Global Disability Inclusion, LLC

Just a reminder. Accessibility is necessary for some but benefits everyone. Think elevators, captions, curb cuts, audio books, home delivery etc. All were created to benefit people with disabilities but then we realized they are good for everyone. #YesAccess #AccessibilityMatters #Innovation

BEWARE & RESIST! PEOPLE Magazine | PEOPLE.com reports RFK is set to launch a national Autism registry using Americans private medical records. In the "name of research" NIH will access. 😡 Data from pharmacy chains - the medications you take 😡 Lab tests 😡 Your wearables like your smartwatches and fit bits Contact your representatives and tell them you do NOT support a national registry of people with Autism. #StopTheMadness #PrivacyRights #AutismAcceptance

Psychology Today shares the game changing affects AI is having on individuals with disabilities. ✅ Wearables - that provide health information that can provide real time feedback to enable customizable care. ✅ Communication Breakthroughs - apps that understand various speech patterns, to mimicking someone's original voice making communication easier. ✅ Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing - AI can detect changes in your tone, patterns in what you search etc. It can interact and make suggestion for coping with issues. It has even been proven to diminish loneliness. Dr. Cornelia C. Walther | #AIForGood #Innovation #Wellness Image Description: A cartoon robot coming out of a computer screen touching a sign that says AI.

Public transportation should be accessible to everyone. Lothian Buses in Edinburgh focus on accessibility for people with disabilities. Accessible transportation provides access to employment opportunities, socialization, and the ability to fully participate in the community. #AccessibilityMatters #Innovation #CityLiving Image Description: An image of a Lothian bus in Edinburgh, Scotland.

This summer if you plan to travel, be sure to include a stay at Marriott International. They are standing firm on their commitment to diversity. The CEO Anthony Capuano stated in an interview at the Great Place to Work for All Summit, “The winds blow, but there are some fundamental truths for those 98 years, we welcome all to our hotels and we create opportunities for all—and fundamentally those will never change. The words might change, but that’s who we are as a company.” The CEO received 40,000 thank you emails from employees around the globe. #Leadership #HumanResources #Diversity Image Description: An image of the front of a Marriott hotel.

Alright, let's hear from you! What do you think about RFK's claims he will find the cause of Autism by September - just 5 months from now.

USA TODAY shares fake service dogs are causing thousands of grocery stores, restaurants, and shop owners to prohibit any animals from entering their facilities - including legitimate service dogs. People who love their dogs and want them with them wherever they go are ruining it for people who truly need animals to assist with their daily living by being a guide dog or providing a service like seizure detection. Canine Companions®| #DisabilityRights #OneBadApple #HumanResources #StopIt

Be sure to watch American Experience PBS that provides a snapshot in history of disability rights. Watch this week, a new series called "The Curb Cut Effect" available on YouTube. This series tells the stories of everyday innovations developed by and for people with disabilities. Episodes are available with open captions, extended audio description, and on-screen ASL interpretation.   🔔 New episodes drop Thursdays—subscribe to the YouTube channel to be notified! #DisabilityInclusion #Innovation #Accessibility Image Description: A blue banner with white lettering in all caps reads American Experience. The E in American is made up of red wavy lines resembling a flag. Underneath a green background with a yellow curb cut to a walkway. Text reads The Curb Cut effect when a change made for one vulnerable group benefits everyone.

New mock ups that would allow passengers with disabilities to remain in their own wheelchairs were shared at the Passenger Experience Conference and Aircraft Interiors Expo showing sleek design and eliminating the risk of airlines breaking or damaging wheelchairs in the cargo space! Collins Aerospace | #AccessibleTravel #DisabilityInclusion #Innovation Image Description: Image from article. A motorized wheelchair sits in a dedicated space with a tray table coming down from the side of the aircraft.

April is Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month, Haley Moss, Esq. a lawyer, author and Autism Acceptance Advocate drops the first puck at the tampa bay lightning annual Neurodiversity night. Three cheers for raising more awareness and acceptance! Thompson Brandes | #AutismAcceptance #DisabilityInclusion #DisabledAndCapable Image Description: Image taken from article. Haley Moss on the ice shaking hands and smiling with two hockey players.