By Toyin Owoseje, CNN
Quaden Bayles, an indigenous Australian boy who won the support of celebrities and well-wishers around the globe after being bullied because of his disability, has landed a role in the new “Mad Max” movie. Continue reading Bullied boy with dwarfism scores role in new ‘Mad Max’ movie
Asking for job accommodations can be difficult, especially if you’ve never done it before or believe that your accommodation might be “too cumbersome.” Continue reading The Employee’s Practical Guide to Requesting Accommodations
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For people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and other disabilities, getting dressed can be challenging. Navigating buttons or zippers can feel difficult or even some fabrics feel uncomfortable. A lot of adaptive clothing — garments designed to be functional for people with disabilities — focuses heavily on the function. Tommy Hilfiger hoped to change that by offering a line that’s functional but looks as fashionable as his other clothing lines. Continue reading Tommy Hilfiger’s adaptive clothing line offers more choices for people with MS and other disabilities
By Ashton Jackson, CNBC
In 2021, 77% of workers with disabilities said their employer has done a better job supporting them since the pandemic started. Now, companies are building on that support, with significant increases in leadership and boardroom diversity, according to the 2022 Disability Equality Index report from Disability:IN, a global organization advocating for disability inclusion in the workplace. Continue reading Amazon, Starbucks and Google among best places to work for professionals with disabilities
By Amanda Florian, The Washington Post
Over decades, input devices in the video game industry have evolved from simple joysticks to sophisticated controllers that emit haptic feedback. But with Enabled Play, a new piece of assistive tech created by self-taught developer Alex Dunn, users are embracing a different kind of input: facial expressions. Continue reading The latest video game controller isn’t plastic. It’s your face.
By Martin Anderson, Unite
Researchers from Germany have developed a method for identifying mental disorders based on facial expressions interpreted by computer vision. Continue reading Diagnosing Mental Health Disorders Through AI Facial Expression Evaluation
By Oli Ballard, Business Leader
In November 2023 Jonny will embark on a journey to the South Pole from the continental shelf of Antartica, a distance of over 900km. He is doing this alone and will become the first ever disabled person to solo the South Pole. Continue reading Meet Jonny Huntington – the man set to be the first to solo the South Pole with a significant disability
By Royette T. Dubar, The Washington Post
Check your phone. Are there any unanswered texts, snaps or direct messages that you’re ignoring? Should you reply? Or should you “ghost” the person who sent them? Continue reading How ‘ghosting’ is linked to mental health
By Erika Rawes, Digital Trends
As a technology that’s been around for decades, powered wheelchairs aren’t exactly a hotbed of innovation. Aside from some basic improvements in power and battery life, they’ve largely remained the same for the past few years. Continue reading Meet the startup that gives wheelchairs aftermarket superpowers
By Antonia DeBianchi, People
Six Flags has announced its expanding accessibility for park-goers with special needs. Continue reading Six Flags Is Making Its Parks More Accessible for Visitors with Special Needs
