Singleness Is Not a Stigma
It’s time we stop privileging romantic connections over all others.
I’m wondering if my mother has dyslexia. Should I tell her or let things be? | Leading questions
Loved ones aren’t in the position to diagnose each other, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith – but perhaps raise the general idea of different mental experiences My mother has always…
Two directors of care provider charged with criminal neglect over death of Ann Marie Smith
The 54-year-old, who had cerebral palsy, died in 2020 from septic shock, multiple organ failure, severe pressure sores and malnourishment Get our free news app; get our morning email briefing…
Neurodiverse workers bring 'in-demand perspectives' to tech | HR Dive
Business leaders talk about the benefits of disability inclusion in the … The block is hot for AI in the supply chain industry and as companies …
Biden Administration Gives States More Time To Spend Disability Services Funds
States will get extra time to spend billions of federal dollars aimed at bolstering Medicaid home and community-based services after it took longer than expected for the money to make…
Duty of all NHS staff in England to fight discrimination, review says
Inquiry calls for sanctions on ‘those that don’t meet expectations’ in shift away from dedicated diversity teams All the NHS’s 1.5m staff in England should tackle discrimination against disadvantaged groups,…
Making robotic assistive walking more natural – Tech Xplore
A paper published in the April 2022 issue of IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters outlines the AMBER team's method and represents the first …
EEOC flags retention, promotion issues for federal employees with disabilities
Bringing employees with disabilities into the federal workforce is one thing, … EEOC, DOJ 'sounding alarm' over AI hiring tools that screen out …
Accessibility class actions allege many major websites violate Americans with Disabilities Act
Blind, visually impaired website accessibility ADA class action lawsuits overview: … software used by blind and visually impaired individuals.
Having Autism In Florida Means Delayed Diagnosis, Delayed Therapy
Long waits for evaluations, low pay and tightening regulations for therapy providers mean that families are having a particularly tough time getting help for their children with autism. The post…
National Disability Insurance Agency boss resigns amid speculation over his future
Advocates call for NDIA to be led by person with disability after Martin Hoffman steps down as chief executive Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updates Get…
Vision-Box unveils Seamless Kiosk
Vision-Box unveils Seamless Kiosk By Tara Craig 8th June 2022 News Biometric recognition specialist Vision-Box has unveiled Seamless Kiosk, a flexible, customisable passenger processing platform. Seamless Kiosk has been developed…
New WHO report on assistive technology for disabled provides a roadmap for India
Opinion June 8, 2022 New WHO report on assistive technology for disabled provides a roadmap for India Rajib Dasgupta, Shweta Sharma, Balram Bhargava / The Indian Express Share: A blind…
Nick Claudio '22 receives Boston College Strong Scholarship
His campus activities also included singing with the student a cappella group Common Tones. Off campus, he has taught Braille and assistive technology …
Avoiding ADA Violations When Using AI Employment Technology – Bloomberg Law
The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits businesses with 15 or more employees from discriminating on the basis of disability. Among other things, …
People With Disabilities Feel Left Behind Amid Caregiver Shortage
Adults with developmental disabilities are being forced to move back home with their parents or into larger, congregate-care settings where their daily choices are often carefully controlled. The post People…
Senators Want Answers On Disability Related Barriers To Health Care
Individuals with disabilities often have trouble accessing health care. Now a group of federal lawmakers is calling for an investigation into why. The post Senators Want Answers On Disability Related…
‘I had to tape my fingers together to stop me tearing the skin’: the reality of living with Tourette syndrome
The singer Billie Eilish has spoken about living with the condition that affects 300,000 people in the UK. For many, trying to suppress their tics is exhausting. But others have…
Disabled woman left on plane at Gatwick airport for hour and a half
Airport apologises to Victoria Brignell, who was left in her seat for 95 minutes as no one was available to assist her Gatwick airport has apologised to a disabled woman…
Harkin Summit 2022
When pathways to inclusion are open to people with disabilities it helps everyone. — Former Senator Tom Harkin Showcasing BBC content featuring disabled people Nina Goswami Creative Diversity Partner and…
Data visualisations made more accessible to screen reader users – Cosmos Magazine
Cosmos » Technology » Data visualisations made more accessible to screen reader users 6 June 2022 / Imma Perfetto Data visualisations made more accessible to screen reader users Adding a…
Special Olympics Drops COVID Vaccine Mandate After Florida Threatens $27.5 Million Fine
Florida threatened to fine Special Olympics $27.5 million for requiring 5,500 participants at the USA Games to be vaccinated against COVID-19, prompting the organization to drop the mandate. The post…
How To Access Compensatory Services For Students With Disabilities
Following school disruptions brought on by the pandemic, advocates say that many children with disabilities should qualify for compensatory services, but families may need to work to get them. The…
Some people think they would rather die than have help brushing their teeth – but care is not tragic | Lucy Webster
For disabled people like me, care can be brilliant and has enabled me to experience university, holidays abroad and nights out dancing with pals. There is nothing to pity in…