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www.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago
London

Blue badge thefts more than quadruple in London, data shows

Blue badge thefts in London have quadrupled in the last decade, indicating widespread fraud targeting disabled individuals. [ more ]
Polygon
1 month ago
Writing

The monsters that made me: Growing up disabled, all of my heroes were villains

Acceptance of disability can be a journey but can lead to empowerment and self-identity. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Graphic design

At SFMOMA, Disability Artwork Makes History

Creative Growth studio in Oakland celebrates 50th anniversary with exhibition at SFMOMA, featuring work by artists with disabilities. [ more ]
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago
Design

Man with amputated fingers since childhood gets life changing 3D-printed Bionic fingers - Yanko Design

Technology can significantly enhance the quality of life for individuals with disabilities.
Advanced 3D printing and scanning technology can revolutionize the development of prosthetics. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Outrage as photography firm offers to remove disabled children from school pictures

Parents devastated after firm offers class photo with children with complex needs removed.
Mother describes feeling of child being erased from history as 'inhumane'. [ more ]
BBC News
3 months ago
Coronavirus

Long Covid: Health staff go to court for compensation

Healthcare workers with long Covid suing NHS for compensation due to inadequate protection at work.
Long Covid impacting millions in the UK with life-changing disabilities, financial losses, and employment challenges. [ more ]
London Jazz News
3 months ago
London music

Mondays With Morgan: Mike LeDonne - new album 'Wonderful'

Mike LeDonne emphasizes the importance of love and positivity when facing challenges.
The album 'Wonderful' is a reflection of LeDonne's deep love for his family, especially his daughter Mary. [ more ]
Washington Post
3 months ago
Mental health

Should severe menopause symptoms be a disability? One country thinks so.

Menopause symptoms could be considered a disability if they impact daily activities.
Employers would be legally obligated to make reasonable adjustments for menopausal women. [ more ]
Acm
3 months ago
Digital life

Brain-Powered Tech Allows Kids 'Trapped in Their Own Bodies' to Play

Physically disabled children use their minds to move and play through BCI technology at a hospital in Toronto.
Electroencephalogram electrodes in a headset capture specific brain signals to control devices via AI. [ more ]
The Verge
4 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Automating ableism

The US Census proposed changes that would have reduced the number of Americans counted as disabled.
AI can assist people with disabilities in submitting comments on federal agency rulemaking. [ more ]
Kotaku
4 months ago
Video games

I Played TLOU 2 and Ragnarok With PlayStation's Access Controller

The Last of Us Part II was not accessible to the author due to PlayStation's lack of accessible hardware.
The author finally has the capability to play the game with the recently released Access Controller, but still faces challenges. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
UK news

Met Police officer charged with sending messages mocking person's disability'

Metropolitan Police officer charged with sending offensive messages mocking a person's disability
The officer is due to appear in court on Wednesday [ more ]
Defector
5 months ago
Wellness

Lost And Found At The Weight Machines | Defector

Having a disability can lead to absorbing negative projections and struggling with self-acceptance.
The author went through a process of unlearning and accepting their disability, but experienced a setback with additional loss of function. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Design

Her Guide Dog Inspired Her Art. Now the Lab Stars in a Museum Show.

Emilie Gossiaux, an art student, lost her sight after a traumatic accident but still found a way to continue making art.
Gossiaux had to confront her own ableism and adjust her perception of what it means to be an artist. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Relationships

This is how we do it: His disability might change the sex we have, but we'll adapt'

Non-sexual intimacy is important in maintaining a sex drive
Emotional connection is a key component in enjoying sex [ more ]
HuffPost
6 months ago
Mental health

Disabled LGBTQ+ Youth At Greater Risk Of Suicide Than Their Peers, Study Finds

Young LGBTQ+ people who are disabled face higher rates of mental health issues and are at greater risk of suicide compared to their non-disabled peers.
Systemic and individual discrimination, or 'minority stress,' contributes to higher rates of mental health symptoms and suicidal tendencies among LGBTQ+ youth with disabilities. [ more ]
www.france24.com
6 months ago
France news

France in focus - Invisible disabilities in France: A silent struggle

Disability is the leading cause of discrimination in France.
More than a fifth of the French population is disabled, but 80% of them do not visibly show their disability. [ more ]
Substack
7 months ago
UX design

Creating Inclusive AI: A Strengths-Based Approach to Accessible Design

Intelligent systems often fail to consider the diverse needs of people with disabilities.
Researchers are exploring inclusive design frameworks to develop empowering systems.
A deficit-based perspective on disability is being challenged for a more inclusive approach. [ more ]
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