Why Disability Representation Matters For Brands
thedrum.com
Martyn Sibley is a marketer, writer and entrepreneur who was recently voted one the UK’s most influential disabled people. He’s the co-founder and chief executive officer of specialist disability marketing agency (and The Drum Network member) Purple Goat. Here, for our Deep Dive on Marketing and the Marginalized, he looks into the value of representation, for both disabled people and brands.
No ‘diversity’ without disability: why marketing needs to wake up to the world's most underrepr…
campaignlive.co.uk
The advertising and media industry is rightly focused on improving its diversity, but much of the focus is on race and gender. Disability should also be included in that focus, so we explored what work is happening.
RAMPD Announces New Executive Committee
nyweekly.com
RAMPD (Recording Artists and Music Professionals with Disabilities) is a public-facing coalition of established music creators with diverse disabilities dedicated to amplifying Disability Culture and inclusion in the music industry. Launched in January 2022, RAMPD has collaborated with Folk Alliance, the American Association of Independent Music and other leading music firms to promote disability equity, as well as working with the Recording Academy to make the 64th GRAMMY’s more accessible–with a visible ramp to the stage, ASL on the red carpet, and live captioning and Audio Description.
New study aims to help people with learning disabilities to fight loneliness
disabilityinsider.com
People with learning disabilities are set to benefit from a new study, funded by the NIHR, by the University of Surrey that will examine ways to help them overcome loneliness - which often leads to other underlying medical issues such as heart diseases, obesity, anxiety, and depression.
Ajman Bank to launch Touch Card for people with vision disabilities
disabilityinsider.com
Ajman Bank has announced the Touch Card that will allow customers who are blind and low vision to easily facilitate payments and distinguish between their cards.
Grant to support representation of disability communities in media
disabilityinsider.com
Getty Images and Verizon, have announced the recipients of a US $40,000 creative grant focused on sharing the voices, experiences and stories of disability communities.
Fear, Pain & Hope: Movement with Hypermobility
natashalipman.com
How we think about movement when living with hypermobiliy is a subject I’m super interested in, so I’m delighted to have had the opportunity to chat with Joint Hypermobility & Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Movement Therapist, Jeannie Di Bon.
Finding Your Comfort Zone on the Health Advocate-Activist Continuum
themighty.com
How do you identify?
Feeling Isolated by Chronic Illness? You Are Not Alone.
themighty.com
"I hope these words help you feel a little less alone too."
When You Don't Feel 'Disabled Enough' as Someone With Mental Illness
themighty.com
"Comparison is said to be the thief of joy, but it also causes unnecessary guilt."
With redesign, UCLA’s Washington, D.C. program welcomes students from all majors
newsroom.ucla.edu
The revamp is in line with UCLA’s broader commitment to community-engaged research and learning.
What Makes a Great Doctor for a Patient With Cerebral Palsy
themighty.com
"A doctor's appointment should be more of a conversation and less of a lecture, similar to the way the best teachers teach."
Colleagues Who Have Knowingly or Unknowingly Helped My Mental Health
themighty.com
"Without them, I have no idea how I would have made it."
Hannah
sproutflix.org
Hannah explores the playful ambition of Hannah Dempsey, a young dancer and athlete with a disability. The film is a celebration of motion, energy and elegance of human movement, evoking the power of adrenaline in the young Hannah. It makes the connection between art and sport with emphasis on the athlete-dancer relationship. It is also an exploration of ways to challenge and subvert representations of physical and mental disability. Hannah’s personal achievements reveal that disability is no barrier to creativity. Her life challenges society’s preconceptions and prejudices.
H2OGO
sproutflix.org
For a boy who feels raindrops as uncomfortable as bullets and puddles as dangerous as whirlpools, how can being submerged in a pool be relaxing? Nine-years ago Luke was diagnosed with PDD pervasive developmental disorder on the Autism spectrum. His diagnosis explains the sensory issues Luke has struggled with and continues to deal with today. Although he still struggles with the feeling of the raindrops falling on his head, being underwater has become a therapeutic release.
Go Jackson Doll
sproutflix.org
A mother’s mental strength is tested when she enrolls her son with autism in an ice skating program. What would you do if your child couldn’t cope with the world? Would you be able to push them to their potential even if you knew it was causing them pain? Jackson Doll is nine years old and his family has never seen him play a sport or even make a friend. Go Jackson Doll is the story of one brave family who would do whatever necessary to see their son succeed. It’s the story of a program that challenges special needs children to realize their potential through an unlikely outlet: learning how to ice skate.
Go For It
sproutflix.org
“Every night I go to sleep – I see visions in my dream – It could be reality – If I would just go for it.”Doctors and physical therapists weren’t sure what to tell Marcy and Tom Lasley when their second child came into the world 30 years ago. Cameron Lasley was born in 1982 with Down syndrome, and in those first days, pediatricians didn’t know whether he would walk or talk or do anything other kids do. These days Cam does more than walk and talk. He struts and raps. If all goes according to plan — his plan — he’ll soon be on a radio near you.
Get That Gold
sproutflix.org
Kyle is a 29-year-old adoptee with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS). This documentary follows Kyle as he prepares to compete in the 2014 Washington State Special Olympics. He ran the 1,500 meter race on pavement in his bare feet , and you’ll have to watch the video to find out why!
Up Syndrome
sproutflix.org
A playful, refreshing and unsentimental portrait of Rene, made by his close friend Duane Graves. This film offers insight into Rene’s personality and opportunities for him to mug for the camera. University of Texas student Duane Graves chronicles his charismatic childhood chum, Rene Moreno, a San Antonio native with Down syndrome, in this playful, stirring, remarkably unique portrait documentary that garnered international press on the festival circuit after winning the National Media Award from the Down Syndrome Congress in 2002.
Visible
sproutflix.org
A teenage girl who feels left out and ignored by her peers, is inspired to do something audacious in order to get noticed. When her plan backfires she learns that being popular isn’t as important as including those who are left out.
Sweetheart
sproutflix.org
Lou may have Down’s Syndrome but she is more than capable of looking after herself. Her older sister Ashley is sexy and feisty – she’s used to getting what she wants. Ashley and Lou live together and Ashley works to support them both. Because Ashley brings in the money, she thinks she can control Lou’s life. Lou keeps herself occupied in her own world, going on secret nights out dressed in Ashley’s clothes. She longs for independence from Ashley. When Lou meets Ashley’s new love interest, Ewan, everything changes for the sisters. Ewan and Lou get on well and she is attracted to him. Lou and Ashley begin to compete for his affections. When the three of them go on a day out together, frustrations reach a boiling point.
The Secret Life of Tom Lightfoot
sproutflix.org
Tom is anxious, he holds a secret in his human heart, a wing beat and a flutter and its bursting to take flight. “The Secret Life of Tom Lightfoot” is a tale of magical realism to be witnessed and shared. It is a tale of healing, revealing how we can learn to live with the secrets of our more than human hearts.
Live Captions on Social Media and Video Streaming Platforms
3playmedia.com
This blog post will explain how to add live captions to various social media and video streaming platforms.
How a Four-Day Work Week Can Help With Burnout
themighty.com
"It’s already been trialed to great success."
Savage Love: Small-Town Teacher Fears Being Recognized on Hookup Apps
qcnerve.com
A public high school teacher wants to find a man to go down on her, but can't get online because parents and former students might see her.
The Powerful Impact Others' Stories Can Have on People Who Are Suicidal
themighty.com
“While reading a story can’t magically change your life… it can cut through one of the most insidious features of suicidal ideation: the isolation.”
The Curious Hole in My Head
nytimes.com
Born without my left temporal lobe, a brain region thought to be critical for language, I’ve been a research subject for much of my life.
Mason Gross Dance Presents Kinetic Light | Mason Gross School of the Arts
secure.masongross.rutgers.edu
Kinetic Light is an internationally recognized disability arts ensemble presenting a work titled DESCENT. Working in the disciplines of art, technology, design, and dance, Kinetic Light creates, performs, and teaches at the nexus of access, queerness, disability, dance, and race. The Kinetic Light artists and creators of DESCENT are disabled dance artists Alice Sheppard and Laurel Lawson, and disabled scenographer Michael Maag. Kinetic Light’s work speaks to and emerges from disability aesthetics and disability culture. Performed on a custom-designed architectural ramp installation with hills, curves, and peaks, DESCENT explores the pleasures of wheeled movement and reckless abandon, inspired by the sensual writings and art of French sculptor Auguste Rodin to give the mythological characters of Venus and Andromeda new life as interracial lovers.
11 Disability Podcasts That Gives Advice, Support And Humour
disabilityhorizons.com
Podcasts are a great media source for information, education, laughter, escapism and relaxation. You can listen to them anywhere – at home, in the office, in the car, on public transport and even on holiday. Plus, you can easily access them on any device at no cost.
My Beautiful Life with Diana Elizabeth Jordan von Phenomenal Disabilities With Tree Lowe
anchor.fm
Diana Elizabeth Jordan is no newbie to the acting world, activism, and owning a business. In addition, she has not let her cerebral palsy hinder her career as an actress. Even as a child, she was involved in acting. She holds a Master of Fine Arts in Acting from California State University Long Beach. In addition to teaching acting, she has worked as an actress in theater, television, and film. Additionally, Diana is an artist, influencer, and online host of the Rainbow Butterfly Cafe. As a disabled actress and woman of color, she strives to break down stigmas and stereotypes in order to achieve her goals. In spite of the lack of understanding about cerebral palsy, it is important to provide the world with the truth from Diana's mouth about her journey as a rocking soulful woman who just loves to show off her magic both in front of and behind the camera.
Disclaimer: Listeners please understand that Diana does have cerebral palsy, so allow yourself to sit in a quiet space to fully listen to her clearly.
My Brain is Different: Stories of ADHD and Other Developmental Disorders
amazon.com
This intimate manga collection follows nine adults with developmental disorders as they outline their struggles and triumphs. Experience the stories of a high school dropout’s new path to education; a person seeing the world through new eyes thanks to their medication; a father and daughter learning to thrive together, and more. This manga illustrates diverse anxieties but also self-empowerment in learning to navigate a world not built with everyone in mind.
Prophet Against Slavery
beacon.org
Prophet Against Slavery is an action-packed chronicle of the remarkable and radical Benjamin Lay, based on the award-winning biography by Marcus Rediker that sparked the Quaker community to re-embrace Lay after 280 years of disownment. Graphic novelist David Lester brings the full scope of Lay’s activism and ideas to life.
Is there a Connection for Brittney Griner to Disability, Sports and Ableism?
basnnewsroom.com
As a Black disabled activist, an athlete that competed in the 1988 Paralympics in Seoul, South Korea and the son of a former NFL player, I have closely followed the case of Brittney Griner.
"The Bigger Plans Project" - by Lachi and VirgoImage - Disability Empowerment and Body Positivity
youtube.com
Every individual and brand involved in creating this visual either identified as a person with a disability or is a public disability inclusion advocate.
Ali Stroker to Lead Theresa Rebeck's Downstairs at ARC Stages
playbill.com
The free show will mark the company's 10th anniversary.
The Untold Origins of the Black & Blind Musician
youtube.com
There’s a long history of blind Black musicians in the US dating back to the 19th century, from Blind Tom to Ray Charles. Join recording artist Lachi and Professor Danielle Bainbridge to discuss the history on why blindness seems like a common thread among Black musicians. And how modern musicians have changed the narrative on disability in performance.
The Future Of: Disability and the Media
youtube.com
One billion people live with a disability, each with their own unique experience of the world, yet the media still largely portrays people with disability using traditional and inaccurate stereotypes.
14 Ways to Enhance Accessibility and Well-Being With Home Renovations
themighty.com
"Consider these updates around the home for enhancing well-being and improving accessibility for those with disabilities."
Human Voice Audio Description
3playmedia.com
Audio description can be made with a synthesized or human voice. Let's take a closer look at human voice audio description.
A Better Way to Back to School Part 2: How to Make Activities Inclusive
kit.org
Activities add interest and liveliness to the academic day, and they can do the same for your after school program. When you’ve already worked to create an inclusive classroom, the next step is setting up your after school program to continue the inclusion. As you kick off this new academic year, here’s how to put an inclusive twist on common areas of interest and ensure students with disabilities get to join in on the fun.
Seeking Marriage Equality for People With Disabilities
nytimes.com
When one partner is disabled and the other isn’t, getting married could mean giving up lifesaving health care and benefits from the government.
‘Access as an Ethic’: Giving Dance Myriad Points of Entry
nytimes.com
For the arts ensemble Kinetic Light, the needs of disabled people are sources of inspiration and innovation.
Opinion: FDA's new hearing aid rules help some but leave others behind
edition.cnn.com
Sara Novic writes that the FDA's rule change creating a class of over-the-counter hearing aids is being hailed as progress, but for those like her, "who have experience with hearing aids, this shift is more complicated.
A Need For Disability Data Justice
healthaffairs.org
Public health data systems and infrastructure must be built to collect disability data and use this information to combat ableism and support equity and social justice.
Where Did the Term ’Poster Child‘ Come From?
mentalfloss.com
While the exact phrase didn’t enter the language until the 1930s, using children as a means to raise funds for hospitals goes way back.
Beyoncé Changed Ableist Lyrics, Black Artists Held to Higher Standards
insider.com
The author opens up about her gratitude to Beyoncé and Lizzo for changing ableist lyrics and her frustration over the standards society holds them to.
"Our Disability Roadmap": Judy Heumann talks with Samuel Habib about transition
zoom.us
Join Samuel Habib as he speaks with disability rights revolutionary Judy Heumann for the first in our year-long, FREE series of webinars: “Our Disability Roadmap." Judy and Samuel will discuss a wide range of issues around transition, including career pathways, higher education, independent living, advocacy, relationships and sexuality, and much more. Dan Habib will moderate. They will also take your questions - submitted in advance and live. Even if you can’t attend live, be sure to register to receive a link to watch the recorded version and you will then be signed up for the entire series. The event will last approximately 75 minutes. ASL interpretation and captioning will be provided. Thanks to our lead sponsors, the Association of Washington School Principals and Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation.
Disability Rights Icon Judy Heumann to Deliver 2022 Reynolds Lecture
davidson.edu
Davidson College will welcome internationally known disability rights advocate Judy Heumann Sept. 7 to present the 2022 Reynolds Lecture. Event is free and open to the public; tickets required. Learn more.
New Prime Minister must take 'determined action'
pocklington-trust.org.uk
Thomas Pocklington Trust has written to new Prime Minister Liz Truss, asking her to 'take determined action' to improve the lives of blind and partially sighted people.
What is a TextDS File?
3playmedia.com
A textDS file is the child of audio description files and screen readers, two common tools that make media accessible to low-vision consumers.
How do you tell someone that they are dying?
urevolution.com
How do you tell someone that they’re seriously ill? How do you tell someone that they are dying? This in-depth article explores how doctors learn and deal with stress and trauma for their patients and themselves.
Europe in Action opening by Jyrki Pinomaa - "By sharing our stories, we can help each other a lot"
inclusion-europe.eu
Europe in Action opening by Jyrki Pinomaa.
ENIL delegation met with Member of the European Parliament Stelios Kympouropouls
enil.eu
On 6 September 2022 a delegation from ENIL had the pleasure to meet with Member of the European Parliament (MEP), Stelios Kympouropoulos. MEP Kympouropoulos is chair of the disability intergroup and member of the committee on employment and social affairs. Being a disabled person and a personal assistance user himself, he has excellent knowledge on the support needs of disabled people. MEP Kympouropoulos served on the board of ENIL.
Rebecca A Withey: The joys of having a sister who is also deaf
limpingchicken.com
I’ve always thought myself to be fortunate to have a sister who is also deaf. I think there’s an added bond between siblings who have similar life experiences, I guess it’s a shared experience that offers a deeper sense of connection and real understanding.
Magnaready's Clothes Are Great For Disabled People Who Are Unable To Self-Dress
assistivetechnologyblog.com
Putting on clothes can sometimes already seem like an arduous day-to-day task. Adding on limited dexterity and mobility for those with disabilities, it then becomes stressful and can drive a person to lose their dignified independence by asking for help with this daily task.
What do you love about your life, Judy Heumann?
youtube.com
Fionn interviews Judy Heumann an American disability rights activist. She is recognized internationally as a leader in the disability community. Judy is a lifelong civil rights advocate for people with disabilities. Her work with governments and non governmental organizations, non-profits, and various other disability interest groups, has produced significant contributions since the 1970s to the development of human rights legislation and policies benefiting children and adults with disabilities. Through her work in the World Bank and the State Department, she led the mainstreaming of disability rights into international development. Her contributions extended the international reach of the independent living movement.
Europe in Action speech by Pietro Vittorio Barbieri - Jobs for people with intellectual disabilities
inclusion-europe.eu
Europe in Action speech by Pietro Vittorio Barbieri, EESC, President of Thematic study group disability rights. Session about the jobs for people for people with intellectual disabilities on 7th of September 2022 at the European Economic and Social Committee in Brussels.
Losing Sight, Shifting Perspective: a Journey Through Sight Loss
blindnewworld.org
Yahya Pandor lost his sight to macular degeneration - and in this post, he shares the highs and lows of his emotional journey.
Rebecca A Withey: Child starting school? What I’ve learnt as a parent who is deaf
limpingchicken.com
September is upon us and for many of us it’s that time of year when our children go back to school. Pencil cases, school bags, new shoes – I’ve got the return to school routine down to a tee, with my eldest entering year 5 of primary school and my youngest now joining the juniors.
Accessible Festivals Wants to Give You Free Access to Major Music Festivals
newmobility.com
Accessible Festivals new grant program is offering complimentary tickets to major music festivals for people with disabilities.
Nova Scotia reveals new home designs for people with disabilities
disabilityinsider.com
The Nova Scotia government has revealed new designs for community-based, small option homes for people with disabilities.
The Dangerous Reality of Police Response to Mental Health Crises
themighty.com
"I was treated as if I were a criminal instead of someone potentially in need of assistance."
Bridge Partners with CAST for Accessible K-12 Videos
bridgemultimedia.com
Bridge Multimedia provides accessibility and production services for a four-part video series by CAST's AEM Center. The videos feature users of accessibility tools and strategies to involve all students in a shared learning experience.
South Korea: 'They cancelled my job interviews because I'm disabled'
bbc.com
Dayeon's interviews were called off after recruiters discovered she had hearing loss.
Different Types of Closed Captioning
3playmedia.com
Learn about different types of closed captioning, who uses them, and what they look like to learn which is right for your media.
Shadow Minister for Disabled People, Vicky Foxcroft MP
ablemagazine.co.uk
In April 2020, a few weeks after the UK went into an unprecedented lockdown due to the Covid-19 global pandemic, I was appointed Shadow Minister for Disabled People.
Seeking employment with a disability: 5 things you didn't know about
urevolution.com
Seeking employment with a disability can be challenging. But, you can improve your chances of finding gainful employment by understanding your rights, preparing to disclose your disability, requesting accommodations, and seeking out companies that value diversity.
New Active Pals program provides inclusive exercise opportunity for people with Down Syndrome
disabilityinsider.com
A professor in Mississippi State’s Department of Kinesiology is using the “unifying” sport of soccer to bring the MSU community and individuals with Down syndrome together.
Connections Between Climate Change and Disability
disabilityphilanthropy.org
This resource offers insights and information to better understand the impacts of climate change and natural disasters on people with disabilities.
Allow alt-text for images in channel panels to allow for accessibility for screen readers
twitch.uservoice.com
Using images in channel panels allows streamers a higher level of design control, but sacrifices readability for visually impaired viewers. Please allow an alt-text feature on these images so the text on them can be accessible.
In South Korea, a Hit Show Brings Autism Into the Spotlight
nytimes.com
“Extraordinary Attorney Woo” has raised awareness of autism in South Korea, where developmental disabilities are still a taboo subject for many people.
Disability takes center stage on TikTok
lemonde.fr
On the video-sharing platform, many people with disabilities have developed large followings. It is a phenomenon that owes as much to the characteristics of the social network as to a change of era.
When I'm Pressured Not to Call Out Sick as a Medical Professional
themighty.com
"Labor Day, at its very core, is a celebration of the achievements and contributions of American laborers, but sadly, there is no rest for the clinically inclined."
Why You Should Give Exercise Another Chance If You Have a Chronic Illness
themighty.com
"What has changed is the way I look at my body and myself as a whole."
How to Actually Start Exercising When You Have a Chronic Illness
themighty.com
"Hopefully, these tips inspire you to start some kind of physical activity."
Unwelcome at The Shed
corbettotoole.com
"I am an unabashed lover of Disabled and Deaf artists. Recently Kinetic Light, an innovative disability arts ensemble of disabled folks, brought their aerial dance piece WIRED to The Shed in NYC for three performances."
How to Get Through a Workout When You Have a Chronic Illness
themighty.com
It can be hard to find a workout you enjoy, but hopefully, these tips will make your time a little more enjoyable.
9 Things People With Chronic Illness Need From You
themighty.com
7 is so important.
Exclusive: Love Island’s Tasha Ghouri on the ‘pivotal’ moment with Andrew which never aired
limpingchicken.com
In an exclusive interview with The Limping Chicken, the dancer and model tells Liam O’Dell why she was thankful for the negative comments, what her deaf identity means for her, and what’s next after leaving the villa.
Unfinish’d sympathy: can literature get over reading disability morally?
theguardian.com
The ‘crookednesse’ of Richard III’s back was presented by Shakespeare as an expression of his villainy while Quasismodo embodied saintly unworldliness. Are we ready to see disability without symbolism?
Scrupulosity OCD stories: Step on a crack, break Mother Mary's back
urevolution.com
This is a true story about growing up with Scrupulosity OCD. A highly distressing psychological disorder primarily characterized by pathological guilt or obsession associated with religious issues.
XRAI Glass develops captioning AR smart glasses for people with hearing disabilities
disabilityinsider.com
London-based tech startup XRAI Glass has unveiled a pair of smart glasses that utilizes augmented reality technology to provide people with hearing disabilities real-time closed captioning during conversations.
Why Social Skills Development Must Be Part of IEPs
themighty.com
"IEPs are not confined to the classroom."
Living with early onset Parkinson’s disease
urevolution.com
A true personal account of what it is like living with early onset Parkinson's disease. From the moment of diagnosis, it will change a person's life in many ways, not all for the worse.
Depiction of disability in the media plays a major role in shaping public perception
disabilityinsider.com
90% if not 100% of each an everyone one of us – has seen some form of media today, be it traditional television broadcast, or any of the variety of media that we access from our smart phones and computers – podcasts, social media and the like.
What do drivers with disabilities need to know about buying an EV in the UK?
disabilityinsider.com
Electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining popularity across the world, both with drivers looking to cut their petrol bills, and governments looking to slash emissions in order to meet sustainability targets. However, these eco-friendly vehicles are still far from being the mainstream option for those on the roads in the UK. Many people are still adjusting to the idea of leaving their petrol cars behind, especially those who rely heavily on their cars for independence, such as drivers with disabilities.
I Used to be Famous review – heartwarming boyband tale beats the neurodivergent drum
theguardian.com
A down-on-his-luck musician teams up with an autistic teenage drummer in Eddie Sternberg’s sweet-natured but predictable comedy drama
Columbus, Ohio, police shoot Black man in bed, release body-cam video
washingtonpost.com
Donovan Lewis, 20, was killed, police and city officials said, and an investigation is underway.
ACE refuses to release 'sensitive' race and disability documents
artsprofessional.co.uk
A Freedom of Information request to see the minutes of the funder's Race and Disability Advisory Group is denied on the basis disclosure would "prejudice the effective conduct of public affairs".
Letters to the Editor: Humanizing the Hiring Process Must Include Accessibility for People Who Are …
philanthropy.com
A leader in the disability movement takes issue with the lack of discussion about that community’s needs in article about how nonprofits can improve hiring practices.
The Care Crisis Isn’t What You Think
prospect.org
Our problems are deeper than a lack of care infrastructure.
Long Covid is keeping as many as 4 million Americans out of work
edition.cnn.com
The pandemic continues to cast a shadow over the workforce. Long Covid, a combination of symptoms that emerge months or even years after recovering from the virus, is keeping up to 4 million Americans from working, according to a new study.
The Right Not to Work: Power and Disability
monthlyreview.org
I have a confession to make: I do not work. I am on SSI.1 I have very little work value (if any), and I am a drain on our country’s welfare system. I have another confession to make: I do not think this is wrong, and to be honest, I am very happy not working. Instead I spend the majority of my time doing the activity I find the most rewarding and valuable, painting.
Dismantling the Charity Model of Disability Within Philanthropy
disabilityphilanthropy.org
A conversation with Ingrid Tischer about why and how to dismantle the charity model of disability in philanthropy.
What Was the Telethon?. The end of the Muscular Dystrophy…
medium.com
This weekend marks the first time in forty-nine years that the Muscular Dystrophy Association will not air its Labor Day Telethon. This might be a passing thought for a sizable portion of the American viewing public who knew the telethon only as what was on in the background of their long weekend celebrations. But as a fixture of the American mediascape over the latter half of the twentieth century, the telethon should be remembered as a singular media format that holds up a mirror to many important aspects of American culture.
Covid ruined their summer vacation plans
washingtonpost.com
Washington Post readers share their stories of trying to make the best of it when covid diagnoses disrupted long-awaited trips with loved ones.
For 'disabled oracle' Alice Wong, rest is a radical act
latimes.com
Disability rights activist Alice Wong's debut memoir is out Tuesday. But don't expect to see her on a book tour, read from her work or sign copies.
Getty Images and Verizon Partner to Close Representation
globenewswire.com
Five photographers awarded a total of US $40,000 to support and encourage authentic representation of disability communities in the media.
“If I’m Out of Insulin, I’m Going to Die”: United States’ Lack of Regulation Fuels Crisis…
hrw.org
The 92-page report, “‘If I’m Out of Insulin, I’m Going to Die:’ United States’ Lack of Regulation Fuels Crisis of Unaffordable Insulin,” describes the human rights impacts of US government policies that make essential life-saving medication like insulin unaffordable for many people. Human Rights Watch found that exorbitant insulin prices and inadequate health insurance coverage can cause people to pay high out-of-pocket costs for insulin, contributing to dangerous and potentially lethal medicine rationing, forcing people to forgo other basic needs, and disproportionately affecting socially and economically marginalized groups.
Water Crisis in Jackson Is ‘Unacceptable,’ Residents Say
nytimes.com
Over 150,000 people are without safe and reliable drinking water in Jackson, Miss. A pregnant mother, her husband and a community activist describe the dire conditions and explain how the water crisis has affected them.
The Curious Hole in My Head
nytimes.com
Born without my left temporal lobe, a brain region thought to be critical for language, I’ve been a research subject for much of my life.
20 Questions for Disability-Inclusive Employers
disabilityvisibilityproject.com
One October day many years ago, I was getting lunch at Google, where I work. I noticed that another person kept looking at me. I introduced myself. Her name was Ada. She had seen my feature in an internal newsletter for October being National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), and she wanted to meet me. I rolled up to a table as she slowly ambled over in a way that reminded me of how I used to move. She had recently been diagnosed with ALS. Over lunch, we talked about the difficulties of getting help with personal care and about the subtleties of discrimination. “People don’t make fun of us anymore,” I said. She smiled and replied, “They just ignore us.”
Inclusivity Style Guide
acs.org
The ACS Inclusivity Style Guide aims to help American Chemical Society staff and members communicate in ways that recognize and respect diversity in all its forms.
Deaf Awareness Month: 10 Things to Know About Being Deaf
www-hearinglikeme-com.cdn.ampproject.org
September is Deaf Awareness Month! Learning and being aware of Deafness, hearing loss, Deaf culture, and Deaf identity can be extremely helpful.
Building Twitch Tools For More Inclusive Streams
a11yup.com
Being on and using Twitch, it was only a matter of time that I "needed" to dive into coding custom Twitch tools for more inclusive Twitch streams.
How to help someone with Huntington's Disease
urevolution.com
Do you want to know the basics of helping someone with Huntington's Disease? This article aims to help adults look after their family member who has Huntington's Disease by offering some useful, practical suggestions.
Using assistive technology for Huntington's disease: Carrie's story
urevolution.com
Medical science doesn’t have many treatment options for Huntington's disease; however, using assistive technology can enable people to perform tasks that might otherwise be difficult or impossible.
Army veteran wins disability discrimination complaint case against Air Force, but he may still lose…
stripes.com
After years of legal battles, a judge found that the Air Force, when it withdrew an offer in 2014 for a historian job at Laughlin Air Force Base, had discriminated against Dave Bighia. Weeks after the deadline, Bighia has yet to see a dime or receive a job offer.
Cutting COVID isolation and mask mandates will mean more damage to business and health in the long …
theconversation.com
With the goal of ‘business as usual’, politicians will continue to reduce COVID protections without immediate consequence while transmission is low. But then the next wave will come.
Blood clots, heart problems, kidney failure: COVID creates a higher risk for rare pediatric problem…
fortune.com
Kids who've had COVID are also more likely to develop type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune condition that destroys the body's ability to make insulin, researchers found.
Disability takes center stage with Babes With Blades
chicagoreader.com
A new production of Richard III examines how ableism plays a part in creating Shakespeare's most infamous villain.
Phenomenal Disabilities With Tree Lowe: An Autistic Actor/Singers Journey with Melissa Jennifer Gon…
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Melissa Jennifer Gonzales is not only a non-binary actor/singer, but also someone of the autistic community and an advocate. There is a widespread misconception about autism because so many people do not know what it is. Melissa's goal is to increase people's understanding of autism. In today's uncertain times, Melissa finds advocating to be a continuous process, but their passion for it will never waver. Melissa's story will captivate, educate, and provide clarity on finding an authentic drum. The most important thing is that Melissa is committed to making it up the Hollywood ladder.
Making Events Accessible
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Checklist for meetings, conferences, training, and presentations that are remote/virtual, in-person, or hybrid.
UAE’s Ajman Bank launches ‘Touch Card’ for visually impaired with Mastercard
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Dubai-based Ajman Bank has partnered with Mastercard to launch the first accessible payment card designed for blind and partially visioned customers.
Tactile Symbol Communicator by Enabling Devices
closingthegap.com
Uniquely designed for those who are blind or dually sensory impaired, this six level communicator with room for 36 six-second messages.
Five ways the metaverse could be revolutionary for people with disabilities
techxplore.com
The invention of the world wide web in 1989 eventually brought about life-changing tools for everyone who can access it. Some of these tools, such as online banking, shopping and communication, have vastly improved the accessibility of daily life for people with disabilities, as well as older people.
Accessibility is Mandatory for Businesses says CCPD
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In a recent recommendation, the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities (CCPD) stated that private establishments such as businesses, societies, associations, and so on are bound by the accessibility requirements under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (the “RPwD Act”). It concluded in a case filed by Mr. Rahul Bajaj, an upcoming IP attorney, against Practo Technologies Private Limited (“Practo”) and the Director General of Health Services (“DGHS”). In the case, Mr. Bajaj argued that the Practo application, which provides health-related services, was not accessible to persons with blindness, and that the lack of accessibility contravenes Sections 40, 42, and 46 of the RPwD Act read with Rule 15 of the RPwD Rules, which mandate accessibility. In response, Practo argued that it was not bound by the said provisions and that no accessibility standards exist for it to follow. The CCPD disagreed with Practo, and agreed with Mr. Bajaj.
Recent Developments in ADA Website Accessibility Compliance
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Please join Consumer Financial Services Partner Chris Willis and fellow Partners Lori Sommerfield and Kim Phan, along with special guest Matt Ater from Vispero, as they discuss recent developments in website accessibility governing public accommodations under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
UX Principles that include Cognitive Accessibility
ab11y.com
A Cognitive perspective on UX Design Principles including a neurodivergent perspective with links to relevant guidance and resources.
How do I use AccessAble?
accessable.co.uk
AccessAble is here to take the chance out of going out. To give you the detailed information you need to work out if a place is going to be accessible to you.
8 Accessible & Functional Products For Back To School
disabilityhorizons.com
We round up eight accessible and functional products for disabled children heading back to school, available on the Disability Horizons Shop.
Let Accessibility Of Your Ecommerce Front Be a Competitive Advantage
visualmodo.com
If you already have an eCommerce store, or will soon have one and you want your store to have an accessible eCommerce frontend. You should.
Is your website inclusive for people with vision loss or blindness?
leadership-circle.net
Methods for making your website more accessible for people who are blind or have low vision.
How to make images accessible for people
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Learn how to compose a description of images on Twitter so the content is accessible to people who are visually impaired.
What to Know About Accessible PDFs From Microsoft Word and Google Docs
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My notes from Julie Romanowki's Intro to Docs and PDFs Knowbility online session highlighting PDFs created from Microsoft Word and Google Docs.
If you are being overlooked in normal times, it is unlikely that anyone will take you into account …
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Soufiane El Amrani's speech at COSP15 side-event.Milan Šveřepa writes about the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine: what the homeless sector can learn from the disability sector.