs or tiny hallways, seating often taking the shape of benches with no room for wheelchair users, and most invitations failing to disclose such details, show-going is inarguably ableist and exclusive. The clothes, of course, tend to follow suit, as runway models are (with some notable exceptions) able bodied people who wear clothes made exclusively for bodies like theirs.



Colorado teen's long COVID isn't just persisting, it's getting worse

denverpost.com

The coronavirus has left millions of Americans, like Lilly Downs, with unexplained symptoms that have lingered for months — and now years — after their initial infections.



What's New in iOS 16 Accessibility For Blind and DeafBlind users

applevis.com

Introduction I'm back yet again. Just like in years past, September brings us a new major release of iOS. This latest edition includes many mainstream changes such as a revamped Lock screen; enhancements to privacy and safety features; Focus Mode enhancements; new functionality in Messages and Mail; along with many other improvements.



Brie Larson, Alex Crotty, Sage Grace Dolan-Sandrino, & Emily Flores Interview: Growing Up

screenrant.com

Brie Larson, Alex Crotty, Sage Grace Dolan-Sandrino, & Emily Flores talk Disney+'s Growing Up, a new show that highlights coming of age.



Open Style Lab and SMA Community Host First-Ever Runway Show at NYFW

people.com

Fashion nonprofit organization Open Style Lab collaborated with the spinal muscular atrophy community on its first-ever runway show to raise disability awareness and foster inclusivity in fashion.



Climate change disasters are a disability rights issue. Here's why

yahoo.com

Disability rights activists have a message for all climate change organizers: Always include people with disabilities in the conversation.



CBS Launches a New Performers with Disabilities Talent Initiative

variety.com

CBS is expanding its representation and inclusion programs to launch a new “CBS Performers with Disabilities Talent Initiative.” The plan, which starts with the upcoming 2022-2023 TV season, is to make sure the Eye network’s programming includes “meaningful representation and inclusion for all underrepresented groups, including performers with disabilities in series regular, guest star or co-starring roles in current series and pilots, playing characters specifically written with a disability as well as roles that do not specify one.”



TLC Supercharges Fund Put More Accessible Cabs Road

thecity.nyc

A surcharge added to every yellow or green cab ride could rise from 30 cents to $1 in a new effort to meet a long-blown accessibility deadline.



Inside the movement redefining and resisting professionalism

mashable.com

"Professionalism is racist, sexist, classist, and ableist."



Doctor Wait Times Average Almost Four Weeks In Big Cities

forbes.com

Patients are waiting an average of 26 days to schedule an appointment with a doctor, according to a study of commonly used specialty physicians in 15 major U.S. cities.



The Big Problem With Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids

youtube.com

Over-the-counter hearing aids will be available on the market as soon as October 2022. While this may seem like a great thing to the majority of the [hearing] population, it could very well actually be the opposite. Let's break down while these more "affordable and accessible hearing aids" could actually pose a problem in the long run.



The Disability Justice Issue

briarpatchmagazine.com

Our special 56-page Disability Justice issue features writing and art from disability justice activists across Canada. Inside, you'll find an article about drug use and the criminalization of disabled life, an interview about war and debility, a roundtable on long COVID, food reviews from inside institutions, a discussion about disabled sex, reflections on the future of the movement, kids' reviews of a childrens' book about accessibility, and more.



Gaming gets more accessible for people with disabilities

eu.northjersey.com

Xbox estimates there are 400 million gamers worldwide with disabilities, and it is making its hardware and software more accessible to them.



Wheels up: Denver actor about to make Broadway history

denvergazette.com

Regan Linton is believed to be just the fourth wheelchair-using actor to be cast in a Broadway production.



Despite court ruling, no timeline for closing N.S. institutions for disabled people

globalnews.ca

The Disability Rights Coalition of Nova Scotia says the government is still using an incremental approach to solve a human rights issue that requires more immediate action.



How fashion brands can boost business by being disabled inclusive

thinkwithgoogle.com

3 disability advocates offer fashion retailers advice on how to be more disability inclusive, and share how it can benefit both bottom line and society.



Using Adjusted Age to Calculate Premature Baby Milestones

themighty.com

"Considering adjusted age is an absolute necessity for tracking premature babies' development."



An Airline Violated My Rights as a Traveler With a Service Dog

themighty.com

"I will only use airlines that treat me and my service dog with dignity and respect."



Autism Doesn’t Hold People Back at Work. Discrimination Does.

hbr.org

Did you know that an autistic professional is up to 140% more productive than an average employee when properly matched to a job that fits their skills? Yet, discrimination against neurodivergent people continues. That’s because most of the “common” workplace practices at the workplace are established for neurotypicality. While the onus to change this really lies with the organizations, the author offers a few strategies to help neurodivergent employees take control of their own success at work.



Instagram’s accessibility issues, cutting back on swag and more

prdaily.com

Plus: Forbes releases first-ever Top Creators list.



How Website Accessibility Impacts User Experience

bmmagazine.co.uk

Many businesses have created their website for communication, marketing, and sales purposes.



Best way to fend off dementia at any age? Break a sweat, doctors say

studyfinds.org

Brains of physically active elderly adults contain more of a specific type of protein known to enhance the connections between neurons.



Accessibility vs Usability: What is the Difference to the Disability Community?

blog.usablenet.com

Your website might be accessible according to WCAG guidelines, but may not be usable. Read about the difference between accessibility and usability.



Optimizing the online experience for disabilities improves it for all customers accessibility

martech.org

43% of people with disabilities abandoned an online purchase because of accessibility issues.



Breaking Down the ADA’s New Website: What Works, What Still Doesn’t

audioeye.com

The Americans with Disabilities Act launched a new beta website. Learn what works and what still needs to be improved.



The Role of Litigation and Regulation in Making the Web More Accessible with Guests Ken Nakata and …

litigationconferences.com

Ken Nakata of Converge Accessibility and Hiram Kuykendall discuss the role of litigation and regulation in making the web more accessible on the Emerging Litigation Podcast.



Improving PDF Accessibility Tools for Content Creators

trace.umd.edu

Ensuring that all users can access the documents they need for education, science, commerce, e-government, and recreation.



How To Save Money On Your Energy Bill If You’re Disabled

disabilityhorizons.com

We share tips on how you can save money on your energy bill and investigate what help and support is being provided to the most vulnerable customers by the main energy companies in the UK. 



Why Accessibility Matters When Buying Technology (and Other Most Asked Questions)

microassist.com

We surveyed our CTO Hiram Kuykendall and accessibility policy expert Kathy Keller on some of the often asked questions we hear from both purchasers and public sector contractors faced with ensuring accessibility during the technology purchasing process.



Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve math accessibility for students with visual impairmen…

nwea.org

This study, which is part of a larger project that aims to make online math more accessible to students with visual impairments (VI), examines the text quality of math assessment items for students with VI who use screen readers. Using data from about 29.5 million students taking standard versions of the MAP Growth math assessment, and 48,845 students taking accessible versions, we identified high-quality items, those that measured achievement for both students with and without VI equally well, and low-quality items, which showed differences between the two groups of students. The researchers introduced three word embedding methods and three classifiers to predict item quality for accessible assessments. This work advanced our understanding of barriers, and used cutting-edge technologies to develop a new way to better present math content online to improve accessibility and increase the opportunity to learn math for students for students with VI.



A 9-step plan for 'curb-cutting' disability access in India’s news and newsrooms

reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk

Prompted by acts of civil disobedience (wheelchair-using students had been pouring concrete to create ramps off pavements), the city of Berkeley, California, installed its first official “curb cut” at an intersection on Telegraph Avenue in 1972.



Arts, screen and culture internship program embraces disability

nsw.gov.au

NSW artists and practioners with disability will have the opportunity to develop meaningful career pathways into the arts, screen, and culture sectors thanks to the NSW Government’s Createability Internship Program.



Toxic Travel Chaos Impacts People With Disabilities

forbes.com

Everyone is talking about travel, whether this is the rail strikes in the UK.



Benjamin Wilson - "Art and culture has such an influence": Disabled actor talks theatre accessibili…

nowthenmagazine.com

"It made me feel like a second-class member of the audience. Like an afterthought.": Blind actor and Agent of Change speaks to Now Then about accessibility in theatres.



Accessibility nightmare goes from bad to worse for woman after floods

stuff.co.nz

Norelle Kendrick’s home wasn’t ideal for her wheelchair, but she coped – until slips blocked the only access point she had.



The metaverse could change the lives of people with disabilities

inews.co.uk

From education to work, social lives and entertainment, just like the internet bought tools of online banking or shopping.



An inspiring teacher is making education accessible for students of all abilities

news.microsoft.com

Gunjan Tomar, a MIEE teacher uses accessibility features in Microsoft products to teach students with learning disabilities.



UAE Vision-Impaired Users Gain Accessible Mastercard Card From Ajman Bank

pymnts.com

Through a new initiative between Ajman Bank and Mastercard, people in the UAE who are blind or partially sighted can now access the inclusive Touch Card.



A Grim Message From The Ceo Of Disability Rights UK

disabilitytalk.co.uk

As summer comes to an end and Disabled people across the country fear the grim reality of winter during a cost of living crisis, we welcome the new Prime Minister’s announcement this week of an energy price guarantee from the 1st October for two years.



Accessible homes for disabled Indians is not a favour, it’s an obligation

theprint.in

Most builders and promoters don’t care about making Indian buildings accessible to persons with disabilities. That’s against the law.



Theatres begin advertising the width of their seats under 'fat accessibility'

dailymail.co.uk

A raft of UK entertainment venues are now posting measurements for their seating online, including width and legroom, as part of a push towards 'fat accessibility'.



The Key to Making Cybersecurity More Accessible to Everyone

wsj.com

Many people have impairments—or financial constraints—that make it hard to follow prescribed protocols. Here’s how to make sure they are online and safe.



When I was a child, my parents never had a discussion with me about disability

ablemagazine.co.uk

I had an aunt who used a stairlift and we just never spoke about it. I was told that her legs didn’t work and that was the end of it. I feel that if parents had more open discussions with their children, they would have a better understanding about different impairments. It needs to be normalised and it needs to be talked about openly. Why are we taught to avoid people who are different to us from such an early age? We can learn a lot from one another by having an open conversation.



New apps, websites help those dealing with the logistics of the death of a loved one

washingtonpost.com

Creators of services say their goal of providing easily accessible and organized help for people in distress has never been more necessary.



Bilateral Amputee Maggie Rath Shares Her Health Journey

shape.com

CrossFit athlete Maggie Rath shares her experience with developing an unknown illness, receiving an innovative amputation procedure and both legs, and starting to walk once again.



‘What about us?’ - a call for an accessible Nation

navajotimes.com

Hoskie Benally has been advocating for the disabled all of his life.



Open access to research can close gaps for people with disabilities

statnews.com

As plans to make research publicly available are developed, the accessibility of information and data for people with disabilities must be a core component of open and universal access.



John Fetterman Will Debate Dr. Oz Amid Hearing Loss From Stroke

businessinsider.com

Dr. Oz had called for debates in early September, and at a recent rally alongside former President Donald Trump, Oz criticized Fetterman's health.



How Weed Became the New OxyContin

tabletmag.com

Big Pharma and Big Tobacco are helping market high-potency, psychosis-inducing THC products as your mother’s ‘medical marijuana’.



Not Quietly Quitting But Quietly Returning, Older Workers Are Changing Work And Retirement

forbes.com

From the great resignation, work from home, to quiet quitting, our idea of work is changing. One trend receiving less attention, but likely to have far greater and longer-term impact on work and retirement, is quiet returning. Retirees are returning to work and the reasons why will surprise you.



Making a more accessible fair experience

mprnews.org

The Minnesota State Fair is a different experience for everyone. There is no denying it is loud, overcrowded and anxiety-inducing but if you’re autistic, it can be even more nerve-wracking. Jillian Nelson of the Autism Society of Minnesota took MPR News on a tour of the fair through the lens of an autistic person.



Gutsy Women Have the Last Laugh

tv.apple.com

Hillary and Chelsea explore the power of humor while bowling with Wanda Sykes, having tea with Amy Schumer, and enrolling in clown school.



Malaria is outsmarting blood tests. Can a breath test help?

pbs.org

A parasite that causes the most common form of malaria is evolving to be undetectable by current tests. Some scientists want to zero in on compounds in patients’ breath instead.



Theatre for All Actor Training Program 2022

queenstheatre.org

Queens Theatre is proud to present the sixth year of its Theatre for All Training Program, taking place in October, 2022. Applications are open through September 9, 2022 at 5:00 PM EST.



Hochul Declares Polio State of Emergency for New York

nytimes.com

The virus has now been detected in a Nassau County wastewater sample, officials said.



How I became an... inclusive design expert

raconteur.net

Inclusive design means creating things which work for the most people possible. Ad man Josh Loebner explains the skills you need to do this.



The Accessibility Bugs Introduced and Resolved in iOS 16 for Blind and Low Vision Users

applevis.com

Apple will be releasing iOS 16 to the public on Monday 12 September, 2022. This post contains details of the VoiceOver, low vision, and

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