Deja Vu All Over Again? DOJ Announces Intent to Adopt Web Accessibility Regulations for State and Local Governments
The ancient Greek story of Sisyphus tells of a doomed King sentenced forever to push a boulder uphill, only to witness it tumble down again just as he reaches the
Feds To Spend $1.7B To Make Rail Stations Accessible
A massive federal program is set to make hundreds of old subway and commuter rail stations accessible to people with disabilities by retrofitting sites that predate the ADA. The post…
Caregiver Shortage Threatens College Dream Of Student With Cerebral Palsy
Noah Spaulding hopes to live on campus at Messiah University this fall, but he has always relied on round-the-clock help and a shortage of caregivers might prevent him from leaving…
Immune System Connections Map Reveals Therapeutic Opportunities
Researchers create a connectivity map of the human immune system showing how immune cells communicate with each other and ways to modulate these pathways in disease
The Evolution of Human Neurons
A new study into the neurons found in the earliest-diverging animal lineages reveals vital clues about the form of the most ancestral nervous system and how it first evolved
What Flying Is Like for Passengers Who Use Wheelchairs
To better understand the obstacles faced by wheelchair users, The Times sent a reporter and a photographer to document one man’s plane trip. Here’s what they saw.
One of Two review – testimony of twins living with cerebral palsy
Summerhall, EdinburghCompelling one-man play looks at the lack of understanding faced by children with a disability and makes a persuasive plea for change The real drama of Jack Hunter’s one-man…
Medicaid Expanding Offerings For Kids With Severe Needs
Federal Medicaid officials are issuing new guidance aimed at making it easier for children with complex medical conditions like severe autism and cerebral palsy to access the care they need.…
Extending Shelf Life of Vaccines
Nearly half of all vaccines go to waste due to obstacles involved in transporting them, as most vaccines require strict temperature regulation from the manufacturing line to the injection site
When ‘having it good’ leaves you with nothing: life as a renter on the poverty line | Kristin O'Connell
For those of us who rely on the whim of a landlord for safe shelter, there’s no relief in sight until politicians decide to act It’s never been more obvious…
The Human Brain Did Not Shrink 3,000 Years Ago
Did the transition to complex societies in the Holocene drive a reduction in brain size? A reassessment of the DeSilva et al. (2021) hypothesis
Scientists Restore Cell and Organ Function After Death
Using new technology developed that delivers a specially designed cell-protective fluid to organs and tissues, researchers restored blood circulation and other cellular functions an hour after their deaths
Pay to get paid: NDIS workers raise concerns about gig economy platforms
Tech solutions allow workers to find clients directly, but when it comes to guaranteeing employee benefits not all are equal Get our free news app, morning email briefing or daily…
Tom Hehir: A Champion for the Inclusion of Students with Disabilities
We at the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) mourn the loss and celebrate the extraordinary life and contribution of Tom Hehir, Ed.D. Throughout his decades-long career in
Kenyan Baboons Borrowed Genes from Their Cousins
50 years of monitoring suggested that baboon hybrids manage just fine, but new DNA evidence reveals that some of their borrowed genes came at a cost
All of Us review – Francesca Martinez’s urgent call for radical empathy
Dorfman theatre, LondonPersonal, political and polemical, this intensely moving play about disability and austerity challenges preconceptions As Francesca Martinez’s urgent, funny and intensely moving play begins, two women – one…
Measuring Blood Pressure in Both Arms Can Reduce Hypertension
Blood pressure should be measured in both arms, and the higher reading should be adopted to improve hypertension diagnosis and management
Daily Portion of Jarlsberg Cheese May Help Stave Off Osteopenia and Osteoporosis
Research reveals a small daily portion of Jarlsberg cheese may help to stave off bone thinning without boosting harmful low-density cholesterol
Passenger kept from boarding after Jetstar’s refusal to assist with wheelchair makes discrimination complaint
Exclusive: Complaint lodged with human rights commission after man turned away at gate of Sydney airport flight Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updates Get our free…
Voices From the Field: Interview with P. Kay Nottingham Chaplin
Vision and Eye Health for Young Children Kay Nottingham Chaplin, Ed.D., is the Education and Outreach Coordinator for Prevent Blindness, working primarily with its National Center for Children’s Vision and
Beyoncé Changing Lyrics Over Disability Concerns
Little more than a month after Lizzo agreed to change her song lyrics after facing backlash from people with disabilities, another major star says she will do the same. The…
Rainwater Worldwide Now Unsafe to Drink Due to PFAS
From Antarctica to the Tibetan Plateau rainwater is now unsafe to drink due to Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
It’s not just Beyoncé and Lizzo – culture is full of painful ableism that's too often ignored | Kathryn Bromwich
We need allies who care enough to shift their thinking, so the onus isn’t always on disabled people to point out problems It has been an exhausting summer to be…
Promoting workplace equity through inclusive innovation: What's new in Microsoft 365 …
M365 Accessibility Promoting workplace equity through inclusive innovation: What’s new in Microsoft 365 accessibility for Summer 2022 written byAleš HolečekAug 1, 2022 Share on Twitter (opens new window) Share on…