Partnership for Effective Access Technology R&D at RIT

How to talk about disability sensitively and avoid ableist tropes When it comes to disability, a lot of ableist language and tropes are perpetuated by the media. Here's what experts have to say about how to talk about disability.

Today is still National (Disability) Book Lovers Day! 📖

Next on your reading list should be Emily Ladau's excellent handbook, "Demystifying Disability". Ladau guides the reader on how to be a thoughtful, informed ally to people with disabilities, with actionable steps for what to say and do (and what not to do), and how you can help make the world a more accessible, inclusive place.

Happy Reading! 📚

Detroit students design accessible products, from menstrual cycle apps to better walkers

💡 Don’t miss this! 💡 Join this virtual, live forum exploring historical attitudes toward people with disabilities and how that relates to guardianship options. March 29th at 3pm EST. Register here! https://bit.ly/3N29ffJ

Kauaʻi begins construction for an inclusive playground at Lydgate Park Kauaʻi is building a playground that will be fully accessible for users of all ages and abilities. The Kamalani Inclusive Playground will open next spring at Lydgate Park.