Judy Heumann, Who Led the Fight for Disability Rights, Dies at 75
She successfully battled to become a teacher and went on to help bring about a revolution in the government’s treatment of the disabled.
Technology And Multiple Sclerosis – Enews
WorldTechnology and Multiple Sclerosis 1 day ago By Michael Ogg, as told to Hallie Levine I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in 1996. My condition has left me a…
Pharmacist, model, and disability advocate, Sara can now safely pursue her goals | NDIS
“Not having access to reliable assistive technology contributed to my lack of confidence.” Today, with support from the NDIS and Partner in the …
Caregivers Of Adult Children With Disabilities May Qualify For Time Off Work, Feds Say
Federal officials are introducing a variety of new resources to help family caregivers who need time away from work to support an adult child with a disability. The post Caregivers…
‘This show is a warning’ the musical telling the forgotten story of disabled people in Nazi Germany
Super troupers … Waldo’s Circus of Magic & Terror in rehearsal. Photograph: Steve Tanner Super troupers … Waldo’s Circus of Magic & Terror in rehearsal. Photograph: Steve Tanner Theatre ‘This…
Jesse Treviño, Chicano Artist Whose Muse Was San Antonio, Dies at 76
After losing his dominant right hand from a Vietnam War injury, he began chronicling Mexican American culture with his left.
Breaking Barriers: Overcoming Challenges of Disability and Digital Inclusion in Nepal
Breaking Barriers: Overcoming Challenges of Disability and Digital Inclusion in Nepal Published: 2023-03-03Author: Jalasa Sapkota | Contact: Disabled World (Disabled-World.com)Peer-Reviewed Publication: N/AAdditional References: Blogs – Writings – Stories Publications Synopsis:…
WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities receives grant from Christopher & Dana Reeve …
WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities receives grant from Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation to expand biking opportunities to West Virginians with disabilities Thursday, March 02, 2023 Snowshoe Mountain Resort,…
Employment Of People With Disabilities Hits Record High
The employment rate for Americans with disabilities has reached an all-time high, federal officials say. The post Employment Of People With Disabilities Hits Record High appeared first on Disability Scoop.
AstroAccess Is Making Space for Disabled Astronauts – Gizmodo
By George Dvorsky PublishedYesterday We may earn a commission from links on this page. Image: Images: Astro Access Graphics: Vicky Leta AstroAccess is a winner of the 2023 Gizmodo Science…
48 Hours in Accessible Tallahassee
I am a very rare bird, otherwise known as a Florida native. I was born and raised in South Florida and have lived in several different parts of my home
Exploring the Lowcountry
The Lowcountry of Georgia and South Carolina offers natural beauty, rich history and weather that any wheelchair user can love. Balmy, subtropical temperatures make every season but summer ideal to
Shining a Light on Emergency Preparedness
Since I was hired by FEMA as a disability integration advisor in 2016, I’ve deployed to multiple disasters to support the recovery process for people with disabilities and consulted for
Your Guide To The Best TV Hearing Devices Of 2023 – Forbes
References. Hearing Assistive Technology and a Telecoil Might Be the Key to Better Hearing. Hearing Loss Association of America. Accessed 2/3/2023. TV …
EXCLUSIVE: Putting your best foot forward – Why now is the time for adaptive footwear
Effective access technologies: One size does not fit all nor how we put on … stay informed about the latest assistive technology with AT Today.
Dogs Bring Companionship And Calm To Group Home Residents With IDD
In what’s believed to be a first-of-its-kind arrangement, group home residents are learning to be responsible and control their behavior by fostering dogs. Now, the program could expand to more…
Football and disability – Football Weekly special
Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning and Jordan Jarrett-Bryan speak to the CEO of Level Playing Field along with a host of fans, journalists and charity ambassadors about the match-day experience of…
Train operator creates accessible travel simulation to improve inclusion – AT Today
… Chrome Angel Solutions and digital technology experts Totem Learning, … stay informed about the latest assistive technology with AT Today.
CSUN Annual Assistive Technology Conference to Return for 38th Year
CSUN Annual Assistive Technology Conference to Return for 38th Year Media Contacts: Sydnee Roddy sydnee.roddy.945@my.csun.edu or Carmen Ramos Chandler carmen.chandler@csun.edu(818) 677-2130 on February 27, 2023 in Alumni, CSU News, CSUN…
Subminimum Wage Employment Of People With Disabilities Declines Sharply
Amid a push to end a decades-old practice allowing workers with disabilities to be paid less than minimum wage, a new federal investigation finds that such employment has dropped by…
All-Terrain Wheelchairs Make Outdoors Accessible For All
Rugged, remote trails that might typically be traversed exclusively on foot, bike or horseback are suddenly accessible to people with disabilities thanks to motorized wheelchairs with all-terrain tracks. The post…
Deaf Students Are Entitled To An Education, But There’s A Shortage Of People Qualified To Teach Them
In what experts say is a nationwide issue, many school districts face a scarcity of qualified deaf education teachers and American Sign Language interpreters. The post Deaf Students Are Entitled…
A Definitive Guide On How To Perform A Web Accessibility Audit
The first step towards meeting the accessibility requirements involves evaluating how accessible your website, mobile App, documents etc. are. This requires checking whether or not it meets the international WCAG
New Standards Program Emerges to Judge E-books’ Accessibility for Visually Impaired
Home > Digital > Content / e-books New Standards Program Emerges to Judge E-books’ Accessibility for Visually Impaired By Calvin Reid | Jun 27, 2017 Benetech, a nonprofit firm that…