The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Global Accessibility Awareness Day
I finally read The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams. I thank the Twitter accessibility community for ensuring that I did not miss this 1979 classic. Adrian Roselli’s
Including Persons with Disabilities in Disaster Risk Reduction: A Research Study from Eight Countries of Africa, Asia and South/Central America
Persons with disabilities are among those most impacted by natural hazards and climate-induced disasters, yet more likely to be excluded from disaster risk reduction (DRR) related decision-making and practice. In…
Autism Prevalence Rising Globally
It’s not just the U.S. New research finds that autism prevalence is growing around the world and experts say that shows progress. The post Autism Prevalence Rising Globally appeared first…
An Anniversary in the Mountains
Last September was my 25th wedding anniversary. With the way things have gone the last couple of years, Terry and I hadn’t made any big plans for the occasion. “Let’s
Snatched review – former Corrie star’s solo show is sharp and funny
Soho theatre, LondonMelissa Johns articulates how she learned to navigate an ableist world as a woman with one and a half arms Bullies sneak in at the sidelines of this…
Changing the narrative on disability: is representation in books getting better?
As Amazon meets campaigners’ demands for a ‘disability fiction’ section, adult literature still has much work to do Are we finally getting some good disability representation in fiction? Certainly, the…
Outrage as ministers reject post-Grenfell safety plans for disabled people
Personal fire evacuation plans were in public inquiry’s proposals, which ministers had said they would ‘accept in full’ Ministers have rejected a key recommendation from the Grenfell Tower public inquiry…
₹600-cr. projects to make Kerala barrier-free: CM – The Hindu
'National centre for assistive health technology to be established at NISH'
Federal Agencies Say Employer Use of AI and Hiring Algorithms May Lead to Disability Bias
In addition to monitoring AI tools for potential disability bias, you should ensure your selection process doesn't adversely impact job candidates …
DOJ, EEOC Launch Initiative to Combat AI Discrimination During Hiring Process – FEDmanager
Specifically, the initiative and supplemental guidance aim to enforce Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Title 1 prohibits employers, …
Apple announces new software accessibility features to aid people with disabilities | Newshub
Apple announces new software accessibility features to aid people with disabilities. 30 minutes ago. Mike Kilpatrick. The updates are coming later …
Apple Announces New Accessibility Tools For Those With Disabilities
Apple is rolling out a new set of accessibility tools to its devices to aid people with disabilities. The post Apple Announces New Accessibility Tools For Those With Disabilities appeared…
My Disability Roadmap
The path to adulthood is a precarious one for those with disabilities. So Samuel Habib, 21, seeks out guidance from America’s most rebellious disability activists.
Nobody Tells You How to Be an Adult With a Disability
The path into adulthood is a precarious one for those with a disability. So Samuel Habib, 21, seeks out guidance from America’s most rebellious disability activists.
Paula Goldberg: A Drum Major for Justice
The disability community lost a giant yesterday with the passing of Paula Goldberg, a co-founder of the PACER Center, a leading parent training and information center. She was instrumental in
Over 3.5 Billion People Will Need Assistive Products by 2050: Report – Newsweek
About 1 billion people with disabilities who need assistive technology have been “denied access,” according to a new UNICEF and WHO report.
Feds' Warnings on Hiring Algorithms Highlight Challenges of Avoiding Disability Bias When Using AI
Algorithmic decision tools may screen out disabled applicants even though they can do the job with a reasonable accommodation. Some AI decision-making …
Profit Strategy: Psychiatric Facilities Prioritize Out-Of-State Kids
Children who need around-the-clock psychiatric care can be stuck waiting days or weeks for help because facilities are prioritizing patients from states with higher Medicaid reimbursement rates. The post Profit…
Family Building Apartment For Son With Autism
Determined to find a way for their 21-year-old son with autism to learn to live independently, one family opted to build an apartment, doing much of the labor themselves. The…
Barbie To Add More Dolls With Disabilities
The iconic lineup of Barbie dolls is expanding to include more with disabilities. The post Barbie To Add More Dolls With Disabilities appeared first on Disability Scoop.
Life After Death: Reviving Light-Sensing Cells in Donor Eyes
Scientists revive light-sensing neuron cells in organ donor eyes and restore communication between them as part of a series of discoveries that stand to transform brain and vision research
Aaron Fotheringham on Hot Wheels’ New Remote-Controlled WCMX Wheelchair
In 2018, Hot Wheels introduced its first-ever wheelchair, a slickly-packaged, matchbox-sized WCMX chair. Now, Hot Wheels is releasing a remote-controlled wheelchair toy modeled on WCMX icon Aaron “Wheelz” Fotheringham.
Young men abused by carer in Sydney never got compensation or written apology, disability inquiry told
Carer who worked for service provider Afford was jailed for three years for abuse, royal commission hears Get our free news app; get our morning email briefing The families of…
Overview of book "Hear & Beyond: Live Skillfully with Hearing Loss" – Healthy Hearing
… and a run-down of the range of technology available, from hearing aids … told hearing aids wouldn't help and had no other assistive devices.