6 Reasons People With Disabilities Are Stronger Together
The disability community is full of amazing self-advocates, families and allies. My family considers this community a gift. We have met so many incredible souls, with and without disabilities, that we would not have met if we were not a family who has a child with a significant disability.
They are deaf and blind, and social distancing has now taken their ability to touch
For many in the DeafBlind community, social distancing has created unique worries and exceptional challenges.
Coronavirus: Being blind during the pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has caused daily difficulties for everyone. But what if you are visually impaired? Blind journalist Kate Pounds explores the particular challenges the virus has thrown up.
Our post-coronavirus world: How tech is influencing which new habits will stick
Over the last few weeks, as the coronavirus has swept across the globe, we have all had to dramatically adjust our daily lives. Even those of us who have worked remotely before find this new level of detachment a significant adjustment. During this time, I have also begun to wonder, when we emerge from this, which we […]
Why Netflix’s Crip Camp is a landmark for disability representation on screen
The Netflix documentary, executive produced by Barack and Michelle Obama, is groundbreaking in its depiction of people with disabilities and their fight for civil rights. Here’s why.
Marginalized by design
LGBTQ+ designers are here, queer, and being overlooked
How Deaf Advocates Won the Battle for Closed Captioning and Changed the Way Americans Watch TV
Whenever people “watch captions in noisy environments such as gyms and bars, they have the deaf community to thank.”
Accessibility Concerns During the COVID-19 Online Course transitions
Online courses can be very accommodating to students with a wide range of accessibility needs. What’s even better is that making these adjustments will help all of your students, not just students who require accommodations.
Going Beyond Average With Inclusive Design
Designing workplaces for “the average person” used to be philosophy aimed at satisfying most of the people, most of the time. But that also excluded a lot of people who didn’t fit the average. People at work expect — and deserve — diverse options that allow them to have the same opportunities as everyone else. The […]
What would a truly disabled-accessible city look like?
Most cities are utterly unfriendly to people with disabilities – but with almost one billion estimated to be urban-dwellers by 2050, a few cities are undergoing a remarkable shift