This talk by Aimee Mullins is amazing. She makes important points about the language of disability, and I think anyone who works with people with disabilities, especially children, should pay careful attention to these words. From my own experience, I can say that the language used around my disability was the biggest barrier I had … Continue reading Aimee Mullins TED Talk: The opportunity of adversity (and the power of words)
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Human #rights tribunal orders improvements to #Toronto #polling stations
By KEVIN CONNOR, Toronto Sun Last Updated: 12th February 2010, 7:10pm Polio sufferer Peter Hughes is happy that disabled people no longer will be humiliated when they vote at polling stations. In March 2008, Hughes went to vote in a federal byelection in Toronto Centre — when Bob Rae was elected — only to find … Continue reading Human #rights tribunal orders improvements to #Toronto #polling stations
Needs of #Haiti’s #disabled must not be forgotten, says #UN expert body
9 February 2010 – A group of United Nations experts today stressed that the needs of Haitians with disabilities must be included in the relief, recovery and reconstruction processes following the earthquake that battered the small Caribbean nation last month. Persons with disabilities must not become “the forgotten ones during the emergency response and the … Continue reading Needs of #Haiti’s #disabled must not be forgotten, says #UN expert body
#Film highlights struggles for #Families with #Children with #Learning #Disabilities
I've stumbled across a very moving film documenting the struggle of an Ontario family in getting the education system to meet the needs of children with learning disabilities. It's a shame to see not much has improved since I was their age. A must see film.
Call to #Action from the Council of #Canadians with #Disabilities
Prime Minister Harper has prorogued the House of Commons. A new session will begin March 4th and a new session means a Throne Speech and a Budget Members of Parliament will be spending more time in their constituency offices in January and February. NOW is the perfect time for us to ensure that they know … Continue reading Call to #Action from the Council of #Canadians with #Disabilities
Police Taken by Surprise as #Visually #Impaired Block Road
By Geeta Desai Mumbai Mirror, January 26, 2010 at 11:03:45 AM Visually-challenged protestors blocked the road outside BMC headquarters, in front of Azad Maidan, for almost two hours on Monday, to press for their demands of jobs in government and semi-government organisations. The protestors, who were on a hunger strike for the past four days … Continue reading Police Taken by Surprise as #Visually #Impaired Block Road
#Wal-Mart Sued for #Disability #Discrimination | TradingMarkets.com
I'm on my way to bed, but I couldn't resist posting this: via Wal-Mart Sued for Disability Discrimination | TradingMarkets.com.
#Disability and #Climate Discourse – an Excellent Article
People have been asking me for more information on disability and climate change. I've found an interesting and recent article that isn't to long to read. The article explains how people with disabilities have largely been left out of climate change discourse, by referencing both disaster relief plans and reports from the Intergovernmental Panel on … Continue reading #Disability and #Climate Discourse – an Excellent Article
Disability in the Media: Lady Gaga’s Disability Project
I`ve recently become very interested in how the media is using disability as a hot topic, while still oppressing people with disabilities. In doing some research on this topic I came across an excellent article on Lady Gaga’s Disability Project. I`m all for people with disabilities expressing their sexuality, but Lady Gaga`s paparazzi video leaves … Continue reading Disability in the Media: Lady Gaga’s Disability Project
The Invisible Backpack of Able-Bodied Privilege Checklist
There are a couple of these already online, but they are written by able-bodied people, and seem to miss some major points of privilege. I decided to write my own. 1. I can, if I wish, arrange to attend social events without worrying if they are accessible to me. 2. If I am in the … Continue reading The Invisible Backpack of Able-Bodied Privilege Checklist
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