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fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago

I was out of cash and options. Tapping $93,500 of my home equity saved me.

Perry highlighted how crucial timing was in her financial situation, stating, "I didn't want to keep relying on my sister. I knew I owned 100% of my home's equity..."
LA real estate
#diversity
Artificial intelligence
fromtime.com
1 day ago

When AI Erased My Disability

AI must embrace all aspects of identity, including disabilities, to reflect true diversity.
AI bias can lead to prejudiced outcomes when it ignores representation.
Personal experiences reveal the limitations of AI in accurately portraying individuals with disabilities.
#personal-experience
Wearables
from99% Invisible
2 months ago

Single Handed (3 of 6): Inclusive Left-Sided Apparel Embodies "Found Fashion" Ethos - 99% Invisible

The author highlights the importance of reevaluating one's wardrobe for accessible clothing solutions that accommodate new physical limitations.
Wearables
from99% Invisible
2 months ago

Single Handed (3 of 6): Inclusive Left-Sided Apparel Embodies "Found Fashion" Ethos - 99% Invisible

The author highlights the importance of reevaluating one's wardrobe for accessible clothing solutions that accommodate new physical limitations.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

The Silent Struggles of Neurotypical Siblings

Neurotypical siblings carry invisible emotional burdens while caring for siblings with disabilities.
They often develop a sense of hyper-responsibility and suppress their own needs.
Support systems are essential for healthy emotional development.
#mental-health
Mental health
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Disabled employees under strain as PIP cut rumours grow

Government policy changes may push disabled individuals into jobs that lack necessary support, exacerbating existing challenges.
The majority of disabled workers report higher burnout and health issues compared to their non-disabled counterparts.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Link Between Depression and Heart Disease

Depression and heart disease are linked, adversely affecting outcomes in both conditions.
Untreated depression notably increases the mortality risk for heart disease patients.
Stress-induced inflammation links unmanaged depression with heart disease.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Benefits cuts now? What's the point of a Labour MP who votes for something so cruel, tin-eared and short-sighted? | John McDonnell

The government faces backlash over proposed cuts to benefits for disabled individuals and their carers.
Parenting
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Forgotten by the world': Disability deepens sisters' struggle in Gaza

Displaced individuals with disabilities face heightened challenges and bullying in refugee camps like Shati, emphasizing the need for empathy and support.
Mental health
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Disabled employees under strain as PIP cut rumours grow

Government policy changes may push disabled individuals into jobs that lack necessary support, exacerbating existing challenges.
The majority of disabled workers report higher burnout and health issues compared to their non-disabled counterparts.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Link Between Depression and Heart Disease

Depression and heart disease are linked, adversely affecting outcomes in both conditions.
Untreated depression notably increases the mortality risk for heart disease patients.
Stress-induced inflammation links unmanaged depression with heart disease.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Benefits cuts now? What's the point of a Labour MP who votes for something so cruel, tin-eared and short-sighted? | John McDonnell

The government faces backlash over proposed cuts to benefits for disabled individuals and their carers.
Parenting
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Forgotten by the world': Disability deepens sisters' struggle in Gaza

Displaced individuals with disabilities face heightened challenges and bullying in refugee camps like Shati, emphasizing the need for empathy and support.
#healthcare
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

I was devastated': MP hopes her story will help improve maternity care for disabled women

Disabled mothers experience significantly worse maternity care in the NHS, as evidenced by a report highlighting negative health outcomes for them and their children.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

I Don't Personally Think They're Disabled': House Republican and Doctor Questions His Patients' Medicaid Eligibility

Rep. Murphy questions the eligibility of some Medicaid patients, suggesting systemic issues with disability classification and calling for reforms.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

I was devastated': MP hopes her story will help improve maternity care for disabled women

Disabled mothers experience significantly worse maternity care in the NHS, as evidenced by a report highlighting negative health outcomes for them and their children.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

I Don't Personally Think They're Disabled': House Republican and Doctor Questions His Patients' Medicaid Eligibility

Rep. Murphy questions the eligibility of some Medicaid patients, suggesting systemic issues with disability classification and calling for reforms.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

The ancient Chinese text of the Zhuangzi teaches us to reject entrenched values and treasure the diversity of humanity | Karyn Lai

The Zhuangzi champions the richness of life by showing that individuals traditionally seen as 'less than normal' hold immense value and potential.
philosophy
#accessibility
SF LGBT
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

This gorgeous digital platform reframes disability as a source of culture and creativity

Visible Voices repositions disability as a celebration of culture and creativity, promoting pride in one's identity.
Arts
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Axis Dance finds new ways to break ground in Kinematic'

Axis Dance Company merges movement, technology, and inclusion in its latest production 'Kinematic/Kinesthetic'.
Bicycling
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

London charity aims to make cycling more accessible

Wheels for Wellbeing is making cycling accessible to disabled individuals in London, promoting confidence and independence.
SF LGBT
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

This gorgeous digital platform reframes disability as a source of culture and creativity

Visible Voices repositions disability as a celebration of culture and creativity, promoting pride in one's identity.
Arts
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Axis Dance finds new ways to break ground in Kinematic'

Axis Dance Company merges movement, technology, and inclusion in its latest production 'Kinematic/Kinesthetic'.
Bicycling
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

London charity aims to make cycling more accessible

Wheels for Wellbeing is making cycling accessible to disabled individuals in London, promoting confidence and independence.
#parenting
Parenting
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

A disabled mom's message to parents: We all need help, and it's OK to ask for it

Jessica Slice shares her journey of motherhood while navigating a disability, advocating for inclusivity and support in parenting.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I can't go everywhere my daughter goes a wheelchair only works in accessible spaces

The author's journey as a disabled mother shows how adaptability and connection are vital in parent-child relationships.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Parenting

Colin Farrell explains 'tricky' decision to put son James, 21, with Angelman syndrome in long-term care facility

Parenting
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

A disabled mom's message to parents: We all need help, and it's OK to ask for it

Jessica Slice shares her journey of motherhood while navigating a disability, advocating for inclusivity and support in parenting.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I can't go everywhere my daughter goes a wheelchair only works in accessible spaces

The author's journey as a disabled mother shows how adaptability and connection are vital in parent-child relationships.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Parenting

Colin Farrell explains 'tricky' decision to put son James, 21, with Angelman syndrome in long-term care facility

#california
SF politics
fromKqed
3 months ago

Trump Administration Launches Review Of High Speed Rail Project | KQED

California legislators aim to reduce utility rates amid increasing costs driven by climate change and wildfire prevention measures.
Retirement
fromSan Jose Inside
1 week ago

Gov. Newsom Says Elderly and Disabled with More than $2,000 Could Lose Medi-Cal

Newsom's Medi-Cal proposal may cut benefits for disabled individuals, creating prohibitive asset limits that could threaten their access to necessary care.
SF politics
fromKqed
3 months ago

Trump Administration Launches Review Of High Speed Rail Project | KQED

California legislators aim to reduce utility rates amid increasing costs driven by climate change and wildfire prevention measures.
Retirement
fromSan Jose Inside
1 week ago

Gov. Newsom Says Elderly and Disabled with More than $2,000 Could Lose Medi-Cal

Newsom's Medi-Cal proposal may cut benefits for disabled individuals, creating prohibitive asset limits that could threaten their access to necessary care.
#music
NYC music
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Adults with disabilities rock on in a band called 'Wheelz'

Dan McGowan empowers adults with disabilities through music instruction and band participation, enhancing their creativity and confidence.
NYC music
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Adults with disabilities rock on in a band called 'Wheelz'

Dan McGowan empowers adults with disabilities through music instruction and band participation, enhancing their creativity and confidence.
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Germany moves to suspend refugees' family reunification DW 05/28/2025

"Before I came to Germany, I didn't know it would be so difficult... We men are not used to raising children," said Mohammed, a Syrian refugee.
Germany politics
#adoption
Mental health
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Man deformed by nuclear radiation reveals how it changed his life

Tim Mason was born with a limb deficiency due to his mother's radiation exposure during pregnancy but now leads a fulfilling life.
Mental health
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Man deformed by nuclear radiation reveals how it changed his life

Tim Mason was born with a limb deficiency due to his mother's radiation exposure during pregnancy but now leads a fulfilling life.
#identity
Digital life
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

'Game changer': Long Island smart home opens with appliances and automatic features for those with disabilities

A new smart home for people with disabilities opened on Long Island, enhancing independence and daily living through smart technology.
#social-housing
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Rise in disabled people facing homelessness in England

Homelessness among disabled households in England surged to over 60,000, a nearly 75% increase since 2019.
Social housing access for disabled people has decreased significantly.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
UK news

Sinn Fein accuses Government of claim that families use disability assessments to access social housing

UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Rise in disabled people facing homelessness in England

Homelessness among disabled households in England surged to over 60,000, a nearly 75% increase since 2019.
Social housing access for disabled people has decreased significantly.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
UK news

Sinn Fein accuses Government of claim that families use disability assessments to access social housing

fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

The navigator is blind and the driver's in pain, but they're racing though France, busting barriers

The Independent is committed to quality journalism that is accessible to everyone, prioritizing facts and balanced narratives in a time of division.
Women in technology
#art
#technology
Privacy professionals
fromAcm
2 months ago

The State of Digital Accessibility

Despite guidelines, digital accessibility is still a significant challenge as the number of disabled individuals grows much faster than accessible websites.
from48 hills
3 weeks ago
Women in technology

AXIS Dance Company and Dr. Catie Cuan on the high-tech art of 'choreorobotics' - 48 hills

Privacy professionals
fromAcm
2 months ago

The State of Digital Accessibility

Despite guidelines, digital accessibility is still a significant challenge as the number of disabled individuals grows much faster than accessible websites.
from48 hills
3 weeks ago
Women in technology

AXIS Dance Company and Dr. Catie Cuan on the high-tech art of 'choreorobotics' - 48 hills

#inspiration
Bicycling
fromCN Traveller
3 weeks ago

Trailblazer: Meet the Disabled rider rewriting the rules of mountain biking

Adaptive mountain biking can profoundly change lives after devastating injuries, allowing individuals to rediscover their passions.
Bicycling
fromCN Traveller
3 weeks ago

Trailblazer: Meet the Disabled rider rewriting the rules of mountain biking

Adaptive mountain biking can profoundly change lives after devastating injuries, allowing individuals to rediscover their passions.
Health
from6abc Philadelphia
3 months ago

New Jersey man who uses a wheelchair seeks to climb Mount Kilimanjaro

Jeff Harmon aims to climb Mount Kilimanjaro despite being wheelchair-bound, demonstrating determination and pushing physical limits.
SF LGBT
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Living on $270 monthly: How a millennial trans woman crowdfunds to pay her bills

Stephanie Todd, a disabled transgender woman in Idaho, relies on crowdfunding for medical expenses due to healthcare barriers.
#travel
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

I live in a Greenwich flat with a broken lift and it feels worse than prison'

This letter was a bit more up to date, saying that it was going to be seven days for the repair, and then a couple of days later, they decided that all of a sudden, it was going to take many weeks to repair, which is shocking.
London politics
fromYoga Journal
1 month ago

Bonnie Tsui's Latest Book Uncovers What It Truly Means to Be Strong

As a kid, I learned to do handstands from my dad;... but also in perspective. This innate curiosity... remains evident throughout her book On Muscle.
Yoga
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

The chain of favors' that keeps Cubans afloat in the face of state abandonment

Vicente Borrero, a disabled man with sunburned skin and a hole-ridden tuxedo, has lived in a zinc-roofed house for 77 years, waiting for help.
Social justice
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

NYC mother, son found dead inside squalid Bronx apartment - where 4-year-old girl was 'screaming' inside: Police, sources

A disabled mother and her autistic son were found dead, while the daughter's plea for help revealed a tragic family crisis.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Is the 4% Withdrawal Rate Safe for My $1 Million Settlement When I'm Disabled and My Husband Expects Help?

Prioritize long-term financial security over immediate contributions to a partner's expenses.
#jasmine-crockett
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Democrat Jasmine Crockett Mocks Disabled GOP Governor's Wheelchair: Governor Hot Wheels'

Rep. Jasmine Crockett criticized Governor Greg Abbott in a mocking speech referencing his wheelchair, sparking backlash from both sides of the political spectrum.
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Democrat Jasmine Crockett Mocks Disabled GOP Governor's Wheelchair: Governor Hot Wheels'

Rep. Jasmine Crockett criticized Governor Greg Abbott in a mocking speech referencing his wheelchair, sparking backlash from both sides of the political spectrum.
Privacy professionals
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting: What employers need to know

Mandatory ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting aims to enhance transparency and address pay inequalities faced by diverse groups in the workforce.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Motability: is it true that the disability scheme is taking UK taxpayers for a ride?

The recent scrutiny is based partly on the remarkable growth in eligibility, with the customer base rising by about 200,000 over the past four years.
UK news
fromCbsnews
2 months ago

ABLE accounts allow Americans with disabilities to save and invest. Here's how.

The fact that it used to be that individuals could only save up to $2,000 or they could lose benefits - that was really restricting a lot of families.
Retirement
Mental health
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

I'm Begging Everyone To Watch How "Survivor's" Jeff Probst Handles This Sensitive Conversation

Jeff Probst's heartfelt interaction with a disabled contestant on Survivor highlights the importance of empathy and support in competitive environments.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago

Sad news' as Bromley Scope charity shop set to close this summer

Scope's decision to close its Bromley charity shop reflects ongoing financial losses, even as some shops remain profitable. The charity aims to refocus its efforts.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Child with cerebral palsy 'used as prop' for Minister's unfulfilled cash promise two days before local elections, Dail told

Tánaiste Simon Harris admitted that it was true that no emergency funding was ever provided, highlighting a significant failure in the government’s promises for children with special needs.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

How can I not charge my wheelchair?' The real effects of benefit cuts for millions of disabled people

Personal independence payments (PIP) are essential for those with disabilities to manage additional costs.
#photography
Photography
fromItsnicethat
3 months ago

Will Douglas photographs the Brentford Penguins - the football club that turns no child away

Will's work aims to create a more inclusive representation in creative media, inspired by his mother's teaching and experiences with disabled individuals.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Here are 8 photography winners with disabilities who show the world their perspective

The Global Ability Photography Challenge highlights the unique perspectives of photographers with disabilities, showcasing emotional storytelling through their photographic entries.
Photography
fromItsnicethat
3 months ago

Will Douglas photographs the Brentford Penguins - the football club that turns no child away

Will's work aims to create a more inclusive representation in creative media, inspired by his mother's teaching and experiences with disabled individuals.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Here are 8 photography winners with disabilities who show the world their perspective

The Global Ability Photography Challenge highlights the unique perspectives of photographers with disabilities, showcasing emotional storytelling through their photographic entries.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Hunchback by Saou Ichikawa review favours for furikake

The novel "Hunchback" explores complex themes of disability, societal expectations, and personal desires through the voice of a unique female protagonist.
Film
fromWashington Post
3 months ago

What to watch with your kids: 'The Unbreakable Boy,' 'Win or Lose' and more

The Unbreakable Boy portrays a family's journey through disability and addiction with a strong faith-based message.
#health-services
SF parents
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

Wait for children's assessment of disability needs jumps 60pc in 12 months, Dail told

Record number of 14,221 children awaiting assessments for additional supports highlights significant flaws in the system.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

'I have to shower at the gym' - disabled people wait for simple home changes

Disabled individuals face long delays for necessary home adaptations.
Funding for housing modifications can alleviate strain on social care services.
Simple modifications can dramatically improve safety for disabled residents.
SF parents
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

Wait for children's assessment of disability needs jumps 60pc in 12 months, Dail told

Record number of 14,221 children awaiting assessments for additional supports highlights significant flaws in the system.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

'I have to shower at the gym' - disabled people wait for simple home changes

Disabled individuals face long delays for necessary home adaptations.
Funding for housing modifications can alleviate strain on social care services.
Simple modifications can dramatically improve safety for disabled residents.
FC Barcelona
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Villarreal condemn attack on disabled supporters

Villarreal CF strongly condemns the attack on disabled supporters, affirming that violence has no place in football or society.
Writing
fromTODAY.com
4 months ago

'Why do you use that thing?' My daughter who uses a wheelchair had the perfect response

Children's innocent curiosity can lead to understanding and acceptance of differences.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Writing Fantasy Came Naturally. Reality Was Far More Daunting.

Nnedi Okorafor's transformation from a paralyzed athlete, who lost faith in medicine to a bestselling author, illustrates resilience and the power of imagination.
Books
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