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"Deaf President Now!"Apple TV+ Documentary Spotlights Pivotal Disability Protest
"Deaf President Now!"Apple TV+ Documentary Spotlights Pivotal Disability Protest A new Apple TV+ documentary, "Deaf President Now!", tells the powerful story of the 1988 protest at Gallaudet University. Students rallied, boycotted, and protested for eight days after the university's board chose a hearing president over two…
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Hidden, Invisible, Non-Visible? Let’s Talk Terminology
Hi everyone, Language is incredibly personal, especially when it comes to how we talk about disability. One topic that comes up often in my work, and something I get asked about all the time, is the preferred terminology for disabilities that aren’t immediately apparent to others. For example, the Sunflower Scheme uses the…
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IEP vs. 504 Plan: What's the Real Deal?
IEP vs. 504 Plan: What's the Real Deal? Ever heard the terms "IEP" and "504 plan" floating around and felt a little lost? You're not alone! These are two key ways schools support students with disabilities, but they work differently. Think of it like this: both aim to help kids succeed, but take slightly different paths.…
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We hear you opening doors in more ways than the obvious
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYXctH8kQ1k&t=42s&ab_channel=WeHearYou 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…
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Why Businesses Must Take Action on Disability Inclusion by 2025
Why Businesses Must Take Action on Disability Inclusion by 2025 We all recognize the critical need for companies to embrace disability inclusion, emphasizing its potential to foster innovation, economic growth, and brand credibility. It addresses barriers faced by people with disabilities, such as inaccessible technologies…
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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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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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Help stop the UK government cuts to benefits
Disabled people have spoken of their anger, frustration and fear – and sense of betrayal by the Labour government – over plans to cut billions of pounds from disability benefits, as they protested outside Downing Street on 26 March , Disability News Service (DNS) reports. Estimates suggest more than 1,000 disabled people…
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Implications for Accessibility and Inclusion from US government EDI freeze
What do people think the implications for disabled people and accessibility and inclusion are going to be in the US and globally following President's Trumps decision to put all US government EDI staff on leave https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgj288ywj23o
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ASD and dating apps
This article shows the challenges with dating apps for those with ASD https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-68284769
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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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Dyslexia and digital exclusion
Many dyslexic individuals are at a higher risk of digital exclusion due to the inherent challenges of dyslexia and the often inaccessible nature of digital environments.Addressing this requires incorporating universal design principles into the development of digital content and platforms to make them more accessible,…
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Dragon Dens star gets help with her accessible make up company.
Her range includes anti-roll packaging, sensory-friendly formulas and audio descriptions via QR codes. Let’s hope other companies look at launching accessible ranges. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9wp152rz5zo
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Adapting Clothes for those with Neurodiversity
An autistic entrepreneur has created her own business helping neurodivergent people find clothes for their sensory needs after she struggled to shop for and wear clothes herself. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvge0vnmyn7o
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Idea for Deaf Accessibility Feature at Fitness
In many fitness centers, I’ve noticed that while workout monitors sometimes display subtitles, they don’t work perfectly for Deaf people like myself. Subtitles aren’t always the best option because written language isn’t the primary language for many Deaf people. From my personal experience, it would be much more effective…
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What Is Inclusive and Accessible Design?
What Is Inclusive and Accessible Design? Inclusive design is about making something usable by everyone, regardless of background, ability, or situation. Accessible design focuses specifically on making sure people with disabilities can use it. Think of it like this: Inclusive design is like building a house for…
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Autistic travel research
The National Autistic society has launched its Empowering Autistic Travel Research Report. This is the result of a year of listening to autistic people and their families describing their travel experiences through surveys and interviews, and some valuable discussions with transport professionals. We had a staggering 4,052…
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Updated data from the Disability and Health Data System (DHDS)
According to 2022 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data now reported in DHDS, more than a quarter of adults in the United States (28.7%) report having a functional disability. That means an estimated 70 million Americans navigate daily life with challenges in hearing, vision, mobility, cognition,…
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Maryland's Butterfly: A Step Towards Understanding Hidden Disabilities
Maryland's Butterfly: A Step Towards Understanding Hidden Disabilities Link: https://wtop.com/maryland/2025/04/maryland-drivers-with-unseen-disabilities-may-get-butterflies-on-their-licenses/ Maryland is taking a significant step toward better recognizing and understanding its residents with hidden disabilities. A new…
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BBC iplayer for those with dementia
TV and music often help those with dementia now the Alzheimer’s society and BBC have teamed up to bring a set of programme on BBC iplayer for those with dementia. The BBC’s Memories and Dementia season is designed to focus on their rich content archive, and the specially curated collections aim to help people living with…
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Support for entrepreneurs
Hatch Enterprise supports underrepresented entrepreneurs to develop the knowledge, confidence, and skills needed to launch and grow a business. We do this through delivering workshops, events, and 1:1 volunteering support, connecting entrepreneurs in a vibrant supportive community, and building networks and partnerships…
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Microsoft Inclusive Design
Microsoft Inclusive Design Microsoft's Inclusive Design methodology stems from digital environments and utilizes human diversity. It emphasizes the importance of incorporating and learning from individuals with varied perspectives. This approach is relevant for anyone involved in product and service creation, including…
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More Accessible Video Games Coming Soon
More Accessible Video Games Coming Soon There is more good news for gamers: many major video game companies are joining forces to make video games more accessible, allowing more people to play and enjoy them. The companies are creating special labels known as accessibility tags, which you will see in game stores and on…
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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…
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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…