Disability Community
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Disabled Community: Are you looking for a Discord Alternative?
Hey folks, there is an up and coming Discord alternative. It is called "Revolt" https://revolt.chat/. It is completely separate from Discord, and is being run by a small team of devs and mods (I am not part of the platform dev or mod team). I am just a user and server owner and want to spread the word.
The app itself is very good, although changes are implemented slowly because the folks working on it are volunteer and work on it as a labor of love in their spare time. It does have voice chat like Discord, but can be a bit wonky. The voice server is supposed to be replaced soon with something more robust. At this time, screen share is not available.
However, if you are looking for a Discord alterative (if even just to have as a backup to Discord), this is the right place.
Should you be interested in joining my Disability server on Revolt, please feel free to do so: https://rvlt.gg/9xNVbPdK
Hope to see you there!
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Types of Wheelchair Power Assist Devices: a non-exhaustive mini guide
lemmy.world Types of Wheelchair Power Assist Devices: a non-exhaustive mini guide - Lemmy.worldA non-comprehensive guide to some of the styles available. Whichever you go for, they’re all generally around £4000/$5000 . YMMV. Depending upon your location, a dealer may bring one to your home for you to trial them. You’re spending a lot of money so do not be afraid to ask. Searching YouTube for ...
A non-comprehensive guide to some of the styles available.
Whichever you go for, they're all generally around £4000/$5000 . YMMV.
Depending upon your location, a dealer may bring one to your home for you to trial them. You're spending a lot of money so do not be afraid to ask.
Searching YouTube for these brand names should come up with a lot of examples.
Single Rear Wheel:
Smart Drive and Smoov are small motors with a single wheel that attach to the back of your manual chair. You control propulsion with a speed dial near your lap, and you steer the chair using your hands on the wheel push rims as normal. You can also push to contribute towards propulsion if you like. The extent to which they contribute towards overall speed is variable dependent upon your needs, but they can propel the chair entirely on their own, meaning all you have to do is steer.
Pro:
- They are both easy to attach/remove.
- comparatively light
- you have full control of steering
Con:
- sometimes have difficulty with steps/curbs as they're just clipped to an axle bar
- can feel less ergonomic/immediately responsive than devices attached to the wheels themselves.
Dual Wheel motors:
E-motion and WheelDrive style power assists are two motors, one on each wheel, which are connected to each other via Bluetooth. They each respond to how hard your hands push their respective wheel. This means you can set them to double your input, or treble your input, etc. They also have cruise control so they can propel the chair entirely on their own.
Pro:
- responsive, feel ergonomic. The force is kinda/ish coming from your hands rather than from a motor behind your bum
Con:
- rely upon Bluetooth, YMMV
- double the weight of single motor devices as there's one on each wheel, so if they fail for some reason, your chair is now very heavy
- you have to be careful how you push as every push is amplified and affects each wheel independently. Something to be aware of when you aren't pushing with each hand evenly, e.g, on slanted pavement/sidewalk, when you're turning/dodging, etc
Tricycle style devices:
These attach to the front of your chair with handle bars and a front wheel with a motor.
Pro:
- Great for longer distances
- some prefer handlebar steering
Con:
- less manoeuvrable. Your turning circle becomes very large.
Powerchair style:
There are also systems like the e-fix which turn your manual chair into a form of powerchair with a joystick to steer.
Pro:
- some prefer this undemanding mode of steering
Con:
- They add a lot of weight
- There's no middle ground, it's on or it's off, it's doing all the work or none of the work
Hope this helps
Please feel free to add first-hand experiences or any thoughts to this post, or let me know if I should edit anything
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Kindle Voice control
Does anyone know if there is a way to voice control Kindle (other than reading on tablet or computer)? Need to accommodate significant arm, trunk, and leg weakness. I know there is a voice-to-text bluetooth, but I am hoping to find the opposite! Thanks!
- shkspr.mobi I feel hopeless, rejected, and a burden on society - one week of empathy training
I've spent a week cosplaying as a disabled user. And I hate it. A couple of months ago, I attended a private talk given by a disabled colleague of mine. "Everyone should believe disabled people's stories about accessibility problems," she said. "But, given that people don't, here's what I want you t...
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Major airlines are charging some disabled passengers double to fly from the UK, the BBC has found.
www.bbc.com Disabled flyers angry at airline 'double charging'Many carriers do not follow official guidance on reduced prices for care assistants, the BBC finds.
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Media and the ADA: deserving & non-deserving disability
daily.jstor.org Media Portrayals of the Americans with Disabilities Act - JSTOR DailyAfter the passage of the ADA, much of the media coverage focused on litigation and whether or not certain disabled people “deserved” accommodations.
Interesting read on how media portrayal of people with disabilities shapes perception of them as "deserving" of accommodations under ADA, or not.
- newmobility.com Wheelchair-Using Teachers Give the Next Generation a More Accurate View of Disability
Wheelchair-using teachers talk about the challenges and rewards of the profession.
- unitedspinal.org Advocates reflect on their week on Capitol Hill for #ROCH23
United Spinal members spent the week at the Capitol advocating for disability rights.
- www.wkbw.com Family questions accessibility protocol for disabled travelers after son was turned away from flight
Family questions accessibility protocol for disabled travelers after son was turned away from flight
- www.nbclosangeles.com Meet the two lead actors with disabilities starring in “Daruma” a film not about disability.
California Live’s Danielle Nottingham sits down with actors Tobias Forrest & John Lawson to talk about their new movie “Daruma” and how they want to help changing the casting process.
- www.bbc.co.uk Unpaid carers: 'I had to choose to care for my husband or my sister'
Miriam Murray says greater support is needed for unpaid carers in Northern Ireland.
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Woman who couldn't read at 16 to graduate with degree
www.bbc.co.uk Woman who couldn't read at 16 graduates with degreeChloe McRoberts graduated with first class honours 10 years after she left school with no qualifications.
- www.newscientist.com Genetic marker discovered for the severity of multiple sclerosis
Analysis of data from more than 22,000 people with multiple sclerosis helped researchers identify a genetic variant that is associated with the severity of the disease
- www.addisonindependent.com Vergennes artist advocates for more access - Addison Independent
As a consumer of visual and performing arts, Vergennes artist Keilani Lime is very aware of the way art can be less accessible to people with disabilities, despite the fact that laws like the Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA, encourage public venues to make themselves as open as possible to p...
Accessibility to public spaces and everyday items and activities is a privilege many able-bodied people take for granted. For people who live with disabilities, everyday life is made harder not only due to their disability but the lack of inclusion and accessibility for them.
For an artist, not having the same physical abilities as most others can be rather limiting. Certain disabilities can place physical limitations on the time an artist can spend on their craft as well as on the methods they use to create their art.
More than that, people with disabilities sometimes find that they have difficulty getting into venues where art is made or presented.
- www.wkbw.com Thefts of parking meters has impact on people living with disabilities
For months, the City of Buffalo has been dealing with stolen parking meters, and some of the meters taken are impacting one community in Western New York.
For months, the City of Buffalo has been dealing with stolen parking meters, and some of the meters taken are impacting one community in Western New York.
- www.axios.com Utah officials respond to criticism over long-term care facilities' conditions and oversight
State health officials say they plan to "own the challenge before us."
Driving the news: Following a year-long investigation into the state's "troubled" long-term care system, the Disability Law Center (DLC) released an 11-page report this week rebuking state licensing divisions and agencies for failing to protect people with disabilities at long-term care facilities.
- www.bbc.co.uk Special Olympics gold medallist Bleddyn Gibbs given hero's return
Community welcomes home powerlifter Bleddyn Gibbs who won four gold medals at the Special Olympics.
A powerlifter who won four gold medals at the Special Olympics has received a hero's welcome on his return home.
- mashable.com Google announces new accessibility and teaching resource updates for K-12 classrooms
A new Google for Education hub and accessibility tools make group learning easier.
- www.techradar.com Samsung updates its TVs and monitors to help those dealing with color blindness
SeeColors mode will let you adjust and better distinguish colors
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How to Set Apple Devices to Automatically Dim Flashing Lights in Videos
Apple's accessibility setting targets those with photosensitive epilepsy. Enable it to avoid seizures from flashing lights and stroboscopic effects.
- www.bbc.co.uk Hidden disabilities: ‘Social media has given me a voice'
Content creator Anna Cooper says when people look at her they have no idea of the pain she is in.
A social media creator with a hidden disability says having an online presence has helped her to raise awareness and feel less alone.
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Extreme heat 'disproportionately' impacts people with disabilities - report
www.reuters.com Extreme heat 'disproportionately' impacts people with disabilities, report saysPeople with disabilities in Spain and other European countries have been disproportionately affected by unprecedented heat extremes, a leading human rights watchdog said on Monday, urging authorities to provide adequate support.
- wheelchairtravel.org Real-Time Data Sharing for Railway Safety Should Benefit Disabled Passengers Too - Wheelchair Travel
Proposed rule to require real-time sharing of railway cargo with emergency responders should also extend to Amtrak's passenger manifest.
- www.dexerto.com Final Fantasy 16 Accessibility Options: Timely Rings, Settings & more - Dexerto
Final Fantasy 16 is packed with numerous accessibility features. Here's a rundown of all the accessibility options in the game.
When playing Final Fantasy 16, players can take advantage of a wide variety of settings that contribute to a more immersive experience. On the flip side, gamers shouldn’t overlook its handy Accessibility Options. Here’s a breakdown of the game’s various accessibility features and settings.
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This Citroen Ami for All concept is an Ami specially designed for people with disabilities
www.sgcarmart.com Articles | Singapore Car News, Reviews and Guides - SgcarmartFind the latest new car reviews & advice in Singapore. Stay up-to-date with new car launches, all in one place!
The Citroen Ami for All comes with wider door openings, additional straps and boards, as well as a lever so its user can control its acceleration and braking.
- www.bbc.co.uk Bristol traveller demands dignity and respect from airlines
Sarah Cox, 36, says she always has issues with airports and airlines everywhere she goes.
- local12.com Family of man with autism who beat Rubik's Cube world record says it was 'therapy' for him
The parents of the young man with autism who recently beat the world record for fastest time solving a Rubik's Cube says it's been a form of therapy for him.
- people.com NBA Star Tony Snell Reveals Autism Diagnosis at 31: 'I Am the Way I Am'
NBA star Tony Snell revealed he was diagnosed with autism last year, shortly after his young son received the diagnosis
- www.hrdive.com ‘I need a mental health day’: How HR can both accommodate and appreciate disability at work
HR pros should check their stereotypes at the door, attorneys told SHRM attendees Tuesday.
- www.aol.com A guide to writing alt text and accessible image captions
Making your online content and social media profiles accessible to the majority of people stumbling across your posts is an intentional practice. From Instagram and Twitter photo descriptions to captioning audio on your TikTok videos, users should be aware of these accessibility considerations. And ...
- www.nytimes.com Accessible Nature: A Trail Guide for Disabled Hikers
We highlight a selection of paths, overlooks and other sites in several U.S. parks that outdoor enthusiasts with disabilities can enjoy this summer.
- www.axios.com Wheelchair users fight for easier air travel
Broken wheelchairs, inhumane treatment and ruined plans are all too common.
Accessibility advocates are fighting for new rules that would ease air travel for passengers needing extra assistance — especially those requiring wheelchairs, who currently aren't allowed to sit in their own chair during flights.
- www.cbsnews.com Newly on his own, Colorado disability advocate promotes independent living, self-advocacy
Home modifications empower greater access, reinforce safety and equip individuals with what's needed to tackle everyday tasks.
A young man with a disability is on a mission to educate others about the importance of independent living.
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Article: I was kicked out of a gym for ‘staring’ at a woman — even though I’m blind
nypost.com I was kicked out of a gym for ‘staring’ at a woman — even though I’m blindToby Addison, who shares his life as a blind person on TikTok, said he was “minding his own business” at the gym when he heard a woman say: “Oh, do you like the view?”
- www.express.co.uk Nearly nine in ten adults with learning disabilities find it hard to find jobs
Less than five percent of adults with learning disabilities in the UK are currently in employment, according to figures.
Less than five percent of adults with learning disabilities in the UK are currently in employment, according to figures.
Credit: Andrew Young
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New Here
Hi Everyone, I'm new to Lemmy. I heard about it before the API drama with reddit. Reddit's decisions have given me the motivation I need to try out Lemmy. I'm really enjoying what I've seen. I've been able to find communities of interest pretty easily. I'm also on Mastodon, so I'm familiar with the way things are done on the fediverse.
My disabilities include Fibromyalgia, R.O.P (I was born at 24 weeks,) Hyperacusis, and I'm autistic. I'm glad to have found a disabilities community on my home Lemmy instance. Hoping to contribute.
- www.huffpost.com Our Son Was Born With Down Syndrome. This Is The Line I Wish We Weren't Told Repeatedly.
"Though this sentiment was probably meant to be encouraging, it was not. I wanted to scream."
Credit: Mark X. Cronin
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Accessible Travel Chat: Q&A with Retired Flight Attendant
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Credit: John Morris
- deadline.com ‘All The Light We Cannot See’: Netflix Drops Latest Trailer For Shawn Levy Limited Series
Netflix has dropped the latest trailer for Shawn Levy’s Netflix limited series, All The Light We Cannot See, premiering Thursday, November 2. Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same n…
- www.gamesradar.com Starfield is taking heat from accessibility advocates for its "abysmally small" UI text
"I may not be able to see to play"
Starfield is catching some flack from accessibility specialists for its UI text, which some worry could be too small for blind and visually impaired gamers.