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
State Rolling Out Purple Alerts For Lost Adults With IDD
There are Amber Alerts for children and Silver Alerts for the elderly, but now one state is introducing a new kind of alert to help find adults with developmental disabilities…
Across US, Special Education Enrollment On The Rise
The number of students with disabilities in the nation’s public schools is growing, according to new federal data. The post Across US, Special Education Enrollment On The Rise appeared first…
Ian McKay Blows Away Power Wheelchair 24-Hour Distance Record
On June 22, accessibility advocate Ian Mackay blew his way to a new world record for distance wheeled in 24 hours by mouth-controlled power wheelchair. Mackay, a C3 quadriplegic who
Disabled swimmer loses legal challenge over London bathing pond ticket prices
Christina Efthimiou claimed price increase at Kenwood ladies’ bathing pond had unfair impact on people with disabilities A disabled swimmer has lost a high court case over ticket prices at…
Establishing a Clinical Brain-Computer Interface Program for Children With Severe … – Cureus
… comorbid conditions including epilepsy, use of different assistive technology and communication strategies, and family dynamics.
Facebook Settles Justice Department Suit Alleging Disability Related Discrimination
Facebook will make big changes to settle a U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit accusing the platform of allowing advertisers to discriminate against people with disabilities and other groups. The post…
M.T.A. Vows to Make NYC Subway 95% Accessible. It Will Take 33 Years.
New York|M.T.A. Vows to Make Subways 95% Accessible. It Will Take 33 Years. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/22/nyregion/nyc-subway-accessibility-disabilities-elevators.html Give this article 95 Advertisement Continue reading the main story Supported by Continue reading the main…
‘It’s not the waiting, it’s the indignity’: disabled passengers tell of air travel torment
As campaigners highlight how the burden of travel chaos is falling on disabled passengers, five people describe their recent airport indignities Disabled passengers bearing brunt of travel disruption, say charities…
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Free Wheelchair Vans From All Things Possible
Free Wheelchair Vans From All Things Possible Published: 2022-06-20 – Updated: 2022-06-22Author: All Things Possible Medical Fundraising | Contact: allthingspossible.org Synopsis: Providing families in Charlotte, NC, and the surrounding areas…
Airport Adds Mock Aircraft To Aid Passengers With Disabilities
The 33-foot faux cabin, which was previously used to train airline crews, will provide those with sensory, physical or cognitive disabilities a place to practice boarding in a realistic setting.…
‘The most Mark E Smith thing ever’: the post-punk band whose members have learning disabilities
Improvisation is speciality of Leeds outfit Ultimate Thunder, whose debut album is released next month The best live bands are the most unpredictable, with every performance teetering between triumph and…
The stress of dressing for disabled people | Letter
Dr Elizabeth Kealy-Morris on the difficulties disabled people have finding clothes that fit their bodies and their social groupings Thanks for Lucianne Tonti’s article (How do you get dressed in…
Cal Poly students, faculty share importance of assistive technology: 'Challenges should be voluntary.'
News Cal Poly students, faculty share importance of assistive technology: ‘Challenges should be voluntary.’ Alexis Bowlby 19 hours ago 0 Shae Ashamalla | Mustang News Communication studies senior M.W. Kaplan…
Hurricane Season Has Individuals With Disabilities On Edge
As New Orleans stares down another active hurricane season, disability advocates and vulnerable people wonder if recent changes will make a difference for a population that often gets left behind.…
Autism Plays Big Role In New Movie
An actress with autism is making her debut alongside Dakota Johnson in a new feature film that’s out in theaters. The post Autism Plays Big Role In New Movie appeared…
Chris McCausland: Speaky Blinder review – genial gags for midlife grumps everywhere
Leicester Square theatre, LondonEngaging, blokey, old-school standup about domesticity, parenthood and the frustrations of modern life is mixed with material specific to the scouse joker’s life as a blind man…
Experts Fear For Safety Of Those Who Went Missing From Special Olympics USA Games
More than a week after delegates of the unified Haitian Special Olympics soccer team went missing, experts say concerns about their safety will only grow the longer the investigation drags…
Labor Department Cracks Down On Subminimum Wage For People With Disabilities
With new guidance and enforcement, federal officials are further clarifying their expectations for employers that pay people with disabilities less than minimum wage. The post Labor Department Cracks Down On…
Man paralysed from neck down ‘not eligible’ for night-time care
Simon Shaw from south London has been receiving funding under NHS continuing healthcare for people with serious health conditions A quadriplegic man was told his care funding would be revoked,…
Wheelchair user dragged himself up stairs ‘after rail staff refused to help’
Chris Nicholson was left stranded on platform at Milton Keynes station in 31C heat A wheelchair user was forced to drag himself up stairs at a railway station platform, saying…
Accessibility Tools and Resources for Designers
Here are a set of tools and resources for designers to inculcate accessibility into their designs, often organizations talk about shift left approach when they talk about accessibility, and we
Why Control Bionics' (ASX:CBL) NeuroNode technology is a lifeline for ALS patients
Why Control Bionics’ (ASX:CBL) NeuroNode technology is a lifeline for ALS patients Be the First to Comment Read Home Sponsored Sponsored Why Control Bionics’ (ASX:CBL) NeuroNode technology is a lifeline…