Christian Council of Nigeria urges States to adopt Disability Law

disabilityinsider.com

The Chairman of the Christian Council of Nigeria, Enugu Chapter, Archbishop Christopher Ede, has called on the states to adopt the Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act, 2018.

Disabled people need you to stop using our facilities – it's offensive

metro.co.uk

It’s a complete slap in the face to every disabled person when others abuse provisions that are for us.

Accessibility toolkit

internetsociety.org

Linking Internet usage by people with disability to key international policies and programs.

David Deacon: Why I created a website that advertises captioned and BSL performances across London …

limpingchicken.com

"Hello there! My name is David and I have created a website called ‘Deaf and Square-Eyed Access’ or daseaccess for short. It is a platform that I use to advertise the latest captioned and BSL performances all on one site."

Accessible Writers’ Lab

raffto.ca

The Canada Media Fund and Accessible Media Inc., in partnership with ReelAbilities Film Festival Toronto and the Miles Nadal JCC, are excited to launch the inaugural edition of the Accessible Writers’ Lab – a national program for writers with disabilities and established showrunners and senior writers to experiment with what an accessible TV writers room might look like. This experimental program is designed and led by Ophira Calof.

Deaf Jam: From Inscription to Reproduction to Information

read.dukeupress.edu

This article traces the history of speech wave visualization and the longstanding relationship between phonetics, communication engineering, and deaf oral education. American telephone engineers drew on this history to build the sound spectrograph in the 1940s, a machine that transformed the representation of sounds by considering speech not in terms of meaning nor in terms of airborne waveforms but in terms of the characteristics of its perception and the minimum features by which it could be reconstructed. The sound spectrograph was designed to make telephone transmission more efficient and to support deaf oral communication; the ability of deaf subjects to read spectrograms was, moreover, the best evidence for the identification of information-bearing features in a complex speech wave. The sound spectrograph directly influenced information theory, which gave mathematical instructions for the efficient digital encoding of audio and visual signals. Spectrograms suggested that much of the content of speech was redundant or irrelevant and could be discarded without a listener perceiving any difference. It will be argued that deafness ultimately served as an “assistive pretext” for nineteenth-century phoneticians and twentieth-century engineers, who quickly turned to more profitable applications for their devices.

Love Island: ITV responds after fans call out lack of subtitles despite first deaf contestant

independent.co.uk

The broadcaster has promised that it is working on a live subtitle offering.

‘Accused’: Megan Boone, Aaron Ashmore, Lauren Ridloff Among 7 Cast In Marlee Matlin-Directed Ep…

deadline.com

Marlee Matlin has tapped three Deaf actors, Stephanie Nogueras (Killing It), Joshua Castille and Lauren Ridloff (The Walking Dead, Eternals), to star in the episode she’s directing in the upcoming Fox anthology drama series Accused. Megan Boone also stars in her first major television role since The Blacklist, along with Aaron Ashmore (Locke & Key), Jean-Michele Le Gal (Take This Waltz) and Daphne Rubin-Vega (Allswell) in the series from Homeland EPs Howard Gordon and Alex Gansa, and David Shore (The Good Doctor, House). The episode is written by novelist and short-story writer Maile Meloy.

For us, by us: MMK’s Crip Time from a disabled perspective

rektoverso.be

Disability is a shortcoming. At least, that is how the world sees it – including the art world. Lisa Jansen and Eline Pollaert, however, know better. Together they visited the exhibition Crip Time . They reflect about their experiences and what society should and could learn from disabled artists.

With Sign Language and Sound, an Artist Upends Audience Perceptions

nytimes.com

Christine Sun Kim’s poetic and political art pushes viewers to consider the limits, and misunderstandings, that come with communication in any language, whether spoken or signed.

Photos: Cover Stars Nyle DiMarco, Chella Man As the New American Idols

out.com

Nyle DiMarco and Chella Man recreate our most liked cover on social media, filling in for Adam Rippon and Gus Kenworthy for our May 2018 issue.

Centering Neurodivergent Poets

pw.org

The Multiverse book series from Milkweed Editions spotlights the work of neurodivergent poets and powerful new ways of “languaging.”

“Imagine What We’ll Build for One Another”: an Interview with Jules Gill-Peterson

thenewinquiry.com

Health justice scholar Beatrice Adler-Bolton speaks with historian Jules Gill-Peterson about anti-trans policy, eugenics, and the material stakes of desire.

The Future Is Disabled

arsenalpulp.com

In The Future Is Disabled, Leah Laksmi Piepzna-Samarasinha asks some provocative questions: What if, in the near future, the majority of people will be disabled - and what if that's not a bad thing? And what if disability justice and disabled wisdom are crucial to creating a future in which it's possible to survive fascism, climate change, and pandemics and to bring about liberation?

Life at a Distance: Archiving Disability Cultures of Remote Participation

just-tech.ssrc.org

In March 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic spread to the US, causing widespread lockdowns. Entire industries and workplaces shifted online, and nondisabled people struggled to adapt to these shifts. Many considered remote work and telehealth to be temporary solutions to a pandemic that (purportedly) would end after enough isolation. Others attempted “hybrid” solutions, such as when university classrooms divided their time between online learning and socially distanced, in-person learning. All of these options involved steep learning curves and investments made to facilitate safe, remote participation.

During Covid, to be ‘vulnerable’ is to be told your life doesn’t matter

theguardian.com

The tragic death toll was all too predictable, in a system that decided old and disabled people weren’t worth keeping safe.

N.Y. agencies targeted in class-action suit over hospital discharge delays for people with disabili…

timesunion.com

Thousands with complex needs languished for months or years in hospitals and emergency rooms awaiting care, according to the complaint.

Opinion: Gun Control Policies Are Ableist

marieclaire.com

"Solutions" like active shooter drills and arming more people put the rights of gun owners above the rights of America's most vulnerable, including disabled people like myself.

Disability advocates arrested during health care protest at McConnell’s office

washingtonpost.com

Protesters say people were removed, some without their wheelchairs; police say 43 arrests.

5 Disability Issue Questions To Ask State And Local Midterm Election Candidates

forbes.com

Local officials can do a lot to make life better for people with disabilities. And disabled voters no longer need to settle for vague expressions of sympathy and support from their local candidates.

Exclusive: New poll captures how people with disabilities feel about abortion

19thnews.org

People with disabilities themselves have been largely absent from the public debate on abortion rights — until now.

Anita Cameron: Health Disparities and Medical Abuse: Why Blacks Shouldn’t Support Assisted Suicide

notdeadyet.org

As the Juneteenth celebrations approach, it’s important to know and understand racial disparities in healthcare, the impact it has on the Black community and why Black people, particularly disabled people, must fight against doctor assisted suicide.

How My Mother Taught Me The Magic of Loving My Little Person Reflection

thebodyisnotanapology.com

Were you intentional in countering the messaging I’d get from the outside world when you’d talk to me? I never heard you say a negative thing about your body, not once.

5 Questions To Think About This #DisabilityPrideMonth

forbes.com

Much of the disability community itself seems to have adopted an open, but cautious “wait and see” attitude towards Disability Pride Month. The positive potential is obvious. But so are the potential pitfalls.

4 Tips for Talking to Autistic People About Their Special Interests

themighty.com

"You may not completely understand it, you might wonder what even the point of it is, but the things they're into mean a lot to them."

Disability In Hollywood: The Road Traveled And The Road Ahead

diverseabilitymagazine.com

Hollywood and the wider entertainment industry have many popular figures who are on the disability spectrum. Michael J. Fox has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.

Accessibility guru, heal thy site

jpdev.pro

Of course, you should expect those experts’ own websites to be paragons of accessibility. But guess again! Just as diversity and inclusion podcasts are often inaccessible, so are accessibility websites.

Technology Adaptations Can Reduce Farming Issues Caused By Colorblindness

assistivetechnologyblog.com

One thing that people involved in farming have to do every year is apply manure to their farms. To put things in perspective, in the state of Wisconsin, farmers and manure applicators apply around 7 billion gallons of manure every year. The individuals involved in this process typically use maps that show extremely important information like sensitive areas and setback zones on the farm land so they can apply the manure in the right places. These maps use different colors and shades to depict said areas and zones which, although helpful, can be easily missed by those who are colorblind.

My Journey to Become a Proud Disabled Business Owner

themighty.com

"It would be a disservice to not share my story or try to amplify the voices of other disabled people in the world and in business."

Medical aid in dying: States debate right-to-die laws

fox5dc.com

"Death with Dignity" laws are on the books in 10 states and Washington DC, but opponents say they're ripe for abuse and discriminate against people with disabilities.

State abortion bans could affect over half of female veterans and women with disabilities, analysis…

nbcnews.com

Bans in 26 states could affect up to 2.8 million women with disabilities and 389,600 female veterans, the National Partnership for Women and Families said.

How Uber and Lyft still fail their disabled passengers

theverge.com

In 2022, activists are still fighting for equitable service.

It’s Time Canada had a Disability Awakening

disabilitywithoutpoverty.ca

Although there is no such thing as overcoming a disability, claiming it can be liberating.

Disability At Home

disabilityathome.org

This website documents the ingenuity and creativity that caregivers and disabled people, including those with chronic illnesses, use every day to make home accessible. These images were shared with me during research for my upcoming book about disability and care. I spoke with 44 couples in 22 states about their daily lives. But because research began during the pandemic, I couldn’t visit in person. So, I asked for photos instead. The result was hundreds of photos I knew the world needed to see.

Wet Writhing? A Chat With the Stranger Things Subtitles Team

vulture.com

“I will admit I was trolling a little bit with [tentacles undulating moistly].”

'A champion throughout his whole life': Manitoba disability rights activist Jim Derksen dies at 75

cbc.ca

Jim Derksen, a legendary, lifelong advocate for people with disabilities in Manitoba and across the country has died.

Puerto Rican couple with Down syndrome on life without limits

youtube.com

A couple from Puerto Rico with Down syndrome speak to David Begnaud about how they live their life without limits.

Indigenous boy featured in NDIS promotional material placed in state care after funding cut | Natio…

theguardian.com

Disability royal commission begins hearings in Alice Springs focused on NDIS for First Nations people.

USDOT announces new ‘Bill of Rights’ for airline passengers with disabilities

disabilityinsider.com

On Friday, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced actions taken by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) to help protect airline passengers. USDOT has published the first-ever Airline Passengers with Disabilities Bill of Rights and issued a notice to airlines to seat young children next to a parent.

Candidate with severe disability wins seat in Japan's upper house

disabilityinsider.com

Candidate with severe disabilitiy won seats in Japan's upper house vote on Sunday, a sign of changing attitudes towards persons with disabilities in a country where they have long been encouraged to stay in the shadow.

How long will chaos at Australian airports last?

theguardian.com

Long queues, cancelled flights and lost suitcases have been the story of air travel this year. And it could be years before the industry returns to normal.

Heumann-Armstrong Award Application

docs.google.com

This is the application for the Heumann-Armstrong Award sponsored by the American Association for People with Disabilities, The Coelho Center, and Equal Opportunities for Students. All recipients of this award must be in the sixth grade or older, and we are including students in higher education. For those who want to submit a video as an application, record a 2 minute 30 second video and submit the link to the body of this form, with the subject “Heumann-Armstrong Award Application”. You can upload your video to YouTube as "Unlisted" so only those with the link can see it, but if you don't feel comfortable with that, you can also email equalstudentopportunities@ gmail with your video submission. If you choose to email your submission, upload your video to Google Drive, and send it to equalstudentopportunities@ gmail as an attachment.

Android accessibility: roles and TalkBack

tetralogical.com

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

The Guide To Windows High Contrast Mode

smashingmagazine.com

In this article, we’ll see how to make our sites friendly for Windows High Contrast Mode by using a good set of practices, including the media query forced-colors and its toolset.

A Starter Guide For Improving Digital Accessibility

tpgi.com

Getting started can be the hardest part of starting a new initiative. TPGi created a starter guide for improving your digital accessibility.

Food Delivery Service With A Difference: This Motorised Wheelchair Gives Wings To People With Disab…

ndtv.com

Chennai's spinal cord injured 37-year-old Ganesh Murugan is India's first wheelchair food delivery person, the wheelchair is designed by a start-up incubated at IIT Madras.

Web Accessibility: An Overview for Businesses and Consultants

viget.com

Making websites accessible can reduce legal liability, increase positive brand perception, increase the number users and customers, and even improve SEO. Accessibility isn't just good for users - it's good for business.

Apple’s WWDC 2022 Keynote Proves Yet Again Assistive Technologies Live Not In A Silo

forbes.com

With this sentiment in mind, here are some assorted thoughts on five new features of Apple’s operating systems that definitely will have an impact on accessibility.

Global Accessibility Awareness Day: Smarter Technology

csrtoday.org

Global Accessibility Awareness Day: Putting "Smarter Technology for All" into Practice - Read full news now on CSR Today international news portal.

Captions on TikTok

linkedin.com

There's a trend on Tiktok of people stylizing their captions, having them appear one word at a time, as the word is spoken, in big text, instead of making use of Tiktok's built-in captions feature and it's resulting in useless captions.

What is the accessibility of design tools? Any research or analysis of whether they meet accessibil…

ux.stackexchange.com

There is a lot of focus on accessibility and inclusive design in websites and mobile phone apps, but the topic of accessibility shouldn't just be limited to the users.

How to build a color-contrast-ratio checker for improved accessibility in Power Apps

m365princess.com

Build a color-contrast-ratio checker for canvas apps and check if your app design colors have accessible contrast ratio.

Simplify Canvas Course Accessibility

instructure.com

As a Canvas Admin or a course Instructor, you know Canvas courses can be critical to a student’s success. But, if a course is inaccessible, it can be difficult for students with disabilities to navigate or learn from.

How to use accessibility features on video conferencing apps

rnid.org.uk

We look at the accessibility features of 3 of the most popular video conferencing apps and explain how you can use them to make communication easier.

Disability Often Intersects with Domestic Violence. Here’s How to Better Help Survivors

calhealthreport.org

I discovered I had a disability before I realized I was in an abusive relationship, but the two were interwoven in my life for many years.

Social Media: Can It Be A Force for good and a lifeline for Disabled People?

disabilityhorizons.com

Disability blogger, Rebecca Sullivan, who runs the blog From This Window, went to find out if social media can be a force for good and a lifeline for disabled people.

What's Up WID: Housing Accessibility

wid.org

Multi-award-winning disabled architect, inclusive designer and access consultant Amy Francis-Smith is discussing why housing accessibility matters.

Pride is a Protest: The Radical Act of Cultivating Disability Pride

meriahnichols.com

To even claim to feel pride over something we're taught we should apologize for - or be "special" about - is a radical act.

American Airlines Destroyed My Wheelchair — Here's Why I'm Not Upset

wheelchairtravel.org

Disabled travelers are right to be upset when an airline damages or destroys their wheelchair, but when it happened to me, I was at peace.

‘They gave her a bed to die in’: family of woman with Down’s Syndrome denied intensive care s…

theguardian.com

Susan Sullivan’s hospital records suggest she was denied potentially life-saving treatment because of her disability. Now her family are demanding answers.

The Importance of Trigger Warnings for Those Living With PTSD

themighty.com

"There is so much power in telling and listening to each other's stories. But truthfully, there may also be pain."

How Big Pharma Ads Impact Me as a Man With Mental Illness

themighty.com

"You can run, but you can’t hide. Pharmaceuticals are everywhere."

Back to School Mindset Makeover for DEI & Disability Work

dianapastoracarson.com

As my educator friends are hopefully recovering and feeling refreshed from last year’s teaching journey, I know many of you on summer break will soon have to shift back to your professional realms of planning, organizing, creating, teaching, coaching, and so much more, while at the same time, preparing your families for this transition back into your work and school realities.

Jim Smith – Head of Accessibility and Digital Inclusion for UK&I at Atos

axschat.com

Jim is currently the Head of Accessibility and Digital Inclusion for UK&I at Atos. In this role he manages a team that provides both accessibility services to clients and also to the internal Atos staff. He has worked in the accessibility field for almost eight years, having previously been part of the Quality and Learning and Development programs at Atos and Siemens for nine years. Prior to joining Siemens he worked in academia.

‘I Make My Own Decisions,’ Says 21-Year Old With Down Syndrome: Marina’s Speech

thinkinclusive.us

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Marina Martinez (a 21-year-old woman with Down syndrome) wasn’t able to travel to New York to speak at the World Down syndrome International conference at the United Nations. Fortunately, they were able to put a virtual conference together to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day.

Disabled Lives Aren’t A Tragedy

gracedowwrites.com

NPR published an article about a father who designed a headstone for his son who had Cerebral Palsy. The headstone depicts a boy leaping from his wheelchair as if he is free. The headstone is a beautiful tribute to his son’s life.

Carry The Torch For Inclusion: Honoring the Legacy of Tom Hehir

jennarufo.com

In 2001, I entered the doors of the Harvard University Graduate School of Education, armed with little more than an undergraduate degree, a passion for special education, and a youthful belief that I could change the world. Eager to expand my knowledge, I signed up for all the classes on learning differences that were available. It was through this coursework that I met the person who became one of the greatest influences on my career…Dr. Thomas Hehir, or Tom, as he introduced himself to his students.

Best Books To Read for Disability Pride Month

barnesandnoble.com

Throughout my lifetime, libraries and bookstores have been happy places to me, places to find characters like me, to read about people different than me, and to find stories that open up my world from the comfort of my home. But, in all the time I’ve spent in book-laden places, I also would intentionally scour the shelves to find ones that had families that looked like mine and characters who my brother could relate to. I wanted to see books with disabled characters, ones that my brother and I could read together and help him feel seen.

10 Podcasts You Can Use for Professional Development

thinkinclusive.us

"Let’s be honest, I am a grown man still obsessed with the radio, painstakingly curating playlists in my Spotify account. I remember sitting on my bed with a boom box in my lap, waiting for my favorite songs to play so that I could press record on the tape player. Many a mixtape was made that way and, as I grew, my love for radio grew as well."

Inclusive Language is Not Enough

thinkinclusive.us

This article is supposed to be about the harms of offensive disability language, about how certain words hurt. But as I sit here writing, I can’t bring myself to write the world’s thousandth article about that. Not again. It’s 2022, and I am tired of talking about disability language. I can’t believe we, as a society, are still having this conversation.

The Complete Guide to Modern Accessibility and How It Can Help You in Your Business - Resident Week…

residentweekly.com

Introduction: What is Modern Accessibility?

New research on what disabled consumers choose to buy and why

openinclusion.com

The Business Disability Forum has just published disability-inclusive consumer research conducted by Open Inclusion across the UK.

I live with a dynamic disability and was shamed for using an accessibility permit

abc.net.au

When Katie returned to her car after a trip to the shops she found a hate note left for her on her windscreen.

It’s Time to Get Serious About Accessibility in Design

storeys.com

With our aging population, the time to start designing homes and spaces with accessibility top of mind is right now.

Do crocodiles hold the key to improving human hearing?

trtworld.com

Scientists studied the hearing of two crocodile species, non-mammals who have excellent hearing even as they age. What the research team found may help people with hearing loss in the future.

Can Excessive Use Of Headphones Cause Deafness?

news18.com

Using headphones for a long time can be dangerous for your ears.

Disability: EU funding of institutions barely legal

socialeurope.eu

Is the European Commission complying with the UN convention on disability vis-à-vis funding institutions from the EU budget?

An Accessibility-First Approach To Chart Visual Design

smashingmagazine.com

In this article, we will explore how an accessibility-first approach can lead you down the path of creating a better visual design for charts. Throughout the article, you’ll learn to use the Web Content Accessibility Standards and how this approach leadd to an unexpected yet better outcome for everyone.

An inclusive design workflow for product teams

ux.shopify.com

How and why the Flagship Themes team made accessibility a priority in the design process.

Student Voices volunteer Ramneek wins national technology competition

pocklington-trust.org.uk

Ramneek Kaur Ahluwalia, an engineering student from Ilford and Student Voices volunteer, was crowned this year’s winner of a national competition that invites young people to solve some of the world’s biggest issues.

Why taking digital accessibility seriously can be a win-win for business

businessleader.co.uk

Jon Maskrey, an accessibility expert and UX engineer believes businesses have further to go to improve digital accessibility.

Walt Disney World Accessibility Review: Remy's Ratatouille Adventure

wdwinfo.com

How accessible is Walt Disney World's Remy's Ratatouille Adventure? Join Contributor Kelly for her first ride on the attraction and her review!

Traveling When You're Blind: The Importance of Digital Accessibility

blog.usablenet.com

From booking a hotel to choosing restaurants, a typical blind person relies on digital accessibility for planning travel. Learn how in this guest blog.

Author and disability rights activist Elsa Sjunneson on fighting ableism

wskg.org

Author and disability rights activist Elsa Sjunneson talks with host Crystal Sarakas about disability representation in the media, harmful tropes, and fighting ableism in society.

#14: Steve Wright: Universal Design, Accessibility for All in a Holistic Design Approach

open.spotify.com

Steve Wright is a storyteller, educator, advocate and planner with four decades of expertise in planning, urban design, engineering and universal design. His key focus is on how to make our cities and buildings more inclusive and accessible to all. He co-created a universal design course at the University of Miami School of Architecture, together with his wife of 33 years, who has used a wheelchair for mobility her entire adult life.

Hiring for Diversity: 7 Must-Read Books for Recruiters in 2022

blog.ongig.com

As a recruiter, your job is multi-layered. It expands far beyond the scope of just “hiring people.”

From reactive to proactive accessibility in course design

moodle.com

Have you ever found yourself scrolling through videos in a location where you couldn’t use audio? You likely used captions to watch the video. This is an example of accessible design benefiting all learners, regardless of their disability status.

Wireless Festival criticised over poor disabled access

faroutmagazine.co.uk

Wireless Festival has been criticised by disabled festivalgoers over poor access at the event in Crystal Palace, London.

Pond Inlet woman advocates for accessibility on world stage

nunatsiaq.com

Zoe Elverum joined the United Nations conference for rights for people with disabilities.

Business Disability Forum finds that disabled consumers experience limited choice and accessibility

thiis.co.uk

Business Disability Forum (BDF) has published research which finds that disabled consumers across the UK experience limited choice.

Selma Blair’s Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis Took 20 Years: Find Out Why

blog.uvahealth.com

Having a multiple sclerosis diagnosis after so many years of questions and unknowns can be a relief for many people. But why does it take so long?

Scientists look to people with Down syndrome to test Alzheimer's drugs

npr.org

Because people with Down syndrome are very likely to develop Alzheimer's, they are ideal candidates for experimental drugs meant to halt the disease.

Meet the man bringing accessibility to the World Games, city of Birmingham

al.com

Maha says the world needs more than awareness, it needs acceptance.

Workplace inaccessibility is keeping disabled people from jobs

abcnews.go.com

During Disability Pride Month, one organization is highlighting the ways many workplaces remain inaccessible to people with disabilities.

Researchers: Improving Eyesight May Help Prevent Dementia

nytimes.com

As experimental drugs prove ineffective against increasing dementia cases in the U.S., researchers argue that improving eyesight can have an effect.

Why Accessibility Should be More Than an Afterthought

digitas.com

As pandemic life recedes in the U.S., many are rethinking what work means to them, how they are valued, and how they spend their time. Work is no longer just about paying the bills. Work must also accommodate life. Inclusive leaders have challenged their organizations to adopt proactive and reactive strategies around both talent and creating a workplace where people want to be.

PayPal reveals a “people first” brand refresh

designweek.co.uk

To increase accessibility, the new branding took influence from colour scheme of the existing PayPal payment button.

How Responsive Web Design Gets More Conversions

business.com

Responsive web design focuses on building web pages that look good and function optimally on any device.

Deafness – It’s invisible

theportugalnews.com

Deafness - It’s not something you normally think about.

Disability Pride Month July

forbes.com

The reason behind the month is a chance to share the joy and pride that disabled people can bring to their local and global communities.

Discord Pushes Forward On Building A Place ‘Where No One Is An Outsider’ With New Accessibility…

forbes.com

Popular online communication platform Discord is commemorating the occasion by announcing a slew of accessibility improvements meant to assist members of the disability community.

Disability news and talk, The actress and the stolen photos

bbc.co.uk

Actress Melissa Johns on reclaiming her body after nude photographs were leaked online.

Microsoft Teams update brings some of the best features to more users

techradar.com

Background effects and enhanced accessibility options are the latest to join Microsoft Teams for web.

‘This was indignity’: passenger with disability left without wheelchair at Sydney airport

theguardian.com

‘We were left completely alone, I couldn’t find anyone at all,’ says wife of man living with severe spinal cord damage.

A Very Important Trigger Warning For 'Thor: Love and Thunder'

themighty.com

We know you don't want spoilers, but you may want to know this particularly triggering one...

Free eLearning course launched on Disability Awareness

disabilityinsider.com

To understand the impact that attitudes and discrimination have on the lives of people with a disability, the Safe Transport Victoria launched the free eLearning course, Introduction to Disability Awareness, which provides a general overview of the legislative framework supporting the inclusion of persons with disabilities in Australia.

Greta Gerwig: My Mother, My City

nytimes.com

The actress and director explains how her love of New York is inextricably entwined with how she was introduced to it: on foot, by her smart, funny Sacramento mom.

Doctor Who’s famous Tardis getting makeover for new series in major change

nytimespost.com

Doctor Who’s famous Tardis getting makeover for new series in major change.

Following your passions

smamyway.com

James, who lives with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), shares why following his passions is so important.

AXS Film Fund – Breaking Barriers for unheard voices

axsfilmfund.org

AXS Film Fund Committed to helping creators of color with disabilities have their voices heard Breaking Barriers for unheard voices Committed to helping creators of color with disabilities have their voices heard.

People with disabilities are the world’s largest minority, but disabled artists remain underrepre…

theartnewspaper.com

Projects on disability still remain peripheral in institutional programming—and the pandemic threatens what progress has been made.

Deaf cast challenges musical theater norms in production of 'The Music Man'

pbs.org

The classic American musical "The Music Man” has been a big hit this year with its revival on Broadway and on many regional and local stages across the country. John Yang went to the Olney Theatre Center in Maryland to see a novel take on the standard, and how art can be a model for a more inclusive society, where deaf and hearing communities live side by side.

DEI and ERGs: The past, present, and the future

jessicacox.com

DEI and ERGs gained their most recent surge in adoption from the same place they originated.

Target Just Released Backpacks For Kids and Adults In Wheelchairs Kids Activities Blog

kidsactivitiesblog.com

Way to go Target! They always seem to be the pioneers in making products that are inclusive of everywhere and it's just one more reason to love them!

The Tragedy of Nondisability: A Sad and Boring Life

biopoliticalphilosophy.com

Philosophers tend to focus on the ‘tragedy of disability,’ the oppressions and exclusions faced by disabled people. There is good reason for this, inasmuch as disabled people must deal with systemic bullying, harassment, and discrimination. But if this is the only story that we tell about disability, then we are missing a big part of the picture. Disability theorists have written extensively on the positive aspects of being disabled – the joy, creativity, kinship, and other goods that come with disability. Many of us would not wish to be nondisabled, nor do we yearn for the company, attention, or validation of nondisabled people. In fact, from a crip standpoint, nondisabled people’s lives can seem rote, predictable, anxiety-ridden, and boring. As crip testimonies show, it can be a relief to be liberated from nondisabled culture, with its fixation on prescriptive life-stages and rituals, to be followed in a specific way and at specific times from birth until death. Crip culture stands in opposition to this culture, as a site of non-normativity, resistance, and playful world-building. In this sense, crip culture resembles queer culture, which is described by queer theorists as a site of non-normativity and opposition to the status quo.

Audio Description as Audiovisual Translation with Dr. Joel Snyder

3playmedia.com

In his Allied Podcast episode "The What, How, and Why of Audio Description," Dr. Joel Snyder discussed audio description as audiovisual translation.

Hey Educators, Let's Stop Comparing Our Students' Disabilities

themighty.com

"Just because one person can do a task a specific way does not mean another can do the same."

Download our free Digital Accessibility Maturity Model

abilitynet.org.uk

Where is your organisation with digital accessibility? Where do you want to go? What should you prioritise?

COVID was the leading cause of death in Americans ages 45-54 in 2021

arstechnica.com

About 1 in 8 US deaths were from COVID-19 between March 2020 and October 2021.

Bend or Break - EDS Documentary (AWARD-WINNING)

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Bend or Break is an award-winning documentary based on the memoir of Mitch Martow. The story begins with a 14-year-old boy's struggle with sudden chronic pains and takes us on a journey of multiple misdiagnoses to finally understand the actual disease (EDS - Ehlers Danlos Syndrome).

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