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Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
2 days ago

Big White, BC, TELUS Kelowna Cup Raises Over $20,000 for People with Disabilities, Marking 22 Years of Impact - SnowBrains

The TELUS Kelowna Cup at Big White Ski Resort raised over $20,000 this season for People in Motion, a nonprofit supporting individuals with disabilities through recreation and community programs.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 days ago

By spotlighting disabled performers, Bay Area company AXIS Dance challenges conventional thinking about movement

AXIS Dance Company challenges ableist conceptions of athleticism by pairing disabled and able-bodied dancers, shifting focus from impossible feats to artistic possibility and inclusive performance.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

I was at the Baftas and while hearing the N-word was unsettling, all anger should be aimed at the BBC | Jason Okundaye

A Tourette syndrome campaigner's involuntary tics at the BAFTA Awards included offensive language, creating an awkward moment that highlighted tensions between inclusion, disability accommodation, and social sensitivity.
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Girl Scout Cookie Record Broken By Kid Who Sells 100,000 Boxes

It's that time of year when millions of young girls learn what it takes to be an entrepreneur-Girl Scout cookie season! Selling cookies can be challenging, but for one 6-year-old, reaching record-breaking sales is a piece of cookie cake. All it took was some clever social media buildcrafting and algorithm exploits. Pim Neill is a Daisy Scout in Pittsburgh. On Sunday, she finally made it to a whopping 100,000 cookie box sales in just a single season, blowing past the national record.
Social media marketing
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

TfL lacking depth on accessibility, says report

Transport for London’s accessibility efforts lack depth and nuance, leaving significant step-free, engagement, and staff-attitude barriers for London’s 1.2 million disabled residents.
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Social justice
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

A little boy gave her hope for her foster daughter's future

A young boy led peers to include a toddler who uses a walker, learned her sign language, and inspired a supportive, inclusive playground atmosphere.
#digital-accessibility
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Science
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Engineer becomes first person with wheelchair to visit space DW 12/20/2025

Michaela Benthaus became the first person with paraplegia to travel to space on Blue Origin's suborbital New Shepard flight.
#accessible-travel
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Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Guardian view on Nnena Kalu's historic Turner prize win: breaking a glass ceiling | Editorial

An autistic artist with learning disabilities, Nnena Kalu, won the Turner Prize, marking a major step toward inclusivity in the UK arts world.
Arts
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Artist Nnena Kalu earns 'historic' Turner Prize win

Nnena Kalu, an autistic artist with a learning disability, won the Turner Prize for vibrant sculptures and drawings, becoming the first such winner.
Social justice
fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago

Disability Smart Impact Awards 2026 launch with new focus on measurable inclusion

Business Disability Forum relaunched the Disability Smart Impact Awards 2026 to recognise and measure tangible improvements in access, workplace inclusion, inclusive tech, and long-term impact.
Design
fromArchDaily
3 months ago

Architecture for Everyone: Reflecting on Accessibility on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Inclusive, disability-centered design of buildings, streets, and homes enables autonomy, dignity, participation, and broader social progress across aging and expanding urban populations.
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#neurodiversity
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Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
3 months ago

How Creative LXD Transformed The Makeen Program At Savola World Foundation

Creative Learning Experience Design transformed disability-inclusion training into immersive, practical workplace learning that builds awareness, capability, and cultural change aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.
Social justice
fromBusiness Matters
4 months ago

Waitrose's kindness gap: how a supermarket lost its humanity

A long-term volunteer with severe autism was removed when a supermarket refused to pay him, exposing corporate inclusion rhetoric and depersonalising procedures.
Mental health
fromForbes
4 months ago

Why Flexible Work Arrangements Aren't Always Inclusive

Autonomy and scheduling flexibility improve job satisfaction, motivation, engagement, reduce stress, and enhance work-life balance for employees with disabilities.
Mindfulness
fromRaptors Republic
6 months ago

What it really means to build a culture of dogs

Kyle Julius blends intense, disciplined coaching with mindfulness and sports psychology, leveraging diverse staff to drive competitiveness and organizational improvement.
#remote-work
Remote teams
fromHR Dive
9 months ago

Remote work offers a lifeline for older workers with disabilities

Remote work significantly benefits older individuals with disabilities by offering greater flexibility and inclusivity.
more#remote-work
Social justice
fromBuzzFeed
6 months ago

My Son And I Were Turned Away From Ikea's Play Area For A Disturbing Reason.

A child faced exclusion from a play area due to disabilities, impacting his joy in visiting the store.
Social justice
fromwww.amny.com
6 months ago

On the brink of a clean sweep: Deaf Community basketball team dominates NYPD on the court | amNewYork

The Deaf Community Basketball team leads the NYPD 4-0 in a citywide tournament, strengthening ties between the police and the deaf community.
Tech industry
fromIEEE Computer Society
7 months ago

Empowering Disabled Students Through Teaching Tech: The TechAble Training Initiative at KNUST

TechAble at KNUST enhances digital skills for students with disabilities via mentorship in web development, graphic design, and digital marketing.
Chicago White Sox
fromAudacy
8 months ago

White Sox host group of special young athletes for exhibition ballgame

Young athletes with disabilities enjoyed a remarkable experience playing before a White Sox game, marking a significant moment for them.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
8 months ago

Treatment Made Me Stable, Work Made Me Well

Employment aids in recovery from mental illness by boosting self-esteem and confidence.
Work provides purpose and social connections crucial for mental health.
Hiring individuals with disabilities benefits employers and enhances workplace diversity.
NYC startup
fromCbsnews
9 months ago

Jewish matchmakers in Brooklyn launch new effort with focus on inclusion

A new matchmaking initiative addresses dating challenges for individuals with disabilities.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
10 months ago

Disability Smart Awards 2025 winners announced: Celebrating innovation in disability inclusion

The Disability Smart Awards 2025 recognized organizations and individuals for their efforts in promoting disability inclusion.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
10 months ago

Disney VoluntEARS help build new flower beds for students with special needs

KFSN employees partnered with UCP+ students to create flower beds in Fresno, emphasizing community support and the importance of outdoor opportunities for people with disabilities.
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