Written by Kendra Winchester, for bookriot.com and Melange Accessibility Tibdits, Mar 14, 2025 As a chronically ill teen, I didn’t see myself in books. Every protagonist was beautiful, talented, and able-bodied, and I struggled to relate to such “perfect” characters. But these days, more and more disabled literature is coming out for kids and teens. […]
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Sesame Place Launches Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program
Written by Noreen Kompanik for TravelPulse, March 12, 2025 Sesame Place Philadelphia continues to lead in the accessibility realm as the first theme park in North America to offer the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program. The park announced its participation in the program in October 2024 during Invisible Disabilities Week and has reported that the Sunflower will officially […]
The Harsh Truth About Disability Inclusion
Written by Jessica Smith, Time Magazine, February 26, 2025 Jessica Smith is a Paralympian and Disability Accessibility Consultant My biggest fear is that I will never see true disability inclusion in my lifetime. Dare I say it—my biggest fear is that none of us will. For years, disability advocates have fought to break down barriers, […]
Kristy and Gulliver
Written by Kristy Durso, February 25, 2025 Have you ever wondered what it looks like when Gulliver is tasking for my heart? This is it. I’ve recently developed some fantastic new features with my blood pressure. While I am used to dealing with low blood pressure crashes, recently, it’s started spiking as well. We have […]
People with disabilities cite ableism as barrier to mental health care
Written by Zoe Beketova, Medical Press, December 9, 2024 People with disabilities (PWD) make up 25% of the U.S. population. They face elevated mental health concerns and are more likely to utilize mental health services compared to non-disabled individuals. Yet, PWD also report higher unmet mental health service needs and barriers to accessing care. Dr. […]
New Partnership Launches a center for Assistive Technology to Advance Accessible Travel Innovation
Written by Eliana Satkin, TravelAbility Insider, December 5, 2024 The Schoolhouse Hotel announces a groundbreaking partnership with TravelAbility and Samaritan Partners to establish the Center for Assistive Technology, the first-of-its-kind innovation hub for accessible travel technology for the hospitality industry. Located in historic White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, The Schoolhouse Hotel stands as the world’s first fully […]