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Disability Friendly Kitchens
Disability Friendly Kitchen Ideas I’m in the process of designing the kitchen for my new home and I have a bunch of ideas and articles I found that I think are pretty cool. Check out this article by Kitchen Concepts for Disability Friendly Kitchens everyone can use Here’s a very cool picture of a very open layout for…
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Is anyone suffering from Long Covid and how are they finding it affecting their lives?
I got Covid in March of 2022 (thanks to partner who went out for St Patrick's Day, and brought it back as a birthday present for our child a week later), and haven't been right since. For context, I have arthritis, fibromyalgia, am pre-diabetic some months, diabetic the next, menopausal, and am starting to lose more…
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Universal Design as a new standard for all new housing construction
Did you know that Australia is the first country that will require all new construction of houses and apartments to be built using universal design principles? They seem to understand that it is preferable and ultimately more sustainable to add all accessibility features at the design stage rather than as add ons…
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Help is on the way for Apple users with vision impairment or cognitive disabilities.
Help is on the way for Apple users with vision impairment or cognitive disabilities. Last month was Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). Apple previewed some new features in support of cognitive accessibility, personal voice, live speech, and more. The most significant update is "Assistive Access," designed to…
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Calling all artist!
Hi there! I’ve recently discovered Dot Art! It’s basically where you drop little dots to collectively make something! Hope that makes sense… anywho, it’s been very relaxing and helps to take my mind off of things! I think this would be great for everyone! However! I’m concerned with accessibility for everyone! Being that…
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Promoting Inclusive Beauty Brands for People with Disabilities
In today's society, the beauty industry plays a significant role in shaping societal standards of attractiveness. However, these standards often fail to recognize and cater to the diverse needs of individuals with disabilities. Inclusive beauty brands that prioritize accessibility and representation can contribute to…
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It’s time to go to Greece!
Hey y’all! Have you been able to check this out on LinkedIn?! https://www.linkedin.com/posts/annzaslowrethaber_inclusivityispower-inclusiveworkplace-community-activity-7077615808960462848-ybn9?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios
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Self-Advocacy
When I went to college for the first time, it was a bit of a shock! All of a sudden, I was responsible for everything about my life, including requesting disability accommodations from my professors. This required a great deal of self-advocacy on my part, which I wish I had been better prepared for during my high school…
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Tools to make daily tasks easier
Have you all heard of Abilitease? They’re a disabled owned company that design and creates adaptive tools to improve the quality of life for people of all abilities! Here is the link to check them and their products out!
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Apps and Tools
What are some of your favorite apps and tools?
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Accessible Design versus Universal Design
Understanding the difference between accessible design and universal design In today’s society, we see universal design in so much of our daily lives. It can be confusing to understand the difference between accessible design and universal design. Here’s the definition of universal design - design that’s usable by all…
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The most culturally accessible countries.
These are the top countries viewed as culturally accessible by global survey respondents. Traveling, whether it’s to a new restaurant or business around the corner from your house or a new state or country, can be a great way to explore and learn more about ourselves. Recently, US News published a list of what they found…
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Rising cost of living affects public health.
With support services already under intense pressure in the United Kingdom. The cost of living crisis raises significant health concerns. The threat that the cost of living crisis poses for health primarily results from greater food and energy insecurity, higher stress levels, and reduced provision of health and social…
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Job Readiness Training for Individuals with Disabilities
Daivergent Job Readiness Training for Individuals with Disabilities Open Inclusion is proud to support Daivergent's Job Readiness Training for Individuals with Disabilities. You will receive access to the following: A trusted coach that will help you define your goals and support you on your self-improvement journey Job…
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Salesforce Free Training Program for People with Disabilities
Blind Institute of Technology (BIT) Academy – Salesforce Training Program Open Inclusion is proud to support BIT's Academy up-skills and re-skills professionals with disabilities by preparing candidates with skills necessary for pre-employment. BIT’s training courses teach the knowledge and skills necessary to gain…
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Fiverr Empower Program - Freelance Work for People with Disabilities
Fiverr Empower Program Open Inclusion is proud to support the a Fiverr Program that supports people with disabilities to help build their professional experience and to provide freelance employment opportunities through the Fiverr Platform Find out more information about the Fiverr Empower Program here. Provides inclusive…
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Professional Skills for the Modern Workforce for the Blind Community Opportunity
Clusiv - Professional Skills for the Modern Workforce for the Blind Community Opportunity Open Inclusion is proud to support, Clusiv, the world’s first E-learning platform built for the blind community to help remove barriers to employment through courses on occupational, technology and career skills. Clusiv’s E-learning…
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Citing Disability Employment Data Correctly Matters
People with disabilities are continuing to make improvements in the labor force. While the gains are relatively modest, they are consistent and more people are participating, which is positive news. Although there are several "sources" of disability data points one of the best is https://www.researchondisability.org/ntide…
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How can you provide employees with the necessary tools?
It’s up to you to ensure new hires hit the ground running and existing employees are provided with the necessary tools for the job. To do this, you must maintain open lines of communication to understand exactly what’s needed. Here’s how you can help employees succeed with the right tools: Speak with your employees and…
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Simply Open Awards 2023
Simply Open Awards 2023 - Recognizing and sharing practical, simple life hacks across the disability community. Do you have a life hack that has helped you overcome some of the barriers or exclusion you face? Would you like to help other people do the same? If so, join many others in the disability community to share your…
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TOM Projects
TOM - Tikkun Olam Makers - brings together communities of people to help find customized solutions for people with disabilities. Here I am working with them last year on an adaptive winter coat. All projects are open source so anyone can reference what materials and designs were used in order to create their own solutions.
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Hacks
What are some ways that you creatively problem solve for your disability? What are your favorite hacks that you've come up with?
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When you become a Family Caregiver and the Caregiving Crisis
Family Caregiving The caregiver role often takes people by surprise, leaving them unprepared. In the United States there is a caregiving pandemic happening. With the 79 million baby boomers beginning to need constant caregiving services, people with disabilities are struggling to find care on a regular basis. US news World…
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Where do you get your Disability News?
Disability News Resources Where you read your disability news? What websites do you most frequent? There are dozens of different websites out there for Disability news to stay up-to-date on news and current affairs. Here's a list of a few we found, but we would love for you to add to this list: Disability Scoop Disability…
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Requesting Reasonable Accommodation and Modification from your Landlord
Reasonable Accommodation and Modification Most landlords are not required to provide a reasonable accommodation or grant a reasonable modification request unless you ask for. You have the right to ask for one at any time, even if you have been living in your home for a long time or if you are in danger of eviction. Some…
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Online Shopping Experiences
Online Shopping for People with Disabilities Do you move, think, or sense differently? Are you a person with a non-visible disability? Are there certain colors that make it challenging for you to look at a website when you are shopping? Are the navigation buttons on online shopping easy to find? So many businesses are…
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Telehealth Accessibility
Is Telehealth really accessible? With the onset of Covid-19, telehealth medicine started to become the norm for everyday life when many of us were unable to get toward doctors offices. However, as Covid-19 is starting to taper off many people with disabilities are finding it more challenging to get access to regular…
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United Nations Human Rights
Global Human Rights We often focus on disability and human rights within our own country. The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) represents the most advanced international human rights instrument on the rights of persons with disabilities in terms of the scope and depth. It's really interesting to…
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Financial Barriers for People with Disabilities
Financial Barriers for People with Disabilities There are a host of barriers that impact people with disabilities. The top 5 barriers to impact many according to The Life Span Institute of the University of Kansas include: Attitudinal barriers Physical barriers Policy barriers Communication barriers Social barriers Each of…
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Architecture & Accessible Design
Paralyzed Veterans of America seeks to promote an accessible, barrier free environment for all veterans and people with disabilities. Access to public building and structures should be a fundamental right – and requires architectural design that makes public and private buildings, structures, entrances and other facilities…