The Forgotten Victims of the War against Ukraine

enil.eu

The war against Ukraine is severely impacting the support for disabled children. Investigative reports by Disability Rights International reveal atrocious conditions disabled children live under in Ukraine´s institutions and highlight the urgent need for deinstitutionalisation.

100 days: Ukrainians with intellectual disabilities and their families surviving the war

inclusion-europe.eu

100 days: Ukrainians with intellectual disabilities and their families surviving the war. Their experience, their needs now and in near future.

The Need For Safe Refuges

respectability.org

"There is a desperate need in our communities, especially in the intersecting identities of queerness and disability, for a refuge like the kind I grew up with."

Pride Our Way - A virtual event for the LGBTQIA+ disabled/chronically ill Tickets, Fri, Jun 24, 2022

eventbrite.com

A virtual two-day LGBTQIA+ Pride event for the disabled and chronically ill community.

Ableism, Prejudice or Ignorance?

newmobility.com

What many categorize as ableism can often be attributed to ignorance, argues Melissa Montgomery.

Five Actions for Allies from “The Wake Up”

code.likeagirl.io

Each week, Karen Catlin shares five simple actions to create a more inclusive workplace and be a better ally.

Disability Pride by Ben Mattlin

penguinrandomhouse.com

An eye-opening portrait of the diverse disability community as it is today and how attitudes, activism, and representation have evolved since the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Disability and Dissensus: Strategies of Disability Representation and Inclusion in Contemporary Cult

brill.com

Disability and Dissensus is a comprehensive collection of essays that reflects the interdisciplinary nature of critical cultural disability studies. The volume offers a selection of texts by numerous specialists in different areas of the humanities, both well-established scholars and young academics, as well as practitioners and activists from the USA, the UK, Poland, Ireland, and Greece. Taking inspiration from Critical Disability Studies and Jacques Rancière’s philosophy, the book critically engages with the changing modes of disability representation in contemporary cultures. It sheds light both on inspirations and continuities as well as tensions and conflicts within contemporary disability studies, fostering new understandings of human diversity and contributing to a dissensual ferment of thought in the academia, arts, and activism.

The Challenges of Promoting Independent Living in Turkey and the EU

enil.eu

Since the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the focus on promoting independent living and inclusion of people with disabilities has been constantly growing. Reflecting on the experience from Turkey and the EU, the event will look at the ways in which external funding can facilitate or hinder the development of independent living policies and practices. It will discuss the importance of pilot projects as a tool for domestic change and the key components a personal assistance project should have to be in line with the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

Fighting for Personal Assistance in Norway

enil.eu

Spring time symbolises great activity in ULOBA. 2022 is no exception as we work for better personal assistance, the incorporation of the CRPD and endeavour to help disabled refugees out of Ukraine.

UN Committee Slams Finnish Authorities over Personal Assistance

enil.eu

In a key decision the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities of the UN overturned the decision by public authorities in Finland to withhold personal assistance from a disabled person. Finland received the recommendation to reconsider the application for PA, provide compensation and amend its legislation.

Explainer: Difference between Personal Assistance and Home Care

enil.eu

Personal assistance (PA) is a key prerequisite for Independent Living. Therefore, it is essential that policy makers, as well as training and commissioning officers, have a clear understanding of the different elements that constitute PA.

Monthly Disability and Climate Dispatches

enil.eu

When international disability consultant Peter Torres Fremlin started the Disability Debrief newsletter 2 years ago, he was trying to tame his insatiable thirst for disability-related news by sorting it tidily into topics.

Disability Reporting Fellows win top honors at Annual Journalism Excellence Awards

internews.org

Internews Disability Reporting fellows scooped various awards in the 2022 Annual Journalism Excellence Awards (AJEA). The 2022 awards sponsored by the Media Council of Kenya, saw Internews trained journalists bag awards on disability reporting on the radio platform which has a wide reach in Kenya.

Despite a First-Ever ‘Right-to-Repair’ Law, There’s No Easy Fix for Wheelchair Users

usnews.com

Colorado lawmakers approved a measure that will make it easier for people to fix their power wheelchairs when they wear out or break down, but arcane regulations and manufacturers create high hurdles for nationwide reform.

The Right to Communication

dianapastoracarson.com

Whether you're a parent/family member or an educator (teacher, teacher assistant, administrator, speech and language professional, occupational therapist, psychologist, etc.), THIS topic is so important.

4 Reasons Why Businesses Should Care About Disability Issues

diverseabilitymagazine.com

Disability issues like accessibility, equal service, and employment rights are important to disabled people. But are they really important to anyone else?

The Ad Hoc Accessibility Beyond Compliance Playbook

adhoc.team

This playbook is for government agencies and other civic organizations looking to mature their practical understanding of accessibility from one of basic compliance to an inclusive, human-centered experience.

Summer Android updates bring Gboard, Play Store, and accessibility improvements

androidcentral.com

A handful of updates are coming to an Android phone near you.

ChromeOS 102 arrives with better note-taking, accessibility improvements and more

chromeunboxed.com

While not precisely when scheduled, Google has officially announced the release of ChromeOS version 102 and it should be rolling out to eligible devices over the next few days. This release is relatively light in the features department but I think that you’ll find the updates are very welcome and quite useful on many fronts. So, with no further ado, here’s what’s new in ChromeOS 102.

Explore, communicate and customize with Android

blog.google

We’re introducing a set of updates to help your Android phone stand out as much as you do.

Google makes Android more accessible than ever with Sound Amplifier and Lookout upgrades

androidpolice.com

Today's updates include improved noise reduction and an offline mode.

Liam O’Dell: New suit helps Deaf concertgoers ‘feel’ the crowd – here’s what I think

limpingchicken.com

Live music is far from just an auditory experience; it is also something to be felt. The buzz of the bass, to the rhythmic thumping of drums… The sense of community at a concert or festival – from band to crowd – is something else, but it isn’t always the most accessible to Deaf people.

Hard of hearing actor Alim Jayda cast in Channel 4 reality gameshow ‘The Bridge’

limpingchicken.com

Alim Jayda, a hard of hearing actor and child of Deaf adults (CODA), has been confirmed as a contestant on the next series of the Channel 4 gameshow, The Bridge.

Listen review – deafness drama offers a sombre rebuke to Brexit Britain

theguardian.com

Lúcia Moniz is a Portuguese mother pitted against social services in this deeply moving piece of social-realist cinema.

Urban Outfitters ‘in process of removing’ cue cards on how to swear in sign language

limpingchicken.com

The retailer Urban Outfitters has confirmed it is removing a product titled How to F***ing Swear in Sign Language from sale in its stores and online following complaints from the Deaf community.

Joschi Kuphal

axschat.com

Joschi Kuphal has been active as a web designer, developer and creative entrepreneur for over 25 years. Starting in the mid-90s, while studying interior design, he developed his first websites in HTML, and later Flash. With his diploma in his pocket, he founded the web and advertising agency tollwerk (https://tollwerk.de) in 2000, which he continues to shape to this day. He has shared leadership of tollwerk with his team in an equal, cooperative and self-organizing way since 2022. Accessibility has been the focus of his work for almost 10 years, and it keeps him increasingly busy as a consultant, auditor and lecturer.

Designing for Autism, ADHD, and More: Representing Neurodivergence

learningsolutionsmag.com

The learning and development world has seen a much-needed focus on designing for marginalized populations in the past few years, both in terms of accessibility and in terms of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

Make your document or presentation more accessible

support.google.com

When you create a document or presentation, follow the tips below to make it more readable by everyone, including people with disabilities.
Include alt text
Alternative text for images, drawing.

Inclusive video players with real-time audio/video synchronization

deealog.livdeo.com

Inclusive and multilingual video player with real-time audio/video synchronization on visitors' devices.

Sony A7 IV Camera Has A Built-In Screen Reader for Photographers With Visual Impairment

assistivetechnologyblog.com

The Sony A7 IV plans to change that with its built in screen reader for its menu. Once turned on, the A7 IV can read aloud digital text on the camera’s display, allowing blind users to interact with the camera menu much easily. The screen reader options can be accessed from Menu->Setup->Accessibility->Screen Reader. Here, you can toggle the screen reader on or off as well as set the speed and volume at which the menu options will be read aloud.

New Steps Towards Greater Accessibility

warchildhood.org

WCM has continued to implement a range of activities aimed at increasing accessibility for persons with disabilities. Inclusive workshop for blind and partially sighted children showed this project's impact most vividly.

Inclusive Product Design: 5 Tips for App Developers

itprotoday.com

Inclusive product design should be a focus for every software developer. Microsoft cloud advocates shared several ideas for how to get started.

Hotel Technology: Voice Control

jethotelsolutions.com

Voice control technology provides guests with the ability to easily access hotel services and amenities and to control the in-room technology.

Powering a range of devices to give specially-abled a sense of independence

business-standard.com

Chennai-based startups use EV and augmented alternative communication to offer solutions that allow their special customers to lead much more normal lives than they could otherwise.

Is Making Aviation More Accessible Even Possible?

reducedmobility.eu

One of the most important developments in the aviation industry is to provide accessibility for all. This includes people with disabilities, elderly people, and those who travel with infants and young children.

Becoming rentABLE

becomingrentable.com

Becoming rentABLE is a listing platform of accessible short-term vacation property rentals for people with disabilities and their families to rent in the United States.

‘I had to tape my fingers together to stop me tearing the skin’: the reality of living with Tou…

theguardian.com

The singer Billie Eilish has spoken about living with the condition that affects 300,000 people in the UK. For many, trying to suppress their tics is exhausting. But others have learned to control their symptoms and use the energy as a driving force.

Audiobooks or Reading? To Our Brains, It Doesn’t Matter

discovermagazine.com

Stories stimulate the brain in the same way, regardless of whether they're read or heard.

TikToker in Wheelchair Shows 'Accessible' Entrance That Leads to Stairs

dailydot.com

A video shows a supposedly "accessible" entrance that is not accessible for a TikToker or her wheelchair, as it leads to stairs.

Report: 33% of orgs don't have a digital focus on accessibility

venturebeat.com

Now more than ever, DEI is at the forefront of people’s perceptions of business. But it’s time we all address the missing “A”: accessibility.

What to do if your summer camp isn't accessible to children with disabilities

wvxu.org

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Ohio says it has sent flyers to all the camps it could find addresses for — about 90 of them — reiterating they have to make accommodations for people with disabilities.

The Hardest Part About Being a Deaf Hiker?

backpacker.com

Deaf people look for community on the trail, just like all backpackers. But some hearing hikers don’t know how—or don’t care enough—to bridge the gap.

Making data visualization more accessible for blind and low-vision individuals

news.mit.edu

Researchers have developed prototypes of data visualizations that enable blind and low-vision people who use screen readers to more easily explore information and gain deeper insights about chart data. They plan to turn these prototypes into a software tool that could help designers make data visualizations accessible and navigable.

The Most Accessible National Parks in the U.S.

cntraveler.com

Paved pathways, all-terrain wheelchairs for rent, and tactile exhibits make these parks accessible to a wider range of travelers.

Canadians want architects to help create more inclusive and accessible communities

canadianarchitect.com

National AccessAbility Week is upon us – with it, comes an opportunity to reflect on our responsibility to design communities that are inclusive and accessible for everyone.

Adaptive equipment, accessibility needs part of the package for athletes with a disability

paralympic.ca

Paralympians share successes and challenges this National AccessAbility Week.

Canada’s unions call for fast-tracking of Canada Disability Benefit

canadianlabour.ca

Canada’s unions are marking National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) by calling on the federal government to address systemic inequities and help end disability poverty by immediately tabling the long-promised Canada Disability Benefit.

Feature: How accessible is charging an electric car?

airqualitynews.com

Katie Alexander explores the accessibility and safety issues surrounding the current EV charging network in the UK, and investigates how we can make EVs a viable mode of transport for all.

Does the future of Europe include disability?

socialeurope.eu

The Conference on the Future of Europe failed to address persons with disabilities.

Is the Europeana website working for a visually diverse audience? An investigation

pro.europeana.eu

Since its creation, Europeana has been committed to making digital cultural heritage accessible to all, and this includes developing services that can be used by everyone. Celina Bebenek, an intern in Europeana’s Service Experience team, shares learnings from her research into making the Europeana website more accessible to people with visual impairments.

VoxLens: Adding one line of code can make some interactive visualizations accessible to screen-read…

washington.edu

Interactive visualizations have changed the way we understand our lives. For example, they can showcase the number of coronavirus infections in each state.

The opportunity at home – can AI drive innovation in personal assistant devices and sign language?

blogs.microsoft.com

Advancing tech innovation and combating the data dessert that exists related to sign language have been areas of focus for the AI for Accessibility program. Towards those goals, in 2019 the team hosted a sign language workshop, soliciting applications from top researchers in the field. Abraham Glasser, a Ph.D. student in Computing and Information Sciences and a native American Sign Language (ASL) signer, supervised by Professor Matt Huenerfauth, was awarded a three-year grant. His work would focus on a very pragmatic need and opportunity: driving inclusion by concentrating on and improving common interactions with home-based smart assistants for people who use sign language as a primary form of communication.

Reader Rebrief: classifying disability, Russia, and digital media

disabilitydebrief.substack.com

Plus: new support to the Debrief, and memories of Marcia Rioux.

Digital Gaging: Embracing The Accessibility Afforded By Today’s Technology

qualitymag.com

Today, modern digital gages have underused capabilities that allow for even greater ease of use and accessibility for all users.

How to Determine If a Company Knows About Digital Accessibility

equalentry.com

An organization held a training session for more than 400 attendees. The purpose of the training was to educate attendees on digital accessibility. In the audience were a few digital accessibility professionals.

3 Strategies for Developing More-Accessible Software

hbr.org

There is no single accessibility expert. It’s a shared responsibility, and all developers have to leverage others’ knowledge to grow their understanding and manifestation of accessibility. By that same token, the main accessible frameworks that developers use can’t be taken as all encompassing. In the same way that developers wouldn’t create a new feature using only one tool, they should have multiple inputs to guide them through accessibility. The more robust developers’ accessibility checkers are, the better they’ll serve people with diverse needs. The author presents three ways for developers to avoid falling back on inadequate accessibility tools and guidelines and keep up with the shifting threshold for accessibility.

Designing for accessibility

pdx.edu

When Leeahnn Victorio was a first year student at Portland State, she accidentally took the yellow MAX train instead of the green train. Then she realized her phone was dead. This would be overwhelming for any new college student, but for Victorio, who is legally blind, it is also a favorite memory.

What Makes Events Truly Accessible

meetings.skift.com

Anticipating and addressing a wide spectrum of needs among attendees is necessary to make an event accessible.

Portrait of Travelers with Disabilities Study

50693.r.a.d.sendibm1.com

As the Founder of WheelchairTravel.org, I am always thankful for research that highlights the unique needs and aspirations of travelers who use wheelchairs and other mobility aids when they travel. So today, I am extremely proud to announce that I have partnered with one of the country's leading travel industry research companies, MMGY Global, to field a ground-breaking survey profiling travelers with disabilities, specifically those of us who use mobility devices. And, I am asking for your help.

HbbTV – a major tool for accessibility

tech.ebu.ch

HbbTV is certainly not the only technology for delivering accessibility services, but it provides an extraordinarily rich toolbox for broadcasters to implement a wide range of services, including those addressing accessibility requirements. It’s worth noting that in many European countries HbbTV has the highest market reach among all smart TV platforms.

Simply Open Awards

simplyopen.io

Have a helpful solution to overcome an accessible barrier? Submit your video and you could win a prize.

Leader in Offshore Accessibility Testing

barrierbreak.com

Accessibility testing company based in India with a global impact.

Submit an Accessibility Feature

barrierbreak.com

Let's start spreading positivity around accessibility! Look around you and share accessibility features that you like the most of any Product, Service, Digital - Web or Mobile, Built Environment, or Gaming.

V15able

v15able.com

V15able strive to empower people with disabilities to showcase their talents to those who want to hire them. Our goal is to encourage equality in business, achieving a more inclusive workplace.

Orrin Hatch’s Finest Hour

politico.com

In all his 42 years in the Senate, Orrin Hatch’s greatest achievement was his last-minute rescue of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Glassouse Assistive Device & Adaptive Switches for Disabled

glassouse.com

Buy GlassOuse V1.3 - a wireless assistive device for disabled to connect and control computer, mobile & tablet handsfree. 15-days money back guarantee. Shipping internationally.

Outcry Over High School Clinic Exposes Deep Divisions on Mental Health

nytimes.com

American teenagers are reporting severe levels of anxiety and depression. But when Connecticut moved to expand mental health services in schools, it ran into fierce opposition in one town.

Smarter health: The ethics of AI in health care

wbur.org

AI, ethics, your care. It's episode II of our special series “Smarter health."

Hearing to examine education pathways for people with disabilities

disabilityinsider.com

Public hearing 24 will commence on Monday 6 June in Canberra for five days. The hearing will examine the experiences of children and young people in different primary and high school education settings, including what are commonly referred as special schools with a focus on Western Australia and South Australia.

Making data visualization more accessible for people with vision disabilities

disabilityinsider.com

Data visualizations on the web are largely inaccessible for people who are blind and have low-vision who use screen readers, an assistive technology that reads on-screen elements as text-to-speech. This excludes millions of people from the opportunity to probe and interpret insights that are often presented through charts, such as election results, health statistics, and economic indicators.

Some people think they would rather die than have help brushing their teeth

theguardian.com

For disabled people like me, care can be brilliant and has enabled me to experience university, holidays abroad and nights out dancing with pals. There is nothing to pity in that, writes Lucy Webster.

Researchers uncover key factor in human brain development

disabilityinsider.com

Reserchers at the Texas A&M University College of Medicine have made a breakthrough discovery about the development of the brain. This new information contributes to our understanding of how the part of the brain that makes humans more intelligent than other mammals develops, and offers insights into what causes intellectual disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders.

Making word clouds and polling fully accessible to all meeting attendees

sheribyrnehaber.medium.com

If you want to be perceived as inclusive, you have to BE inclusive. Otherwise, your words and actions are merely performative.

Travelling for the first time in over two years

havewheelchairwilltravel.net

Wondering what overseas travel is like now that our borders have opened? Well, I'm sharing my experience travelling to the US.

How Much Does Audio Description Cost?

3playmedia.com

Audio description costs may vary depending on the workflow involved, but incorporating technology in the process could impact prices.

20 Disabled Entertainment Professionals Selected for Fourth Annual RespectAbility Lab’s LA

respectability.org

The Lab aims to further develop and elevate the talent pipeline of diverse professionals with disabilities working behind-the-scenes in entertainment.

Why I Celebrate 'Judy Day' and You Should Too

linkedin.com

Earlier this month, my students and I celebrated what I call ‘Judy Day’. It’s my favorite day of the semester at Neurodiversity Pathways and a day that I believe that all schools should teach.

My Virtual Presentation to philoSOPHIA, June 3, 2022: Disaster Ableism, Assisted Suicide, and Ethics

biopoliticalphilosophy.com

The land on which I am currently located and from which I am joining this philoSOPHIA conference is the traditional ancestral territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishnaabeg, covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and directly adjacent to Haldimand Treaty territory. My presentation today is an expression of my commitment to engage in active solidarity with Indigenous peoples of so-called Canada and other settler states who, for thousands of years, have held sacred the land, water, air, and sky, as well as their inhabitants and have struggled, for centuries, to protect them from the ravages and degradation of colonization and expropriation.

Welcoming Sarah as new Production Manager

activehands.com

We are delighted to welcome Sarah Pinnell as Production Manager. She has been with us for 8 years and is excited for this new challenge.

Mindset Matters: Defining The Disability Economy (Part I)

forbes.com

This is the first in a series to articulate the intricacies and nuances of the modern Disability Economy to help leadership recognize the inherent value.

Going Through Precocious Puberty With Cerebral Palsy

themighty.com

Having cerebral palsy (CP) means a lot of things. For me, it means having trouble walking and unsteady balance, experiencing anxiety because of bullying, being at risk of falling, and feeling misunderstood because I truly “don’t fit the mold.” Cerebral palsy also involves having a higher risk for scoliosis and going through precocious puberty. I myself have had to deal with precocious puberty — which means I went through puberty much earlier than average.

Guerrero and the Effects of Claims About “Ignorance” for Change in Philosophy

biopoliticalphilosophy.com

Over at Daily Nous, Alexander Guerrero has written a very instructive guest post that provocatively builds upon interventions that, in the past, he has made about the eurocentrism, ethnocentrism, and Anglo-American concentration of philosophy curricula.

Finding the Light in Life With Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

themighty.com

Living with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) can be overwhelming, heartbreaking, and full of so many obstacles. Still, it may be important to believe there is still hope to hold on to. Without hope, how can we continue to persevere and face the journey we are on? If your life with this condition is like mine, there may be times when you wonder how you will continue to find hope. But in learning to cope with this daily battle, I have found that sometimes there is light at the end of the dark long tunnel we often travel through.

What U.K. TV Shows Get Wrong About Endometriosis

themighty.com

My battle to be diagnosed with endometriosis and adenomyosis has been a long one: 11 years for adenomyosis and 13 years for endometriosis.

Airline Accessibility for Passengers with Disabilities

wid.org

People with disabilities often experience difficulties getting appropriate accessibility accommodations on airplanes and airports with wheelchairs and other assistive technologies often geting lost or damaged. As pandemic-related travel protections are being lifted coupled with the fact that according to The World Health Organization (WHO), 15 percent of the global population have some type of disability, airline accessibility should be a priority for all airline carriers. But to our dismay, this does not appear to be the case.

The Inclusive Class : Three Lessons Learned About Inclusion From My Marathon Journey

theinclusiveclass.com

Discussing inclusion proves important. Through such discussion we learn from each other. Gathering ideas which will help inclusion thrive. Exactly why I approached Nicole and asked about providing a new guest post for The Inclusive Class blog.

Thriving, Not Just Surviving with Joshua Basile

judithheumann.com

This episode, Judy interviews Joshua Basile. They discusses Josh's experience acquiring a disability and his journey to becoming an advocate in many areas. He shares his goals for disabled people to thrive, not just survive by creating community, improving Medicaid programs, increasing employment opportunities, and so much more.

You Don’t Have to Label Trauma or Mental Illness to Heal From It

themighty.com

Human beings are meaning-making creatures. From the very first cave drawings to hieroglyphs to modern-day languages, we have sought to identify things and put them into categories that we can not only understand but easily convey to others. It’s one of the attributes that sets us apart from other mammals and it is a unique function of our complex brains.

Communication technology supports independence and participation

disabilityinsider.com

People with severe communication disabilities will be able to access the augmentative communication technology and professional support they need to build independence and fully participate in their communities.

HHS releses recommendations to improve care for children and youth with disabilities

disabilityinsider.com

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), released The Blueprint for Change: A National Framework for a System of Services for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs through a special supplement in the journal, Pediatrics.

Care, Photography, and Storytelling with Marley Molkentin

cripcrapmedia.com

Justin, Kennedy, and Marley discuss care work and systems and the photo project Marley and Kennedy shot of their care routine. Justin and Marley dig into the function of photos and their photography processes.

Canada reintroduces legislation to create a new Canada Disability Benefit

disabilityinsider.com

Working-age persons with disabilities in Canada are twice as likely to live in poverty as those without. The Government is taking action to reduce poverty and support the financial security of persons with disabilities.

6 Things Not to Do When You See Someone With Dwarfism

themighty.com

As much as it annoys me when people forget to say “please” and “thank you,” today I ask people to use common courtesy when encountering someone with dwarfism or another disability. Please renounce the following common discourtesies, today and always.

Accessibility Outside the Box Episode 5: Video Gaming

disabilityrightsflorida.org

James Rath speaks about accessible video gaming.

In Japan, Transit Accessibility Gets an Overdue Boost

bloomberg.com

Trains and subways in Tokyo and other cities have long posed a challenge for disabled riders. As Japan prepares to reopen to tourists, here’s what’s changed.

Understanding Fear In The Disability Community

forbes.com

All of us need to acknowledge, understand, and believe in the validity of disabled people’s existential fears. The point isn’t to feel sorry for them, or persuade disabled people not to be afraid, but to help address the situations and forces that produce their fears.

Canadians with disabilities getting new benefit — but critics say it's coming late and with few d…

cbc.ca

The federal government today reintroduced legislation to create a monthly benefit payment for working-age Canadians with disabilities.

Pandemic's Negative Aspects Tied to Worse Disability in MS Patients

multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com

The pandemic's negative aspects were associated with worse MS disability in patients living in Italy and in the U.S., a survey study finds.

Review: 'The Foundling' is Ann Leary's timely new novel

latimes.com

Ann Leary's 'The Foundling' is based on the true history of an institution with roots in eugenics and the perennial urge to control women's bodies.

I've spent my whole life pretending to be non-disabled

cbc.ca

Abi Oyewole felt she had to hide her non-visible disabilities because people assumed she was faking them.

Medical assistance in dying: Woman with disabilities finds lifeline

ctvnews.ca

A 31-year-old disabled Toronto woman who was conditionally approved for a medically assisted death after a fruitless bid for safe housing says her life has been 'changed' by an outpouring of support after telling her story.

TODAY SHOW Los Angeles talks to Abilities Expo Chairman Lew Shomer & community/event support

youtube.com

Hello and welcome to TDC's The Today Show Los Angeles. Our guest today is Lew Shomer, the Abilities Expo Chairman. The Abilities Expo brings you life-changing opportunities. It could be the products and tech. It could be the chance to play quad rugby or scale at adaptive climbing wall. Next, you can attend informative workshops on issues that matter to you. Then you can try your hand at a host of different adaptive sports, dancing and fun. So stay tuned, and enjoy.

Filibustering death-dealing ableism

canadiandimension.com

Despite dedicated organizing by the disability justice community, Bill C-7, which expanded “medical assistance in dying” to people whose death is not “reasonably foreseeable,” became law on March 17, 2021. CD spoke with Catherine Frazee and Gabrielle Peters about the meaning of C-7, the implicit ableism of pro-MAiD narratives, and the involvement by the left in disability justice.

Complaint fast-tracked over lack of affordable housing for developmentally disabled adults in B.C.

cbc.ca

People with developmental and intellectual disabilities living in Ladysmith, B.C., believed they'd have priority for 12 units in a new affordable housing development. They've now learned they'll only have access to two.

A Welcome In Romania For Ukrainian Children With Disabilities

forbes.com

The staff at the facility in Baicoi had limited experience caring for children with disabilities before the group arrived. UNICEF, neighboring centers and the community stepped up to help.

Death row inmate appeals intellectual disability case denial

washingtonpost.com

A Tennessee death row inmate is appealing a state trial court’s dismissal of his request to be declared intellectually disabled, which would make him ineligible for execution.

Biden’s new environmental justice office aims to tackle the health impacts disproportionately fac…

19thnews.org

The interim director of the Office of Environmental Justice in the Department of Health and Human Services joins a growing list of women of color tapped to work on these issues.

Florida threatens to fine Special Olympics $27 million over vaccination requirement

abcnews.go.com

The letter, exclusively obtained by ABC News, was sent to the Special Olympics on Thursday night.

Full article: Sense-making narratives of autistic women diagnosed in adulthood: a systematic review…

tandfonline.com

Few qualitative studies have explored the lives of autistic women diagnosed in adulthood, despite this knowledge being essential to inform awareness of the intersection of autism and gender. This systematic review was undertaken to synthesise available qualitative evidence on the lived experience of autistic women diagnosed in adulthood. The accounts of 50 women from nine qualitative studies were synthesised using thematic analysis and four super-ordinate themes were identified: wanting to ‘fit in’; making sense of past experiences; developing a new ‘autistic identity’; and barriers to support. The autistic women spent many years without a diagnosis or autism-specific support, felt misunderstood, and experienced social exclusion. Following their diagnosis, they reframed these experiences into new ‘sense-making narratives’, used social media to contact other autistic people, and developed neurodiverse-affirming autistic identities. The studies suggested that health and social care professionals were not always able to recognise, refer, diagnose, and support autistic women effectively.

Guidelines for Creating Image Descriptions

americananthro.org

The below table of contents is interactive to help you navigate this page so that you are able to review the information more easily. If you would like to print these guidelines or view them as a PDF, you may review them in both standard print and large print format.

Black Blind Artist Makes History: Elected as GRAMMY New York Board Governor

thehypemagazine.com

A new poignant voice in diversity inclusion comes out of the Electronic Dance Music scene. Creative Artist, EDM singer-songwriter, and record producer Lachi is best known for her work bringing disability inclusion and equity discussion to the mass-market music industry. She is known to also go by her full self-description–Lachi She/Her Black Girl Cornrows.

How events can prioritize disabled attendees' safety

prismreports.org

An interview with public health and policy expert Matthew Cortland on how events must consider disabled attendees’ safety and health needs.

AwareNow™: 'Speaking In Silence': Exclusive Interview with Jessica Frew

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Jessica Frew has Cerebral Palsy. Nonverbal, she communicates with an eye gaze application that she’s used since the age of 9. As a model and actress, her industry of choice is entertainment, Jessica works to inspire others and open opportunities for other non-verbal actors with communication devices. She’ll not allow her disability to silence her. She wants to show the world that people with disabilities can accomplish anything, if only given the chance.

Disability & Philanthropy Webinar Series: Disability, Arts, & Culture

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Disabled people are creators, innovators, and consumers of arts and culture. Art and activism from the disability community–especially work by disabled people of color– has played a vital role in furthering social justice movements. Yet, the more than 1 billion disabled people around the world are all too often overlooked in creative spaces, excluded from support and funding opportunities. As the 32nd anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act approaches in July, it’s an apt time for philanthropy to rethink its approach to inclusive arts and culture funding.

How Eric Adams’s Struggle With Dyslexia Is Shaping His Mayoralty

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Mr. Adams was not diagnosed with a learning disability until college. Now, he is making dyslexia screenings a central policy issue.

Being blind and deaf hasn’t stopped carpenter Tony Meli, who makes ornate creations in his worksh…

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Tony Meli may be blind and deaf, but in his personal workshop, he is capable of things that defy belief.

'Bodies Are Cool' Children's Book by Tyler Feder Celebrates Difference

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Working at a public library, I encounter a lot of books. And I know you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but I do see a lot of covers as I’m shelving. I can’t help but judge them. One picture book that instantly caught my eye was “Bodies Are Cool,” by Tyler Feder.

Reebok’s Fit to Fit Adaptive Shoes, Reviewed

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Here’s what two wheelchair users thought of Reebok’s new Nanoflex Parafit TR and Club MEMT Parafit adaptive shoes.

Raven-Symoné Says It's OK for Young People to Rest in Interview

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Raven-Symoné, known from Disney Channel hits like “That’s So Raven,” “Raven’s Home,” “The Cheetah Girls” franchise and the round table show “The View,” recently spoke on the intersection of grind culture and youth — and her message is so severely needed.

Proposals to Arm Teachers to Stop School Shootings Are Ableist

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After the tragic shooting of Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, I’ve seen multiple posts on social media proposing solutions to prevent the disproportionate amount of school shootings that happen in the United States. From banning guns, having security guards at schools, to requiring metal detectors, it seems like everyone has an opinion about what should be done. However, some solutions aren’t for everyone. For example, over the weekend, there was an influx of posts popping up on my social media feeds that said arming teachers was the answer. There are a lot of reasons this solution falls short, but this is one thing I haven’t seen discussed as much — expecting teachers to have firearms is also ableist.

The Amber Heard/Johnny Depp Verdict Is in and the Winner Is… Nobody

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The Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard defamation trial has finally ended in a somewhat split verdict. While Depp won the larger settlement of $15 million in damages and Heard won $2 million in damages from her countersuit, the real winner in this farce of a trial is… nobody.

How Loneliness Affects Your Health

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The pandemic made Americans slightly more lonely—but loneliness levels were already dire. Here’s how to address it in your own life.

How people with disabilities were left behind during COVID-19 pandemic

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The pandemic has greatly taken a toll on people with disabilities, who were isolated and cut off from services or feel distressed about getting COVID.

Accurate Disability Representation In Mass Media: 8 Powerful Film and Television Performances By Ac…

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From the best TV & film portrayals of actors with disabilities, discover the 8 most powerful ones.

4 Things High Risk People Need Now To Fight Covid

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People with disabilities and chronic illnesses are asking themselves — not for the first time in the last few years — “What do we do now?”

Building disability-inclusive societies in the COVID context and beyond

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There are only eight years left for the world to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With 185 ratifications to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), the international commitments to equality and empowerment of persons with disabilities has been further strengthened and there is increasing appreciation of advancing disability-inclusive development as an effective means and way to realize the rights and achieve development for all, including persons with disabilities.

The Forgotten Victims of the War against Ukraine

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