Family, Disability, and a Dagwood Sandwich
Kathleen M. Cleaver writes on the topic of the types of sandwiches in the Sandwich Generation population (Source: Disabled World)
Source: Disabled World - November 6, 2023 Category: Disability Tags: Blogs - Writings - Stories Source Type: news
A11yBoard Google Slides Extension Makes Presentation Software More Accessible for the Blind
A11yBoard for Google Slides is a browser extension and phone app that allows blind users to navigate through complex slide layouts and text (Source: Disabled World)
Source: Disabled World - October 30, 2023 Category: Disability Tags: Electronics/Software Source Type: news
MagGlass: A Digital Beacon for the Visually Impaired to Traverse the World with Assurance
MagGlass is a user-friendly digital magnifying glass app with binocular-esque functionality designed for the visually impaired (Source: Disabled World)
Source: Disabled World - October 29, 2023 Category: Disability Tags: Assistive Technology Source Type: news
Book Review: Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother's Will to Survive
Tsara Shelton reviews the book Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother ' s Will to Survive by Stephanie Land (Source: Disabled World)
Source: Disabled World - October 28, 2023 Category: Disability Tags: Blogs - Writings - Stories Source Type: news
GLYDR Accessible Feet Controller for Gaming and Computer Use
GLYDR is a foot-based controller designed to improve skill, reduce hand strain, and bring more fun to video games, seated VR, as well as extend existing control setups to add actions and reduce hand strain (Source: Disabled World)
Source: Disabled World - October 25, 2023 Category: Disability Tags: Accessible Games and Gaming Source Type: news
Midwest Film Festival Rikki Lee Travolta in'The Sleight '
Actor Rikki Lee Travolta announced as a Best Actor nominee in the Midwest Film Festival ' s Best of the Midwest Awards for his performance in the film The Sleight (Source: Disabled World)
Source: Disabled World - October 25, 2023 Category: Disability Tags: Films, Radio and TV Source Type: news
Midwest Film Festival Names Disabled Performer Best Actor Nominee for'The Sleight '
Actor Rikki Lee Travolta announced as a Best Actor nominee in the Midwest Film Festival ' s Best of the Midwest Awards for his performance in the film The Sleight (Source: Disabled World)
Source: Disabled World - October 25, 2023 Category: Disability Tags: Films, Radio and TV Source Type: news
How Airline Pricing Really Works
Airlines could make more money by selling fewer tickets at higher prices and not foreclose future opportunities, however, they choose the menu of prices without using their internal demand predictions (Source: Disabled World)
Source: Disabled World - October 21, 2023 Category: Disability Tags: Disability Air Travel Source Type: news
Improving Accessibility With Augmented Reality
Researchers to introduce multiple projects that deploy AR, through headsets and phone apps, to make the world more accessible for people with disabilities (Source: Disabled World)
Source: Disabled World - October 17, 2023 Category: Disability Tags: AI and Disabilities Source Type: news
Changing Autism Traits Linked to Mental Health Conditions
The study is the first to demonstrate an association between mental health challenges and increases in severity of social-communication difficulties for autistic children (Source: Disabled World)
Source: Disabled World - October 14, 2023 Category: Disability Tags: Autism Information Source Type: news
The Symbolism and Significance of the White Cane
This article delves into the profound symbolism and significance of the White Cane, a tool utilized by individuals with visual impairments to navigate the world (Source: Disabled World)
Source: Disabled World - October 14, 2023 Category: Disability Tags: Disability Awareness Source Type: news
Homonymous Hemianopia - Building a Hemi Community
David Clarke writes on his experiences of living with Homonymous Hemianopia in the hope of creating a community support and information for people with Hemis (Source: Disabled World)
Source: Disabled World - October 13, 2023 Category: Disability Tags: Disability Groups and Communities Source Type: news
HUD Unveils $212 Million Funding Opportunity to Enhance Accessible Housing Choices for Individuals with Disabilities
Funding enables the creation and revitalization of accessible housing, assisting individuals with disabilities of very-low and extremely low incomes (Source: Disabled World)
Source: Disabled World - October 11, 2023 Category: Disability Tags: U.S. Disability Loans and Grants Source Type: news
Dubai: A Welcoming City for People with Disabilities
Interview with His Excellency Dawoud Al Hajri Director General of Dubai Municipality regarding quality of living for the disabled (Source: Disabled World)
Source: Disabled World - October 10, 2023 Category: Disability Tags: Disability Travel Information Source Type: news
Wearable Bracelet Tracks Bipolar Mood Swings
A prototype wearable bracelet tracks bipolar mood swings by changing electrical signals in skin linked to manic or depressed moods (Source: Disabled World)
Source: Disabled World - October 8, 2023 Category: Disability Tags: Assistive Technology Source Type: news
