Hello! Today we have some followup on the new US quarter honoring disabled activist Stacey Park Milbern, plus articles on one of the more "ugly" episodes in disability history, and some thoughts on the value of ultra-high-tech research meant to bridge people's disabilities. Also, a reminder
Afternoon everyone! A random assortment for today … Advocates Fear Proposed Medicare Rule Could Limit Access to Catheters and Ostomy Supplies Ian Ruder, New Mobility - August 19, 2025 "‘The real danger is in this space, where there are so many different kinds of products for so many different needs,
Life After Official Trailer Together Films, Vimeo - July 2, 2025 Debates over "assisted suicide" or "medical aid in dying" are mostly dominated by two factions. There are the libertarians who see it and explain it as an issue of personal choice and civil rights. And
Good afternoon! Just one topic to read and think about for today's newsletter ... Trump says he will lead 'movement' to end mail-in voting Hannah Demissie, ABC News - August 18, 2025 "President Donald Trump on Monday wrote in a post to his social media platform
And we're back! These three articles make me think about how disability issues that can seem narrow and specialized overlap with broader political and social issues. Trapped in Gaza: Palestinians with disabilities cannot reach aid United Nations - August 15, 2025 "Over 83 per cent of people
I'm taking an impromptu late summer vacation, today through Tuesday, August 19. So the next regular Disability Thinking Weekday newsletter will be on Wednesday, August 20. How are you resting and treating yourself this summer? See you next Wednesday! Disability Thinking Weekday is a Monday-Friday newsletter with links
Hello! How is your week going? Here are your three disability-related links for this Wednesday ... In Her Own Words: Remembering and Honoring Stacey Park Milbern Jess Davidson, American Association of People with Disabilities - August 8, 2025 "'A lot of times disability pride gets watered down into this
Good afternoon ... Let's just get right to the links shall we? Medicaid, SNAP, and Education Changes The Arc of the United States Facebook page - August 4, 2025 "You might not feel the impact yet, but big cuts to Medicaid are in the new budget bill, and
Good afternoon! The sun is out, the smoke from fires in Western Canada is thinning out, and the heat is cranking up fast here in Upstate New York. And there's a bit of a mix for this Monday's disability-related articles ... Politicians Don’t Understand Disability Mia
Relay | Official Trailer Bleecker Street - July 2, 2025 Wait, what? A mystery/suspense movie where a key plot element is a TDD Relay Service? What do we think about this? * Does the film demonstrate how knowledge of at least some aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act are truly
Hello! It seems like we're all still trying to get a grip on everything that's extra bad or difficult for disabled people these days. These links might help put some of it in some sort of order so we stand a chance of dealing with it
Good afternoon! I've spent most of the last couple of days managing repairs and redecorations in my apartment. I hired someone to do the physical work, which made me nervous but worked out well. It's the first major revamp of my "space" since I
