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Guest Writer Series: Readers share their personal stories about the impact of disabilities on their daily lives.

Embracing the Wild: Navigating Disability on the Trails: Dealing with the associated shame that surrounds my disability is oftentimes more disheartening than the disability itself. Unfortunately, I am experiencing this at such a young age. When I…

- Name withheld, this writer resides in Plattsburgh, New York.

NYAIL 2024-2025 Executive Budget Summary -- New York Association on Independent Living - January 24, 2024

A disability-focused overview of New York Governor Hochul's proposed 2024/2025 budget.

Hundreds of Companies Legally Pay Disabled Workers Below Minimum Wage. This Needs to Change -- John Loeppky, Teen Vogue - January 19, 2024

Another exploration and argument about Sub-Minimum Wage.

Disability Thinking Weekday -- Andrew Pulrang

Weekday newsletter with links to disability-related articles, both free and paid subscriptions available.

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Riding in a Wheelchair Accessible Autonomous Vehicle - New Mobility Media

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Protect yourself and others from Flu, COVID-19, and RSV -- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

This might be a helpful resource for people at higher risk from seasonal infectious illnesses ... not just COVID, but also flu and RSV. Use it to find out infection and hospitalization rates for your are.

U.S. health care isn’t ready for a surge of seniors with disabilities -- Judith Graham, Washington Post - January 14, 2024

There is still time to accommodate the growing population of seniors with disabilities, for starters, by paying attention to accessibility in public facilities and every kind of housing.

Our favorite accessibility innovations at CES 2024 -- Cherlynn Low, Engadget - January 12, 2024.

Interesting adaptive products in development.

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"LEARNING FROM WHEELCHAIR FRIENDS" - Wheels2Walking

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People with intellectual disabilities denied voting rights in seven EU countries -- Eleonora Vasques, Euractiv - January 9, 2024

It's interesting to note some of the similarities and differences between voting rights and regulations in the U.S. and Europe.

Language Access is a Civil Right, For Both Children and Adults -- West Resendes, American Civil Liberties Union - January 10, 2024

A nuanced approach to some of the complex issues involved in raising and educating Deaf children.

Is It Dangerous to Keep Getting COVID-19? -- Alice Park, Time - January 11, 2024

We are learning more about Long COVID and the impact of getting COVID more than once. There are risks many people with disabilities especially will want to be aware of.

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"Being An Ambulatory Wheelchair User" - Chronic Advocate

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Covid Has Resurged, but Scientists See a Diminished Threat -- Apoorva Mandavilli, New York Times - January 3, 2024

Updates on COVID as another Winter surge unfolds.

Inaccessible hurdles between me and my love of hotels -- Vincenzo Piscopo, United Spinal Association - December 1, 2023

Personal perspectives on hotel accessibility.

People With Disabilities Hope Autonomous Vehicles Deliver Independence -- Tony Leys, KFF News - December 12, 2023

Hopes and complications of driverless cars, and their potential for people with disabilities.

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"Should you teach your kids not to stare?" - Empowered Para

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What’s behind the shortage of workers who support people with disabilities -- Judy Woodruff and Layla Quran, PBS NewsHour - December 20, 2023

An in-depth, personal look at one of the most urgent long-term policy issues for people with disabilities.

David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived — A Refreshingly Balanced Look at Life of Stuntman Paralyzed on Harry Potter Set -- Shannon Kelly, New Mobility - December 19, 2023

A unique relationship between an actor and his stunt man, who became disabled.

Why I’m so short -- Robert Reich - December 26, 2023

A prominent economist explores what his short stature has meant to him.

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‘Am I disabled?’: Confronting your internalised ableism - Jo Copson | TEDxYouth@BrayfordPool

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Tell the Census Bureau: Nothing About Us Without Us! -- National Disability Rights Network - December 15, 2023

The U.S. Census is considering changing how people with disabilities are counted, in ways that would significantly undercount the number of Americans who actually experience disabilities. The Census Bureau is accepting comments on this until December 19. The link here will take you to a a place where you can send your comments.

Bank CEOs express support for Supplemental Security Income reform. ‘This definitely should be fixed,’ Jamie Dimon says -- Lorie Konish, CNBC - December 6, 2023

Strong and valuable support for raising the asset limit for SSI -- a step that would make an enormous difference for millions of people with disabilities.

America’s housing stock isn’t ready for aging boomers -- Nate Berg, Fast Company - December 6, 2023

An in-depth look at the growing need for home accessibility.

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A wheelchair accessible 700 year old castle?

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Supreme Court dismisses case of hotel discrimination tester, says it’s moot -- Ann E. Marimow, Washington Post - December 5, 2023

A legal threat to accessibility activism has been averted, for now.

United in action to rescue and achieve the SDGs for, with and by persons with disabilities -- The United Nations - December 3, 2023

A call for more focus on people with disabilities in UN programs, on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

The disability royal commission is over and the recommendations are in. Here are the main takeaways -- Evan Young and Leonie Thorne, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - September 29, 2023

A fascinating look at Australia's comprehensive inquiry into rights and services for people with disabilities.

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Assistive technology changes lives

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Rebuilding Myself After Brain Injury, Sentence by Sentence -- Kelly Barnhill, New York Times - November 22, 2023

A beautiful, nuanced exploration of recovering and adaptation to traumatic brain injury.

‘They fell through the cracks’: how can Hong Kong better help mentally disabled people and their carers? Parents, experts want wider safety net for high-risk residents -- Fiona Sun and Emily Hung, South China Morning Post - November 19, 2023

A fascinating look at conditions for people with developmental disabilities in Hong Kong. Spoiler: not as different as you might think.

10 Of The Best Disability Books Of 2023 -- Kendra Winchester, Book Riot - November 17, 2023

Some promising reads for people interested in disability representation and culture.

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What Are Disabilities? - Rooted In Rights

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New content is posted every day.

RE: Independent Living Community’s 2024 budget priorities -- New York Association on Independent Living - October 2, 2023

A preview of New York State disability policy priorities for the coming year, in a letter to Governor Hochul.

‘There is still work to be done’: Voters with disabilities face unaddressed barriers to the ballot -- Katherine Gilyard, The 19th - November 9, 2023

Voting accessibility is still a problem. This article demonstrates why, and some of the complex ways it affects people with disabilities.

Dear Abby: Grandma who fixates on grandson’s disability, shames him, may get shut out -- Abigail Van Buren, The Oregonian - November 9, 2023

Families are important sources of support for children growing up with disabilities. But they can also make things harder with more damaging attitudes and behaviors.

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DISABILITY | How You See Me - Participant YouTube Channel

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Ady Barkan, Health Care Activist Spurred by His Illness, Dies at 39 -- Mike Ives, New York Times - November 2, 2023

The disability and health care advocacy communities lost a uniuqe and powerful advocate last week.

Selma Blair Sewed a Hidden Message Into Her Red-Carpet Cardigan -- Hanna Lustig, Glamour - November 7, 2023

One of the most notable examples of a celebrity using their own disability to raise awareness in a creative, and fundamentally selfless way.

How the Safari Industry Is Getting More Accessible — and Making Dream Trips Possible for Travelers With Disabilities -- Sucheta Rawal, Travel + Leisure - November 4, 2023

No experience is beyond the scope of accessibility and disability inclusion.

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Celebrating disability As part of human diversity | CATALINA DEVANDAS AGUILAR | TEDxGeneva