Source Listen to this Article Imagine having to move. Not because you want to, but because you need a new physical environment to function, maybe even to survive. But your lease says you have to stay. It has twelve months left. That paperwork does not care about your body. This is a common problem. For […]
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Listen to this Article In this first-person account, an identified parent shares their perspective on their son’s removal from a college program, which they describe as disability discrimination. The institution has not been named. The views expressed are those of the author and do not constitute a determination or position by Accessibility for All magazine.
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Listen to this Article Lauren has an invisible muscle disorder and is in a relationship with someone who does not have a disability and had never dated a disabled partner before. Because her disability is not visible, communication became necessary early on. People cannot see what is happening in her body, so her capacity, limits
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THE NEW OLD AGE Paula Span, KFF Health News Listen to this Article In her house in Ypsilanti, Michigan, Barbara Meade said, “there are walkers and wheelchairs and oxygen and cannulas all over the place.” Barbara, 82, has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, so a portable oxygen tank accompanies her everywhere. Spinal stenosis limits her mobility, necessitating the
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Listen to this Article The digital world has given rise to a diverse range of storytellers, and among them are bloggers with disabilities who are breaking barriers, raising awareness, and redefining what it means to be a creator. From lifestyle and travel to advocacy and personal journeys, these individuals are using their platforms to educate,
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Essential Disability News and Inclusion Stories We’ve gathered the latest disability news, accessibility updates, and inclusion stories from trusted sources across the web. These curated links highlight the trends, rights issues, and lived experiences shaping the disability community today. Photo by Joel Holland on Unsplash Listen to this Article Samsung Launches New Accessibility Initiatives for International
Listen to this Article Robert Ludke Robert Ludke does not frame disability inclusion as a feel-good initiative or a side program parked in human resources. He treats it as operational work that affects how organizations function day to day. That perspective runs through both consultancies he leads and through the examples he shares with executives
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By Devika Desai Listen to this Article Scott Martin Scott Martin had always been in the prime of his life. “I had done everything I was supposed to do. I followed all the rules for a good life. I’d worked hard, eaten right and exercised regularly. I’d been good.” The quote is a puncture to