Disability Thinking Weekday: 8/17/23
Home care, Amtrak accessibility, and autism diagnosis
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8/29/25 - Friday Video Share: "What It’s Like Being Away From Your Wheelchair"
What It’s Like Being Away From Your Wheelchair Empowered Para, YouTube - August 26, 2025 I really like this format of two disabled people talking and sharing stories for an extended period. It would be great to see more of this type of thing, and with different subject areas
8/28/25 - COVID vaccines, "Baywatch," and some disability basics
Good afternoon! Another mixed bag today ... F.D.A. Approves Covid Shots With New Restrictions Christina Jewett and Jacey Fortin, New York Times - August 27, 2025 "The agency authorized the vaccines for people who are 65 and older, who are known to be more vulnerable to severe illness
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,