Beyond an Disability

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Campaign for Disability Employment “I Can” PSA

“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

Challenged Athlete Profile – April Coughlin

“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

Poll: The State of the Rights of the Disabled in the Netherlands in 2012

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 on Parkinson’s disease

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 »

Marlee Matlin: Decent work for disabled persons

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.

Marlee Matlin, Actress – Voices on Social Justice

ILO TV interviews Marlee Matlin, Oscar winning actress, author and advocate. Continue reading »

Accessibility & WordPress

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 »

Look at me, not my disability!

‘”Different Abilities” is a program aimed at the social inclusion of persons with disabilities, providing them with strong creative knowledge and the opportunity to learn and express their stories and raise awareness of their rights by using audio-visual means. The program was conducted through a three month workshop which resulted in two public service announcements … Continue reading »

Christina Symanski – Why I chose the iPad

“Christina Symanski’s opinion on why she chose to get the iPad. Imagine being able to page through websites, write an email, flick through photos, or watch a movie. All on a big, beautiful Multi-Touch screen. With just the touch of a finger of use of a Pogo Stylus.” Text source: Description with the video on … Continue reading »

International tv-show, webcast, or magazine for the disabled

I’m looking for people to start up a international tv-show, webcast, and/ or magazine for the disabled. This to raise awareness, empower, and enable people with a disability  to move beyond their disability in order to participate equally and fully in society within their possibility. Main areas of focus Health care Home care Accessibility Sports … Continue reading »

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