Harriet Tubman’s Disability and Why it Matters
msmagazine.com
Most 19th-century writers focused on Tubman’s bravery and strength. Her supporters praised her for her successful solo journeys into the slave-holding South to free dozens of enslaved people. Yet, as an enslaved woman who lived in a patriarchal and anti-Black America, Harriet Tubman’s freedom dream and fugitive activism demonstrated something else: She offered up a version of freedom where a disabled Black woman sat at the center of it, where Black women were liberators, and where liberation was communal and democratic.
UN to hear how disabled people feel ‘expendable’ after rights regression since 2017
disabilitynewsservice.com
There has been “continued regression” in disabled people’s rights in the five years since a UN committee told the UK government that its cuts and reforms had caused a “human catastrophe”, according to a new report by disabled people’s organisations (DPOs).
Could a national body for ‘Scientists with Disabilities’ level the playing field?
womensagenda.com.au
The number of scientists in work with disabilities is still inordinately low, with statistics showing a mere two per cent.
Disability influencer and mom of 4 fights stereotypes by sharing her parenting experiences online
yahoo.com
Disability advocate TaLisha Gryzb is a mother of four living with muscular dystrophy who educates viewers about her experiences on her Youtube channel.
Video: Why being disabled makes me a better parent
youtube.com
Why being disabled makes me a better parent.
Nas Campanella on the joys and challenges of having a baby when you're blind
abc.net.au
Nas Campanella is the ABC's disability affairs reporter and she's just had her first baby, Lachie. Hear how she's navigating the experience as a blind person including her observation that sleeping babies make a lot of noise.
Learning to Let Go as the Mama Bear of a Grown Son With a Disability
themighty.com
"Looking back, I don't see what I would've done differently."
How My Son With Down Syndrome and I Are Finding Our Voices
themighty.com
"I must speak up for others, even when it's hard. Especially when it's hard."
1 in 3 children with disabilities globally have experienced violence in their lifetimes
disabilityinsider.com
Children and adolescents (aged 0-18 years) with disabilities experience physical, sexual, and emotional violence, and neglect at considerably higher rates than those without disability, despite advances in awareness and policy in recent years.
The Many Flavors Of Disability Bullying
forbes.com
Ableist bullying is surprisingly difficult to recognize and understand, because it’s more than one thing, and has has many facets and flavors. They deserve a closer look.
How Not to Offend People with Disabilities When You Meet Them
travelabilityinsider.com
In the United States alone, about 61 million, or 1 out of every 4 adults, live with at least one disability.
A Disability Is Not Something You Have To “Fix”
refinery29.com
Meet Paula Carozzo, the activist and disabled creator, whose life's mission is to change perceptions about disabilities.
Stop Telling People With a Chronic Illness to ‘Try Yoga’
themighty.com
"Trust me, they have heard it. Probably about 3,986 times."
Advice to My Younger Self: Finding Independence Through Community
respectability.org
Abigail Shaw, a Civic Engagement Apprentice with RespectAbility, reflects for RespectAbility's "Empowering the Next Generation" series.
Charlotte Hyde: It’s okay to have ‘off days’ when you’re deaf
limpingchicken.com
I had a really heavy week at University last week. This severely impacted my energy levels and conversely, my ability to hear while aided.
What Society Needs to Change for People With Cerebral Palsy
themighty.com
9 is so important.
Words from the Wise: An Interview with “The Blind Cook” Christine Ha
familyconnect.org
For Women’s History Month, APH CareerConnect is celebrating a woman who is making history. When Christine Ha began losing her vision to an autoimmune condition that affected her optic nerve, she was determined to not give up the cooking that brought her joy.
Living Life With A Disability And Doing Things Yourself
youthkiawaaz.com
Disability is not a result of personal failure, it is, in fact, a result of systemic breakdown.
Before Trying To Sell To Disabled People, Ask Them What They Really Need
forbes.com
People can be sincerely passionate about disability rights or services that open up opportunities for disabled people. But if all they have is an idea thought up in isolation, and from a non-disabled or disability-novice perspective, it’s likely to be a waste.
Beyond The Wheelchair: Why Event Organizers Should Care About Sensory Accessibility
forbes.com
As events and experiences open up around the globe, it’s important to keep accessibility and inclusion for all individuals regardless of type of disability in mind.
DEIB+A: Accessibility Is an Essential Element of Inclusivity
learningsolutionsmag.com
Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. What do you think when you hear those words?
Employers need to dispel the myth that disabled talent is ‘Hard to find’
elitebusinessmagazine.co.uk
At Elite Business, we’re passionate about championing new business. Providing fresh perspectives and representing disruptive solutions, we’re interested in the startups and SMEs that are spearheading Britain forward.
Anyone Can Learn: 3 Things About Supporting Students with Disabilities I Learned from Remy the Rat
thinkinclusive.us
Remy the rat taught me that anyone can learn, including students with disabilities.
Seeing Beyond Tests and Supporting All Students as Special Educator
themighty.com
"As a special education teacher, I have thought about this a lot."
How My Nonverbal Learning Disability Affects My Coordination
themighty.com
"My friend's mom nicknamed me the 'spiller' in high school!"
Video: Racism and Mental Health
youtube.com
We’re not afraid to acknowledge racism today on the UN #InternationalDayForTheEliminationOfRacial Discrimination. We can’t achieve harmony if we avoid talking about racism.
Troy Kotsur Becomes First Deaf Man to Win an Acting Oscar
nytimes.com
“This is dedicated to the deaf community, the CODA community and the disabled community,” he said in his acceptance speech, delivered in American Sign Language. “This is our moment.”
How the Oscars Are Approaching Acessibility and Disability Inclusion
hollywoodreporter.com
Jeanell English, VP of Impact and Operations for The Academy, on how consultants, stage design and accessibility tools helped make this year's Oscars more inclusive.
'CODA' Oscars win should usher in a new era of inclusion
msnbc.com
The entertainment industry has been slow to make movies that accurately and wholly portray people with disabilities.
Will Coda’s Oscars triumph open the doors for disabled film-makers? Let’s hope so
theguardian.com
A key moment in the recognition of Deaf actors should mean more opportunities for those with disabilities behind the lens.
'CODA' is just one recent film influenced by deaf creators who are changing the industry
edition.cnn.com
In Siân Heder's Oscar-winning coming-of-age film "CODA," the Rossi family living room is a place the foursome gathers for big conversations -- from the difficult and awkward to the celebratory.
The Tension at the Heart of CODA
theatlantic.com
Even after two viewings, I’m still trying to answer a fundamental question: Who is this movie for?
As a Deaf filmmaker, I wish ‘CODA’ had done more to represent Deaf stories on our terms
americamagazine.org
“As a Deaf person, I am exhausted at yet another mainstream story that pretends to be about my identity filtered through the eyes of the hearing other,” writes Garrett Zuercher.
Hollywood Flashback: Marlee Matlin Made Oscar History 35 Years Before ‘CODA’
diverseabilitymagazine.com
Matlin, who won a SAG Award for best ensemble alongside her fellow 'CODA' stars, was the first deaf performer to win an Oscar for her lead role in 'Children of a Lesser God.'
Will Smith did not react to one joke!
satonmybutt.co.uk
The moment at the Oscars when Will Smith got out of his seat and gave Chris Rock a slap, Will Smith did not react to one joke!
How Jada Pinkett Smith is uplifting Black women with alopecia
nbcnews.com
The actress recently took to Instagram to reveal the challenges associated with hair loss.
BBC’s ‘Then Barbara Met Alan’ – A Love That Ignited Britain’s Disability Rights Movement
forbes.com
Setting new standards for disability inclusion and authentic portrayal, the BBC’s new fact-based drama Then Barbara Met Alan is an account of Britain’s modern-day battle for civil rights and the love story that helped propel it forwards.
Auti Angel: In Her Own Words and On Her Own Terms
newmobility.com
The Push Girls star and well-known wheelchair dancer opens up about the personal and professional challenges she’s faced.
Sara Nović on How English Class Was Her Refuge and the Value of Disability Representation
penguinrandomhousesecondaryeducation.com
Contributed by Sara Nović, author of True Biz: A Novel, a story of sign language and lip-reading, disability and civil rights, isolation and injustice, first love and loss, and, above all, great persistence, daring, and joy. Following the students at the River Valley School for the Deaf, it is an unforgettable journey into the Deaf community and a universal celebration of human connection.
Video: #LiberatingWebinars Changing Media Perceptions of Disability
facebook.com
Please join AWN for a discussion with Dominick Evans, Kristen Lopez, and AJ Link on changing media perceptions of disability.
Brand Activism Shouldn't End at Disability Awareness Month
businessinsider.com
During National Disability Employment Awareness Month, many companies share their support. But disabled workers don't always feel accommodated.
Agencies: it’s time to take web accessibility to your clients’ table – here’s how
thedrum.com
One in five people in the US have a disability and $490bn in disposable income, but they require accessibility adjustments on websites to ensure they have an equal experience. Yet so few businesses are meeting their needs. And in 2022, agencies can’t afford not to be inclusive. Nor can their clients.
Enhance Loyalty With Digital Accessibility
pymnts.com
An in-depth look at how ensuring digital banking’s accessibility for all can attract more customers and bolster FIs’ reputations as trusted financial partners.
Record Number of Lawsuits Filed Over Accessibility for People with Disabilities
shrm.org
Last year saw an upswing in people filing lawsuits under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which prohibits businesses open to the public from discriminating against people with disabilities.
Video: The Future of the Web and Accessibility
youtube.com
“The power of the Web is in its universality. Access by everyone regardless of disability is an essential aspect.” When Sir Tim Berners-Lee envisioned the Web nearly 30 years ago, he imagined it being universally accessible for all.
Casting the Widest Net: Accommodation, Accessibility, and Universal Design for Learning
employees.senecacollege.ca
There is often confusion about the difference between the terms accommodation and accessibility. An analogy about catching fish can be used to clearly convey the difference as well as the relationship they have to each other.
Overlays Underwhelm
equalentry.com
Accessibility overlays bring promises of accessible sites in one line of code, but experiences from users tell us the opposite. At a previous A11yNYC Meetup , Adrian Roselli looks at the guarantees, the marketing efforts, the code efforts, and lived experiences of users.
How Website Accessibility Affects Your Brand's Reputation and Success
entrepreneur.com
If your business site isn't broadly accessible by users with disabilities, you aren't just missing out on revenue, but also exposing yourself to potential legal trouble.
ReadSpeaker Unveils First-Ever Text-To-Speech Multi-Platform Plugin for Unreal and Unity Game Engine
readspeaker.ai
Dynamic Runtime Text-to-Speech plugin allows game developers to leverage a single runtime TTS solution across multiple platforms to make games more accessible.
“Neurodiversity and Accessibility” in Gaming
diverseabilitymagazine.com
Cate Osborn is speaking out about an unusual but important topic: neurodiversity, disability and the gaming community.
Accessibility is an opportunity for multi-sensory delight
thedrum.com
Accessibility is now thought of as an essential - but too often it remains a late-stage box-ticking exercise. Piotr Wiśniewski, creative director at Admind, argues that accessibility shouldn't be thought of as a mere requirement, but an opportunity to expand the experience your brand can offer into new sensory realms.
Procuring accessible goods and services — two alternatives
sheribyrnehaber.medium.com
Whether accessible goods are procured is critical to the success of accessibility programs
Build Your Speech Assistant - An App for People with Non-Standard Speech
closingthegap.com
Product Review on Voiceitt. A speech recognition app for people with speech disabilities, disorders, or impairments.
Why the metaverse demands greater accessibility for all
adage.com
Brands, agencies, tech companies and creators who build virtual worlds in the metaverse must create them with inclusivity and accessibility in mind.
Accessible Multimodal Input in Augmented Reality Training Applications
equalentry.com
In this talk, Ashley Coffey shares PEAT research on making immersive hybrid workplaces more inclusive and accessible. She reflects on themes explored in an “Inclusive XR in the Workplace ” white paper co-authored with the XR Association.
How Virtual Reality Can Be More Accessible with WalkinVR
equalentry.com
Imagine you’re wearing a virtual reality headset and sitting in a chair or wheelchair. You start playing Job Simulator . In one scene, you need to reach low to open the mini-freezer to take out a burrito. Except, you can’t bend over and reach. Or maybe you can just get to the door handle, but can’t pull it open.
Kate’s Climb up ‘The Hill’ on ‘This Is Us’ Showed Her Mental Strength
themighty.com
"This was about so much more than weight or physical health."
Proposed rule would improve accessibility of airplane bathrooms
thepointsguy.com
The Biden administration announced a plan to implement rules that would require airlines to make restrooms more accessible to all passengers.
Accessible Travel for People with Disabilities
planetabled.com
Planet Abled is world's first accessible travel sojourn for people with disabilities..Choose the way you want to travel, one trip at a time.
UK announces £2.5 million package to improve transport accessibility
disabilityinsider.com
The UK government has today announced a £2.5 million package to support people with disabilities travel more confidently on our transport network as it reopens after coronavirus (COVID-19).
More opportunities in sport for young people with disabilities
disabilityinsider.com
Sixteen national and regional organisations have been awarded funding to increase opportunities for young people with disabilities in sport and recreation.
Signature unveils ‘Hall of Fame’ event to celebrate ‘inspiring’ Deaf people
limpingchicken.com
Signature, the leading awarding body for British Sign Language (BSL) qualifications, is to host a ‘Hall of Fame’ ceremony to celebrate Deaf people who have gone “above and beyond” to improve access.
Cornell Students Improve Math Accessibility for Students With Disabilities
cornellsun.com
AI-Learners, a company founded and run by current Cornell students, aims to improve math accessibility for students with disabilities through educational games.
3 Myths About Eye Contact And Autism
disabilityhorizons.com
As part of our short series “Misconceptions about autism”, Sensory Engagement Specialist, Joanna Grace, explores 3 myths about eye contact with autistic people.
Researchers Use Chemistry to Stimulate the Sense of Touch
azom.com
Although human eyes are said to be the windows on the world, it is the fingertips that enable man to touch with it.
New Google Feature Could Help You Make a Doctor's Appointment
cnet.com
At its annual health event, Google touts a new Search feature for scheduling doctor visits. It also offers research updates, along with news about the Fitbit.
How Google Is Marrying Smartphone Features With Its Platforms To Prioritise Health
indiatimes.com
Even long before Covid-19 showed up, most people turned to Google in hopes of finding answers to their health woes. From slight pain in the back to life-threatening injuries, people recovering in their homes always knew Google would have a tip or two.
Google plans to use AI to halve the maternal mortality rate
fastcompany.com
The tech giant is hoping to dazzle the health care industry with its artificial intelligence.
Opinion: How can people with disabilities get better healthcare?
eu.dispatch.com
For people with disabilities, healthcare providers often are unprepared to give effective care, Kara Ayers, Karen Kostelac and Susan Havercamp say.
Physician-Assisted Suicide: California Doctors Forced to Participate; Disabled at Risk
theepochtimes.com
Doctor-assisted suicide just got easier in California. Doctors are compelled to participate, even those who fundamentally object. So they’re suing the state, as we learn from plaintiff Dr. Leslee Cochrane, executive medical director at Hospice of the Valleys, and attorney Christy Hirsch with Alliance Defending Freedom.
Disability advocates say Amanda Bynes' conservatorship case isn't the norm
nbcnews.com
The former child actor's conservatorship was terminated Tuesday without public contention or fanfare.
‘I sleep in my wheelchair’: Hudson Valley residents struggle to find home care
timesunion.com
Low wages for home care help makes hiring a challenge, leaving a vulnerable couple stranded.
Doctors Don’t Believe My Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Symptoms
themighty.com
"Finally, someone listened to me."
COVID-19 Reminds Us Healthy People Could Become Disabled
themighty.com
"The line between 'healthy' and 'disabled' has always been more delicate than most appreciate."
Health Effects of Long-Haul COVID-19
themighty.com
Mighty contributor Tessa Koller describes what living with long-haul COVID-19 feels like.
The Pandemic Opened Up My World. As We 'Get Back To Normal,' I Fear I'll Disappear Again
huffpost.com
"It’s critical to consider the vast populace who want to participate and contribute to our society but can’t due to something outside their control."
Disability Doesn’t Make Us Less Worthy of Life. COVID Policy Assumes It Does
truthout.org
As we hope for a world a little less dominated by COVID, we must recognize that risk will not be the same for everyone.