By Alice G. Walton, Forbes
The meditation-and-the-brain research has been rolling in steadily for a number of years now, with new studies coming out just about every week to illustrate some new benefit of meditation. Or, rather, some ancient benefit that is just now being confirmed with fMRI or EEG. Continue reading 7 Ways Meditation Can Actually Change The Brain
By sam.baldwin@typewise.app
A formerly homeless man with a severely deformed hands has been able to rebuild his life after discovering a new way to communicate, thanks to a novel hexagonal smartphone keyboard made in Switzerland. Continue reading Homeless Man With Arthritic Hands Rebuilds His Life After Discovering Keyboard App For Easier Typing
By Angie Snyder, PsyD, Wellness Advisor
Since the pandemic, all of our lives have changed abruptly. For many, this sudden change led to life circumstances that were vastly different than how we’d lived before. Continue reading How to Manage Anxiety as We Re-Enter the World
BY Morgan Chalfant, The Hill
The Biden administration on Monday released new guidance on how to support those experiencing long-term symptoms of COVID-19 as part of a broader effort to recognize the 31st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Continue reading Biden admin says ‘long COVID-19’ could qualify as a disability
By Sara M Moniuszko, USA TODAY
LeAnn Rimes celebrated the 25th anniversary of her album “Blue” this month. But the singer and actress, who became the youngest person to win a Grammy at age 14 for the album, rarely reflects on that time in her life in order to “maintain (her) sanity.” Continue reading LeAnn Rimes is still dealing with the mental health impact of ‘traumatic’ childhood stardom
By Laken Brooks, Forbes
Many iPhone users rely on Apple Maps to navigate every day. However, Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing individuals may experience obstacles when they try to use mapping technologies. Deaf users may find a new tourist spot or hole-in-the-wall pub on their phone’s map app, but these maps rarely tell Deaf users if these businesses are really Deaf-friendly. Continue reading Apple And Gallaudet University Team Up To Put Deaf-Friendly Businesses On The Map: Literally
Julia Landwehr, Very Well Health
During the month of July, many TikTok creators are using their platforms to celebrate Disability Pride Month—over 100 million videos so far have been tagged under #DisabilityPride. The hashtag uplifts posts created by a wide range of disabled people, sharing their lives online. Continue reading 10 TikTok Creators You Should Follow This Disability Pride Month
A testimonial to the former U.S. president, the memorial will be a tribute to diversity and inclusion
Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC) and the Roosevelt Island Disabled Association (RIDA) recently announced plans to celebrate the 31st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with the unveiling of the FDR Hope Memorial, an immersive work of art commemorating former U.S. president and disability advocate, Franklin D. Roosevelt. Continue reading Roosevelt Island to Unveil New Memorial Honoring FDR Ahead of the ADA’s 31st Anniversary
By Gabriela Miranda, USA TODAY
For Tiffany Yu, Disability Pride Month is about recognizing her disability as an integral part of who she is. For Anthony Rios, it’s about accepting that his disability makes him different, not worse. The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed by President George H.W. Bush on July 26, 1990, a landmark law that prohibited discrimination against people with disabilities. Continue reading A chance to ‘amplify one another’: What is Disability Pride Month?
By Gabriela Miranda, USA TODAY
One evening while watching a wedding scene from the TV show “New Girl,” Peter Marshall pointed to the screen and told Lisa: “Let’s do it. Let’s get married.” Continue reading After over a decade of marriage, husband with Alzheimer’s falls in love with his wife again
