How raising a child with Down syndrome taught Hayley Newman about love, joy and inclusion

Listen to this Article When Hayley talks about her daughter Natty, her voice carries both steadiness and laughter. It’s the sound of someone who has weathered shock, learned fast, and chosen to share what she knows so others might feel less afraid. Years ago, when Natty arrived in their Cornwall home, Hayley’s world changed in […]

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Social attitudes and representation of disability in the Philippines

By Lucky Mae Fornoles listen to this Article Attitudinal barriers, media portrayals, and a lack of awareness are factors that contribute to the stigma and stereotypes about disability, both worldwide and in the Philippines. These stigmas and stereotypes stem from misconceptions and superstitions that discriminate against and limit opportunities for persons with disabilities (PWDs). In

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Q&A with Bug Cru

Listen to this Article Do you find that your disability shapes the themes or subjects that come up in your work? Yes, the purpose of making art for me is expression, reflection, connection and communication. Visual art has the power to communicate beyond words. Being someone with autism, brain fog, and mild speech impediments artwork is a means of deeper connection than verbal language. I draw, paint and write my relationship to sanity

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Tidbits October 15, 2025

Listen to this Article LOOKING FOR DISABILITY-FRIENDLY DESTINATIONS? Arizona, the Grand Canyon State Lansing, Michigan Visit Lauderdale Penticton, BC Friuli Venezia Giulia The Palm Beaches  WANT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO? Check out Able Eyes MORE TRAVEL DEALS? Check out accessibleGO Click here to subscribe to Tidbits Do you have something to share? Email Marina Apperley at tidbits@readmelange.com  

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Tidbits October 1, 2025

Listen to this Article LOOKING FOR DISABILITY-FRIENDLY DESTINATIONS? Arizona, the Grand Canyon State Lansing, Michigan Visit Lauderdale Penticton, BC Friuli Venezia Giulia The Palm Beaches  WANT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO? Check out Able Eyes MORE TRAVEL DEALS? Check out accessibleGO Click here to subscribe to Tidbits Do you have something to share? Email Marina Apperley at tidbits@readmelange.com Enjoyed

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Tidbits September 15, 2025

Listen to this Article LOOKING FOR DISABILITY-FRIENDLY DESTINATIONS? Arizona, the Grand Canyon State Lansing, Michigan Visit Lauderdale Penticton, BC Friuli Venezia Giulia The Palm Beaches  WANT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO? Check out Able Eyes MORE TRAVEL DEALS? Check out accessibleGO Click here to subscribe to Tidbits Do you have something to share? Email Marina Apperley at tidbits@readmelange.com  

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Accessible Destination Spotlight:
Greater Fort Lauderdale

Click here to read the digital brochure Listen to this Article About the Destination Welcome to Greater Fort Lauderdale, a region made up of 31 vibrant municipalities connected by 300 miles of navigable waterways and framed by 24 miles of golden beaches. Here, warm sunshine bathes everything from high-energy coastal hubs to laid-back seaside escapes. Along with

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Tidbits September 01, 2025

Listen to this Article LOOKING FOR DISABILITY-FRIENDLY DESTINATIONS? Arizona, the Grand Canyon State Lansing, Michigan Visit Lauderdale Penticton, BC Friuli Venezia Giulia MORE TRAVEL DEALS? Check out accessibleGO WANT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO? Check out Able Eyes MORE TRAVEL DEALS? Check out accessibleGO Click here to subscribe to Tidbits Do you have something to share? Email Marina Apperley

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Tidbits August 15, 2025

Listen to this Article LOOKING FOR DISABILITY-FRIENDLY DESTINATIONS? Arizona, the Grand Canyon State Lansing, Michigan Visit Lauderdale Penticton, BC Friuli Venezia Giulia MORE TRAVEL DEALS? Check out accessibleGO WANT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO? Check out Able Eyes MORE TRAVEL DEALS? Check out accessibleGO Click here to subscribe to Tidbits Do you have something to share? Email Marina Apperley

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