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New Arts Council Project Needs YOU!
There is one week left to take part in a new survey supported by the Arts Council England. This survey (and the accompanying 'quickfire questions' for those with limited time) focuses on the experience of 'othering' - of feeling like we don't belong or of being excluded. It also explores the notion of 'craziness', asking…
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Paddington bear writer says dyslexia should not hold you back.
The co-screenwriter of the latest Paddington bear film talks about been dyslexia and encourages dyslexic not to stop been creative or held back. Interesting hearing about his experiences.
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Adaptive drawing and writing tools made with 3-D printer
TechOWL PA, the Technology for Our Whole Lives program, is Pennsylvania's premier initiative dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities through assistive technology. With a mission to provide access, education, and advocacy, TechOWL PA offers a wide range of services, including device lending…
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Disabled artists
Great to see disabled artist including those with neurodiverse work shown and celebrated.
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How ADHD helped with paintings
Interesting article about how ADHD helped a man to paint in detail.
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To all my book readers! How do we feel about Accurate Representation?
Hello, my friends!! I hope this finds you well! Quick question: For those who read books involving disability, how do you feel about the representation? Is it accurate, told from a perspective you can view, or does it lack anything? For example, I recently read Iron Flame for an assignment about disability representation…
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Sewing with physical limitations
Hi there! I’d really like to get into sewing so i can make things like foley bag holders, accessible clothing for different levels of independence, seat cushion covers, and more! However, most sewing machines have that little foot peddle… my feet are asleep so that doesn’t work for me. I could try to hold the material in…
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8 Best Headphones for the Hearing Impaired [2023]
8 Best Headphones for the Hearing Impaired [2023] Recently, I broke my headphones long story short. I dropped them and ran over them, trying to pick them up. Who can relate? I would never consider myself an early adopter of technology. However, I do enjoy researching the latest when I’m in the market. I wanted to take this…
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Do it yourself (DIY) projects for People with Autism
DIY Home Projects Sensory issues can be a common challenge for individuals with autism. Sound, texture or a smell that may seem normal to others may be challenging for individuals with different sensory needs. For example, the sound of a vacuum cleaner or a loud motorcycle may be overwhelming or feeling certain clothing…
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How do you create with your Disability?
I lost my vision later in life while also running an illustration company with my wife. I was lucky that I kept a good amount of my central vision but had to learn to work in the digital space in order to continue to draw and create in the way I was familiar. Working through digital programs definitely helped get me off…