The stress of dressing for disabled people

theguardian.com

Letter: Dr Elizabeth Kealy-Morris on the difficulties disabled people have finding clothes that fit their bodies and their social groupings.

‘The most Mark E Smith thing ever’: the post-punk band whose members have learning disabilities

theguardian.com

Improvisation is speciality of Leeds outfit Ultimate Thunder, whose debut album is released next month.

Where You See Yourself by Claire Forrest

goodreads.com

Where You See Yourself combines an unforgettable coming-of-age tale, a swoon-worthy romance, and much-needed disability representation in this story about a girl who's determined to follow her dreams.

Resource will help reduce prejudice against parents with intellectual disabilities

disabilityinsider.com

Access and equity before the law is a fundamental principle of civil society and achieving equity for people with disabilities is enshrined in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRPD), which carries an obligation to take steps to remove barriers to equity and access.

7 Children's Books That Explain Tragedies, News, and Difficult Topics

themighty.com

Would these books help your child?

Disabled people are ‘invisible by exclusion’ in politics, says Assemblymember running to be the…

diverseabilitymagazine.com

New York Assemblymember Yuh-Line Niou could make history as the first member of Congress to be openly autistic.

What Medical School Students Need to Know About Fibromyalgia

themighty.com

"So many times, fibromyalgia is downplayed, even though it impacts every aspect of an individual's life."

7 Reasons to Make Your Video Archive Accessible

3playmedia.com

When organizations think about what it means to make their video content accessible, it typically applies to their current and future content. But what about your video archive?

Inclusion Europe Annual Report 2021: 1 million impressions on social media

inclusion-europe.eu

Inclusion Europe’s annual report has officially been published and it includes various topics such as ESPA activities in 2021, publications, policy and accessibility information, and more. Our organisation’s mission is to fight for equal rights and the full inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities and their families in all aspects of society.

Channel 4 subtitles outage breached licence, Ofcom rules

theguardian.com

Broadcaster failed to provide enough subtitled programmes after sonic boom destroyed equipment in 2021.

Future of work: Key takeaways from Davos experts | World Economic Forum

weforum.org

The future of work, jobs and skills was a core theme of the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos. Here are some of the key takeaways.

Disability In Hollywood: How Advocates are Changing the Landscape

pipelineartists.com

"I think this is an opportunity for people with disabilities and allies to demand better."

Crowdfunding from Daisy Friedman: “UNCONDITIONAL - A SHORT FILM"

gofundme.com

An interabled queer couple help each other come to terms with their fears of intimacy when they spend the night together for the first time.

Being Hybrid Guide - doing hybrid events cheaply and easily

cripticarts.org

A guide to making your literature or arts event hybrid - as quickly, easily, and cheaply as possible. There's no excuse not to!

Exploring Indisposability: The Entanglements of Crip Art

journalpanorama.org

In January 2020, we agreed to collaborate with the Ford Foundation Gallery to cocurate an exhibition celebrating the thirtieth anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). By early March, what was supposed to be a summer show had evaporated in the face of pandemic lockdown. From this sudden pivot emerged an almost three-year curatorial project entitled Indisposable: Structures of Support after the ADA. The organizing principle of this reconceptualized exhibition addressed

Blaming Gay Men for Monkeypox Will Harm Everyone

scientificamerican.com

Lessons from HIV/AIDS and SARS-CoV-2/COVID for harm reduction.

Access for All

deyoung.famsf.org

As the City’s art institution, we are proud to serve constituents from every neighborhood of San Francisco, and every county of the Bay Area. As such, we are calling for a modified reopening of JFK Drive East with access for all.At the current time, the closure of JFK Drive East is temporary but strong efforts are being made by advocates of the closure to permanently close the Drive. It is important that both sides of the argument are heard, at City Hall and in public.

Ballot measure filed to bring cars back to JFK, Great Highway

sfexaminer.com

Disability activists, De Young Museum teaming up on the measure.

VSA Emerging Young Artists Program

kennedy-center.org

The VSA Emerging Young Artists Program, a Jean Kennedy Smith Arts and Disability Program, recognizes and showcases the work of emerging young artists with disabilities, ages 16-25, who are residing in the United States. Each year, works by 15 emerging young artists with disabilities are selected to be showcased in an exhibition that tours nationally.

8 Stylish & Functional Adaptive Clothing Brands

disabilityhorizons.com

We share our collection of some adaptive clothing brands, all of which have discreet, accessible fastenings, wider openings and wheelchair-friendly designs.

Q&A With Lori Samuels, Senior Director of Accessibility, NBCUniversal

equalentry.com

Lori Samuels is the Senior Director of Accessibility at NBCUniversal . She leads strategic accessibility programs to institute best practices in inclusive design, provide training for software development teams, drive cultural maturity in disability inclusion, and fortify executive sponsorship.

Over 96% of Government Websites Hide Disabled Men and Women on Their Site

websiteplanet.com

TLDR: Disabled people are almost non-existent on government and stock-photos websites, and when they are represented, they are not represented as whol

Communication Accessibility: It's Time to Change How We Communicate

meryl.net

Communication accessibility will make a difference in your business and friendships. Here's why and how to communicate accessibly.

iOS Custom Accessibility Actions

mobilea11y.com

When testing your app with VoiceOver or Switch Control, a common test is to ensure you can reach every interactive element on screen. If these assistive technologies can’t focus all of your buttons how will your customers be able to interact fully with your app? Except there are times when hiding buttons from your assistive technology users is the better choice. Consider an app with a table view that has many repeating interactive elements - this could be a social media app where ’like, share, reply’ etc is repeated for each post. Or perhaps an e-commerce app with ‘wishlist, buy now, add to basket’ are repeated for each item. Visually these buttons won’t interrupt your users skimming the list of content, but for VoiceOver or Switch Control users, they will have to visit each one for every item on the screen. This is going to make navigating your app long and tedious, an means your users are more likely to drop out.

Let Everyone Access Technology - Small Device Big Possibilities

closingthegap.com

A 3 in 1 Assistive Device designed specially for people with Disability to allow them to connect and control multiple devices.

Music Braille

daisy.org

Our goal is to ensure that more music braille scores are available more easily to more blind musicians world-wide.

The Accessibility Playbook for Emerging Technology Initiatives

peatworks.org

The Accessibility Playbook for Emerging Technology Initiatives is a blueprint for anyone seeking to launch a successful initiative to drive the development of emerging technologies that are accessible to and inclusive of people with disabilities.

Help 3D print these accessible controller adapters for people in need

pcgamer.com

The Controller Project needs your help, and your 3D printer.

How to write accessible descriptions for interactive charts

highcharts.com

Practical guidance and tips for writing rich, accessibility friendly descriptions for charts.

Testing with speech recognition

tpgi.com

This article is a guide to testing your web content using speech recognition, looking at the ways in which speech recognition users interact with content, and the accessibility considerations these imply.

Top 6 Things to Ensure Your Virtual Reality App Is Accessible

equalentry.com

Thanks to the crisis, virtual reality growth is multiplying. Global spending on extended reality including virtual reality and augmented reality headsets, software, and services have climbed in 2020, a 50% increase from 2019 according to IDC.

Blind and Low-vision People Can Now 'See' the World with This App from Google

mashtips.com

It’s hard for visually impaired or blind pals to identify things unless they are voice-guided. Google has a new app that tells the visually impaired what they see right through their Android phone – Lookout. Although it’s an app for blind and visually impaired people, not necessarily everyone.

Wheelchair user dragged himself up stairs ‘after rail staff refused to help’

theguardian.com

Chris Nicholson was left stranded on platform at Milton Keynes station in 31C heat.

Autistic Assemblymember Running for Congress Says Disabled People Are "Invisible by Exclusion"

businessinsider.com

"While it's an amazing thing, I think that what's more important is that there are people understanding that it's also a really lonely thing," Assemblymember Yuh-Line Niou told Insider.

Minister Mahfud invites people to build inclusive nation

en.antaranews.com

Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs, Mahfud MD, has invited all Indonesian people, especially Muslims, to build a nation based on inclusiveness, as applied in the implementation of the Constitution of Medina.

The gifts and challenges of being a quadriplegic father

washingtonpost.com

For Josh Basile, the work of parenting must transcend a paralyzed body.

My Top 5 Worst And Scariest Accessible Travel Moments

simplyemma.co.uk

I've had some amazing opportunities and visited amazing destinations as a wheelchair user, but we know things aren't always rosy and things can and will go wrong no matter how prepared we are. Here are my top 5 worst and scariest accessible travel moments.

mindy_scheier_how_adaptive_clothing_empowers_people_with_disabilities

ted.com

Do you have a favorite T-shirt or pair of jeans that transforms you and makes you feel confident -- makes you feel like you? That's because what you wear can affect your mood, your health and your self-esteem, says fashion designer Mindy Scheier. Inspired by her son, who was born with a degenerative disorder that makes it hard for him to dress himself or wear clothing with buttons or zippers, Scheier set out to make clothing that works for everyone, including the differently abled. Learn more about how she's made fashion history by producing the world's first mainstream adaptive clothing line.

Celebrating Global Accessibility Awareness Day With Expanded Languages, Screenings and a New Collec…

about.netflix.com

Netflix announces new language offerings for AD and SDH, a new collection featuring over 50 shows and films, and a series of accessibility screenings.

Man paralysed from neck down ‘not eligible’ for night-time care

theguardian.com

Simon Shaw from south London has been receiving funding under NHS continuing healthcare for people with serious health conditions.

Salesforce Accessibility And Inclusive Design Boss Derek Featherstone Talks Building Technology Wit…

forbes.com

The truth is, like Netflix, the San Francisco-based company has done much behind the scenes, spanning several years, to further digital access and inclusivity—and they’re now finally ready for a coming-out party of their own.

As patio season ramps up, CaféTO’s accessibility problem comes under fire

toronto.com

Patios have started springing up along the city’s bustling streets since the May long weekend, marking the beginning of the third season of CaféTO, Toronto’s popular pandemic-inspired outdoor dining program.

Disability rights activists fight for access to cities’ Pride events

politico.eu

People with disabilities who face barriers accessing Pride events and LGBTQ+ spaces say they’re made to feel like a ‘double minority.’

PRH to work with Inklusion organisers on literature event accessibility guide

thebookseller.com

A guide to making literature events more accessible has reached its second funding goal following support from the industry and organisers will now work on the project with Penguin Random House UK.

Blind Canadians say new rules to put sound on EVs don't go far enough

cbc.ca

Some blind Canadians say Transport Canada's proposed requirement that electric vehicles (EVs) emit pedestrian warning noise is a good start — but they think the sound should be standardized.

Consider these accessible features to welcome every body to your cottage

cottagelife.com

Consider these important accessibility features so that every body, regardless of physical disability, can enjoy the cottage!

IIT to ISRO to UPSC: Wheelchair User Scientist Aces CSE, Aims to Make India Accessible

thebetterindia.com

For Kartik Kansal, backlash and neglect are not new. He was 8 years old when he was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy. But he was relentless in his dream to build an inclusive world.

Schools now legally obliged to make their websites more accessible. Here’s why it matters

irishtimes.com

Website usually the first port of call to learn more about policies, calendars and activities.

McDonald's and RightHear are making fast food accessible

fastcompany.com

RightHear is installing tiny sensors in all of McDonald’s Israel restaurants which use Bluetooth technology to connect offer helpful information for visually impaired restaurant-goers.

Street Sweeps & Disability Justice

pivotlegal.org

This year’s blog features an interview with Gabrielle Peters. Gabrielle is a disabled writer and policy analyst and a commissioner on the Vancouver City Planning Commission. She is co-founder of Dignity Denied and the Disability Filibuster. Gabrielle’s work often focuses on further developing the radical theory of accessibility by integrating the lessons of disability justice, harm reduction, trauma-informed practice and grassroots community development and transformative change activism.

On Access Awareness Day, we are reminding municipalities that accessible and inclusive communities don’t rely on municipal violence to displace people.

Hopes that new accessibility icon a sign of the times

winnipegfreepress.com

A Springfield Collegiate Institute teacher organized an unusual field trip to the Oakbank school’s parking lot this week.
Just after lunch Wednesday, a group of about 25 students and educators, some of whom travelled from Winnipeg’s Fort Richmond Collegiate, gathered around a single parking space to watch a custodian install a new sign.

Directorate General of Civil Aviation issues draft accessibility rules for disabled flyers

telegraphindia.com

Airline shall not refuse carriage of any person on the basis of disability: Rule

Robles v. Domino’s Settles After Six Years of Litigation

adatitleiii.com

After six hard-fought years in litigation at every level of the federal judicial system — including the Supreme Court — the parties in what may be the most famous website accessibility lawsuit of all time have reached a settlement, according to a Notice of Settlement filed with the district court on June 6, 2022. We do not know, and may never know, the terms of that resolution. The Notice does not indicate what form the resolution will take, or whether it will be confidential.

Nike Hit With South Florida Website Accessibility Suit

law.com

This lawsuit was surfaced on Law.com Radar. Read the complaint here.

A Beautiful Collaboration Brings About a Beautiful Chaos

uthealthaustin.org

Dell Med students bring the Lion King to life for students who are blind and visually impaired.

How Can A Legal Office Become More Accessible To Clients - The Southern Maryland Chronicle

southernmarylandchronicle.com

Legal offices can be difficult to access for clients, particularly those with disabilities. However, there are a number of ways that legal offices can become more accessible, which will make it easier for all clients to receive the legal assistance they need. In this blog post, we will discuss some of the ways that legal offices can become more accessible and help all clients feel comfortable seeking legal assistance. We will also provide some tips on how to make your own legal office more accessible.

Digital Accessibility Lawsuits

accessibility.com

Digital Accessibility Lawsuits List

Why Web Accessibility Matters and Matters Now

cmswire.com

As the number of people with disabilities grows, the number of Website ADA Compliance lawsuits is sure to grow along with that.

Designing Digital UX for Users With Cognitive Differences

govtech.com

At Digital.gov’s 2022 Government UX Summit, experts shared ways that digital services can be better designed to improve the user experience for users with cognitive impairments and those with low literacy.

Commercial plumbing prioritize accessibility and inclusivity

supplyht.com

Building designers and code councils are working toward more inclusive, private, accessible and ADA compliant spaces.

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.

Is Accessibility in Aviation All Doom And Gloom?

reducedmobility.eu

In recent weeks, not a day went by where an incident involving a disabled passenger didn't make headlines. Passengers who are forgotten on planes and people who were denied boarding because of their disabilities have become more prevalent in recent times.

Newsletter-Recommendation: Disability Debrief by Peter Torres Fremlin

disabilitydebrief.substack.com

Disability in a changing world: international news and views. Click to read Disability Debrief, by Peter Torres Fremlin, a Substack publication with thousands of readers.

Screen reader accessibility improved thanks to a new tool

cosmosmagazine.com

VoxLens is an open-source JavaScript plug-in that improves the accessibility of online data visualisations like graphs for screen readers.

The Transparency of Automatic Web Accessibility Evaluation Tools - Submission for the WAI-CooP Proj…

w3.org

By the transparency of an accessibility validation tool we mean its ability to clearly indicate to its users what accessibility aspects it is able to validate and the meaning of the results generated. The various available tools follow different approaches to checking accessibility, and have to keep up with the continuous evolution of Web technologies and their use, which imply the need to continuously update their support for the validation of the associated accessibility guidelines. Users are sometimes not even aware of such differences, and they may become disoriented when they see different results in terms of validation. Thus, it is important to make them more aware of this issue, and provide tool developers with indications for making their accessibility tools more transparent. To some extent, we face similar issues to those that people are encountering with the increasing deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, which often generate various problems for their users since they do not explain why they are operating in a certain way. Thus, interest in techniques for explainable AI has been increasing in recent times. In this perspective, some researchers have explored the space of user needs for explanations using a question-driven framework. For example, some authors [9] propose a question bank in which user needs for explainability are represented as prototypical questions users might ask about the AI, such as “Why is this instance given this prediction?”, “What would the system predict if this instance changes to …?” Some of such questions can still be relevant for accessibility validation tools, even when they do not use AI methods at all.

Are You Ignoring Digital Accessibility at Your Job?

thenewstack.io

The average home page has 50.8 accessibility issues, and there’s been an uptick in digital accessibility lawsuits in recent years. What’s not clicking?

Smart Ass Cripple: All Are Welcome Here (If You Can Climb Stairs)

progressive.org

We often hear stories of communities raising money to build housing for recently disabled folks. But where do those people live when their neighbors aren’t paying for it?

How to use Headings for Website Accessibility

blog.usablenet.com

Ensure your website headings help make your website more organized and accessible by following these best practices.

Are websites getting less accessible?

silktide.com

A year has passed since our Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2021 web accessibility report, but have things gotten better, or worse?

Best Practices for Overlays

convergeaccessibility.com

A few months ago, I received an unusual call from Christopher Lee and Mark McCusker at the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP). They asked me to work as a consultant for them in two areas-helping develop a grievance process and creating a roadmap for addressing overlays. I offered to do this work as a volunteer, but Chris mentioned that he preferred to have it done as paid consultancy. So, I took the work but offered IAAP the same rate that I charged my cousin when he was targeted in a web accessibility lawsuit.

Android gets enhanced accessibility features

chromeunboxed.com

As part of Android’s quarterly updates, Google announced new features to existing accessibility apps that enhance and enrich the lives of those who use them. These updates are aimed at, but not limited to, those with hearing loss or who have low or impaired vision.

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.

Twitter Launches Audio Translations for Charts for Visually Impaired Users

socialmediatoday.com

Twitter continues to expand its accessibility tools, this time via the addition of a new option to translate charts into audio elements for visually impaired users.

Inside Brandon Winfield’s Quest To Make The World A More Accessible Place, One Rating And Review …

forbes.com

Software tools like Apple Maps and Yelp, for example, offer details on businesses like whether they take Apple Pay and how pricey they are—but they don’t tell you whether the place is accessible.

Selma Blair and Guide Beauty's New Ability-Inclusive Products Have Changed My Entire Routine

allure.com

As an above-elbow amputee, I often struggle to wrangle makeup. These universally-designed brushes and eye shadows are making my life easier.

Senators ask DOJ to enforce accessibility rules for state and local websites

statescoop.com

Ten senators, led by Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., want updated standards for website accessibility under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

How art helps these disabled creators find themselves

thehill.com

“It’s like my coping mechanism. I’ve even noticed when I’m painting, pain doesn’t feel as intense. It’s almost like you can distract your brain.”

How Disabled Athlete Zion Clark Is Making Fitness More Accessible

shape.com

The 24-year-old multi-sport athlete was born with a rare condition that left him without legs, but that hasn't stopped him from crushing his fitness goals and helping others do the same.

All In campaign to focus on mental health, LGBTQ+ and disabilities

research-live.com

The advertising industry’s ‘All In’ action plan to build inclusive workplaces will focus on mental health, LGBTQ+ and physical disability as its next three actions.

Google updates Gboard, accessibility tools and Emoji Kitchen

businessinsider.in

Tech giant Google has announced that it is rolling out new updates for GBoard, Emoji Kitchen, and some of its accessibility tools.

The NDIS is no help if it limits us more than our disability does

theguardian.com

Curbing opportunities for disabled people by focusing on and rewarding limitations is the opposite of what was intended.

ImageNet: the data that spawned the current AI boom

qz.com

The ImageNet competition ends today. But its legacy is just starting to take shape.

U.S. Sees a Wave of Heat-Related Warnings Ahead of Summer’s Start

nytimes.com

A large swath of the U.S. population was under an extreme heat warning, with high temperatures breaking daily records in multiple cities this week.

Controlling Your Own Narrative

disabilityjusticeproject.org

“[My] childhood was privileged in one respect in that I didn’t want for anything material and had the best educational opportunities. But, as a Black dwarf girl child, I was harassed a lot because of my dwarfism,” says Cara Reedy, a journalist with achondroplastic dwarfism and a newly appointed mentor to the Disability Justice Project. “People felt even freer back then to comment on my body, and many made a point to let me know I wasn’t normal,” she says.

The Government’s Social Care Cap ‘Discriminates’ Against Disabled People

eachother.org.uk

In 2011, recommendations were made by an independent commission of experts to introduce a cap on the amount anyone in England would need to spend on social care throughout their life, in a move intended to make the cost of care more affordable. Over ten years later, under the Health and Care Act 2022, the government will introduce a cap more than twice as high as that recommended in 2011. Concerns have been raised that the cap breaches the Equality Act 2010 by ‘discriminating’ against disabled people and other groups.

Dr Peter Scott-Morgan dies: British scientist who became ‘world’s first cyborg’ passes away

independent.co.uk

The scientist passed away surrounded by his family.

GE Healthcare's recall of ventilator batteries gets Class I label from FDA over device shutdown risk

medtechdive.com

Ventilators risk shutting down prematurely — cutting the flow of oxygen to patients — as backup batteries may run out of power earlier than expected.

Government ‘pauses’ disability policies over ‘unlawful’ national strategy

disabilitynewsservice.com

The government has “paused” some of its disability policies after being told by a court in January that its National Disability Strategy was unlawful.

Long COVID Could Be a ‘Mass Deterioration Event’

theatlantic.com

A tidal wave of chronic illness could leave millions of people incrementally worse off.

Meet breakout teenage star of Cha Cha Real Smooth, Vanessa Burghardt

ew.com

A young actress with autism makes her mark in AppleTV+'s charming indie dramedy 'Cha Cha Real Smooth.'

Healing Out Loud

respectability.org

Leah Ilana Craig reflects on being diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder (DID) and receiving acceptance and care from a friend.

100 miles from home, no one could visit me

bbc.co.uk

Nikki Fox talks to mental health patients sent 'out of area'.

Blind Kenyan singer goes to court over rejected presidential candidacy

theguardian.com

Reuben Kigame’s campaign team claims the Electoral Commission discriminated against him because of his disability.

Mary-Jayne Russell de Clifford: The challenges of being a deaf freelance artist

limpingchicken.com

I recently had a discussion with some deaf freelance artists openly and honestly. We all have our own individual successes and ambitions but we also have challenges. In particular, these challenges can be relating to booking jobs, dealing with cancellations and the matter of what fee do we charge for our service in the first place.

The Roommate

respectability.org

RespectAbility Apprentice Christina Lisk writes about celebrating Pride with a Jewish nonbinary disabled cat lover.

"The international community must support disability-inclusive rebuilding" - Soufiane El Amrani spe…

inclusion-europe.eu

Soufiane El Amrani's speech at COSP15 side-event.

Best Of: Contento Brings Inclusivity to Fine Dining

newmobility.com

Contento, a restaurant in New York City, was opened by two wheelchair users with a commitment to inclusivity.

Accessibility Isn't Easy: What 'Easy Mode' Debates Miss About Bringing Games to Everyone

ign.com

As Elden Ring approaches, the discussion around whether hard games need an easy mode is already taking off. But making games accessible to more audiences is about much more than a single difficulty level.

How Long Does PTSD Last?

themighty.com

"With the right combination of medications and therapy, you can learn to live with PTSD."

Narrowing the data gap: World Bank and Microsoft commit to unlocking better development outcomes fo…

blogs.microsoft.com

Across the world, persons with disabilities remain invisible in the global development agenda. One key reason is because of variances in the availability and use of disability-disaggregated data across organizations and borders.

Journalistic Objectivity

asu.questionpro.com

Researchers at Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication are gathering journalists' perceptions of the concept of "objectivity" and how it is viewed in today's newsrooms.

WHO highlights urgent need to transform mental health care

disabilityinsider.com

The World Health Organization today released its largest review of world mental health since the turn of the century. The detailed work provides a blueprint for governments, academics, health professionals, civil society and others with an ambition to support the world in transforming mental health.

Only six per cent of domestic workers have comprehensive social protection, says ILO

disabilityinsider.com

Only six per cent of domestic workers worldwide have access to comprehensive social protection, according to a new report from the International Labour Organization (ILO).

Wheely good: Juliet England meets the young inventor of a new safety device for deaf cyclists

limpingchicken.com

Divine Okoroji, 22, like many soon-to-be graduates, is currently awaiting the results of his four-year BA degree in Industrial Design and Technology from London’s Brunel University. Unlike other finalists, however, he’s the inventor of a new device which could revolutionise life for deaf cyclists by helping them understand the location of nearby traffic they wouldn’t otherwise be able to detect.

What Are The Differences Between Being Born Blind & Becoming Blind?

tommyedison.com

Tommy Edison and Christine Ha talk about the differences between being born blind and becoming blind later in life. Tommy’s blindness is caused by an underdeveloped optic nerve and Christine’s blindness is caused a rare autoimmune disease called Neuromyelitis Optica.

999 video call service launches for BSL users

posabilitymagazine.co.uk

A new 999 BSL service has been launched that allows BSL users to contact the emergency services through a video relay service with a BSL interpreter.

Bindimaps

bindimaps.com

Changing the way you navigate unfamiliar spaces.

Windows 11: Microsoft Aims to Put Accessibility First

pcmag.com

Already one of the richest OSes when it comes to accessibility options, Windows 11 enhances its tools for vision, hearing, and mobility disabilities, making them easier to find and use.

A Typical Day Living with Bipolar Disorder

respectability.org

How does a “typical day” consolidate with the daily reality of living with Bipolar Disorder? The answer is simple. There is no typical day.

‘Nothing About Us Without Us’: 16 Moments in the Fight for Disability Rights

nytimes.com

The disability civil rights movement has many distinct narratives, but the prevailing themes are of community, justice and equity.

'You're not disabled enough, you're not blind enough': Time for disability to be seen

newseu.cgtn.com

"One thing that's been very hard for me, I've had people say: 'Well, you're not disabled enough, you're not blind enough.' Seriously? Do you want to live in my world?"

The Long Shadow of Eugenics in America

nytimes.com

As young girls, the Relf sisters were sterilized without consent. What does the government owe them — and the thousands of other living victims?

Ableist Language To Avoid And Acceptable Alternatives – Spaz Edition

therollingexplorer.com

"In this blog post, I will do a close examination of the word, “spaz” and explain why you should avoid using this word in your everyday language."

Where have I been? Long-COVID and sleep

brainlessblogger.net

I made a video today to chat about the issues I have been having and why my break from blogging has… been a bit.

Ford Foundation Appoints Catalina Devandas Aguilar to Board of Trustees

fordfoundation.org

Ford Foundation is am delighted to announce the election of our newest board member: Catalina Devandas Aguilar.

Disability Inclusion Is Coming Soon to the Metaverse

diverseabilitymagazine.com

The Unhidden project gives disabled people accurate avatars, so they can look like themselves in virtual worlds and across Web3.

Disabled & Queer Pride with Spencer West

judithheumann.com

This episode, Judy chats with Spencer West about his role in improving representation, the intersections of being gay and disabled, as well as the access differences he has discovered going from growing up in the U.S. to now living in Canada.

How Rapid Reinfection Has Changed the Covid Fight

newrepublic.com

New variants can infect people who had Covid-19 as recently as a few months ago.

‘Hunger Games’ Prequel: Here’s Who Is Playing Tributes & Mentors

deadline.com

Australian native Gibson, who is an amputee, had a breakout role starring as the lead in the Netflix short film Forgive Us Our Trespasses, released in February. Additionally, Knox is a national athlete for swimming and is a disability and inclusion advocate. He believes that positive representation of people with disabilities onscreen is incredibly important as it leads to more acceptance in society and it challenges negative stereotypes and preconceived ideas. He is represented by C Talent.

Listen Include Respect

listenincluderespect.com

These guidelines explain how organisations should include people with intellectual disabilities in different parts of their work.

Dialogues on Disability: Shelley Tremain Interviews Stephanie Jenkins

biopoliticalphilosophy.com

"My guest today is Stephanie Jenkins. Stephanie is an Associate Professor in the School of History, Philosophy, and Religion at Oregon State University, who specializes in ethics, philosophy of disability, critical animal studies, and philosophy of popular music. She recently co-edited the volume Disability and Animality: Crip Perspectives in Critical Animal Studies, published the essay “Constructing Ableism” in Genealogy, and co-authored “Universal Design for Instruction and Institutional Change,” with OSU’s Director for Disability Access Services Martha Smith. For fun, Stephanie enjoys vegan baking and experiencing live music."

‘America’s Got Talent’ on NBC: Who is Hayden Kristal? Deaf and queer comedian is a former zoo…

meaww.com

One of the much-awaited auditions is that of viral social media sensation Hayden Kristal which has been kept under wraps by makers.

Microsoft helps build data hub to track disabilities as part of effort to close 'disability divide'

geekwire.com

This special series focuses on important community issues, innovative solutions to societal challenges, and people and non-profit groups making an impact through technology.

Fitness with Friends

youtube.com

Join us at #fun4thedisabled as we share our first video in the #FitnesswithFriends series! This series is a set of videos designed to be accessible to those with disabilities, and make it easier to get moving! All Fitness with Friends videos have both an ASL interpreter and closed-captioning. Enjoy, and keep an eye out for more videos in the Fitness with Friends series!

Rosemary Kayess re-elected to the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

disabilityinsider.com

Rosemary Kayess re-elected to the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. A respected lawyer and academic, Ms Kayess' candidacy was strongly supported by the Australian Government and Australian organisations of persons with disabilities.

The ADA is Not Enough: Why Disability Rights Should be Explicitly Included as a Civil Right

cripplemedia.com

In Alabama, a young woman walks into the ER with severe COVID-19 symptoms. Doctors determine she needs to be placed on a ventilator. But, she eventually is not placed on a ventilator. The protocol used to arrive at this decision lists several health conditions such as heart disease, previous lung issues for which providers should “not offer mechanical ventilator support.” Except before COVID-19, this woman was healthy. But not for Alabama’s hospital protocols, for them, the fact that she has down syndrome, makes her life worth less than yours.

Stamma: Not Just One Day By VMLY&R

thedrum.com

Stamma, the British Stammering Association, and VMLY&R London have teamed up to launch a petition and supporting film that calls for people who stammer to be visibly and authentically portrayed in the media.

When the world gets too much, I reach for The West Wing

theguardian.com

Rewatching a favourite show, you can see things you missed the first time. But mostly, it just lulls my brain into fuzzy comfort, writes Lucy Webster.

Dark Disabled Stories

publictheater.org

Ryan J. Haddad’s newest autobiographical play is a series of unforgiving vignettes about the strangers he encounters while navigating a city (and a world) not built for his walker and cerebral palsy. Directed by Jordan Fein, DARK DISABLED STORIES probes implicit ableism and the assumptions we make about people we'll never really know.

The stress of dressing for disabled people

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