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Bridging Disability Inclusion Gaps Using Assistive Technology

Assistive technology and accessible devices are more than just tools; they are bridges to independence and inclusion for disabled individuals. In this blog post I explore the importance of AT as well as highlight some innovative solutions that are improving the lives of disabled people.

Tools of IndependenceJody YarboroughMay 5, 2022accessible technology and disabled people, assistive devices for disabled people, disability inclusion and accessibility, universal design and accessibility, disability accessibility standards, disability inclusion, assistive technology, types of assistive technolgoy, improvements to assistive technologyComment

‘We Move Together’ Depicts Positive Disability Identity in a Colorful and Inclusive Way

The other day, I was scrolling through social media and came upon a post about a new children's book called We Move Together by authors Kelly Fritsch, Anne McGuire, and Eduardo Trejos. The 40-page hardcover illustrated picture book is full of themes of inclusion, tolerance, and celebration of diversity.

Disability IdentityJody YarboroughDecember 2, 2021We Move Together book, disability inclusion, disability children's literature, positive disability identity, We Move Together children's book reviewComment

When Your Non-Disabled Friend Says They Don't Think of You as Disabled

We have all probably lived this ableist moment at one point in our lives. When one of our non-disabled besties says, "Yeah, ya know, I don't even think of you as disabled." Hmmm, let's unpack that for this blog post. The incident I am referring to happened when my friend and I were out shopping one afternoon, and she was driving.

Disability IdentityJody YarboroughSeptember 5, 2019disability identity, disability inclusion, when your friend doesn't think of you as disabled, uncomfortable disability conversations, ableism Comments

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