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Canada news
fromThe Walrus
2 days ago

The Walrus Talks AccessAbility | The Walrus

27% of Canadians over 15 live with a disability, highlighting a gap between policy and lived experiences.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
2 days ago

The Walrus Talks AccessAbility | The Walrus

27% of Canadians over 15 live with a disability, highlighting a gap between policy and lived experiences.
fromCity Limits
1 day ago

City To Close Second Homeless Facility in Midtown East

Mainchance's CEO, Brady Crain, expressed concern that the absence of their facility would leave a significant gap in the city's safety net for the homeless, particularly in the busy Midtown East neighborhood.
Brooklyn
Social justice
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Abuse survivors unsatisfied after human rights tribunal settlement comes with NDA | CBC News

A woman alleges gender discrimination by York Regional Police, claiming they mishandled her report of historical sexual abuse.
#accessibility
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago
Fundraising

How a blind man from Mass. made it possible for others with low vision to build Lego sets

New York City
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Op-Ed | How public-private partnerships can fast-track subway accessibility | amNewYork

Public-private partnerships are enhancing subway accessibility for New Yorkers with disabilities, improving efficiency and reducing costs for infrastructure projects.
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago
Fundraising

How a blind man from Mass. made it possible for others with low vision to build Lego sets

Higher education
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

These blind students say their college blocked their education. A new rule could help

Blind students face significant challenges due to inaccessible learning materials in online education programs.
Remote teams
fromwww.hrdive.com
4 days ago

FedEx settles charge it denied telework accommodations to workers with disabilities

FedEx will pay $280,000 to settle a disability discrimination complaint regarding revoked telework accommodations for disabled dispatchers in New York City.
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Advocate newsletter 4/21/26

The U.S. Supreme Court will consider a Colorado case involving whether taxpayer-funded preschools affiliated with churches can refuse to admit children of LGBTQ+ couples.
LGBT
Healthcare
fromCity Limits
3 days ago

Opinion: Medicaid-Funded Care Saves and Rebuilds Lives

Medicaid reductions threaten access to essential health care for those living with or at risk for HIV, impacting thousands of individuals.
SF music
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 days ago

Disney+ is celebrating National Deaf History Month with Disney Animation's 'Songs in Sign Language'

Disney+ celebrates National Deaf History Month with 'Songs in Sign Language', featuring animated sequences in ASL from popular Disney films.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Op-Ed | CityFHEPS can save lives if the city lets it | amNewYork

Housing is a basic necessity and right, yet many face unsafe conditions and lack of support in New York's shelter system.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Sexual Assault Survivors Are Not Responsible for Their Own Suffering

The effects of trauma from sexual abuse in adolescence are long-lasting and profoundly alter development.
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Critter cruelty: Animal abusers be listed on publicly accessible registry under new NYC Council bill

The registry, Ariola said, would go a long way toward protecting New York's animals by allowing rescues and other agencies to quickly search the names of potential adoption applicants, and prevent any sale or adoption by people who are known to cause harm to animals.
Pets
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

Advocate newsletter 4/20/26

A federal judge criticized RFK Jr. for his anti-trans policies, stating they cause significant harm to individuals.
NYC music
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Big Ocean returns to NYC, amplifying voices beyond the stage and meets NYPD's deaf and CODA community | amNewYork

Big Ocean is raising awareness for the deaf community while connecting with fans during their North American tour.
Healthcare
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

Tech bills of the week: Improving maternal health; Expanding access for disabled Americans; and more

The Tech to Save Moms Act aims to improve maternal health outcomes through enhanced telehealth services and technology access for expecting mothers.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
2 weeks ago

Honoring Autism Acceptance Month 2026: Rethinking Soft Skills Training For Neurodiverse Employees

Soft skills training must be adapted to support neurodiverse employees, focusing on their unique strengths rather than traditional social norms.
fromDocumented
1 week ago

How to Obtain a Disability Parking Permit in NYC - Documented

The NYC Parking Permit for People with Disabilities (NYC PPPD) is issued to individuals with permanent disabilities that significantly limit mobility, allowing on-street parking throughout New York City, including in certain 'No Parking' zones.
New York City
#mental-health
NYC politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Assisted Outpatient Treatment Doesn't Work. Mamdani Could Stop It.

Coercive mental health care lacks evidence to support its necessity and effectiveness.
#disability-rights
fromFortune
1 month ago
Social justice

How Alfred the service dog changes the rights of Lyft riders nationwide | Fortune

NYC LGBT
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

'I was kicked out of bar because of my wheelchair'

Maddie Haining was removed from a nightclub due to her wheelchair being deemed a safety risk, which she called discrimination.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Councillor fights guide dog access refusals

Disabled individuals face significant barriers, including refusal of entry to businesses with guide dogs, highlighting the need for greater awareness and compliance with laws.
Social justice
fromFortune
1 month ago

How Alfred the service dog changes the rights of Lyft riders nationwide | Fortune

Lyft settled a discrimination case by agreeing to enhanced driver training on disability rights, app updates, and enforcement mechanisms to ensure service animals and disabled passengers can use the platform nationwide.
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Extending Awareness to Every Autistic Person

Autism awareness must encompass all autistic individuals, acknowledging their unseen struggles regardless of perceived high-functioning status.
SF LGBT
fromwww.advocate.com
3 weeks ago

Advocate newsletter 3/31/26

Trans people and gender-nonconforming individuals embody the beauty of humanity and resist erasure through their stories and actions.
#autism
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

6 Ways Schools Undermine Autistic Students' Self-Advocacy

Autistic students face systemic barriers in self-advocacy at school, requiring structural solutions beyond individual efforts.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago
Public health

As some people push to make profound autism its own diagnosis, this Ayer family is raising twins with it

Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

6 Ways Schools Undermine Autistic Students' Self-Advocacy

Autistic students face systemic barriers in self-advocacy at school, requiring structural solutions beyond individual efforts.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago
Public health

As some people push to make profound autism its own diagnosis, this Ayer family is raising twins with it

NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Advocate newsletter 4/2/26

Doctors' recommendations on gender-affirming care for young people have become a contentious issue between The New York Times and the American Medical Association.
UX design
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Neuroinclusion Isn't Special Treatment

Workplace design often reflects unexamined assumptions about people, which can negatively impact neurodivergent employees and overall productivity.
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Advocate newsletter 3/25/26

Max Bearden begins each school year the same way. 'Hey, guys, I'm Teacher B!' That simple, gender-neutral title Bearden uses with their students is the target of a new bill introduced by Republicans in Tennessee.
LGBT
Mental health
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Autistic people are more likely to experience suicidal crisis. 988 is changing to serve them better

The 988 Lifeline is a crucial resource for suicide prevention, but autistic individuals face unique challenges when using it.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Advocate newsletter 3/30/26

Black and LGBTQ+ entertainers face significant challenges in America, with activism being crucial for visibility and representation.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

New Toronto harm reduction program supports people with intellectual disabilities | CBC News

A new harm reduction program in Toronto supports adults with intellectual disabilities facing substance abuse issues.
#invisible-disabilities
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Decision to Disclose a Hidden Disability at Work

Job seekers with invisible disabilities often hide their conditions due to discrimination fears, missing opportunities for workplace accommodations that could improve their performance and comfort.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Living a Great Life With an Invisible Disability

Invisible disabilities are medically real conditions affecting millions, requiring accommodation despite lacking visible signs, and deserve recognition without judgment or assumption of fraud.
Social justice
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Disabled Organizers Are Facing Down Trump's Immigration Crackdown

The number of people in immigration detention has nearly doubled under the Trump administration, impacting disabled individuals significantly.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Advocate newsletter 3/20/26

The SAVE America Act is criticized for making voting harder for marginalized groups, particularly those who have changed their names.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

New autism group meets to counter MAHA's 'ideological agenda'

We in the autism science and advocacy community were just appalled at the way he went about selecting members. The current committee has been hijacked by a narrow ideological agenda that does not reflect either the broad autism community or the state of autism science.
US news
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 month ago

Meet the Woman Who Made Museums More Accessible

Lorena Bradford, the National Gallery of Art's first head of Accessible Programs, transformed museum accessibility by creating intentional programs for disabled visitors, including ASL tours, memory loss programs, and medical student training initiatives.
Social justice
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

The Overlooked Crisis Facing Immigrants With Disabilites

Gregory Javier Laguna and his brother have been detained for almost five months after being wrongfully accused of attempted theft.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Advocate newsletter 3/19/26

California families are suing Rady Children's Health for discriminating against transgender youth by halting care that remains legal in the state.
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Advocate newsletter 3/16/26

We support gays, but they throw gays off the buildings" - President Trump's statement in an interview with Jake Paul, invoking Iran's treatment of LGBTQ+ people as justification for military action while the administration simultaneously pursues deportations of gay couples to countries where homosexuality is illegal.
Right-wing politics
Washington DC
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Governments' website accessibility deadline is fast approaching

Government websites with populations of 50,000+ must comply with federal disability accessibility standards by April 30, following Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Careers
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Disability in the Workforce: Untapped Potential

Implicit biases unconsciously influence hiring and workplace decisions against people with disabilities, contributing to their unemployment rate being nearly double that of non-disabled individuals.
Design
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The biggest barrier to accessibility is not usability

Accessible product adoption fails primarily due to shame and stigma rather than functional deficiencies; successful design requires dignity and emotional appeal alongside technical functionality.
Media industry
AI search engines and caption generation tools exhibit error rates exceeding 60%, creating accessibility barriers for users dependent on accurate captions for information access and professional opportunities.
#non-verbal-autism
Parenting
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'I'm disappointed in the Government - every year there's a crisis in special needs places,' says TD and mother Catherine Ardagh

Parents of non-verbal autistic children navigate constant stress, relying heavily on Special Needs Assistants and specialized school staff for essential daily support and care.
Parenting
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'I'm disappointed in the Government - every year there's a crisis in special needs places,' says TD and mother Catherine Ardagh

Parents of non-verbal autistic children navigate constant stress, relying heavily on Special Needs Assistants and specialized school staff for essential daily support and care.
Parenting
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'I'm disappointed in the Government - every year there's a crisis in special needs places,' says TD and mother Catherine Ardagh

Parents of non-verbal autistic children navigate constant stress, relying heavily on Special Needs Assistants and specialized school staff for essential daily support and care.
Parenting
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'I'm disappointed in the Government - every year there's a crisis in special needs places,' says TD and mother Catherine Ardagh

Parents of non-verbal autistic children navigate constant stress, relying heavily on Special Needs Assistants and specialized school staff for essential daily support and care.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

New MTA Accessibility Advisory Panel Guidelines Bar Members from ADA Lawsuits - Streetsblog New York City

The new guidelines released in February suggest that any member of the Advisory Committee for Transit Accessibility "employed by, or affiliated with, an organization that has filed a legal action against the MTA or its subsidiaries and affiliates" can be removed if the MTA determines that affiliation constitutes a conflict of interest.
US news
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Science of Belonging for People With IDD

Developmental disabilities are actually quite common. In the United States, about 1 in 6 children has a developmental disability (CDC, 2024). Intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are a group of neurodevelopmental conditions usually present at birth that affect the trajectory of a person's physical, intellectual, and/or emotional development (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, 2021). Conditions such as Down Syndrome, Autism, Fragile X, Cerebral Palsy, and others are examples of intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Public health
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Different but the same': how Arsenal are keeping disabled fans in the game

Accessible, well-planned stadium services and targeted initiatives significantly improve matchday experiences and independence for disabled supporters.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

After marathon meeting, South Bay City moves toward housing project for disabled adults

Cupertino approved selling public land and funding to build Mary Avenue Villas, 100% affordable housing including units for adults with developmental disabilities.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Government 'still working out details' of where 19m for extra SNAs will come from, PAC told

The Department of Public Expenditure has not finalized funding sources for €19 million allocated for additional SNAs, despite announcing a pause on SNA resource reviews following school allocation cuts.
UX design
fromSmashing Magazine
3 months ago

How To Design For (And With) Deaf People - Smashing Magazine

Design interfaces for the full spectrum of hearing loss by providing captions, visual alerts, transcripts, adjustable audio, and non-audio alternatives as defaults.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

The agonising wait disabled people face under Access to Work scheme

Disabled people are enduring average waits exceeding 100 days for crucial support applications designed to help them secure or maintain employment, a new report reveals. A leading disability equality charity has condemned the findings from the National Audit Office (NAO), describing the public spending watchdog's report as "laying bare the brutal reality for disabled people trying to get into and stay in work."
UK politics
US politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Op- Ed | As budget talks begin, Albany must protect New York's I/DD care system | amNewYork

New York's intellectual and developmental disabilities service system faces crisis as rising demand and inflation outpace stagnant reimbursement rates, threatening essential care for thousands of families.
Remote teams
fromHR Brew
1 month ago

EEOC publishes guidance on using social media in reasonable accommodation process

The EEOC permits federal agencies to review social media evidence when evaluating telework accommodations, but employers must rely primarily on medical documentation and interactive processes rather than social media as definitive proof.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

I Made My Son A Promise When He Was Born. 20 Years Later, I Was Devastated To Break It.

I resisted. How could I keep my promise and still consider a group home? The professionals all said the same thing in different words: You can't do this alone. What happens when you get older? He needs a trained staff. His physician, who'd known Chris since he was 3, was even more direct: A group home could offer the structure, safety and supervision I couldn't provide alone.
Parenting
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Daily newsletter 2/3

Dr. Jess Ting maintained extensive contact with Jeffrey Epstein before prominence in gender-affirming care; legal and legislative actions target trans rights and reproductive healthcare.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The AuDHD Strength of Being Attuned

Attuned AuDHD individuals have heightened perceptual and emotional sensitivity that fosters deep empathy and insight while increasing risk of sensory and emotional overload.
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