(Mail Online) Gold medalist snowboarder slams Paralympic committee after her disability …
But the Paralympics axed her events because of too few participants in her disability class. .. Full story on dailymail.co.uk The AI-powered …
Barber Caters To Those With IDD
Inspired by family members with Down syndrome and Asperger’s, a barber decided to open a studio where serving clients with intellectual disabilities is one of her main goals. The post…
An Airline Broke An Activist’s Wheelchair. Her Death Months Later Amplified Calls For Change
Engracia Figueroa’s death has heightened calls to fix how airlines accommodate people with disabilities, a system that activists say is archaic and dangerous. The post An Airline Broke An Activist’s…
Amazon Debuts Show Starring Actors With Autism
The creator of television’s “Parenthood” is back with a new show about a group of 20-somethings with autism all of whom are played by actors who are on the spectrum…
CDC Director Apologizes To Disability Advocates For ‘Hurtful’ Comments
Rochelle Walensky apologized to advocates after calling it “encouraging” that most vaccinated people who have died from COVID-19 “were unwell to begin with,” but they say the CDC needs to…
God of War PC Accessibility Settings Benefit Ragnarok, Dev Says – PlayStation LifeStyle
Santa Monica Studio's UX and accessibility lead Mila Pavlin has explained how God of War PC is helping Ragnarok development.
Loop+ Offers Mobile Pressure Monitoring
The Loop+ aims to help wheelchair users prevent pressure injuries and scoliosis by utilizing mobile pressure mapping technology to monitor their sitting habits through the day. Unlike a traditional pressure
The 5 W’s Of Creating a Training Implementation Plan
Planning a Training Rollout to Better Equip Your Team. Here’s How to Get Started. A training rollout is a series of trainings offered to a targeted group to help achieve
Amtrak Pays $2 Million to Passengers With Disabilities Who Faced Obstacles at Stations
Under a settlement agreement, the railroad will also overhaul 135 train stations to make them accessible to all.
Why disability bias is a particularly stubborn problem – Phys.org
New data shows that, based on the rate of past movement, it will likely take more than 200 years for implicit disability biases to reach neutrality.
He Lost Fingers in an Accident. Now It’s Inspiring His Art.
After a life-changing injury with a table saw blade, John Powers asked friends to help sculpt a solution. His project to regain his craft is the most important art he’s…
Covid-related staff shortages in Australian disability sector leave some without vital services
Care providers have also been unable to source rapid tests with up to 20% of staff at some organisations in isolation Follow our live blog for the latest updates Get…
Wheelchair Carriers: What Type is Right for You?
For individuals with disabilities, having access to a handicap accessible vehicle can be life changing and the key to gaining independence. However, purchasing a new or […] The post Wheelchair
Scroll to top: Does it need to be accessible?
Recently, we asked the accessibility practitioners a question about scroll to top button on LinkedIn which prompted an article “Scroll to top: Where should the focus land?” Most of the
Robot-assisted feeding the focus of $1.5M NSF grant | Cornell Chronicle
The main target population Bhattacharjee is focusing on with his assistive technology is people with spinal cord injuries – those who are limited …
NYC Adopts New Law To Combat Perceived Threat Of Discrimination Via Use Of AI … – Mondaq
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to cement itself in society, … enough because it does not encompass age and disability discrimination.
India: Government Releases Revised Universal Accessibility Guidelines
Focus shifts from creating a barrier-free environment to more holistic approach From the design plan to the implementation, various aspects of the built environment have been covered under the new…
Disability Provider Seeing Multiple COVID-19 Cases Among Staff Every Day
The latest surge of COVID-19 cases is affecting the availability of staff to care for people with developmental disabilities, compounding an already trying situation. The post Disability Provider Seeing Multiple…
A Catch-22 Trips Up Some In Legal Guardianship Who Try To Regain Independence
Once a person with a disability is in a guardianship, getting out is extremely difficult. Some states are beginning to allow less-restrictive alternatives. The post A Catch-22 Trips Up Some…
Doctors Know Little About Their Obligations To People With Disabilities, Study Finds
Three decades after the ADA took effect, new research finds that many physicians remain unaware of their obligations under the law when caring for people with disabilities. The post Doctors…
At-Home Coronavirus Tests Are Inaccessible to Blind People
With visual cues and complex steps, at-home coronavirus tests are often inaccessible to blind people. But some low- and high-tech workarounds could help.
Bigger Social Security, SSI Checks On The Way
Millions of Americans with disabilities are seeing a big bump in their Supplemental Security Income and other Social Security benefits. The post Bigger Social Security, SSI Checks On The Way…
Coronavirus Briefing: A Pandemic of the Forgotten
Some immunocompromised people feel left out of the narrative.
Pioneering hearing aid programme for music lovers receives coveted CES 2022 award …
For the sixth consecutive year, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), … stay informed about the latest assistive technology with AT Today.