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 […]

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,

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

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

By Michael Baker Sessional Lecturer, Faculty of Education, University of Manitoba Listen to this Article Disclosure statement: Michael Baker does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment. Disabled students continue to face

By Alicia Williams Listen to this Article Dexterity affects how hands handle everyday objects. Many tools assume strong, steady hands that grip tightly and fine finger control. When hands do not work that way, simple tasks can take more effort than they should. Small changes using common household items can ease the strain and make

Listen to this Article Lisa Butler When Lisa Butler joined the Ontario Public Service (OPS) in 2003, accessibility looked very different from what it does today. Over two decades later, she has experienced that shift from multiple vantage points, first as a new hire and now as a manager. Those experiences have given her a

By Lucky Mae Fornoles Listen to this Article Lucky Mae Fornoles Superstition and disability in the Philippines are strongly interrelated because of the country’s traditional beliefs that often lead to stigma, neglect, and social exclusion of PWDs. These traditional Filipino beliefs are:  Disability is a punishment from God for the parents’ or a family member’s