“The Campaign for Disability Employment is a collaborative effort to promote positive employment outcomes for people with disabilities by encouraging employers and others to recognize the value and talent they bring to the workplace” Source: The Campaign for Disability Employment
“It is the mission of CAF to provide opportunities and support to people with physical disabilities so they can pursue active lifestyles though physical fitness and competitive athletics. CAF believes that involvement in sports at any level increases self-esteem encourages independence and enhances quality of life.” Source: Challenged Athletes Foundation
Please take a moment of your time to fill in the poll. Multiple answers are possible. In the poll the definition of disabled is anyone with a disability and/ or (chronic) illness. The goal is to have 400,000 people fill out the poll. Your help and support is appreciated. Follow the link ‘continue reading’ to fill in the poll. Continue reading
Michael J. Fox talks about his experience with Parkinson’s disease. He founded the Michael J. Fox Foundation in 2000 and it has become one of America’s leading sources of funding for Parkinson’s research. The Michael J. Fox Foundation also supports research being done in Maine at the Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor. The work being … Continue reading
To mark the International Day for Disabled Persons, Oscar-winning actress Marlee Matlin joined the International Labour Organization to call for decent work for disabled persons. “Let’s make decent work a reality for all,” she signs.
ILO TV interviews Marlee Matlin, Oscar winning actress, author and advocate. Continue reading
This post is designed as a quick accessibility jump point on WordPress. Realizing that WordPress is an huge ecosystem and undoubtedly I have missed some things. Please feel free to post any additions in the comments. WordPress.org Codex WordPress article in the codex on accessibility. WordPress.org Forum All topics tagged with accessibility in the WordPress.org … Continue reading
Interesting development in the sustainability world which is starting to get more mainstream attention. A chap named Marcin Jakubowski had difficulty making ends meet as an farmer. A tale unfortunately all too common today for farmers. The Open Source Ecology network, a network of farmers, engineers, and supporters, was the result. Part of the network … Continue reading
Combine the heartfelt poetry of Francina Hartstra, the beautiful and versatile design of Ignacio Ricci, the backbone of WordPress.com, and some customizations, and we proudly present the new award winning website Seasons Poetry.
Once in awhile you hear music from an upcoming artist that is definitely worth keeping an ear on. Holly Kirby is such an artist. Check out her website at http://www.hollykirbymusic.com.
