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The quiet, unglamorous labour of living with Type 1 Diabetes reframingdisability.substack.com/p/the-quiet-... #a11y
The quiet, unglamorous labour of living with Type 1 Diabetes
Siddharth Kankaria's lived experience, resources and storytelling advice on T1D; plus, media recommendations
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November 27, 2025 at 4:21 PM
The quiet, unglamorous labour of living with Type 1 Diabetes reframingdisability.substack.com/p/the-quiet-... #a11y
Epileptic Officer Settles Suits Alleging Failure to Return Him to Duty mynewsla.com/crime/2025/1... #a11y
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November 27, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Epileptic Officer Settles Suits Alleging Failure to Return Him to Duty mynewsla.com/crime/2025/1... #a11y
Family’s accessibility fight for disabled son london-post.co.uk/familys-acce... #a11y
Family’s accessibility fight for disabled son - London Post
A family are constantly fighting to ensure that their disabled son can live his life to the full. Father-of-one, Satish, 66, and his wife, Rita, 67, provide 24-hour-care for their son, Vinny, 32, who…
london-post.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Family’s accessibility fight for disabled son london-post.co.uk/familys-acce... #a11y
Digital accessibility drives growth, revenue & innovation itbrief.co.uk/story/survey... #a11y
Survey: Digital accessibility drives growth, revenue & innovation
New research reveals digital accessibility boosts growth, revenue and innovation, with 75% of firms reporting increased revenue from accessibility programmes.
itbrief.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Digital accessibility drives growth, revenue & innovation itbrief.co.uk/story/survey... #a11y
Accessibility in the Workplace: A Competitive Advantage Transforming HR Strategies hrsea.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/workpla... #a11y
Global trends and evolving cultural expectations: What is the role of accessibility?
Role Of Accessibility: Explore how accessibility is reshaping workplace culture and HR strategies, making it a vital part of attracting and retaining talent globally. Understand the importance of…
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November 26, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Accessibility in the Workplace: A Competitive Advantage Transforming HR Strategies hrsea.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/workpla... #a11y
Enhancing Workplace Accessibility: 5 Essential Strategies for Inclusion hr.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/workpla... #a11y
Five ways to make your workplace more accessible
Workplace Accessibility: Discover how to make workplaces more accessible for individuals with disabilities through practical strategies focusing on design, labels, orientation, technology, and…
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November 26, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Enhancing Workplace Accessibility: 5 Essential Strategies for Inclusion hr.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/workpla... #a11y
Deaf Man Sues Tesla for Firing Him When His Hearing Aids Malfunctioned futurism.com/advanced-tra... #a11y
Deaf Man Sues Tesla for Firing Him When His Hearing Aids Malfunctioned
The man alleges that Tesla fired him after he asked to be reassigned because the factory's extreme heat was damaging his hearing aids.
futurism.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Deaf Man Sues Tesla for Firing Him When His Hearing Aids Malfunctioned futurism.com/advanced-tra... #a11y
Disability Activists Seek Official Recognition at COP30 earth.org/disability-a... #a11y
Earth.Org – Environmental News
Earth.Org is a leading environmental news website dedicated to providing comprehensive coverage of crucial issues affecting our planet.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Disability Activists Seek Official Recognition at COP30 earth.org/disability-a... #a11y
Integrating accessibility into your app developer.apple.com/documentatio... #a11y
Integrating accessibility into your app | Apple Developer Documentation
Make your app more accessible to users with disabilities by adding accessibility features.
developer.apple.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Integrating accessibility into your app developer.apple.com/documentatio... #a11y
Accessibility in crisis: Climate disasters expose neglect of persons with disabilities citizenmatters.in/accessibilit... #a11y
Accessibility in crisis: Climate disasters expose neglect of persons with disabilities
Heatwaves and floods expose how disaster systems overlook persons with disabilities, underscoring the need for true inclusion
citizenmatters.in
November 25, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Accessibility in crisis: Climate disasters expose neglect of persons with disabilities citizenmatters.in/accessibilit... #a11y
Social Security scraps plan to limit disability benefits after uproar www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202... #a11y
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November 21, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Social Security scraps plan to limit disability benefits after uproar www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202... #a11y
Apple's New iPhone Grip and Stand Puts Accessibility at the Forefront www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/... #a11y
Apple's New iPhone Grip and Stand Puts Accessibility at the Forefront
The Hikawa Phone Grip and Stand was designed with input from people with a range of disabilities that impact dexterity, grip and hand control.
www.cnet.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Apple's New iPhone Grip and Stand Puts Accessibility at the Forefront www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/... #a11y
Hilton Boosting Accessibility For Travelers With Disabilities www.disabilityscoop.com/2025/11/18/h... #a11y
Hilton Boosting Accessibility For Travelers With Disabilities
One of the biggest names in the hotel industry is taking new steps to make its properties easier to navigate for people with disabilities.
www.disabilityscoop.com
November 19, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Hilton Boosting Accessibility For Travelers With Disabilities www.disabilityscoop.com/2025/11/18/h... #a11y
Hilton Boosting Accessibility For Travelers With Disabilities www.disabilityscoop.com/2025/11/18/h...
Hilton Boosting Accessibility For Travelers With Disabilities
One of the biggest names in the hotel industry is taking new steps to make its properties easier to navigate for people with disabilities.
www.disabilityscoop.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Hilton Boosting Accessibility For Travelers With Disabilities www.disabilityscoop.com/2025/11/18/h...
Spectrum Accessibility Team Drives Product Innovation corporate.charter.com/newsroom/spe... #a11y
Spectrum Accessibility Team Drives Product Innovation | Charter Communications
Spectrum’s VP of Accessibility, Steve Raymond, shares his personal experience with accessibility and how it has become his life’s work.
corporate.charter.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Spectrum Accessibility Team Drives Product Innovation corporate.charter.com/newsroom/spe... #a11y
Alice Wong, Writer and Relentless Advocate for Disability Rights, Dies at 51 www.nytimes.com/2025/11/15/u... #a11y
Alice Wong, Writer and Relentless Advocate for Disability Rights, Dies at 51
Born with muscular dystrophy, she received a MacArthur “Genius” grant in 2024 for her decades of calling attention to the need for equal rights for disabled people.
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November 18, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Alice Wong, Writer and Relentless Advocate for Disability Rights, Dies at 51 www.nytimes.com/2025/11/15/u... #a11y
Accessible sets aren't 'a luxury.' A new film starring 'Wicked's' Marissa Bode shows the way www.latimes.com/entertainmen... #a11y
Accessible sets aren't 'a luxury.' A new film starring 'Wicked's' Marissa Bode shows the way
With the help of Inevitable Foundation’s Visionary Fellowship, disabled artists like Bode and filmmaker Katherine Craft offer a template for accessibility in Hollywood.
www.latimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Accessible sets aren't 'a luxury.' A new film starring 'Wicked's' Marissa Bode shows the way www.latimes.com/entertainmen... #a11y
Amazon workers with disabilities file suit against tech giant, alleging systematic discrimination finance.yahoo.com/news/amazon-... #a11y
Amazon workers with disabilities file suit against tech giant, alleging systematic discrimination
Nine Amazon employees filed a lawsuit proposing a class-action suit in a federal district court in Seattle on Oct. 20.
finance.yahoo.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Amazon workers with disabilities file suit against tech giant, alleging systematic discrimination finance.yahoo.com/news/amazon-... #a11y
Report finds 80% of disabled state workers considered quitting over disability accommodation problems www.kunm.org/nm-new-mexic... #a11y
Report finds 80% of disabled state workers considered quitting over disability accommodation problems
A new report says 80% of disabled state workers have considered quitting because of difficulties receiving accommodations. The list of grievances including extreme wait times of more than a year,…
www.kunm.org
November 17, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Report finds 80% of disabled state workers considered quitting over disability accommodation problems www.kunm.org/nm-new-mexic... #a11y
America's loneliness epidemic is even worse for people with disabilities www.cincinnati.com/story/opinio... #a11y
America's loneliness epidemic is even worse for people with disabilities | Opinion
Opinion: The loneliest Americans are the ones we've forgotten.
www.cincinnati.com
November 17, 2025 at 2:05 PM
America's loneliness epidemic is even worse for people with disabilities www.cincinnati.com/story/opinio... #a11y
Founder pushes tech to think accessibility first, not as an add-on www.communitech.ca/insights/fou... #a11y
Founder pushes tech to think accessibility first, not as an add-on - Communitech
Michele Brannon-Hamilton's startup, Accessible Digital Design Academy, grew from Communitech Startup Bootcamp into an AI-powered vision for inclusion.
www.communitech.ca
November 14, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Founder pushes tech to think accessibility first, not as an add-on www.communitech.ca/insights/fou... #a11y
The Meetings Industry Association launches essential guidance on creating accessible events www.eventindustrynews.com/news/the-mee... #a11y
The Meetings Industry Association launches essential guidance on creating accessible events – Event Industry News
The Meeting Industry Association (MIA) has launched new guidance on Accessible Events to help professionals across the UK business meetings and even
www.eventindustrynews.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:21 PM
The Meetings Industry Association launches essential guidance on creating accessible events www.eventindustrynews.com/news/the-mee... #a11y
Government targets accessibility gaps for persons with disabilities www.fbcnews.com.fj/news/governm... #a11y
Government targets accessibility gaps for persons with disabilities
www.fbcnews.com.fj
November 14, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Government targets accessibility gaps for persons with disabilities www.fbcnews.com.fj/news/governm... #a11y
Disability Advocates Cry Foul Over Dismantling Of Special Ed: 'Our World Is On Fire' - Disability Scoop www.disabilityscoop.com/2025/11/06/d... #a11y
Disability Advocates Cry Foul Over Dismantling Of Special Ed: 'Our World Is On Fire'
Efforts to gut the U.S. Department of Education's special education office and move the program to another agency are already causing "immediate harm" to students with disabilities, advocates warn.
www.disabilityscoop.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Disability Advocates Cry Foul Over Dismantling Of Special Ed: 'Our World Is On Fire' - Disability Scoop www.disabilityscoop.com/2025/11/06/d... #a11y
State Airports Implement Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program to Enhance Accessibility www.akbizmag.com/industry/gov... #a11y
State Airports Implement Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program to Enhance Accessibility - Alaska Business Magazine
Alaska International Airport System staff introduce Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program to assist travelers with non-visible disabilities.
www.akbizmag.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:02 PM
State Airports Implement Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program to Enhance Accessibility www.akbizmag.com/industry/gov... #a11y