Disability Thinking Weekday: 2/26/24
Independence, education, and access
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8/27/25 - A quarter, ugly laws, and electronic speech
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
8/26/25 - Medicare, Amtrak, and electronic access
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,
8/25/25 - Mail-in voting, freedom of whim, and homespun ramps
Goor morning! I'm going back to tutoring this week. So these newsletters will be going out a little later for the time being – from 1 PM to about 2:3o PM Eastern each weekday. Here are your three disability-related links for this Monday ... Attacks on Vote-By-Mail, Voting Machines
8/22/25 - Friday Video Share: Life After Official Trailer
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