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Movie Theater Accessibility
What kind of accessibility do you need at a Movie Theater? Do you need captions? Do you wear hearing aids? Are you deaf or hard of hearing? Do you have site loss? In the United States, most movie theaters must provide a means for delivering closed captioning and audio description according to the Hearing Loss Association…
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Making Oz Truly Universal
Making Oz Truly Universal A great story was published this week about the production of the new Wicked film. The entire team decided to make accessibility a core design element from the outset. This effort began with casting Marissa Bode as Nessarose, a character who uses a wheelchair. Director Jon M. Chu and producer Marc…
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Should those with ND be able to get disabled queue passes?
Merlin Entertainments said it would not allow people with conditions such as autism, ADHD and anxiety to use the disability queuing system this February half-term, due to increased demand for the passes. There has been a lot of discussion and upset following the sudden stopping of the disabled ride access pass for those…
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Queen Mary film-maker and neurodiverse collective win BFI and Chanel Filmmaker Award
Great to see the creative talent of Neurodiverse people been recognised and winning an award. Here is a summery of the article A collective of neurodiverse (autistic) artists — the Neurocultures Collective (including Sam Chown-Ahern, Georgia Bradburn, Benjamin Brown, Robin Elliott-Knowles, Lucy Walker) — co-led by Steven…
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SENDFEST
SENDFest, held in Wiltshire this September is an inclusive day festival dedicated to celebrating and empowering young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). SENDFest brings together families, schools, support services, local organisations, and the wider community for a vibrant day of accessible…
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A New Narrative: The Power of Focusing on Ability
A New Narrative: The Power of Focusing on Ability A new podcast, "Enable: The Disability Podcast," is working to change the conversation around disability. Co-hosts Geoff "DeafGeoff" Herbert and Kurt Hower, who both live with disabilities, are sharing their own stories and those of others to highlight a powerful message:…
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Heroes in the Face of Adversity: Rebuilding a Camp for Disabled Children
Heroes in the Face of Adversity: Rebuilding a Camp for Disabled Children Recent deadly floods in Texas brought widespread devastation, and for me, living in Central Texas for almost 10 years means these stories hit particularly close to home. Amidst the destruction, however, stories of incredible resilience and community…
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Mutter Museum Philadelphia - Human Remains Policy Update
The Mutter Museum started by the donation of the private collection of anatomical and pathological artifacts by Dr. Thomas Dent Mutter in 1858 to the College of Physicians of Philadelphia. In 1863, the college opened the museum to serve as a teaching resource for medical education and research. Over the years the museum…
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Legoland Windsor receive an autism friendly award
LEGOLAND Windsor’s Autism Friendly Award marks an important step toward inclusivity in leisure environments. With a combination of staff training, sensory-friendly amenities, clear communication tools, and access adjustments, the park sets a strong precedent for welcoming autistic visitors and their families. The…
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Defining The Dot Experience: Everything You Need to Know
Defining The Dot Experience: Everything You Need to Know Get ready to experience a museum like no other! The American Printing House for the Blind (APH) is launching "The Dot Experience" in 2026. This reimagined, five times larger museum champions inclusive design, making it the most accessible museum globally. "The Dot…
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'My son inspired me to make comic cons inclusive
The mum of an autistic boy was inspired to make events more inclusive, having seen the challenges with many events, this included wider aisle and quiet spaces. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4ge0d454j2o
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How are People with Disabilities Shown on Screen?
How are People with Disabilities Shown on Screen? Ever wonder how movies and TV shows portray people with disabilities? It's a crucial topic, and I just read this interesting article about it for reasons. The article talks about how things are improving, but there's still work. For example, it mentions Race Eberhardt, an…
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How creatives with disabilities are challenging the entertainment sector
According to a 2024 report, people with disabilities represent 28.7% of the viewing and purchasing audience in the U.S. (more than 70 million people), and about 16% of the world’s population (1.3 billion people). That makes them the “largest minority in the country,” Sealey said. Yet, as a 2024 Hollywood diversity…
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Woman who aided accessibility on Wicked 'honoured'
Miss Nassari's role involved looking at the set while it was being built to assess any obstacles and make sure entrances and exits were accessible for people with disabilities. Once again this article highlights if you included disabled people at the beginning/design stage places can be made accessible and inclusive.…
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Play in London about Dementia
In London at the National Theatre there is a new play which highlights the issues of dementia It is one until 16th November and they release £10 tickets on a Friday at 1pm GMT. https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/a-tupperware-of-ashes/
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Neurodiverse performers at the Brighton Fringe
https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/neurodiverse-performers-embrace-brighton-fringe/ Great to see the Brighton Fringe embracing Neurodiverse performers.
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Safari Park hosts autism friendly quiet mornings
For anyone interested https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czvjk0yd5exo
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Disability Expos and NAIDEX 2024
Are you coming to NAIDEX 2024? Open Inclusion will be at NAIDEX, the Disability Community Expo at the NEC, Birmingham held on 20th and 21st March 2024. Will you be there? If so please come and say hello to our team. We will be at Stand BP8 in the Business Without Barriers area of the Expo and would love to meet you in…
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The Lack of Floor Seat Availability for Mobility Impaired
Have you ever purchased or wanted to purchase floor seat tickets with a mobility impairment? I went to the Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta for the Beyoncé Renaissance Tour! I’ve got to say, that woman can put on a shoooow! Whew! Anyway, when originally purchasing the tickets the accessible seats were in the nosebleeds And…
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Navigating Online Maps with Vision Impairments
Voice guidance in Maps, built for people with Vision Impairments Think about the last time you walked to a new place. How many streets did you cross to get there? Which intersections were the most complex? How did you prepare before making a turn? And how did you know you aren't lost? Now think about making the same trip…