Note: ‘Encounters with Autism’ is an essay that’s been sitting in my drawer for a couple of years. It’s formatted and styled slightly different to my normal practice here, b…| Death is a Whale
Sources say the changes to Social Security are “a priority” for Office of Management and Budget director Russell Vought.| Truthout
For many, a first apartment is a rite of passage, a symbol of independence. But for 18-year-old Leah, who lives with a rare and severe form of epilepsy, that milestone is out of reach. So her mother, LissaJade, found a beautiful and creative way to bring that experience home to her. In a now-viral TikTok video, LissaJade (@Lissa.jade1) revealed the touching transformation of her daughter's bedroom entrance into a private "apartment door." She painted the door a rich cerulean blue and adorned ...| GOOD
When we are between our teens and mid adulthood, we often think: “I am invincible! I can do anything. I am strong. I have unlimited energy.” After all, usually nothing happens (that we can see) when we participate in risky activities at that age. It takes getting older before we realize, “I screwed up!” Where … More My Back Talks Back| joyful2beeblogs
When your own senses betray you, it’s hard to know what to feel. I was born without my full range of hearing. I can’t hear certain high frequencies and most…| Fourteen East
The Commission on Social Security is calling for a new approach to the benefits system that puts those directly affected at the heart of policymaking The post The DWP is implicated in the deaths of hundreds of disabled people. Here’s how to overhaul it appeared first on Big Issue.| Big Issue
We’ve just had a piece published as part of a QUEERCIRCLE takeover on The Polyphony web platform. We’ve been huge fans of The Polyphony for years, and it’s a great place to have our work published because it focuses on the overlap between medicine/health (including mental health, trauma, neurodivergence and disability) and the arts/humanities (including […]| Rewriting The Rules
Some people with Long COVID are receiving potentially unhelpful diagnoses of functional neurological disorder (FND), a condition in which people experience neurological symptoms that cannot be attributed to known or currently identifiable pathophysiological causes. The post Long COVID is not FND, but some patients are getting diagnosed with it. Here’s what to do if it happens to you. first appeared on The Sick Times.| The Sick Times
If your child has recently been diagnosed with autism, please take my hard-won advice: Learn from my mistakes, so you don't repeat them.| THINKING PERSON'S GUIDE TO AUTISM
A construction site with a large amount of dirt in the foreground in Brumadinho, Brazil, September 2023 (Image Source: Photograph by Hector Brasil, uploaded to Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/photos/a-construction-site-with-a-large-amount-of-dirt-in-the-foreground-e5qqoi-aleo) By Amanda Clark Executive Summary Demand for transition minerals is projected to skyrocket, increasing four to six times over to achieve global climate targets. Brazil, with substantial reserves […]| American University: Journal of International Service
Graeme Macrae Burnet, His Bloody Project. This Booker-shortlisted novel purports to be a collection of papers concerning a (fictional) notorious murder case; in 1869, a seventeen-year-old crofter c…| Laura Tisdall
A field that continues to silence the world’s largest minority risks not only analytical incompleteness but also moral irrelevance.| E-International Relations
For this National Recovery Month, we’re sharing the ways we think employers can support their employees who have a history of addiction.| RALIANCE
The Trump Administration proposes eliminating longstanding regulations promoting the employment of people with disabilities. The post Disability Employment Goals and the War on DEI first appeared on The Regulatory Review.| The Regulatory Review
What does the phrase “disability culture” make you think of?| The Persistent
Legal fight intensifies as educators and advocates warn that the vague law threatens support for disabled students and could lead to loss of essential funding Federal judge blocks New Hampshire anti-DEI law amid disability rights concerns is a story from Prism, a BIPOC-led nonprofit news outlet that centers the people, places, and issues currently underreported by national media. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support our work today.| Prism
Ellc looks at how a series of vocal workshops at QUEERCIRCLE allowed queer folk to more fully embody their voices.| the polyphony
Please just give me checkboxes.| Posts by Ashlee M Boyer
Hire disabled people, not AI-generated caricatures.| Posts by Ashlee M Boyer
TypeScript can be a helpful tool for disabled and/or neurodivergent developers.| Posts by Ashlee M Boyer
Music is an art that can be experienced by anyone.| Posts by Ashlee M Boyer
It's hard to code when you deal with chronic illnesses or disabilities. Here's what I try to do when those things start to get in the way.| Posts by Ashlee M Boyer
Know who you're sending your money to, especially when you send them a lot.| Posts by Ashlee M Boyer
I'm a disabled woman and have a few thoughts about how able-bodied people speak to people like me about accessibility.| Posts by Ashlee M Boyer
I’ll be the first to admit that I have a lot of disabilities, so after being excluded so many times, I started to question: “Is it just me? Am I too hard to accommodate?” But the requests I made were simple...| CCF
What is the relationship between disability and well-being? (In this post, I’ll call this the Relationship Question.) The Relationship Question is both enormously complex and highly fraught—philosophically, socially, and politically. Philosophers have starkly different views. One prominent view, held by Elizabeth Barnes, is that disability is a Mere Difference: having a disability does not, on […] The post How Disability Affects Well-being first appeared on Blog of the APA.| Blog of the APA
T.C. Waisman, Monique Botha, and Wenn Lawson—three deeply compassionate autistic experts—on navigating the world while autistic.| THINKING PERSON'S GUIDE TO AUTISM
Going out on a high! My last three books for the challenge (also including Beautiful Ruins) were particularly great, just the sort of absorbing and rewarding reading that I wish I could guarantee for all of my summer selections. Woodworking by Emily St. James (2025) Colloquially, “woodworking” is disappearing in plain sight; doing all […]| Bookish Beck
Grace Chan’s debut, Every Version of You, one of my most anticipated 2025 releases, focuses on a couple, Malaysian-Chinese Tao-Yi and Taiwanese-Chinese Navin, who already spend most of their time in a virtual reality called Gaia. When technology advances and humans are now able to upload their selves into Gaia, leaving their physical bodies behind … Continue reading Digital sprites: Every Version of You by Grace Chan| Laura Tisdall
Guided questions to help students understand why they have a SAP/504 Plan/IEP to prepare for transition and receiving future accommodations| Veroniiiica
Questions to ask when developing an explanation about usable vision and accurately answering the question "So what can you see?"| Veroniiiica
Tips and strategies for filling out forms at medical offices with low vision and assistive technology, from someone with low vision and chronic illness| Veroniiiica
Recently, an image depicting a “disability hierarchy” has gone viral on social media, sparking controversy within the disability community. The pyramid has three levels that seem to indicate the severity of one’s disability: Wheelchair users are at the top, people with limb differences and other visible disabilities are in the middle, and people with invisible […] The post There is no ‘hierarchy’ of disability appeared first on Cushing's Disease News.| Cushing's Disease News – The Web's Daily Resource for Cushing's Disease News
10 items that weren't on any college packing list that my friends and I used frequently when I lived in a dorm and still use today. Nine items are under $50| Veroniiiica
By Christina Meddin and Shannon Cherney Seyfarth Synopsis: The Eleventh Circuit’s decision in Mullin v. U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs clarifies that| Employment Law Lookout
Anxiety, grievances, and open-ended leave requests can leave HR stuck between compassion and compliance. A federal appellate court just clarified what the ADA does, and does not, require. TL;DR: An employee told her employer she could not return “until further notice” because of anxiety. The Eleventh Circuit held that such indefinite leave is not a […]| The Employer Handbook Blog
Missing narcotics. A dazed nurse. Co-workers whispering. A trip to the ER. It sounds like the plot of a medical drama, but it was the real backdrop for a recent Seventh Circuit employment case. The outcome offers lessons for every employer, not just hospitals. TL;DR: A nurse fired after opioids went missing from her hospital […]| The Employer Handbook Blog
Sometimes it is not the big-ticket accommodations that land an employer in court. It is the small ones, like a few stretch breaks, that can become costly mistakes. TL;DR: A federal judge in Illinois refused to dismiss an ADA lawsuit after an employee alleged that her employer denied requests for FMLA leave and short hourly […]| The Employer Handbook Blog
Wondering when your October 2025 payment will arrive? The Social Security Administration (SSA) schedules monthly SSDI and SSI payments based on your specific information. The day you get paid depends on your birth date, when you first applied for benefits, and the type of disability insurance you're enrolled in. Keep reading to find out when...| Homeowner.com
The Social Security Administration (SSA) uses a specific method to schedule monthly SSDI and SSI benefits. The payment date is based on a few different factors, such as your birth date, when you started receiving benefits, and the type of disability insurance you have. Keep reading to find out when your SSDI payment will arrive....| Homeowner.com
The December 2025 payment schedule for SSDI and SSI benefits is set by the Social Security Administration (SSA). This schedule considers factors like the recipient's birth date, the type of disability insurance they receive, and when they initially filed a claim. Keep reading to find out when your December 2025 SSDI payment will arrive. December...| Homeowner.com
The January 2026 payment schedule for SSDI and SSI benefits is managed by the SSA. The timing of payments depends on the individual's birth date and the date they first filed their claim. The day you get paid also depends on the type of disability insurance you have. Keep reading to find out which day...| Homeowner.com
In this article, we look at the calendar for February 2026 and explain the various pay dates for the month. The Social Security Administration sends SSI and SSDI payments at various times, depending on certain factors like your date of birth. The day you get paid depends on your birth date, when you started receiving...| Homeowner.com
Wondering when to expect your March 2026 disability payment? Learn about the various SSDI and SSI payment dates for the month. The day you get paid depends on the date you were born, the type of disability insurance, and when you first filed a claim. Keep reading to learn how the SSA schedules disability payments...| Homeowner.com
Wondering when your April 2026 disability payment arrives? Our payment calendar can help answer any questions you might have. The day you get paid depends on the date you were born and when you first filed a claim. If your disability insurance includes both SSDI and SSI, that also affects your payment date. Knowing the...| Homeowner.com
Wondering when you'll get your SSDI payment in May 2026? The SSA disability payment schedule is based on factors like your birth date, type of disability insurance, and when you filed your claim. Every month is a little different, especially when a payment date lands on a weekend or federal holiday. We'll explain how the...| Homeowner.com
Find out the exact day you will get your disability payment in June 2026. The schedule for paying SSDI and SSI benefits depends on your birth date and when you first filed a claim. The type of disability insurance you have can also affect when you get paid. Keep reading to learn more about the...| Homeowner.com
Looking for July 2026 SSDI payment dates? We have the official calendar right here, which shows exactly when payments will be made. For most people, the payment date is based on your birthday. Sometimes, the payment date can depend on when the claim was filed, or the type of disability insurance you have. Knowing the...| Homeowner.com
The 2023 Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with a Disability shone a light on the many struggles faced by people with a disability. The post Feast of St Joseph the Worker 2025 appeared first on Office For Justice, Ecology and Peace.| Office For Justice, Ecology and Peace
The administration made many bad choices in the past few weeks. The administration is the president and the parts of the government that he can tell what to do. The administration asked to make changes that would hurt disabled people and unhoused people. They also made policies that hurt people living in the District of...| Autistic Self Advocacy Network
Álvaro Enrigue trans. Natasha Wittner, You Dreamed of Empires. This short but incredibly intense speculative historical novel spans a few days in 1519, focusing on the infamous encounter between co…| Laura Tisdall
Amanie Issa is a PhD Researcher and Hardiman Scholar at Irish Centre for Human Rights and Centre for Disability Law and Policy. – In recent years, Israel has been lauded internationally for its advocacy in disability rights. Its policies are often held up as models of inclusion, accessibility, and care for the disabled. But as… Continue reading Gaza’s Genocide and the Fragility of Israel’s Disability Rights Claims→| Irish Centre for Human Rights
21 August, 2025 Like many of you, we have heard the recent NDIS reform announcement that includes removing children with […] The post Thriving Kids Announcement: Our Response as an Autistic-Led Organisation appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
On July 7, 2025, Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer issued Order 08-2025 (the “Order”) impacting OFCCP’s enforcement of Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act (“Section 503”) and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (“VEVRAA”). Here is what you need to know about this development, based on the OFCCP’s bulletin detailing the Order (the “Bulletin”)....| Government Contractor Compliance & Regulatory Update
Corporate media are now gesturing toward engaging questions of Israeli war crimes against Palestinians. But what does that amount to at this late date?| FAIR
What are NDIS Day Programs? Learn more about how NDIS Day Programs help people living with disability to thrive.| Ability Options
Juliet Rothman was living in Annapolis, Maryland, in 1992 when her 21-year-old son Daniel attempted a double flip from a diving board into a swimming pool and broke his neck when he hit the water. Both arms and legs were paralyzed. Not only could he no longer walk but couldn’t feed himself or talk. A ... The post ‘So hard, all the losses and pain:’ Personal and world tragedies led daughter of Holocaust survivors to life of helping others help others first appeared on San Francisco Senio...| San Francisco Senior Beat
When an employer believes an employee may have mental health concerns, requiring counseling as a condition of continued employment can create serious legal risk. And after a 2024 Supreme Court decision lowered the legal bar for what counts as an “adverse action,” that choice could be a fast track to the courtroom. TL;DR: A hospital […]| The Employer Handbook Blog
When it comes to workplace retaliation, the difference between winning and losing can hinge on whether you are in state court or federal court. A recent New Jersey appellate decision reinforces that state anti-discrimination laws may not just mirror federal law – in some ways, they can give employees broader protection. TL;DR: In this case, […]| The Employer Handbook Blog
In most ADA cases, the question of whether an employee has a disability isn’t in serious dispute. Courts typically move quickly to focus on accommodations or workplace conduct. But in this case, the court stopped at step one, finding that the employee hadn’t shown he had a disability at all. TL;DR: An IT employee […]| The Employer Handbook Blog
Navigating the world is tough for anyone. Navigating a world that does not understand you is even harder. Then, adding the complexities of a disability to the mix takes things to a whole other level. | CMSA
Equality watchdog suggests government could consider reintroducing equal pay questionnaires in its response to a call for evidence.| Personnel Today
If you ever felt like you couldn’t seem to find God’s purpose for your pain or weakness, I know exactly what that feels like. I am Mariann, Customer Support and Social Media Assistant at The Holy Mess, and I was born with a physical disability. I want to share what God has done in myContinue Reading| The Holy Mess
CSBV Director of Operations Ashley Hibbard continues our short series on Disability with a personal response to Disability language in Scripture and Hymnody...| CSBV
Just because a child is disabled doesn’t mean they can’t enjoy travel, except for in severe cases. That much is important to emphasize, because many […]| Child Development Institute
4.5 stars — I started this one buddy listening with the hubby on a road trip, but he declined to keep listening with me after we got home. However, he did want the high level ‘what happened’ when I finished…;) I listened to just over half of this one, and I definitely enjoyed Ms. Plummer’s […]| Celebrity Readers
The below is our submission to the government consultation on the Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working Green Paper. Consultation Questions Chapter 2: Reforming the structure of the health and disability benefits system 1. What further steps could the Department for Work and Pensions take to make sure the benefit […] The post Pathways to Work: Our Submission appeared first on Equality Trust.| Equality Trust
Many autistic people rely on multimodal communication for accessibility. Kaishawna Fleming discusses why showcasing different forms of communication is so important for disability representation. The post Yes, Multimodal Communication Is Imperative appeared first on THINKING PERSON'S GUIDE TO AUTISM.| THINKING PERSON'S GUIDE TO AUTISM
Claire Inglis challenges higher education’s overreliance on resilience, exposing how the narrative masks systemic failures and burdens neurodivergent students with unrealistic expectations Claire Inglis challenges higher education’s overreliance on resilience, exposing how the narrative masks systemic failures and burdens neurodivergent students with unrealistic expectations| Wonkhe
Making Ketogenic Therapy Accessible for Psychiatric Recovery – A Nonprofit Story This isn’t the usual kind of blog post you find here. It’s not an education piece around psychology or mental health. It’s not a ketogenic diet science breakdown. It’s something else. I am going to tell you the story behind my nonprofit and whyContinue reading "Making Ketogenic Therapy Accessible for Psychiatric Recovery – A Nonprofit Story" The post Making Ketogenic Therapy Accessible for Psychiatric...| Mental Health Keto
This week’s quote-of-the-week post (though it’s only Thursday) addresses the historical legacy of ableism at Hypatia: A Journal of Feminist Philosophy. To open our discussion in th…| BIOPOLITICAL PHILOSOPHY
Here’s some things going on these days, since it’s been a little while since I’ve posted here.| busybee
I finally have a disability hearing tomorrow morning. Feel free to send positive vibes, if you’re into such.| beesbuzz.biz
An employee has been out for months. She’s still recovering, still hopeful, and still not ready to come back. How much leave is too much? A recent Fourth Circuit decision shows how courts evaluate the point at which an employer is no longer obligated to wait. TL;DR: The Fourth Circuit affirmed summary judgment for […]| The Employer Handbook Blog
A new Eleventh Circuit decision shows just how limited associational disability discrimination claims can be. TL;DR: A deputy warden sued after being passed over for promotion, alleging her husband’s serious illness led to discrimination. The Eleventh Circuit rejected her ADA claim, emphasizing that associational disability claims require a strong causal link—not just a stray […]| The Employer Handbook Blog
When a trucking company told a deaf applicant, “No, I’m sorry, we can’t hire you because of your deafness,” it wasn’t just a bad look—it was a multimillion-dollar ADA violation. The jury awarded $36 million (later capped), and the appeals court backed it up. TL;DR: A trucking company refused to hire a deaf driver—even […]| The Employer Handbook Blog
An employee requested a medical exemption from a workplace policy but refused to provide adequate documentation or let her provider clarify her condition. A federal appeals court found ...| The Employer Handbook Blog
Elliot Gordon is out at 6.30am every day litter picking - even cruel taunts by youngsters won't stop him| Teesside Live
Disability rights activists spoke about the need for disability justice, more protections, awareness, resources, and more accessibility.| UNICORN RIOT
Neil Cudney invites us to reflect on what it means for our church communities to more fully include persons with disabilities, and how we might "eliminate the violence experienced by those with disabilities"...| CSBV
I was interviewed by JJ Pionke for DisLIS—the open access multimedia journal, Disability in Libraries and Information Studies. Listen/read online or download the audio and transcript enjoy at your …| Nicola Griffith
A few months ago, I wrote about musical memories and car songs. As I re-read the post this morning I smiled. Sometimes it’s good to revisit our own words and reel in the comforting reminders.…| Victoria Ponders
People who tell you that colonoscopies are hard may not know how tough you are. Many autistic people are used to life being hard.| THINKING PERSON'S GUIDE TO AUTISM
I’ve been trying to figure out what it all means. I mean my life these days. What does it mean to be ill, to be mostly fatigued, to be compelled to rest most of the hours of my days? I wasn’t sure what photo could go with this question, and then I happened to see […]| Finding Our Way Home
Thousands of disabled people are still waiting for the support that will allow them to work as backlog at the DWP grows amid reports of cuts| Liverpool Echo
If it were done when ’tis done, then ’twere wellIt were done quickly. Miranda is a college theatre director working on a production of All’s Well That Ends Well, one of Shakespear…| Laura Tisdall
PIP and Adult Disability Payment are providing financial support for over 3.7 million people across Great Britain.| Daily Record
Stephanie Gott was rushed to hospital for surgery| Liverpool Echo
‘We want to focus on what people can do, not what they can’t’ has been a mantra of politicians when it comes to reforming disability related social security benefits for the past …| Making rights make sense
Around 815,000 people across the UK are now leasing a vehicle or equipment through the Motability Scheme.| Daily Record
Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility| Coruzant Technologies
What’s so funny about a quadruple amputee and a stroke survivor road-tripping across North America, collecting horror stories about caregiving and disability? Tune in to Crip Trip and you’ll get the picture in about half a minute.| Amplitude
Featuring two partner food shelves of The Food Group Within the disability community, some prefer person-first language (person with a disability) while others use identity-first language (disabled person). We utilized both to reflect that diversity. July is Disability Pride Month, a time to promote awareness of the disability community and advocate for equity and access. […]| The Food Group
Pain wakes me at 3:18 a.m., reminding me that lupus stopped me from working. “Yeah, I know,” I sleep-whisper and stare at the digital clock until box breathing cools me back to sleep. An hour later, 4:30 a.m. is on the clock, and inner-me rebuts, but it didn’t end my career. Hours later, when I’m […] The post Does my inability to work mean I am disabled or differently abled? appeared first on Lupus News Today.| Lupus News Today – The Web's Daily Resource for Lupus News
‘Two-Tier Kier’ is no longer a smear following the compromise made with his back benchers to only do over one section of disabled people in the UK. Like some inverse promo for loan deals or Internet packages, the government will lay off existing disability claims in exchange for duffing up people with the new ones. … Continue reading Health poverty is the challenge; Labour is the disability!→| AnarCom Network
Needing assistance with daily life is more tolerated in our society when that assistance is in aid of making money—as with a rock star.| THINKING PERSON'S GUIDE TO AUTISM
This was the opening keynote speech at the 2018 Disability Intersectionality Summit, in Cambridge, Massachusetts on Oct 13, 2018. The official video recording of this keynote can be found here. Good morning everyone. Thank you so much for having me. … Continue reading →| Leaving Evidence
“Forced Intimacy” is a term I have been using for years to refer to the common, daily experience of disabled people being expected to share personal parts of ourselves to survive in an ableist world. This often takes the form … Continue reading →| Leaving Evidence
I would like a term to describe myself, as just one person among many many autistics, but the problem is ableds hear, “low support needs” and think, “OK then it’s fine to round down to zero.” The post Can We Talk About the Term “Low Support Needs”? appeared first on THINKING PERSON'S GUIDE TO AUTISM.| THINKING PERSON'S GUIDE TO AUTISM
Also this week: Fighting for disability rights and Labour at a crossroads.| New Statesman