Writer/Director Ashley Eakin Mentors Next Generation of RespectAbility Lab Writers and Directors
respectability.org
The Virtual Cohort of the 2022 RespectAbility Entertainment Lab welcomed Writer/Director Ashley Eakin for a discussion on working in the entertainment industry.
Medicaid’s Money Follows the Person program expands to 5 states, territories
19thnews.org
Medicaid's Money Follows the Person has allowed over 90,000 people with disabilities and seniors to move out of nursing homes and back into their communities. But Congress still won’t make the funding permanent.
Denise Reed Lamoreaux
axschat.com
Denise Reed Lamoreaux has 30+ years of experience in Learning and Development, Marketing and Communications, Leadership, and Diversity and Inclusion. SHe has won over 40 international awards for her efforts, and is a sought after speaker across the globe. One of her career highlights was presenting at Copenhagen 2021, the world’s largest human rights conference, on the topic of Transgender rights in the workplace. Denise is currently the Director of Equity and Belonging at Zillow, and consults regularly with AARP, parity.org, Valuable 500, Inside OUT, Textio, and the Hispanic Promise. She is the former President of SUNY Geneseo’s Alumni Association, and is active in her community, supporting Western NY’s Cystic Fibrosis Organization and NY’s Warrior Alliance.
Long Journey to a ‘New New’ Home
inclusion-europe.eu
Jyrki Pinomaa is president of Inclusion Europe and has been an advocate for the rights of people with intellectual disability and their families for more than 30 years. He is a father of two sons, Markus and Robin, with intellectual disability.
PROTOTYPE: Self Organized Robot Team (SORT) Is A Swarm Of Assistive Robots That Can Help Disabled P…
assistivetechnologyblog.com
When we look at storage space in our immediate environment, it’s mostly horizontal in the form of cabinets, shelves, and tabletop surfaces. More often than not, we clutter these spaces and finding items in an unorganized space can cause frustrations and ultimately impact our physical and mental wellness negatively. The clutter can easily go out of control in smaller urban apartments where floor and storage space is minimal. A messy environment is especially challenging for people with disabilities and senior adults who may have mobility challenges and may not be able to reach for items easily.
SDH Subtitles & non-SDH Subtitles: When to Use Them
3playmedia.com
SDH and non-SDH subtitles share many of the same characteristics, but serve different functions for their intended audiences.
Newly appointed Ministry of Disabled People chief executive to drive progress
disabilityinsider.com
Today the Minister for Disability Issues, Hon Poto Williams, welcomed Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission’s appointment of Paula Tesoriero MNZM as Chief Executive, Whaikaha – Ministry of Disabled People.
How Distracted Drivers Can Endanger Someone With a Spinal Cord Injury
themighty.com
"Even what would seemingly be a minor accident can have disastrous effects on other people."
Grieving a Partner's Potential New Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis
themighty.com
"I’ll let myself grieve while still reminding myself not to drown in my grieving process."
Mailbag: Think Twice About Doing This in an Accessible Hotel Room
wheelchairtravel.org
This edition of the Reader Mailbag is focused on a hotel room security feature that could lead to unexpected frustration for disabled guests.
9 Useful Items for Your Chronic Illness 'Spoonie Room'
themighty.com
Would these ideas help you?
The Most Important Thing About Teaching
dianapastoracarson.com
What is the most important thing about teaching? There are probably as many answers as there are people reading this.
Exploring Grief as a Major Theme in Jordan Peele's 'Nope'
themighty.com
"Grief is one of the driving forces behind the plot, action, and character development, and yet it’s being completely overshadowed..."
Diverse and inclusive workplaces benefiting businesses and communities
disabilityinsider.com
Life Without Barriers is improving employment opportunities for people with disability, particularly so school leavers and young people can access employment and begin their journey in the labour market.
Media invitation to the Freedom Drive Protest 2022
enil.eu
Human rights monitoring conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic produced evidence of grave and systemic violations of human rights of disabled people confined to institutions throughout Europe. Failure to protect the lives, health and safety of disabled people in institutions are reflected in the disproportionate number of COVID-19 related deaths. For example, in the Netherlands deaths in nursing homes accounted for 51% of the total COVID-19 deaths and 68% of COVID related fatalities in Spain.
What Can Deans Do?
biopoliticalphilosophy.com
Samantha Brennan is the Dean of the College of Arts at the University of Guelph. Hence, she is one of the most influential and powerful members of that university community. Brennan is also one of the most influential and powerful members of the philosophical community in Canada and, I would argue, the most influential and powerful woman/feminist philosopher in Canada. In a philosophical community as relatively small as Canada’s, that is significant.
I'm in favour of new technology – but not if disabled people are left behind
metro.co.uk
In so many ways, technological advances have changed my life for the better - but I am fed up of accessibility being an afterthought.
A Guide To The Most Common Types Of Medical Negligence Litigation
bluebadgestyle.com
Medical negligence claims are a form of civil litigation. These claims are often intended to provide patients with compensation after they have had their lives negatively impacted by medical treatment or a lack of adequate medical treatment. Not all medical negligence claims result in compensation, although a good lawyer will always advise you realistically on your chances of victory. Here are some of the most common reasons for medical negligence claims.
Why Using Someone’s Correct Gender Pronouns Is Important for Their Mental Health
themighty.com
"Being able to become more comfortable in my gender-nonconforming skin has been one of the greatest influences on fostering positive mental health."
Why Some Americans Are Still Isolating From Covid-19
wsj.com
Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations are declining, but some people are still keeping mostly to themselves to minimize infection risks.
Lily D. Moore Wants to Be First Oscar-Winning Down Syndrome Actress
people.com
Lily D. Moore is starring in her first lead role in Hallmark Movies & Mysteries' Color My World with Love, a romantic comedy about two people with Down syndrome.
Cancer Didn't Put You in a Wheelchair, Doctors Did
youtube.com
The doctors at New Amsterdam are shocked when they unearth a huge malpractice coverup after a surgeon cut a patient's spinal cord by accident.
Accessible Social
accessible-social.com
A free resource hub for marketers, communication professionals, and digital creators who want to learn how to make accessible social media content.
All Community Read: Introducing Judy Heumann’s Being Heumann and Rolling Warrior
facinghistory.org
Join us for a discussion about inclusive text selection and building classroom libraries. In this webinar, we’ll introduce educators to Judith Heumann’s 2021 memoir, Being Heumann, an Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist and the young adult version: Rolling Warrior: The Incredible, Sometimes Awkward, True Story of a Rebel Girl on Wheels Who Helped Spark a Revolution. We will share resources and strategies from our Coming of Age in a Complex World collection.
PDF: Still Unfit for Human Consumption, 20 Years Later
nngroup.com
Research spanning 20 years proves PDFs are problematic for online reading. Yet they’re still prevalent and users continue to get lost in them. They’re unpleasant to read and navigate and remain unfit for digital-content display.
Do you have trouble reading? Brooke says tech companies can help by making these changes
abc.net.au
Brooke lives with multiple sclerosis, autism and dyslexia and struggles with reading and writing unless she can customise the interface on her devices.
End segregation
inclusion-europe.eu
Belonging. Our new plan to end segregation of people with intellectual disabilities.
Inclusion Europe published a new edition of “Europe for us” for 2022 – Easy to read Magazine
inclusion-europe.eu
Europe for us is our newsletter for self-advocates. It is written in easy-to-read.
Em Rusciano, Australian comedian, writer, singer and media presenter, Address to the NPC
m.youtube.com
Em Rusciano, Australian comedian, writer, singer and media presenter, address to the National Press Club of Australia in partnership with Women in Media.
Inclusive Design in the Recruitment Process
go.3playmedia.com
This webinar discusses how the principles of inclusive design can be applied to the recruitment process to reduce access barriers for disabled applicants.
NSW’s rejection of basic accessible home standards ‘salt in the wound’ for disabled people
theguardian.com
Advocates blast state government for opting out of parts of the updated national building code.
Mistakes Politicians Make With Disabled Voters
forbes.com
as the Midterm Elections season ramps up, it can be helpful to review some examples of avoidable mistakes politicians often make with disabled voters.
COVID test kits: Government to suspend free USPS tests on or before Sept. 2
axios.com
Time is running out to order free at-home COVID-19 tests from the government.
The Future Is Disabled
arsenalpulp.com
In The Future Is Disabled, Leah Laksmi Piepzna-Samarasinha asks some provocative questions: What if, in the near future, the majority of people will be disabled - and what if that's not a bad thing?
Brain death test in UK under review after baby declared dead began breathing independently
news.sky.com
A senior doctor has said she was "shocked" when a baby declared brain stem dead after two tests started breathing by himself two weeks later.
Former NFL star, 49ers coach rips NFL for denying him disability benefit
ktvu.com
Former NFL Wide Receiver, Wes Welker, slammed the NFL on Saturday for what he called a “Bush League” disability plan.
Well-Meaning Reactions That Frustrate People With Disabilities
forbes.com
Some of the most annoying things disabled people hear in their everyday lives aren’t precisely wrong or deliberately offensive. But, they are misplaced and upsetting in the context of how people with disabilities actually live.
Rose Ayling-Ellis: ‘I’m done with being token deaf character on TV’
theguardian.com
Strictly winner tells Edinburgh TV festival she had to break through ‘countless barriers’ to succeed.
Making the World Brighter, Sassier and More Colorful: Alice Wong on Disability Justice
bethebossnow.com
On this episode of the #BeTheBossNow podcast, Gregory talks to Activist Alice Wong about disabled culture and queer communities, why failure is essential, and how she got the confidence to boldly “make the world a brighter, sassier, and more colorful place.”
Young people living with disability share experiences and create communities through social media
abc.net.au
Young people with a disability are using social media to share what their lives are like, and in doing so they're forming communities and educating others.
How airports can make travel more accessible for flyers with disabilities
pbs.org
A recent report from the Department of Transportation showed that complaints from flyers with disabilities have more than doubled since before the pandemic, leading the department to announce a "Bill of Rights" to help people understand their protections under federal law. Some airports are stepping up to help ensure everyone has a smooth ride. Special correspondent Megan Thompson reports.
I am disabled not inspirational
theonceandfuturecripple.com
There is nothing wrong with inspiring others but there is everything wrong with inspiration porn.
Beacon College to air “A World of Difference.” TV Series in partnership with PBS
disabilityinsider.com
Beacon College, the first accredited baccalaureate institution in the nation for neurodivergent students, and WUCF TV, a PBS member station, have partnered to air the third season of the college’s award-winning television program, “A World of Difference.” Created in 2020, “A World of Difference” examines neurodiversity issues related to learning disabilities experienced from birth to adult years, using compelling … Continue reading "Beacon College to air “A World of Difference.” TV Series in partnership with PBS"
Transport challenges have devastating impact on disabled people’s lives, report finds
disabilityinsider.com
The impacts of transport challenges on disabled people’s lives can be devastating, a recently published research report shows.
Ehlers Danlos Support Groups
chronicpainpartners.com
The vision of Chronic Pain Partners is to bring chronic pain support groups and Ehlers danlos support groups to people in need. Visit Now!
I'm A Disabled Woman – Why Can't I Want Kids, Too?
refinery29.com
A social worker turned to one disabled pregnant woman and asked: "What made you think you could be a mother?
11 Disability Podcasts That Gives Advice, Support And Humour
disabilityhorizons.com
We recommend 11 of the best disability podcasts you should listen to for advice, support, humour and entertainment.
When It's Not All in Your Head
psychologytoday.com
How to deal with medical gaslighting.
Yvie Oddly: Drag Race icon on living with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
pinknews.co.uk
Drag Race legend Yvie Oddly has opened up about their deeply personal journey with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS).
Fall Vaccination Campaign Will Bring New Shots, Worse Access
nytimes.com
Updated Covid vaccines, expected soon after Labor Day, were designed to thwart Omicron variants. But money to distribute them has dried up.
This Teen Was Prescribed 10 Psychiatric Drugs. She’s Not Alone
nytimes.com
Increasingly, anxious and depressed teens are using multiple, powerful psychiatric drugs, many of them untested in adolescents or for use in tandem.
Commentary: Polio is back — aided by global health failures that spread COVID and monkeypox
lowellsun.com
A case of polio in an unvaccinated man was recently announced in New York state, followed by the discovery of polio in wastewater in New York City. That means a vaccine-preventable disease has re-emerged in the U.S., one of the world’s most resource-rich countries, more than 40 years after it was eliminated here.
5 heading accessibility issues and how to fix them
blog.pope.tech
Headings make up the structure of our web content. They improve readability, help users instantly know what the content is about, and even help with SEO.
The First Steps to Breaking into Digital Accessibility Careers
equalentry.com
Beginning a career focused on digital accessibility can be intimidating as technologists new to this professional field struggle to define the specific role that aligns with their skills and interests. Perusing job ads can certainly shed some light on the variety of accessibility professions that exist.
5 Tips for Making Digital Learning Accessible to All Students
iste.org
Focuses on these five simple strategies to ensure your multimedia learning materials meet UDL guidelines and are accessible to all students.
How to Ensure Content Accessibility on Web and Mobile
divvyhq.com
Web content accessibility is a must to reach a broader audience with your content. Learn how to improve your site’s accessibility with these tips.
Quick Tip: Two Ways to Discover Whether YouTube Videos are Closed Captioned
lireo.com
For anyone searching only for closed captioned YouTube videos, the two methods I describe will speed up your search process.
Improving accessibility with accessibility acceptance criteria
insidegovuk.blog.gov.uk
Product updates and news from the Government Digital Service's GOV.UK team.
Sending accessible emails in Outlook for Windows
insider.office.com
We're excited to share several improvements that will make sending accessible emails to a wide variety of audiences easier.
A Comprehensive Guide to Help You Make Your Emails Accessible in 2022
blog.scoop.it
As email marketers, when you sit down to design an email campaign, what’s your ultimate goal? For it to reach as many people as possible, right? Well, there's only one surefire way of ensuring that- practicing accessible email design. It doesn’t matter how riveting your copy is and how attractive your design, your emails will never fetch the returns you want them to unless they are accessible, to begin with.
The Last of Us remake on PS5 will have extensive accessibility options
theverge.com
The more accessibility options, the better.
How hybrid work could be an accessibility game-changer
garage.hp.com
The option to work from home not only provides flexibility, it also removes some of the barriers that make in-office work more difficult for people with visible and invisible disabilities.
Finding a New Normal
despitepain.com
Finding a new normal after developing a chronic illness is extremely difficult. Suzan Jackson has ME and explains how she found a new normal.
Worried about the cost of living? You’re a doomsaying lefty, says Liz Truss
theguardian.com
Crisis, what crisis? The right’s love of pretending nothing is wrong may have dire consequences come winter.
Cutting the cost of your energy bills
satonmybutt.co.uk
We are all in a survival situation, we need to use less energy but how cold is too cold in our homes this winter?
8 Stylish & Functional Adaptive Clothing Brands
shop.disabilityhorizons.com
We share our collection of some adaptive clothing brands, all of which have discreet, accessible fastenings, wider openings and wheelchair-friendly designs.
RADAR Key Scheme | Accessing Disabled Toilets
shop.disabilityhorizons.com
We go through all you need to know about the RADAR key scheme – what a RADAR key is, the history of the scheme, who is eligible for a RADAR key, the difference between a real or fake RADAR key and different RADAR key schemes in other countries.
7 Amazon Originals With Disabled Actors & Characters
disabilityhorizons.com
We share seven Amazon Original TV series and films that includes disabled characters and actors on Amazon Prime Video.
Life With Septo-Optic Dysplasia
fashioneyesta.com
I live with a rare congenital condition called septo-optic dysplasia and this is what it can be like.
How to Navigate the Health Insurance Appeals Process “Patient-to-Patient” Guide
quirkyquad.com
I am humbled and extremely proud to have parted with National Nonprofit SPINALpedia. I’ve spent the last year writing a detailed guide to helping people navigate the health insurance appeals process with tips and tricks.
8 Disabled Influencers To Follow This Disability Pride Month
disabilityhorizons.com
Disability Pride Month is coming to an end but that doesn’t stop us from honouring the disability community. Disability should be celebrated all year round. That’s why we’ve shared 8 disabled influencers you should follow and rejoice in their triumphs and achievements.
Why The Glideboard Is The Best Transfer Board
shop.disabilityhorizons.com
We give you full details as to why the Glideboard is the best transfer board for disabled people and differ from other transfer boards.
Letters: thank you for giving a voice to people with learning disabilities | Learning disability
theguardian.com
The parents of a young woman who died prematurely reveal how she – and many others – have been treated as second-class citizens.
Being Diagnosed Late With Atypical Cystic Fibrosis and Having Trust Issues
themighty.com
Can you relate?
Having Grief Triggers After Miscarriage and Pregnancy Loss
themighty.com
"I don’t think I realized just how many triggers I would encounter in the months that followed my pregnancy loss."
Edinburgh festival’s funniest performers for 2022 are revealed | Edinburgh festival 2022
theguardian.com
Young Latina whose act tackles disability is among the winners at prestigious awards ceremony.
How I Coped With the Grief and Guilt of Losing My Mom to Cancer
themighty.com
“I was living with an emptiness I had never felt before.”
Ways to Make Going Back to School Easier for Children With Disabilities
themighty.com
1 is so important.
5 High-Profile Disabled People Share Their Mental Health Journeys
disabilityhorizons.com
Five high-profile disabled people share their mental health journeys as part of Spokz People's wellbeing programme.
47 Key Lessons for UI & UX Designers
uxdesign.cc
A mega-list of critical knowledge for UI, UX, Interaction, and Product designers alike.
Bullied boy with dwarfism scores role in new 'Mad Max' movie
edition.cnn.com
Quaden Bayles, an indigenous Australian boy who won the support of celebrities and well-wishers around the globe after being bullied because of his disability, has landed a role in the new "Mad Max" movie.
Making the invisible visible: an interview with Megan Linton about the harms of the institutional s…
canadiandimension.com
Canadian Dimension spoke with Megan Q. Linton, a disabled and mad studies researcher and writer, and creator of the Invisible Institutions podcast. Megan’s research on institutionalization and disability has appeared in Canadian Dimension, Briarpatch magazine, the Disability Visibility Project and the CBC. Megan is currently a doctoral student at Carleton University.
Rationing of Medical Equipment Is Costing Disabled People Their Lives
thenation.com
With the government refusing to make medicine and medical equipment accessible, sick, and disabled people have to rely on each other for support.
Only Connect: Finding a Way Into Kinetic Light’s ‘Wired’
nytimes.com
Audio descriptions are one path into this disability arts ensemble’s show. In some ways, these mirror the critic’s job: putting dance into words.
Keah Brown on the Importance of Disability Representation for Kids
autostraddle.com
Keah Brown's new children's picture book, Sam's Super Seats, is out now.
Jules Good: An Important Article On Euthanasia of Disabled People in Canada
notdeadyet.org
A little over a year after the passage of Bill C-7, which expanded access to Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD) in Canada to people whose natural deaths are not “reasonably foreseeable,” we are seeing the dangerous effects of this legislation for disabled people. As more data becomes available about who is using MAiD and how it is being administered, we can see patterns emerging. Maria Cheng recently wrote an article for the AP on this topic, and we created a thread on Twitter of some of its most essential quotes and points. The article is definitely worth the read in its entirety, but we hope this summary will give you some key takeaways.
Until All Means All: Redefining Inclusion
thinkinclusive.us
If you have a moment, do a search for “inclusion in education.” When I did the same search, I quickly discovered that the definitions fell into two categories: those that focused on the inclusion of disabled students (see why I use identify-first language here) among their non-disabled peers and those that took the broader perspective of educating all students in the same environment in meaningful ways. The difference might not seem important. After all, if a student has no diagnosis or learning issues, why would he or she even have a need for inclusion?
Phenomenal Disabilities
phenomenaldisabilities.com
Phenomenal Disabilities docu-series and podcast provides an insight into the world view of disabled people living authentically as they are, directed by Trelanda “Tree” Lowe. Each disabled person will share their life story during the 30-minute show. Participants will have a wide range of professional backgrounds and journeys that will be revealed to the entire world. Be sure to check out the upcoming TV documentaries coming soon on streaming services.
Deaf Actress Rose Ayling-Ellis: “I Am Disabled Because I Live and Work in a World That Disables M…
news-yahoo-com.cdn.ampproject.org
“My reality isn’t always nice,” Rose Ayling-Ellis told the Edinburgh TV Festival in the annual Alternative MacTaggart keynote on Friday.
Netflix Partners With RespectAbility on Disabled Children's Content
variety.com
RespectAbility has teamed up with Netflix to create a new Children’s Lab for disabled TV creators, which will provide education and training for disabled writers, animators, and creative executives looking to focus on preschool and children’s content.
New ‘smart’ apartments give people with disabilities ability to live independently
diverseabilitymagazine.com
Smart apartments tricked out with the latest in technology to make independent living for those with developmental disabilities attainable.
The Takeaway: Poet and Activist Naomi Ortiz Talks About Ecojustice and Self Care
naomiortiz.com
I had the privilege of being interviewed by Melissa Harris-Perry on WNYC Studios The Takeaway. We discussed self-care, squad care, and touching in with things that scare us.
Experts of CRPD commend New Zealand on establishing the Disability Ministry
disabilityinsider.com
The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) today concluded its consideration of the combined second and third periodic report of New Zealand on its implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Committee Experts commended the establishment of a dedicated Ministry for Disability Issues, while asking questions on forced sterilisation and assisted death.
New dates for Hangzhou 2022 Asian Para Games announced
disabilityinsider.com
The Asian Paralympic Committee (APC) and HAPGOC, the local organising committee, on August 17 announced that the 4th edition of the Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, originally scheduled to be held in October this year, will now be held from 22 to 28 October 2023.
Blood test detects Alzheimer’s in people with Down syndrome
disabilityinsider.com
Around 80% of people with Down syndrome develop Alzheimer’s disease, often when they are between 40 and 50 years old. A study led by Lund University in Sweden has shown that a simple blood test can detect Alzheimer’s disease in people with Down syndrome with a high degree of certainty.
Oral-B partners with iADH to improve oral care for persons with disabilities
disabilityinsider.com
Oral care product company Oral-B is partnering with the International Association of Disability and Oral Health (iADH) to increase oral care access for persons with disabilities.
New initiative to support financial education of blind people in Malaysia
disabilityinsider.com
Perbadanan Insurans Deposit Malaysia (PIDM) continues collaborating with the Malaysian Association of the Blind (MAB) to roll out financial education initiative for people with vision disabilities in August.
The Abysmal Covid Vaccination Rate for Toddlers Speaks Volumes
nytimes.com
Trust needs to be re-established between Americans and public health bodies.
America Needs More Caregiving Support
nytimes.com
True reinvestment in our future must also include care.
Your first brush with coronavirus could affect how a fall booster works
washingtonpost.com
It’s a phenomenon known by the forbidding name of original antigenic sin, and, in the case of the coronavirus, it prompts a constellation of questions.
“Only Murders in the Building” star on the collaborative creation of Theo, the show’s conscie…
salon.com
In a new interview with Salon, James Caverly talks the deaf character’s origins and his own as an actor.
New data shows long Covid is keeping as many as 4 million people out of work
brookings.edu
Since the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic through today, news about labor shortages and missing workers has dominated headlines. The question everyone still seems to be asking is: Why?
Tee Franklin Revives Charlotte Webber, Sun-Spider, For Marvel
bleedingcool.com
"It is my absolute pleasure to announce that I've written a Spider-verse story for Marvel Comics! I'd like for you to meet #SunSpider aka Charlotte Webber — a disabled #Spidersona created by Dayn Broder. This is my first look at the cover and I'm absolutely speechless. A disabled spider. Whew. This was such a HARD secret to keep, but I'm so glad I can lowkey talk about it! 'd like to thank my Marvel editors for not only reaching out to me for this story, but caring enough to have disabled people to develop this story. We hope you love our #Spiderverse story! Y'all peep where the webbing comes from, right?"
Autism Therapy Startup Blames 'Unfortunate Bug’ For Misleading Reviews On Its Website
forbes.com
Elemy was using the same three parent testimonials to market its services across 24 different cities and removed locations after an inquiry from Forbes.
Australia’s Bad Flu Season Raises ‘Twindemic’ Concerns For U.S. Winter 2022
forbes.com
Australia has had its worst influenza season in five years, which doesn't bode well for the upcoming flu season in the U.S.
Dua Ali's death at Sydney hospital highlights NSW's under-pressure health system, Labor says
abc.net.au
Dua Ali's death at a Sydney hospital has left her family seeking answers — and Labor says it's evidence of a health network in "crisis".
Spate of polio outbreaks worldwide puts scientists on alert
nature.com
Cases of paralysis in the United States and Israel suggest vaccine-derived poliovirus has infected many people.
Lizzo and Beyoncé called out for ableism in lyrics, a White band is not. Activists say that's a pr…
sandiegouniontribune.com
Disability rights scholars and activists Vilissa Thompson and Moya Bailey discuss the use of ableist language in music and the disparate racial responses when it occurs.
Pete Buttigieg — Building a Better & More Accessible America
abilitymagazine.com
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is addressing both the climate crisis and need for accessible transportation, both of which disproportionately effect people with disabilities. DOT is creating avenues for cleaner and more accessible transportation through legislative funding and providing grants for improvements and grants to fund innovative technologies.
Inactivity, Isolation and Impact on Daily Life are Top Concerns for People Living with Lupus
abilitymagazine.com
World Lupus Federation issued a global report for World Lupus Day highlighting the life-altering effects of lupus and the challenges people with lupus face every day.
Nicole Kohr — Storytelling and Living with Cystic Fibrosis
abilitymagazine.com
Nicole Kohr emanates positive energy, and speaks so eloquently even while casually chatting. Nicole had a myriad of symptoms since birth, but wasn’t diagnosed with cystic fibrosis until the age of 5. Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited life-threatening disorder that damages the lungs and digestive system. With years of no proper medication and lung damage, she was told she’d only live to 10 years old. During her uphill climb and years of being isolated in hospital rooms, storytelling became Nicole’s lifeline. ABILITY’s Lia had the pleasure of catching up with the author and founder of the non-profit Colie Creations, where their mission is to advocate for patients through storytelling.
Gap and Lane Bryant Are Under Fire for Not Doing This
bestlifeonline.com
A blind customer is suing both Gap and Lane Bryant over claims that they are in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Airline passengers with disabilities share their travel nightmares: Being forgotten on planes, rece…
yahoo.com
Reports of complaints from passengers with disabilities have increased a 108%, according to the Department of Transportation.
Insights From Disabled Travelers
abilitymagazine.com
Traveling can be thrilling and anxiety-inducing at the same time. From securing your lodging to checking everything off your packing list, conquering a trip can sometimes seem like a triumph. Traveling as a disabled person or with a disabled loved one also requires some additional planning— remembering every necessity, navigating the best routes in each location, and even anticipating challenges from staff at various venues.
More wheelchairs are being broken on planes. Travelers need motion
247wellnesstips.com
Jessica Dalonzo was fearful the primary time she flew together with her energy wheelchair final month. She’d heard horror tales from different vacationers, and her guide chair had been broken on earlier flights.
4 Disability Advocates Talk About Their DC Restaurant Experiences
washingtonian.com
“There is no place that people with disabilities don’t belong.”
6 Things 2022 Election Candidates Should Know About Disabled Voters
forbes.com
The disability vote is growing, gradually but decisively. That’s just one reason why it is important that all candidates for office have at least some basic understanding of disabled voters — what they look like, what they want, and what courting their votes does and doesn’t mean.
This technology makes data accessible to blind and visually impaired people
npr.org
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Mona Minkara, a professor of bioengineering at Northeastern University who is also blind, about a new way to present science data to blind and sighted people alike.
Disabled Catholics praise Pope’s example in publicly using a wheelchair
heraldmalaysia.com
Beck saw a photo of Pope Francis sitting in a wheelchair and holding a baby during his week-long trip to Canada in July, she felt the same sense of camaraderie she feels seeing another mum at her children's elementary school using a wheelchair.
What is Rett syndrome, the disorder that Richard Engel's son had?
npr.org
NBC correspondent Richard Engel announced that his son Henry, who had been diagnosed with Rett syndrome as an infant, died on August 9. Here's what to know about the disorder.
FIFA World Cup could mark beginning of new era for accessibility in Qatar
gulf-times.com
Qatar has undergone extensive changes to be ready to host the biggest football tournament, with better roads, better infrastructure, better connectivity and perhaps, most importantly, better accessibility, a Qatar Foundation (QF) professor has noted.
Wheelchair-accessible taxi shortage leaves people stranded, and socially isolated
abc.net.au
Wheelchair taxis are an essential service but they can be difficult to find in regional Victoria, leaving people with disability stranded.
Mexico City wheelchair users rally for more accessibility
news.yahoo.com
The rally, organized by Independent Living Mexico VIM organization, called for the government to do more in helping those using wheelchairs."Being in a wheelchair does not prevent us from doing certain things. We have virtues, capacities and those are things we can show ourselves and others,” said Blanca Lorena Torres, one of those who took part in Sunday's rally.VIM aims to help with those with motor disabilities integrate into society by offering services such as physical and psychological rehab and by teaching people how to use a wheelchair.Sunday's rally took place during Mexico City's "Sunday Rides" – a weekly event that sees several streets in the capital shut down to vehicles, which allows cyclists, skateboarders and pedestrians to move freely.
How this partially sighted B.C. gamer learned to play Super Mario
cbc.ca
Jalen Berg is a partially sighted gamer from Langley, B.C., who has learned how to play video games without actually being able to see them.
BBC, Disney, Amazon & Others Demand Change From UK Studios On Access
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Britain’s major broadcasters and streamers are taking a stand on “clear and disturbing” access issues impacting the industry’s disabled population and have demanded change from studios and post-production facilities.
Tourism for all: German tourism reaches new levels of accessibility through latest investment progr…
traveldailynews.com
Travellers searching for barrier-free travel can enjoy a plethora of options in Germany, with the European country prioritising, and widely investing in, accessible leisure and tourism facilities.
With her accessibility reviews of Toronto restaurants, this TikTok personality is making life bette…
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Taylor Lindsay-Noel has built a following on TikTok reviewing Toronto restaurants – but there’s more than just food on the menu. Alongside assessments of cocktails, tacos and ambience, Ms. Lindsay-Noel is serving up social change.
Courtroom Accessibility
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Examples of courtroom access and accommodations.
15 handicap-accessible busses along Orange Line route available to those who need them
boston25news.com
The Orange Line shuttle buses may not be accessible to those with disabilities, so there are fifteen handicap-accessible vans stationed throughout the Orange Line route to provide transportation to those who may not be able to get on and off the buses as easily as they would with the train.
PassaTempo cookies teach kids how to spell in Brazilian Sign Language
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For one year, Nestlé's popular snack brand PassaTempo is featuring one Brazilian Sign Language letter on every cookie in its new Libras edition.
Disneyland Paris Expands Accessibility Efforts With Audio Description Feature
wdwnt.com
The latest in accessibility efforts at Disneyland Paris is the addition of audio description via the AudioSpot app at many locations.
Could a new fitness app help people with disabilities be more physically active?
lboro.ac.uk
Researchers from Loughborough University are working with the founders of a new fitness app, created specifically for people with impairments, to test its usability and effectiveness.
New Virtual Resources Aim to Promote Telehealth, Enhance Access
mhealthintelligence.com
A new medical device seeks to promote telehealth through advanced patient assessments and accurate remote diagnoses.
At Last: A Welcome Narrative About Growing Up, Identity, and Self-Acceptance
respectability.org
In her short film, AT LAST, director Lorena Gordon explores identity at the most quintessential high school experience of all: prom.
Voice recognition assistants help people with severe speech impairments
abilitynet.org.uk
Clive Gilbert, freelance research consultant and specialist writer in public policy, social affairs and technology takes a deep dive into how voice recognition assistants such as Alexa, Google Home, and Siri help people with severe speech impairments.
72% of speech and language therapists report lack of opportunity to use Alexa with clients
attoday.co.uk
49 UK speech and language therapists have shared their insights on using commercially available voice-assistive technologies with clients
Research shows widespread access barriers… and costly workarounds
disabilitynewsservice.com
Disabled people have described the numerous access barriers they face in their daily lives when using private sector goods and services, and the improvements they would like to see in the future to make their lives easier.
Global Report on Assistive Technology: moving forward
who.int
On 14 and 15 July, the World Health Organization (WHO), together with the Global Alliance of Assistive Technology Organizations (GAATO), co-led several sessions at the Joint International Conference on Digital Inclusion, Assistive Technology and Accessibility ICCHP-AAATE 2022 in Lecco, Italy, to disseminate the findings of the recently launched Global Report on Assistive Technology (GReAT).
UbiDuo
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The UbiDuo 3 SGD (Speech Generating Device) is the next evolution in SGD, and comes with a two-way communication system as an add-on option. The UbiDuo 3 SGD is a dedicated SGD that is specifically intended to generate speech from typed text. This lightweight and portable SGD gives the person with a severe speech impairment the ability to communicate with anyone by having typed text converted to audio speech. The UbiDuo 3 SGD offers advanced functionality and user-friendly features that make a face-to-face communication experience fast and easy.