Why isn’t cancer screening a priority for us? I’ll be honest. I’ve always had a natural fear of doctors. After a childhood full of surgeries and long recoveries, I developed what many of us in the disability community can likely relate to: a sense of dread whenever I wheel into a clinic or hospital. I […]
Thumbs DOWN…to harm caused by drug consuming parents. Young children who are not carefully supervised and unsafe storage has led to hundreds of cases of accidental opioid poisioning. Experts suggest harm reduction strategies by drug using parents and removal of children where possible. Hospital reports show hundreds of emergency cases and even
Good news for games! Spearheaded by big names like EA, Microsoft, and Nintendo, a new industry initiative helps understanding of accessibility features with 24 “universal tags”, large subtitles, narrated menus and easier saving. The ESA (Entertainment Software Association) will manage the program, and more companies are expected
Choosing between group and individual therapy—and finding support that truly fits. There’s a moment — quiet, powerful, and often scary — when someone asks themselves: “Would therapy help me?” As a social worker who’s had the privilege of working with individuals living with disabilities and their families for many years, I know that this
Not mocked for hearing aid use The recent EuroTrak UK 2025 survey, highlighting both progress and challenges in hearing health across the UK. The survey, published by British Irish Hearing Instrument Manufacturers Association (BIHIMA), shows rising satisfaction and quality of life among hearing aid users, with 82% satisfied and 96% reporting
Eliminate Hearing Challenges Millions of people suffer from hearing loss
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