Folding a More Affordable Wheelchair
You’ve probably heard of origami, the Japanese art of folding paper, but have you heard of kirigami? It’s a lesser-known variation on origami that adds cuts to expand the range of possible designs, and research engineers at the University of Pittsburgh’s Human Engineering Research Laboratories hope it can revolutionize affordable
Researchers Develop Planimal Cells: Hybrid Animal Cells Powered by Solar Energy
Author: University of Tokyo (UTokyo)Published: 2024/11/05Post type: Research, Study, Analysis – Peer Reviewed: YeahIssue: Disability and Climate Change (Publications Database) Page content: Synopsis Introduction Main article Synopsis: Researchers at the University of Tokyo combine algae chloroplasts with hamster cells. Why it is important: This paper from the University of Tokyo
DSP Wages Up, But Disability Providers Still Struggling To Maintain Services
A direct support worker, center, puts on Keith Conley’s shoes, as his brother Kristopher moves around their home in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. The twin brothers have severe autism, need 24-hour care, and have had a lot of trouble finding quality, reliable aides to help them. (Courtney Hergesheimer/The Columbus Dispatch/TNS) Hourly pay
New Mobility Newsletter – Nov. 1, 2024
Fashion Reviewed: Jamey Perry for JCPenney Adaptive Clothing Line JCPenney recently launched a line of affordable adaptive clothing that offers something rare for wheelchair users: choice. Shannon Kelly tested seven different items from the collection of adaptable jackets, pants, shirts and leggings to see which worked best for her body
California’s Lithium-Rich Salton Sea Linked to High Rates of Childhood Respiratory Problems
Author: University of Southern CaliforniaPublished: 2024/11/02Post type: Observational study – Peer Reviewed: YeahIssue: Disability and Climate Change (Publications Database) Page content: Synopsis Introduction Main article Synopsis: A study reveals that windblown dust from the shrinking Salton Sea damages the respiratory health of children living nearby, causing asthma, coughing, wheezing and
TV BRA: Empowering Disabled Journalists and Making News Accessible
TV BRA is an innovative Norwegian news station where all the reporters are autistic or have learning disabilities. The station produces a weekly one-hour magazine program covering news, entertainment and sports, broadcast on major platforms such as TV2 Play and accessible via the TV BRA app and website. Presented in
Autism Diagnoses Surge Among Kids, Adults
A public service announcement from Autism Speaks offers information about the signs of autism. (Ad Council for Autism Speaks/TNS) The number of American children and adults diagnosed with autism has increased 175% in about a decade, according to new research that shows an uptick among certain groups appears to be
Reviewed: Jamey Perry for JCPenney Adaptive Clothing Line
Author Shannon Kelly wearing Jamey Perry for JCPenney’s Faux Fur Trim Adaptive Cropped Jacket. JCPenney has launched a new line of attractive and functional clothing designed for women who use wheelchairs. The limited-time collaboration with disabled writer and athlete Jamey Perry features 18 stylish and functional pieces, including blazers, dress
Exploring Potential Vulnerability of Autistic Adults to Criminal Exploitation
Author: Flinders UniversityPublished: 2024/10/29Post type: Experimental study – Peer Reviewed: YeahIssue: Autism Information (Publications Database) Page content: Synopsis Introduction Main article Synopsis: A study challenges the common belief that autistic adults are more prone to criminal exploitation than non-autistic adults. The study involved 197 participants (102 autistic adults and 95
On Broadway, A New Effort To Include Those With Autism
A new pilot program aims to make theater more accessible for people with autism. (Sudan Ouyang/Unsplash) Sensory-friendly Broadway shows have been offered for years, but a new initiative aims to include and accommodate people with autism in regular performances held on some of the theater’s most prominent stages. The effort
Pediatricians Get Guidance On Contraception For Those With IDD
A new guide for pediatricians indicates that young people with intellectual disabilities should try reversible contraception before considering sterilization. (think stock) Despite its controversial history, a new guide for the country’s pediatricians recommends that permanent contraception should be an option for people with intellectual disabilities. in a clinical report Published
Hearing Loss Advocacy is Better as a Team! — Blog
Thank you InnoCaption for including me in the first Empower Retreat for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Influencers and Advocates. It was exciting to spend time with people I’ve admired from afar on social media and meet so many other people who are helping to end the stigma of
