08/15/2024
Pottery Barn debuted dozens of new furniture pieces that included accessibility features, such as integrated armrests, larger pulls, grab rails, and higher ground clearance to accommodate wheelchair users.
Pottery Barn Adds To Accessible Furniture Line
A major player in home furnishings is expanding its collection of products designed to better accommodate people with disabilities.
06/18/2023
Happy Autistic Pride Day!!! Today is a day that was created in 2005 by Autistic people for Autistic people. It’s a day to celebrate pride and to promote positive change for the Autistic community.
04/02/2023
Celebrating our differences. And raising awareness regarding Autism, which affects social interactions, communication, and behaviors.
01/21/2023
The device is designed to assist those with limited hand and arm mobility. Thanking L'Oréal engineers, researchers, and beauty experts for this consideration.
L'Oréal made a handheld, motorized device that helps people with disabilities apply lipstick. It's meant to give users independence.
The company's new tool uses machine learning and algorithms to help those with limited fine motor skills.
09/05/2022
Ballet is for every body. Movement is medicine.
Autism-Friendly Access Workshops | New York City Ballet
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04/02/2022
World Autism Awareness Day --- Let us work towards creating awareness of Autism while building a more inclusive, accessible world where people with Autism can learn, prosper, and receive equal opportunities.
09/12/2021
Focusing on abilities and not disabilities.
The Differences Between The Olympics, Paralympics And Special Olympics
The Olympics and Paralympics have for decades been held in tandem, and both celebrate world-class athletic achievement. The Special Olympics differs in key ways.
07/01/2021
What sets Dignity Kitchen apart from most restaurants is the social enterprise aspect, comprised almost entirely of employees with physical or mental disabilities. The restaurant trains disabled employees to prep food, cook, and serve customers.
A Hong Kong restaurant trains the disabled
Dignity Kitchen operates like a social enterprise and employs those who are differently abled. Also, the food is delicious
04/24/2021
Tribute to paralympic athletes who will be participating in the Tokyo Paralympic Games on August 24. The Paralympic Games include 540 events in 22 team and individual sports, such as goalball, sitting volleyball, wheelchair rugby, wheelchair basketball, powerlifting, triathlon, swimming, and track & field events.
With 6 Months Until the Paralympic Games, These Are the Athletes We Are Excited to Watch
The Tokyo Paralympic Games start on August 24, and we are excited to cheer on these Team USA athletes: swimmers, volleyball players, triathletes, and more.
04/01/2021
Special needs animal sanctuary developed a program connecting children with special needs, disabilities, mental health issues, and histories of past emotional trauma to form healing friendships with their rescued animals. The bonds shared with animals have helped to build self-confidence and nurture respect for animals.
At This Farm, Children With Special Needs Connect With Injured Animals to Form Healing Friendships
Safe in Austin has an important mandate: helping children with special needs forge bonds with injured animals, so both can heal.
12/05/2020
60% of COVID-19 related deaths in the United States were people with disabilities. Let's support disabled small business owners.
12 Deaf and Disabled-Owned Small Businesses to Support This Holiday Season
Deaf and Disabled-owned small businesses need your support more than ever. When shopping for the holidays, consider shopping at one of these!
10/30/2020
More retailers are selling adaptive Halloween costumes that are specially designed to be inclusive of all kids, no matter what their needs. Great news.
14 Inclusive Halloween Costumes to Ensure All Kids Can Dress Up for Fun
There are many more options for adaptive kid costumes this year. Target and even Disney have special selections.