Government still doesn’t know how many Australians with disability contracted Covid
Officials fail to act on disability royal commission recommendation to collect the data The Australian government still doesn’t know how many people with disabilities have contracted Covid-19, despite a royal…
31 Years: Are We Accessible Yet? – AgeWise King CountyAgeWise King County
AgeWise King County July 2021 31 Years: Are We Accessible Yet? On July 26, the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)—a civil rights law—turns 31 years old. Despite COVID pandemic…
More needs to be done to address disability employment
News More Articles: Latest Popular Archives More needs to be done to address disability employment Contributor: Angela Matthews, Head of Policy – Business Disability Forum | Published: 31 July 2021…
Across Federal Workforce, People With Disabilities See Need For More Representation
People With Disabilities Say They’re Underrepresented In Federal Workforce People with disabilities represent the largest minority group in the country, but say they remain vastly underrepresented when it comes to…
Celebrating All Disabilities
Celebrating All Disabilities Published: 2021-07-29 – Updated: 2021-07-30Author: Kathleen M. Cleaver | Contact: Disabled World (Disabled-World.com) Synopsis: While the ADA has opened doors to inclusion and celebration of people with…
The Apps That Are Redefining Accessibility
Other smaller tech outfits are also pushing the boundaries of accessible design, said Diana Neskovska, an assistive technology consultant in Los …
Google is trying to limit what apps can use an Accessibility Service (again)
Android offers an Accessibility Service API that exposes certain system … In the past, malicious apps have used the Accessibility Service API to spy … “only services that are designed…
Schools, Parents Aim To Make Up Pandemic Losses For Students In Special Ed
After students with disabilities missed out on services during the pandemic, some schools say they will try to make up for lost learning, but parents and advocates worry it won’t…
Genetic Testing ‘Strongly Recommended’ For Kids With Intellectual Disability
A new recommendation from a leading medical association is urging children with intellectual disability, developmental delay and other congenital anomalies to undergo genetic testing. The post Genetic Testing ‘Strongly Recommended’…
College Guide for Students with Disabilities | BestColleges
College Guide for Students with Disabilities Thanks to advocacy and legislation, students with disabilities can successfully navigate higher education. Read this guide to learn more. Jump to: Know Your Rights…
Audit: California overlooks poor, disabled in disaster plans – Los Angeles Times
Sue Smith, 67, steadies herself as she gets in her tent at a wildfire evacuation center in 2015. Wildfires and other disasters highlight the state’s need for improved services to…
Cloudflare’s inaccessible browser contradicts the company’s mission
Cloudflare’s inaccessible browser contradicts the company’s mission An open letter to Matthew Prince, CEO, Cloudflare by Matt Campbell July 30, 2021 Mr. Prince: About four months ago, Cloudflare launched Browser Isolation…
Colorblind glasses help patrons see art as intended at the Springfield Art Museum
… is the third museum – after the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and the Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art – in Missouri to offer this assistive technology.
Social support, assistive technologies improve quality of life for Farmers with Disabilities
UNITED STATES: Disabled farmers who have social support, assistive technology, motivation and family support are more likely to improve their quality of life, according to a study by AgrAbility. “The goal…
Millions Headed To States For Respite Care
Federal officials are sending millions of dollars to states to strengthen respite care services for families of those with disabilities and other special needs. The post Millions Headed To States…
Study Shows More Disability Stories Onscreen, but Few Disabled Actors
The study published Wednesday also showed that television is far behind film when it comes to representation of characters with disabilities.
U.K. Government’s National Disability Strategy Receives Lukewarm Response
Edit Story Jul 29, 2021,02:30am EDT| U.K. Government’s National Disability Strategy Receives Lukewarm Response Gus Alexiou Contributor Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion I…
AI for Good: This deeptech startup makes content accessible to millions of people with special …
The Dallas-headquartered startup is building assistive technologies for the visually challenged and people with special learning needs. Mousumi tells …
Spain: CERMI Advocates for Universal Accessibility of Charging Stations
The Spanish Committee of Representatives of People with Disabilities (Cermi) has urged the Secretary of State for Energy of the Ministry of Ecological Transition and for the Demographic Challenge to…
Disability Service Providers Face ‘Unprecedented’ Labor Shortage
The pandemic has exacerbated an existing shortage of direct support professionals, forcing family caregivers to pick up the slack and some disability providers to close their doors. The post Disability…
UK ministers lay out ‘most ambitious’ plan for disabled workers
Ministers have announced plans to help disabled people in the workplace, part of a wider disability strategy billed as the most ambitious in a generation, but condemned by some campaign…
Independence on the Road: What Equipment Do You Need?
The summer is a great time to take a vacation and explore the open road, but it’s always necessary to keep in mind the proper equipment […] The post Independence
Ones to watch for wheelchair rugby – WWR
Ones to watch for wheelchair rugby Posted on 28 July 202116 August 2021 by admin The world’s best wheelchair rugby players will take centre stage as the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic…
National Disability Strategy – GOV.UK
Policy paper National Disability Strategy This strategy sets out the actions the government will take to improve the everyday lives of all disabled people. From: Disability Unit, Equality Hub, Department…