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Forget Halloween, what's truly scary is Winter Trail Lights start soon 😱 But seriously, would an Accessibility Video of the route be of value to you? The video was created in my very early days of producing them, when the camera I used was pretty basic and to be honest, so was my skills of filming and editing. If you watch this, followed by my most recent video, you'll see a huge difference between them and I appreciate this to be honest, as it shows how far I've come in 18mths. However, the main reason for scaring you with a reminder of how close this particular time of year is, I refuse to say the word just yet, because I'm looking for your input on how much use it would be to you, if you were looking to visit one? Ideally I'd like to show the suppliers/providers of such attractions, there is a need for such a video and here is what your potential customers are saying. I've never seen places promote winter trail light attractions to people with disabilities or even have representation within marketing material used, which I find very frustrating. Therefore, this year, I'm hoping to create a couple as examples and to help the venues involved, share relevant information to the disabled community and hopefully more people with disabilities can benefit from them. What are your thoughts on all of this and would such videos be of value to you? #Accessibility #AccessibilityVideo #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityAdvocate

FYI, new doc'y..... "The Global Alliance for Disability in Media and Entertainment (GADIM) has a documentary film, Props No More, underway that will introduce viewers to disabled media creators who are making content that challenges the continuing negative stereotypes of disability in much mass media. The disabled creators in the documentary are from journalism, film, online media, and the entertainment industry and illustrate to the world how to maneuver around barriers to make empowering and accessible media. Props No More the film will continue as Props No More the media platform to be a place for disabled media creators to teach and mentor disability community members worldwide who want to create their own innovative media content."

Wedding photographer Shannon Collins is breaking down barriers in the photography industry by advocating for greater representation and inclusion of disabled individuals. Despite personal challenges related to their queerness, nonbinary identity, and autism diagnosis, Collins has embraced their disabilities as part of their unique perspective. Their photography style, characterized by intimate moments and attention to detail, reflects this perspective and promotes authenticity. By prioritizing clients who share their experiences and needs, Collins is changing industry norms. They emphasize the importance of accessibility in weddings and encourage couples to consider the needs of all guests. Through transparency and connection with clients, Collins challenges stereotypes and fosters inclusivity in their work. Let's support #DisabilityInclusion, #Photography, and #Neurodiversity in the wedding industry. Read more about Shannon's inspiring work in the New York Times.

Barrier Free – Blindness (Photo in “Japan: The Basics” (2nd Edition)) #Japan #JapanTheBasics #Photography #Symbolism #BarrierFree #Blindness #Blind #Disability

Wholly agree with Kamila's' post, there are not enough of these accessible toilet and showering facilities in the public domain for those families and groups with people who they care for, who have complex needs. The UK for example has around 2000 Changing Places facilities and in England and Wales (the initiative began here) have benefited from large amounts of government funding for local authorities to place more of these facilities in their regions. However that funding finishes shortly, after already being granted one extension. Scotland funding is still to be decided. Meanwhile the private sector is also very active, such as: leisure parks, holiday villages, theatres, swimming pools, stadiums and sports centres, Shopping malls, museums and much more. 2000 sounds a lot, but it is nowhere enough as distances/journeys are still often to far to locate one. I hope all counties sign up for this much needed initiative and introduce these or begin to increase their numbers with Changing Places Facilities if they have a programme in place. Lets not discriminate but aim for total inclusivity & accessibility for those with complex needs, so families and groups can participate and enjoy in the activities and places that others do. #changingplaces #accessibletoilets #localauthorities #accessibledesign #nbs #pressalit #inclusivedesign

“Grilled chicken breast, bacon, cheese, red onion, bechamel sauce and parmesan cheese. All our burritos are placed on a 50-centimeter flour tortilla.” That’s basically what I lived off of when I was in Mexico City to see Metallica close out their 2024 world tour a couple of weeks ago. And while I am still thinking about those burritos, it's how the band makes sure everyone enjoys the show that has really stuck with me. If I had to create a recipe for a Metallica show it would be: - Fast, complex rhythms. - Strumming power chords. - Shouted vocals with lyrics that edge toward dark and nihilistic. - Plus, hard driving percussion. But what if you couldn’t hear the band perform? That’s what Rachel Berman, who is deaf, faces every day. In a Colorado Public Radio article, Berman explained that when she attends a show, the ASL interpreter is there to “give her the words, the accessibility…it’s a different way of experiencing music, but we can still enjoy it.” It's no different than when someone with a disability lands on your website, they’re looking for access. And they have a right to find ADA accessibility accommodations that make it easier for them to use screen readers, adapt contrast, find text alternatives, and to authenticate login credentials. And really, that’s just the start of what goes into creating a truly accessible online experience. With nearly 26% of the adult population living with a disability, it’s a population you can’t afford to ignore. Accessible web design just makes the web work better – for everyone. More than ever, a diverse population of differently-abled people need to be able to access information and services online. I think you’ll agree: accessibility rocks! Have I struck a chord? Is your website as accessible as a Metallica concert? Are you taking advantage of the available tax credits if it is? #marketing #accessibility #website

Disabled by Society’s 2024 Christmas gift guide! Give the gift of accessibility this holiday 🎄 We’ve gathered together a diverse list of our favourite Disability-led or Disability focused organisations championing accessibility and inclusion for Disabled people, with our favourite products of the year, and the perfect accessible gifts for 2024. 1. Braille Bricks by the LEGO Group. 2. Sunflower Bear by Hidden Disabilities Sunflower 💜. 3. Diverse Barbie’s by Mattel, Inc. 4. Accessible underwear by Liberare. 5. Central line jumpers by Porto&Bello. 6. Accessible makeup by Human Beauty. 7. Children’s books by Happy Smiles Training 😁👍. 8. Purple socks by BAM Clothing. 9. Earplugs by Loop Earplugs. 10. Petite and under clothing by Chamiah Dewey. 12. Christmas candles by Scope. 13. Seated fashion by Intotum. 14. Adapted cookbook by Ian "Mr Cookfulness" Taverner. 15. Walking sticks by Neo Walk. 16. Adapted gaming controller by Xbox. 17. Crutch covers by Cool Crutches & Walking Sticks. 18. Fidget toys by Sensory Direct. 19. Ring splints by Silver Ring Splint Company. 20. Hot water battle by Blue Badge Co. 21. Wheelchair wheel covers by Izzy Wheels. #Disability #Disabled #Accessible #GiftGuide #Adapted Image description: The image shows a rectangular graphic with a black background. Running across the top is Christmas bunting with presents, stockings, candy canes and holly in pink, purple and green. Underneath it reads ‘2024 Christmas Gift Guide, give the gift of accessibility this holidays’ in pink and white bold text, above it is the Disabled by Society logo also in pink and white. Underneath in 5 rows of 4 are the products mentioned in this post with white and pink text, and a picture of each of the products.

Discover the importance of accessible parking and transportation options in restaurants for seniors and people with disabilities. Learn about the essential features to look for, including wheelchair-accessible parking spaces, ramps, and elevators. https://buff.ly/3SFv891

"WE HAVE TO LOUDLY AND CONTINUOUSLY HOLD SOCIETY TO THE STANDARDS THESE CHILDREN DESERVE": my thoughts on our collective response to this story. Some of you may have already seen this dreadful piece of ableism by a Tempest Photography school photographer - offering parents versions of class photos with disabled students removed. The school were horrified, the local council has publicly apologised... and Tempest say they have "spoken to the photographer" (and apparently they are "investigating the matter"). Some of you may have been as unsurprised as I was. Shocked and angry, but unsurprised. But in situations like this where the harm has already been done, I can’t understate the importance of our collective response. And in my opinion, we can’t afford for our lack of surprise to become the main headline. You see, ordinarily I like to respond to things calmly. But on this occasion, I’d like to say “stay outraged”. Because the one encouraging thing in this sorry situation is the amount of shock it is causing, and how society is near-unanimously condemning it. And why is this encouraging? Because 30 years ago, there’d have been no shock or outrage at all. One of the biggest dangers to disabled people is society’s casual acceptance of how they are treated. So even if we see pieces of news that are unsurprising to us, we need to respond as if it SHOULD surprise us. In order for disabled children to have their dignity and equality correctly seen as indisputable human rights, we have to loudly and continuously hold society to the standards these children deserve. Because make no mistake – there are people out there right now quietly thinking “this isn’t a bad thing, surely? I wouldn’t want disabled children in my child’s school photo!” but not daring to say it online because they know their position is morally reprehensible. Good. Let’s keep talking about it in a way that keeps such people quiet. As we’ve seen in other areas (e.g. racism) in recent years, people with problematic beliefs will always be around, but they become emboldened when they see people expressing those beliefs without consequence. Calmness, kindness and compassion are vital for human progress. But, just for once… let’s stay outraged. The disabled population are safer that way. - #autism #autismawareness #autismacceptance #autistic #neurodiversity #neurodivergence #diversity #inclusion #diversityandinclusion #diversityequityinclusion

Making Toronto's Art More Accessible with Artmap 🎨 Advocates from AccessArt are creating Artmap, a digital tool to locate and rank outdoor art installations in Toronto and across Canada based on their accessibility. This initiative, driven by community researchers like Adam Cohoon, aims to raise awareness and improve public art accessibility for people with disabilities. Key points: 1. Artmap assesses installations on criteria such as height, texture, and navigability. 2. The map, funded by the Canada Council for the Arts and the City of Toronto, is in its beta stage with a major update due this fall. 3. The project encourages artists to create inclusive installations and educates the public on accessibility. Emily Gillespie, a researcher, highlights that many installations rank poorly on accessibility but hopes the project will lead to better practices and more inclusive public art in the future. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ek-Kxbnq #Accessibility #TorontoArt @AccessArt @CBCNews @CanadaCouncil