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Just found out my classes are known on campus for being the most accessible, and 😃😃😃
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#tiktok#blind#visually impaired#braille#mona lisa#inclusion#inclusivity#accessibility#disabled lives matter#disabled life#disabled#louvre#art museum#museum#louvre museum
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I Have Found A Solution!
So, obviously classic wizard robes aren’t wheelchair friendly. (Alright, admittedly this isn’t common knowledge and also this definitely isn’t a problem for most but listen, this is a problem for me and I’m pleased to present a solution for it nonetheless.)
The issue is in the sleeves and the length of the robes. The traditional trumpet style allows them to get snagged, dirty, and caught in the wheels.
This is distinctly not an issue with other mobility aids such as canes and crutches, these wizards are fine to carry on with their trumpet sleeves simply rolled up if needed.
Now, one solution might simply to shorten the sleeves and hem to be out of the way, but that looks rather silly so I won’t do that. Instead I propose the more elegant design of a hanging sleeve to maintain that flowy magical feel while allowing for better range of motion.
Honestly I just love the look of hanging sleeves in general and think more people should appreciate them, wheelchair user or not.
In conclusion…
#this is basically free character design hacks baybe so go make your fantasy worlds accessible and inclusive or else#digital illustration#wizard posting#wheelchair wizards#my art
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How to Transcribe and Translate Your Zoom Meetings for Maximum Accessibility
How to Transcribe and Translate Your Zoom Meetings for Maximum Accessibility Imagine leading an important meeting where key insights are lost due to language or communication barriers. What if you could ensure everyone’s voice is heard, no matter their language or accessibility needs? Make your Zoom meetings fully accessible with transcription and translation services that bridge every…
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Promoting Accessibility and Inclusion | NextSense
At NextSense, we are committed to promoting accessibility and inclusion for individuals with hearing or vision loss. Our comprehensive services and resources are designed to support independence and full participation in all aspects of life. With a focus on personalized care and innovative solutions, NextSense empowers people to overcome barriers and achieve their goals. Join us in creating a more inclusive society where everyone can thrive. Contact NextSense today to learn more about our accessibility and inclusion initiatives.
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All the shit going on is already upsetting enough but it rly is devastating to keep seeing posts bashing trans men for asking to be included in conversations about reproductive healthcare, trans safety and hrt right now, at a time where solidarity and community is so fucking important
And unironic posts along the lines of "don't forget to include trans men in your no-dating-men practice".
And a post about how trans men aren't safe to date either because they're rapists too with replies full of this
Gender essentialism will doom us all. The fascists don't even need to "divide and conquer" anymore because y'all are just doing that shit for them for free.
#transandrophobia#malgendering#gender essentialism will doom us all#transmascs asking for solidarity and inclusion is not an attack on trans women or an attempt to silence them#and god forbid a transmasc express fear over having to approach doped up gym bros to access the “well established cis testosterone market”#in a time where hatecrimes against us and our murders are brushed under the table and the perpetrators constantly escape consequences#officially muted
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(Tw for a VERY brief mention of infantilization)
I want to talk about interacting with AAC users in person, specifically for speaking people.
1. Being an AAC user, I get left behind during conversations a lot because it takes me longer to add in my statement. By the time I'm done, the topic has oftentimes changed and then what I want to say isnt relevant anymore, and sometimes wont even be understood because to everyone else what I just said was out of place and random. This feels really frustrating and sometimes isolating, as well as embarrassing. Please wait for us, we want to converse too.
2. Sometimes when I am not yet done responding, people will watch me and try to guess what I'm going to say. If all I've got down so far is "I already", people might go "I already.. know!" "I already.. saw!" etc. Please stop doing that. Even if you got the idea correct, you might use the wrong words, which frustrates me. And even if you say it all correctly it's still frustrating, imagine if someone tried to guess what you were saying by interrupting you every time you started to talk. It's annoying.
3. Dont comment on what in our folders. If I open a folder to get to another word, and whilst doing that you see a different word in it that's funny or inappropriate or whatever, keep it to yourself. Its annoying. You have acsess to those words, and it isnt treated as weird, so why is it for me?
4. Don't infantilize us. We aren't perpetually children. We are our age. Treat us as if we are a speaking person of our age.
#actually autistic#neurodivergent#aac user#nonspeaking autistic#autism#nonspeaking#aac device#aac users#situationally nonspeaking#disabled#disability aids#disabilties#disability#actually disabled#inclusivity#accessibility#neurodiversity#nonverbal autism#nonverbal#nonverbal autistic#nonspeaking not nonverbal#actually mute#actually nonspeaking#nonspeaking autism#nonspeaking autistics#nonspeaking and proud#multiply disabled#multiple disabilities#mid high support needs#tw infantilization
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I just found your blog and I am absolutely enamored by all these designs! I did have a quick question though
I'd love to one day visit Japan, and I love the idea of attending a festival in a rented yukata. However, I'm concerned about if I could wear one or not due to the sleeves. I'm disabled and get around using forearm crutches, and have difficulty fitting larger sleeves in them.
I guess I was just curious about if either the sleeves could easily be pulled back to my elbows, or if maybe there are yukata with shorter sleeves (I've never seen them myself at least.)
Hi! I am so happy you fell in love with kimono fashion <3
As for your question, there is a fantastic way to accomodate your crutches: tasuki 襷 sleeves holders. Those are cord used for holding up sleeves out of the way (when doing chores, physical/messy activity, etc).
You can see below how tasuki are tied: basically think of an ∞ with the crossing on your back and the loop up front gathering up sleeves on your sides:
Depending on your mobility, you can pre-knot the cord beforehand then slip it around your body.
The "right" way of doing it is this one:
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Though to be honest, most people do like this and call it a day xD:
I am not sure how your mobility is so I'll also add other options to mix and match in order to nicely enjoy summer festivals in kimono attire:
Happi 法被 (festival coat): if you don't feel confortable strolling all day/night in yukata (the tighness of around your legs might be cumbersome), wearing a coat like those over your "normal" clothes is a good option to still be in festival mood :) Some are sleeveless, some have tube sleeves, and if not pair them with tasuki sleeves holder and you'll be good to go!
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Nibushiki kimono 二部式着物 / nibushiki yukata 二部式浴衣 (two parts kimono/yukata): exactly what it says on the lid, those are kimono/yukata tailored in two parts, a skirt and a top one. Those might be harder to find in rentals, but have the convenience of being super easy to put on while being less prone to unraveling :) The two parts are also gentler on the figure as you can more easily adapt tighness etc. If you're are able to shop for a yukata beforehand, altering is pretty easy: chop in two, add ties and you're ready to get dressed ;)
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Tsuke obi 作り帯 (two parts belt): in the same spirit as above, those are pre-tied obi belt, with a wrap-around part and a knot part. They are super common for children, but also exist for adult. Altering a pre owned obi is also super easy, see for example this past note (for nagoya obi styled taiko knot).
Yukata can be worn with hanhaba obi (half width belt), heko obi (soft belt), or kaku obi ("men" belt). Heko obi would be my recommendation as those are unisex, comfortable, and suuuuper easy to tie.
If you want to try hanhaba or kaku, I'd advise for karuta musubi, a flat, sturdy, and unisex knot pretty easy to tie.
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Hope your travel project will come true and that you'll have fun :D
#ask#japan#fashion#matsuri#summer festival#inclusive fashion#accessibility#mobility#clutches#tasuki#sleeves holder#happi#happi coat#Nibushiki kimono#pre tied kimono#two parts kimono#tsuke obi#pre tied obi#two parts obi#heko obi#karuta musubi#disability#着物#帯#浴衣
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can sustainable city activists please remember not everyone is able to walk or ride a bike k thx
#wrenfea.exe#I've been watching a lot of YouTubers like not just bikes#and havent heard any of them talk about mobility impaired people#i think they just assume public transport will automatically take care of us?#i wanted to reach out and suggest talking about incoporating accessibility into walkable cities#as well as improving public transport#but he has a ban on people contacting him#i like the designs with smaller cars but i wonder if they could hold wheelchairs?#maybe keeping the wheelchair on a small trailer?#if this changes ill update this post#also pls lmk if theres any inclusive youtubers youd reccomend
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Your business is in fact, not accessible, when there are stairs leading to your bathrooms, no matter how step free your front door is.
#inclusion matters#the future is accessible#accessibility#disabled#disabled community#cripple punk#disability awareness#disability advocacy
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A new study by the education watchdog Available to All reveals that school attendance zones and selective admission policies in the U.S. often exclude students of color and low-income families from elite public schools, thereby reinstating levels of segregation reminiscent of 1968. The study criticizes the use of residential addresses for school assignments, which supports "educational redlining" that favors affluent families, leading to systemic inequalities in access to advanced educational programs. Available to All calls for legislative reforms to protect enrollment rights and recommends that school districts minimize the importance of geographical boundaries to combat segregation and improve school access for all. The resurgence of school segregation to levels seen in 1968 is a stark reminder of how deeply systemic inequality is entrenched in our education system. Policies that favor affluent families and perpetuate educational redlining deny many Black and low-income students the opportunity to access quality education.
but listen to the racists and coons, black people are just making shit up and "playing the victim/race card."
#education inequality#school segregation#selective admission#educational redlining#systemic racism#socioeconomic disparities#access to education#legislative reform#enrollment rights#geographical boundaries#educational equity#social justice in education#racial disparities#educational opportunity#equality in education#access to advanced programs#socioeconomic barriers#educational equity reform#racial justice in schools#inclusive education#educational redress
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In the 1990s, game designer Kenji Eno learned of blind fans who played his visually rich games with great effort. In response, he created "Real Sound: Kaze no Regret," an audio-based game accessible to both sighted and blind players. He partnered with Sega to donate 1,000 Sega Saturn consoles with the game to blind individuals, promoting inclusivity in gaming.
#Kenji Eno#Real Sound#Kaze no Regret#Sega#blind gamers#accessibility#audio game#inclusive gaming#1990s#video games#heartwarming
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Screenshot of tweet from user @/hi_its_annaleah here :
less telling marginalized ppl to "Find your community"
more telling society in general to "Cultivate safe spaces"
less telling struggling ppl to "Reach out for help/support"
more telling society in general to "Provide meaningful, affordable, informed, accessible help/support"
#important psa#support system#disability#marginalized people#chronic illness#chronic pain#invisible illness#accessibility#inclusivity
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While I understand the goal with gender-inclusive/'gender expansive'/unisex adult clothing patterns, I kinda hate them. Like. That's just now how human bodies are. One-size-fits all just doesn't!
A garment that is designed to fit well on a body without breasts will, by definition, fit like shit on me, no matter how boxy/oversized the style lines are! A garment designed to fit someone with by body (or the closest common approximation of my body, with like 3" less breast full bust circumference) will, by its very nature, fit very badly on someone flat-chested. See also, shit like shoulder width, and waist/hip raios, and I'm sure various other aspects.
Like, I get that there's a lot of baggage surrounding body shape and social expectations of gender! But you can't get around that baggage by pretending that various physical differences just don't exist!
If I want to dress more masc, the shape of my body does not change. The fit adjustments that I need to make don't change. I would in fact need to make additional tweaks and adjustments to get a traditionally masculine silhouette. And while it would be interesting and valuable to have guidelines on how to do that, unisex pattern designs move the whole process back in the opposite direction.
#San sews#Possibly my reaction is informed by a fat person's experience of one-size-fits-all#Which so rarely includes me#But it's deeply frustrating to see something marketed as inclusive while *knowing* that it's been made that much *less* accessible to me!#Universality is just not practical or even feasible in garment and pattern design#The variability of bodies precludes it#And that does not mean that patterns are inherently gender-exclusive! But if you want to truly acheive unhindered garments#You can't really start with a one-size-fits-all outlook#You have to offer more built-in variability or at least guides on how to acheive that variability through fitting#It's just... well-meant but ultimately shallow and sloppy
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Transcription Services: A Sustainable Path to Inclusive Education and Environmental Conservation
Transcription Services: A Sustainable Path to Inclusive Education and Environmental Conservation In an era where sustainability and inclusivity are at the forefront of global challenges, integrating these concepts within educational frameworks has emerged as a compelling necessity. By fostering an education system that not only accommodates diverse learning needs but also prioritises…
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A lot of leftist accounts are posting about not buying PSLs from Starbucks due to their support for corporate greed and genocide in Gaza. They suggest buying from local coffee shops instead.
However, as I have to keep doing literally every time something goes round about anti capitalist action by using local cafes and bars, I must remind people that *if* they are accessible enough for me to physically get into them, then I absolutely will.
However, if you see a disabled person using a large chain, the odds are it’s because every other place that sold whatever it is they need they physically cannot get into, and, if they can, they certainly cannot pee in them, and not because they support genocide or corporate greed.
Disabled folk may in fact be *forced* to use such places if they need to be out and about because nowhere else has a disabled bathroom to use, including for changing a stoma bag or pad, or because they *need* to eat or drink to take essential medication and there is nowhere else they can physically get in to do so.
If you are an abled person who genuinely believes in accessible, inclusive public spaces, please a) consider this fact when choosing where to hold events, and b) put pressure on inaccessible independent bars and cafes you love to increase their accessibility. Offer to contribute to a crowdfunding campaign, or indeed to run one, if they say that costs prevents them becoming more accessible.
Disabled people are part of every local community on the planet and measures that “support your local community” while excluding us from participation in it do not, in fact, do so. They just increase the exclusion of marginalised people from local communities. Abled people have more energy and money to tackle this fact than we do.
#disabled#disability#chronic illness#disableism#chronic pain#chronic fatigue#ableism#accessibility#inaccessibility#inclusion
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