“Disabled people are experts at surviving and thriving in environments that weren’t built for us. We really know how to adapt in the face of climate change, and can really lead the way.” https://inthesetimes.com/article/climate-environment-activists-disabilities-disabled-disability-barr...
01:25 PM - Sep 01, 2023
12:13 PM - Sep 01, 2023
No masks are not making a comeback for me.
They were never gone. 😷
They were never gone. 😷
12:23 PM - Aug 25, 2023
Authentic representation of #disabled people isn't negotiable—it's the cornerstone of dismantling #ableism and creating an equitable society. #DisabilityJustice #RepresentationMatters
12:38 PM - Aug 23, 2023
The Future of Design Is Designing for #disability
#accessibility should not be a grudging afterthought. With planning, it can lead to elegant, beautiful, and engaging #art .
https://www.thenation.com/article/society/disability-design-art/
#accessibility should not be a grudging afterthought. With planning, it can lead to elegant, beautiful, and engaging #art .
https://www.thenation.com/article/society/disability-design-art/
11:41 AM - Aug 08, 2023
As groups celebrate the Americans with Disabilities Act anniversary, COVID still looms large https://19thnews.org/2023/07/americans-with-disabilities-act-anniversary-covid-uncertainty/?&utm_cam... via 19thnews
01:00 PM - Jul 26, 2023
12:59 PM - Jul 26, 2023
If RNCResearch took a moment to research & think, they'd realize equitable access to transportation means access to jobs, healthcare, friends, family & social inclusion.
#Accessible transportation really is all about ensuring EVERYONE can travel from point A to B. #CripTheVote
#Accessible transportation really is all about ensuring EVERYONE can travel from point A to B. #CripTheVote
06:01 PM - Jul 12, 2023
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If your product is missing key #accessibility features that make it not usable by #disabled people, your product is not ready for launch.
07:14 PM - Jul 06, 2023
🌟 Creating an #Accessible and #Inclusive workplace requires asking the right questions and taking meaningful actions. I've compiled key questions covering commitment, policies, accessibility, engagement, and more for your company to consider. 💥🚀
bootcamp.uxdesign.cc
01:16 PM - May 31, 2023
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On Global Accessibility Awareness Day #gaad2023 , it's important to remember that patience is a crucial part of #accessibility that is often overlooked.
https://darrenbatesllc.medium.com/the-power-of-patience-unlocking-accessibility-and-inclusion-fdf2fa...
https://darrenbatesllc.medium.com/the-power-of-patience-unlocking-accessibility-and-inclusion-fdf2fa...
04:48 PM - May 18, 2023
Happy Global Accessibility Awareness Day! 🌍✨
On this day, it's great to raise awareness about #accessibility challenges and discuss ways to take meaningful action, to intentionally make technology, physical spaces, and information accessible to disabled people. #gaad2023
On this day, it's great to raise awareness about #accessibility challenges and discuss ways to take meaningful action, to intentionally make technology, physical spaces, and information accessible to disabled people. #gaad2023
11:27 AM - May 18, 2023
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"They symbolized the millions of patients with chronic illnesses—including long COVID—who have gone missing from their lives and society. And they suggest the millions of dollars missing from research budgets to find a cure..."
01:20 PM - May 17, 2023
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This thought-provoking article challenges us to embrace a broader perspective on technology development by investing in disabled leaders. It rightly emphasizes the invaluable contributions disabled individuals make to policy change, technology innovation, workplace evolution, and more.
04:36 PM - May 16, 2023
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💠 Inclusion and diversity are not empty catchphrases but fundamental drivers of groundbreaking progress. By centering the expertise and lived experiences of #disabled leaders at every stage of technology development, we unlock a vast reservoir of untapped potential. Their wisdom enriches innovation,
04:25 PM - May 16, 2023
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📣 One more time: Disability justice intersects with racial, climate, and economic justice. Integrating #disability perspectives fortifies these movements, paving the way for an inclusive, equitable future.
04:25 PM - May 16, 2023
British Vogue releases its first braille edition https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2023/may/12/british-vogue-first-braille-edition-reframing-fashio...
12:01 PM - May 15, 2023
"The House of Representatives’ work reporting requirement would upend years of work, much of it done by people with disabilities fighting for their rights, to develop fair & reasonable ways to define disability and support work for people w/ disabilities." https://ccf.georgetown.edu/2023/05/01/mccar
ccf.georgetown.edu
08:08 PM - May 03, 2023
It's essential to involve us in the design process, listen to our stories, and to incorporate our feedback into developing products, services, and environments. And ultimately, designing for aging and disability is about creating products, services, and environments that work for everyone 2/2
01:07 PM - May 02, 2023
Lived experience is invaluable when it comes to designing for aging and disability. No amount of research or simulation can truly capture the day-to-day realities and challenges that we (people with disabilities and older persons) face. 1/2
01:07 PM - May 02, 2023
"The Big Red Adaptive Play and Design Initiative, a student-run assistive technology organization, aims to bridge the gap between Cornell students and the Ithaca special needs community by re-engineering toys, making devices more accessible for all. "
https://cornellsun.com/2023/04/23/big-red-adapt
https://cornellsun.com/2023/04/23/big-red-adapt
01:42 PM - May 01, 2023
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‘I have an invisible disability myself’: Edward Enninful and Sinéad Burke on their fashion revolution https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2023/apr/25/i-have-an-invisible-disability-myself-edward-enninfu...
03:19 PM - Apr 28, 2023
One in four Americans and an estimated 1 billion people globally experience some form of disability, but foundation funding for disability causes receives only about 2% of philanthropic funding. That’s the starting point for a rigorous new study commissioned by the Disability & Philanthropy Forum. h
insidephilanthropy.com
Report Finds Scant Funding for Disability Rights and Social Justice — and Points the Way Forward | Inside Philanthropy
A study commissioned by the Disability & Philanthropy Forum is a must-read for funders aiming to drive social justice for disabled people and address complex and overlapping issues of racial, gender and other inequities.
11:36 AM - Apr 28, 2023
The first Barbie doll with Down syndrome has been unveiled.
The release of the new design "continues to expand on inclusion in doll play," says Lisa McKnight, the global head of Barbie and Dolls for toy maker Mattel.
https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/25/business/barbie-down-syndrome-doll/index.html?
The release of the new design "continues to expand on inclusion in doll play," says Lisa McKnight, the global head of Barbie and Dolls for toy maker Mattel.
https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/25/business/barbie-down-syndrome-doll/index.html?
06:47 PM - Apr 25, 2023
The FAA has grounded SpaceX's Starship program "pending results of a 'mishap investigation.'"
"It's not yet known" whether the fallout material "is dangerous to touch or breathe in and what effect it could have on soil health."
https://cnb.cx/3ozNpsh
"It's not yet known" whether the fallout material "is dangerous to touch or breathe in and what effect it could have on soil health."
https://cnb.cx/3ozNpsh
06:46 PM - Apr 25, 2023
The process of obtaining workplace accommodations can pose a challenge, especially for those who are dealing with a recent diagnosis. The article by Rainesford featured in teenvogue sheds light on key information to consider when seeking accessibility in your job. https://www.teenvogue.com/story/h
12:33 PM - Apr 24, 2023
"To undo decades of systemic exclusion, newsrooms need to be full partners in the work of disability representation," writes Megan Doherty for Disability Lead.
https://www.disabilitylead.org/stories/journalisms-disability-problem-is-everyones-problem
https://www.disabilitylead.org/stories/journalisms-disability-problem-is-everyones-problem
disabilitylead.org
Journalism’s Disability Problem is Everyone’s Problem
Most newsrooms don’t have many disabled writers or editors on staff—or even track "disability" in their broader DEI efforts. The result is a distorted, if not offensive, view of a quarter of the U.S. population. To undo decades of systemic exclusion, the industry needs to proactively seek ..
12:20 PM - Apr 24, 2023
Michael Stipe has released a new solo song, "Give Me A Hand," available for a limited time on an EarthPercent x Earth Day 2023 compilation
https://www.stereogum.com/2221056/michael-stipe-give-me-a-hand-feat-gaelynn-lea/music/
https://www.stereogum.com/2221056/michael-stipe-give-me-a-hand-feat-gaelynn-lea/music/
stereogum.com
Michael Stipe Shares New Single "Give Me A Hand" For Earth Day: Listen
Michael Stipe has released a new solo song, “Give Me A Hand,” which is available for a limited time as part of an EarthPercent x Earth Day 2023 compilation album, which also features contributions from Nile Rodgers, Julia Holter, Dry Cleaning, Anna Calvi, and many more. The song was writ..
07:30 PM - Apr 20, 2023
“Nothing Is More Fashionable Than Inclusivity”: Sinéad Burke
https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/vogue-disability-portfolio-2023?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social...
https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/vogue-disability-portfolio-2023?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social...
07:25 PM - Apr 20, 2023
Why are there so many DEI professionals pushing practices that exclude disability? I'll tell you why.
And I'll throw in some steps that DEI practitioners and companies can take to ensure that disability is incorporated into business culture and DEI initiatives.
Thank You. Pass it on.
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And I'll throw in some steps that DEI practitioners and companies can take to ensure that disability is incorporated into business culture and DEI initiatives.
Thank You. Pass it on.
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03:09 PM - Feb 13, 2023
