Source: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2021/aug/23/actors-told-theyre-too-disabled-for-disabled-roles-in-television
Author: Cane Foundation
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2021/aug/23/why-its-time-to-end-tvs-deplorable-prejudice-against-disabled-people
Claim filed by Paralympian and engineer alleges discriminatory pricing for seats on international flights August 20, 2021 Celebrated Paralympian Paul Gauthier and a Calgary engineer…
by Molly Mayhew | CTT. What started with an innocent question from an instructor last year brought four university units together to create a new…
‘Inaccessibility is a collective problem’: the promise and limits of adaptive fashion
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Source: https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2021/aug/20/inaccessibility-is-a-collective-problem-the-promise-and-limits-of-adaptive-fashion
A Paralympian’s long journey to Tokyo
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In 2012, Sophie Carrigill was a complete beginner at wheelchair basketball. Now she’s going to Japan with real hopes of a gold medal – and inspiring a new generation of athletes
The International Paralympic Committee, along with dozens of other major organisations, has launched an advertising campaign entitled WeThe15. The number 15 represents the estimated 15% of people across the world who have a disability. The campaign’s message is essentially that people with disabilities do not need pity, but do deserve respect. The WeThe15 campaign will be a key feature of the Paralympics Opening ceremony on Tuesday 24 August.
Twitter is Redesigning Its Redesign After Users Complain of Headaches and Eyestrain
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Not very Chirpy By Rob Thubron August 17, 2021 Facepalm: Imagine a scenario in which you introduce a revamped design for your company’s product, something…
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/aug/19/swimming-superstar-ellie-cole-on-diversity-accessibility-and-bringing-people-joy
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/aug/18/britney-spears-case-guardianship-laws