Alex Elegudin named MTA first accessibility chief
In June, the Metropolitan Transit Authority of New York City announced that it was … READ MORE
ADA
Americans with Disabilities Act, USA
Abbey Road with a wheelchair: In London, disability accessibility isn’t an afterthought
From the Cure’s 40th anniversary concert to black cabs, navigating London as a … READ MORE
Rachael Wallach, MBA ’18, aims to reinvent the wheelchair
2017 Impact Design Immersion Fellow rolls out a plan to make wheelchairs affordable … READ MORE
How the iPhone and App Store have redefined accessible software
Everyone acknowledges the societal and technological effects the iPhone has had on … READ MORE
Children with disabilities endure long waits for life-changing medical equipment
Bev Baker-Ajene waited so long to get an adult-sized wheelchair for her teenage … READ MORE
Stansted apologises to Paralympian who was left stranded on plane
Airport staff failed to meet Anne Wafula Strike to take her off Ryanair flight from … READ MORE
Child care providers often lack the training, resources to serve children with disabilities
Although the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law nearly 30 years … READ MORE
The most valuable person you haven’t hired yet
People with disabilities are the original hackers. You should hire them. Edelstall … READ MORE
Apple spotlights how accessible tech helps people with disabilities thrive
There’s something undeniably special in the way Meera Phillips looks at you … READ MORE
Scientists find positive workplace experiences among Americans with disabilities
National survey showed that people with disabilities are actively engaging in job … READ MORE
Long waits for wheelchairs like having ‘your legs taken away,’ disability workers say
‘It feels like I am not a valued member of my community… I could … READ MORE
She took up skiing to help with cerebral palsy, now she’s at the Paralympics
Para-alpine skier Mel Pemble of Victoria was true to her word. She was only 14 when … READ MORE
Breaking down barriers for med students with disabilities
Students with disabilities are finding their place in medical schools—and beyond. … READ MORE
People with disabilities are finding more work, but there’s a long way to go
A new report finds that while there’s been some improvement, people with … READ MORE
What would a truly accessible city look like?
Most cities are utterly unfriendly to people with disabilities – but with almost … READ MORE
Expert pressed about risk in closing NS facilities for people with disabilities
Inquiry examining whether 2 Nova Scotians have the right to live in supported … READ MORE
Cooper Hewitt presents “Access+Ability” with more than 70 empowering designs
Providing a major platform for the growing movement toward accessibility and … READ MORE
We live with a cloud over our heads: Québecers say home care services fall short
Nearly 343,000 Québecers receive publicly-funded home care. Critics hope political … READ MORE
Calgary’s first fully automated apartments for people with disabilities
‘If you take those obstacles away, you no longer need help,’ Mike Dummer says. … READ MORE
Meet the bike designer who changes lives
Custom bikes make cycling dreams come true. Jerzee Wasylnuk’s mobility was … READ MORE
Todd Stabelfeldt: Titan of tech
Todd Stabelfeldt is a busy man these days. When not traveling all over the country … READ MORE
Virtual reality project can boost confidence of new wheelchair users
A group of designers has made a virtual reality system that lets people push a real … READ MORE
How to support workers with disabilities
All employees deserve access to tools to succeed at work. Disabilities offer a … READ MORE
How accessible tech helps people living with disabilities
Apple “Designed for Everyone” campaign marks Global Accessibility Awareness Day. … READ MORE
Environmental and personal factors still create barriers for people with disabilities
Assistive products and technologies – such as wheelchairs, upper-limb prostheses, … READ MORE
Hands-free, wireless control for people with limited mobility
Komodo OpenLab, a company based in Toronto, Canada, released a new device that lets … READ MORE
UN calls on Canada to ensure rights of Canadians with disabilities
The United Nations called on Canada today to address the “persisting gaps in … READ MORE
Phone app helps people with ALS speak using just their eyes
GazeSpeak runs on a smartphone and uses artificial intelligence to convert eye … READ MORE
Survey results – Healthcare system failing people with disabilities
Survey paints picture of healthcare system failing people who have disabilities in … READ MORE
Caring for special-needs children at home brings high cost
Study finds that home care is beneficial for the children, but it comes at great … READ MORE
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