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Inclusive Content in Traditional Media
Inclusive Content in Traditional Media When CODA won the best picture Oscar in 2022, many people with disabilities hoped it would lead to more inclusion of their stories in media. Aside from awareness and accolades, it appears that little progress to further advance disability inclusion of screen has followed. With limited…
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Inclusive Content in Traditional Media
Inclusive Content in Traditional Media When CODA won the best picture Oscar in 2022, many people with disabilities hoped it would lead to more inclusion of their stories in media. Aside from awareness and accolades, it appears that little progress to further advance disability inclusion of screen has followed. With limited…
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Our Open Inclusion brand values
We would like the online community to be an enriched, diverse extension of the Open Inclusion business and brand. The values that we operate by and would like the community platform to abide by also are to consistently be, 1. Considerate We do not make assumptions. We value differences in needs and preferences (including…
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Online Dating with a Disability
Online dating can be challenging, but there are websites specifically designed for people with disabilities or long-term health conditions popping up in recent years. Forbes came out with an article on a new app called Dateability - New Dating App to help Disabled and Chronically Ill Find Love What have your experiences…
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Overwatch: Pioneering Disability Representation in Gaming
Overwatch: Pioneering Disability Representation in Gaming Overwatch uniquely represents disability through its characters. It highlights characters like Symmetra, who is interpreted as having high-functioning autism, and Ana, who lost an eye and uses an eyepatch. The article notes that players have reacted positively to…
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Xbox's Adaptive Joystick: A Leap Forward in Gaming Accessibility
Xbox's Adaptive Joystick: A Leap Forward in Gaming Accessibility The gaming world is buzzing with the arrival of the Xbox Adaptive Joystick, and for good reason! In a recent first-look video by Steve Saylor, we get an in-depth glimpse at this revolutionary piece of hardware designed to break down barriers and bring gaming…
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Dignified Air Travel in the US - Thoughts?
The US Department of Transportation took in effect the Dignified Air Travel in January 2025. Air travel has long been notorious for horrendous travel experiences for persons with disabilities. As a flight attendant I have witnessed many broken wheelchairs and failed transfers – a few leading to passengers being dropped by…
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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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The sunflower Landyard partner with the Scouts
It is great to see children been taught about hidden disabilities, awareness is a real key in breaking down the barriers in society.
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A Peek into Windows Accessibility: Something Cool I Spotted!
A Peek into Windows Accessibility: Something Cool I Spotted! I'm firmly within the Apple ecosystem, and my daily tech life revolves around macOS, iOS, and Apple. However, I also believe in accessible technology for everyone, and I follow several talented people who work at Microsoft in accessibility. That's how I stumbled…
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Favorite cooking tools?
As a person with a limb difference, I find the bilateral fine motor skills required of most cooking very annoying. I enjoy some cooking gadgets that can help make some tasks more accessible, however, it is impossible to try/purchase/ buy all of the possibilities. I came across this article: on Top Chef Dan Jacobs and his…
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Anthony Robles: Back on the Mat for "Unstoppable"
Anthony Robles: Back on the Mat for "Unstoppable" Even though he has been retired from wrestling for several years, Anthony Robles was excited to return to the mat for Unstoppable, a film about his life. “Once you hit that point of retirement, you just dream of having one more moment,” Robles says. “That’s just training…
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Barbie + Down's Syndrome
Representation in our media, stories, and play activities is deeply impactful. In exploring disability studies, a large barrier we face is a result of stigma and ableism which is fulled by lack of education and awareness. Building in diversity into these medias, stories, and play activities - without a deep explanation as…
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2026 Milan Cortina Paralympics: Team USA Storylines
2026 Milan Cortina Paralympics: Team USA Storylines A friend and I discussed this last week. She is beginning preparations to try to qualify for para hockey with the Norwegian team. The 2026 Winter Paralympics in Milan and Cortina are just a year away! I was reading an article on NBC Sports titled "2026 Milan Cortina…
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Are Student Disability Accommodations Under Threat?
Are Student Disability Accommodations Under Threat? A new article from Boston University discusses a lawsuit by seventeen states seeking to declare Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act unconstitutional. This act is crucial because it protects the civil rights of people with disabilities and ensures they have equal…
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Inspiring Program at Milwaukee County Zoo Provides Opportunities for Interns with Disabilities
Inspiring Program at Milwaukee County Zoo Provides Opportunities for Interns with Disabilities Have you heard about the fantastic work happening at the Milwaukee County Zoo? Project Search program gives young adults with disabilities invaluable hands-on experience. This nine-month vocational training initiative rotates…
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We hear you opening doors in more ways than the obvious
We hear you opening doors in more ways than the obvious We Hear You- They are passionate about making accessibility not a luxury but a standard. They combine cutting-edge technology with affordability to open literal and metaphorical doors for individuals, providing unprecedented freedom of movement and independence. This…
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Primark Launches Affordable Adaptive Clothing Line
Primark Launches Affordable Adaptive Clothing Line Victoria Jenkins, the founder of Unhidden, has collaborated with Primark to create an incredible new adaptive clothing line! This 49-piece collection features stylish and affordable staples like trench coats, jeans, and tees, all designed with the needs of people with…
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Awareness
I love to see positive story and example of disability awareness raising
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Over 212,000 face waits for autism assessment in the UK
The wait is too long. The government need to look in to this and reduce the rate. The assessment is often essential for people to get the support they need in education, at home or work. These long waiting times are also causing a number of private online assessment to arise creating a 2 tier system. As of December 2024,…
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Tactile sessions aid sight impaired fashion fans
I saw this story on the news about how one fashion designer was making his show more inclusive for those with visual impairments. Some of the things he was doing like giving samples of the fabrics for those with VI to touch were so simple and easy too but made it so much more inclusive.
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Model with cerebral palsy champions adaptive clothes
Great to see Primark are using models with impairments for their new adapted clothing range. Elliot Caswell has cerebral palsy and, like many disabled people, struggles to find clothes that are easy to put on. Now he is one of the models for Primark's range of clothes adapted for adults with disabilities.
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An outdoor clothing brand is aiming to make nature more accessible for people with physical disabili
Berghaus Adapts, which is based at the company's headquarters in Sunderland, is initially offering free bespoke adaptations for a limited number of customers. The scheme was previously limited to alterations for professional equipment, providing things like 'armpit zips' for ventilation and waterproof bags for catheters.…
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Disabled people included in calls Call for views on learning disabilities framework
People with learning disabilities in Guernsey are being asked for their views about a draft plan to ensure they enjoy the "best possible quality of life". It is great to see those with Learning Disabilities and carers been included with : The government will also set up a Learning Disability Partnership Board to provide…
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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.
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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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More Than Just Muffins: A Dallas College Program Helps Students with Disabilities Flourish
More Than Just Muffins: A Dallas College Program Helps Students with Disabilities Flourish in the Kitchen Imagine a classroom where the whiteboard is filled with assignments, but the real lesson happens in the kitchen. A unique program at Dallas College's Culinary, Pastry, and Hospitality Center transforms lives. This…
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United States: Section 504 under threat?
BECERRA vs Texas Two major landmark laws protect persons with disabilities in the United States. The first is section 504 of the Rehabilitation act of 1973. This is the landmark civil rights law, preventing discrimination for the Disability Community. Section 504 is connected to federal funds and notably protects school…
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One Week Left to Take Part
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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Responsibility to support Disabled students in medical professional programs
I recently was a part of a conversation on course development at our national conference for Occupational Therapy (OT). Education consists of graduate level program where the students need to pass their coursework at 80% or higher, need to pass clinical rotations, and graduate the program. Once graduated, students then…
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Airline Crashes + DEI Initiatives - What do you think? How do we solve this together?
On January 29th 2025, there was a devastating crash between a CRJ American Airlines Flight 5324 and a US Army Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter. The collision occurred mid air on the approach to Ronald Regan Washington National Airport. Both aircrafts fell into the Potomac River with no survivors. A deeply painful event…
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Overcoming Ableism in Healthcare: The Power of the Social Model
Overcoming Ableism in Healthcare: The Power of the Social Model The National Institutes of Health recently highlighted significant health disparities faced by people with disabilities. A crucial factor contributing to this issue is ableism within the healthcare system. Ableism, defined as prejudice and discrimination…
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Research into learning to read in the digital age
I found this article on the research really interesting and learning to reach with technology may affect dyslexia. It made me think which I prefer digital or paper? I really do think digital as it allows me to change the format to what is best for me.