The Washington Post hires its first accessibility engineer in an effort to improve the accessibility of digital products. Read more
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‘Disability is not a tragedy’: the remarkable life of activist and rebel Hale Zukas
The Guardian writes about the life of disability activist Hale Zukas, who helped lead a revolution that opened up public spaces, transportation and services to people with disabilities. Read more
Million-dollar question: How to find safe homes for those with complex needs
Journalist Amy Silverman, a member of the NCDJ advisory board, writes about the difficulties in finding safe places to live for people with complex needs for the Center for Public Integrity. Read more
Film Can Help Us Look Disability in the Eye
Filmmaker James Robinson writes about disability stigma in an opinion piece for The New York Times. Read more
Disney Expands Costume Options For Children With Disabilities
Journalist Shaun Heasley reports on Disney adding new adaptive costumes for kids with disabilities. Read more
Making the joys of surfing accessible to kids with disabilities
Journalist Justin Kenny reports on a nonprofit in Rhode Island working to make surfing more accessible. Watch here
NJ Transit plans to fix five stations for disability compliance. Here’s where and why
Journalist Colleen Wilson reports on how New Jersey will make five transit stations more accessible after over 200 violations were found. Read more
Why is Uber charging disabled people more?
Jodi Hausen writes about how Uber is charging people with disabilities more because of a wait time. Read more
Americans with disabilities fight for access as states enforce restrictive voting laws
Voters with disabilities are finding it tougher to vote due to more restrictive laws. Watch here
People with disabilities face increased risk of food insecurity
Journalist and NCDJ board member Jason Strother talks with Carole Tonks, executive director for the Alliance Center for Independence in Edison, New Jersey, about food insecurity within the disabled community, a result of rising food prices. Read more.