New Mobility Newsletter – Nov. 19, 2024
Products Two new Permobil wheelchairs update the most popular manual models Permobil has introduced new aluminum-frame folding rigid manual wheelchairs, TiLite Z and TiLite be approved by most insurance providers. Media Wheelchair user at Hollywood Blockbuster Wicked Wicked is one of the most beloved musicals of our time, but many
Winds of Change: Embracing Inclusive Education for a Brighter Tomorrow
Author: Jaldeep Sapkota Contact: Contact detailsPublished: 2024/11/19Post type: Paper, EssayIssue: Disability Sexuality (Publications Database) Page content: Synopsis Introduction Main article Comments, ideas, updates Synopsis: Examine the importance of inclusive sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) through personal experiences while advocating for systemic changes to improve accessibility and empowerment for
Delta Introduces Enhanced Flight Map with Accessibility Features
Delta Airlines has introduced an innovative, accessibility-focused flight map to its 165,000 seatback screens, offering an inclusive travel experience for all passengers, especially those with low vision disabilities. The new flight map combines high-contrast images, large text and icons, and color-blind palettes to ensure passengers can easily interact with the
TJ Maxx Selling Apparel Created By Neurodiverse Artists
Clothing from Spectrum Designs, a nonprofit that employs people with autism, is available at hundreds of TJ Maxx locations nationwide. (Spectrum Designs) Hundreds of TJ Maxx stores offer clothing designed and created by people with autism as part of a new partnership. The national retailer offers a collection of six
Census Hits Pause On Revising Disability Questions
A census taker visits a house. (US Census Bureau) The U.S. Census Bureau will not make any changes to the way it counts the number of Americans with disabilities for at least two years because of concerns that planned updates could lead to serious undercounts. Robert L. Santos, the agency’s
Daruma Isn’t Your Typical Disability Film
A new film produced by Oscar winner Peter Farrelly bills itself as “the first film in the history of American cinema to star two authentically cast disabled leads in a narrative that is not about overcoming disability.” Starring Tobias Forrest, a quad, and John W. Lawson, a two-handed amputee, Daruma
Exploring SoHo: A Vibrant Blend of Art, History, and Modern Culture in Lower Manhattan
Author: Victor BlockPublished: 2024/11/14Post type: InformativeIssue: Disability Travel America (Publications Database) Page content: Synopsis Introduction Main article Synopsis: Exploring the vibrant SoHo neighborhood in New York City, known for its rich history, stunning cast iron architecture, eclectic shops, and artistic heritage. SoHo’s architectural riches, combined with its longstanding reputation as
School Bans 9-Year-Old’s Seizure Alert Service Dog, Lawsuit Says
Parents of twins removed their children from a Tennessee elementary school after officials banned a service dog from accompanying one of their children to alert about his seizure activity, a new federal lawsuit says. Staff at Dogwood Elementary School in the Memphis suburb of Germantown are accused of complaining that
When Your Tinnitus Worsens in Winter — Blog
As the calendar changes and the weather begins to change, I start to worry about a seasonal increase in my tinnitus. When the temperature drops, my tinnitus usually increases, waking up to a constant ringing like an electrical hum, accompanied by a reduction in my hearing and some dizziness. Meditation
State Settles Lawsuit Over Housing Individuals With Disabilities In Nursing Homes
The headquarters of the United States Department of Justice in Washington. (Liu Jie/Xinhua/Zuma Press/TNS) DENVER – Colorado agreed to do more to prevent the unnecessary isolation of thousands of people with physical disabilities who were confined to nursing homes, settling a federal lawsuit that claimed state health officials illegally segregated
What Trump’s Win Could Mean For Medicaid, Disability Programs
President-elect Donald Trump waves to the crowd after speaking during his election night party, flanked by family and friends at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida (Matias J. Ocner/Miami Herald/ TNS) With former President Donald Trump returning to the White House, advocates say they are
New Project To Track People With Down Syndrome From Birth To Adulthood
A man plays with his daughter who was born with Down syndrome. (Michael S. Wirtz/The Philadelphia Inquirer/TNS) An ambitious new research effort seeks to follow thousands of people with Down syndrome from childhood to adulthood to learn more about the chromosomal disorder. The National Institutes of Health project known as
