
Disability
Ana Victoria Espino De Santiago: World’s first Down Syndrome lawyer
The Mexican lawyer’s journey to success highlights the power of accommodations, access and community support
22 August 2024
1-min read
7 ways to get things done as an autistic-ADHD adult
Here are some executive function strategies that will help you with task initiation and inertia
9 August 2024
2-min read
Paralympics 2024 campaign challenges perceptions about Paralympians
Highlighting nature doesn’t discriminate, the Channel 4 ad appends “They’re so good, considering…” with “Considering What?”
7 August 2024
2-min read
Celine Dion makes grand comeback at Paris Olympics opening ceremony
The singer, diagnosed in 2022 with Stiff Person Syndrome, teared up belting out an Edith Piaf classic
29 July 2024
2-min read
Mattel releases first-ever blind Barbie
Latest additions to the brand’s Fashionistas line include a blind Barbie and a black Barbie with Down Syndrome
27 July 2024
2-min read
34 years of the ADA: Celebrating a milestone in disability rights
How the ADA has improved lives for disabled folx, and the challenges faced in enforcing this law
25 July 2024
4-min read
No mention of disability in budget 2024 speech
Union Budget 24 announced yesterday saw an increase of only 0.025 percent in funds allocated to DEPwD
24 July 2024
3-min read
New documentary on issues faced by disabled air travellers
Sophie Morgan’s film - Fight to Fly - to come out on Channel 4 July 22
19 July 2024
2-min read
Blind men in blue to fly to US to impart training to counterparts
Four Indian cricketers with visual impairment will travel to Boston July 24 to train the US Blind Cricket team
18 July 2024
1-min read
Study shows 60 percent audience unhappy with disability representation
Poll says viewers think filmmakers can do more to authentically depict mental illness & disabilities
17 July 2024
2-min read
Ex-cricketers criticised for ableist video mocking disabled people
Backlash against Yuvraj, Harbhajan, Raina for insensitive ‘Tauba Tauba’ rendition
16 July 2024
3-min read
IIT KGP to offer course on disability accessible design
Centre partners with institute for early integration of accessibility into education
15 July 2024
2-min read