5/29/26 - Friday Video Share: "Things nobody tells you about becoming disabled"

Things nobody tells you about becoming disabled Empowered Para - May 19, 2026 I really enjoyed this recording of a live stream in which the hosts, Fred and Brittany, discuss some basic, some quite specific and challenging aspects of living as wheelchair users. Both have what seem like similar spinal cord

5/28/26 - A Supreme Court win, a high school ableism tradition, and cruelty

Hi there! The first link is something of a follow up. The next two focus on disability in schools and school culture. What are your experiences of disability in school? Let me know by emailing me at: apulrang@icloud.com. Subscribe or UpgradeMake a one-time donation Supreme Court dismisses

5/27/26 - Influencer boundary-crossing, Medicaid cuts, and lawsuits that still work

Good afternoon ... It's another variety day today. I can't really detect a unifying theme. Can you? As always, if you have any thoughts, email me at apulrang@icloud.com. The end of the month is coming up and I will be sharing comments from May in

5/26/26 - Two kinds of disability politics, and some new digital access tools

Hello! I hope everyone is having a good start of the week. Here are your three disability-related links for today ... Subscribe or UpgradeMake a one-time donation The Populist Paralympian Who Wants to Roll Into the Senate Julia Métraux, Mother Jones - May 23, 2026 "Turek told me that

5/25/26 - Listing ethics, the threat to 504, and an art exhibition

We're back! I had a really nice week off. I hope you all did too! Let's get back to the weekday articles with three that present very different perspectives on disability culture. Subscribe or UpgradeMake a one-time donation Accessibility 200 Alan Schwarz, Forbes.com - May

5/18/26 - Taking a break

Good afternoon! I'm taking the week off for a bit of a vacation. Don't forget, you can explore past newsletters at any time by visiting the main Disability Thinking Weekday website. There you will find all past issues, plus information on me and my other work,

5/15/26 - Friday Video Share: "Was This Random Lady Rude To Shane? Opinions Needed!"

Was This Random Lady Rude To Shane? Opinions Needed! Squirmy and Grubs - April 28, 2026 Do you think this encounter was an example of ableism? What about sexism, as Shane's Facebook commenters apparently think? Could it be both? Does it confirm something I think many if us suspect

5/14/26 - Employment figures, executions, and fashion

Hello! Well, it's a bit of a mixed bag today. There's not much in common to tie these links together, except of course the aspirations, lives, and beauty of people with disabilities. That's enough I guess. Subscribe or UpgradeMake a one-time donation Employment

5/13/26 - Monthly Essay: "About AI"

Good afternoon ... No links today. Instead it's time for the next Monthly Essay. This month I try to sort through some thoughts on disability and Artificial Intelligence. Subscribe or UpgradeMake a one-time donation About AI Andrew Pulrang, Disability Thinking Weekday - April 13, 2026 People have a lot

5/12/26 - Home care, technology, and business accessibility

Hi there! What's happening with you this week? When you have a few minutes to spare, here are three disability-related articles to check out – a new resource on home care policy in the US, an effort to promote assistive technology, and businesses working together to make accessibility

5/11/26 - Long Term Care, facility weirdness, and what's actually inspirational

Good afternoon! So, we start a new week. And for me, Spring is truly here and Summer is finally in sight. A few weeks ago, I still had to worry a bit about snow and ice before going out. Now I can go out without even putting on a light

5/8/26 - Friday Video Share: "3 Things That Make Independent Living Possible for Me | Transportation, Food, Cleanliness"

3 Things That Make Independent Living Possible for Me | Transportation, Food, Cleanliness Lauren "Lolo" Spencer - April 19, 2026 This is a lively and informative start to what I hope will be a longer series on practical ways people with physical disabilities live our daily lives on our own

5/7/26 - Banning shock, protecting voting rights, and exploring disability fashion

Good afternoon ... I don't have much to add today. Here are your three disability-related links as the week begins to wind down. Spring 2026 PollSubscribe or UpgradeMake a one-time donation FDA May Finally Make It Illegal to Shock Autistic Kids as Punishment Julia Métraux, Mother Jones

5/6/26 - Forced to work, punished for working, and yelled at for parking

Hello! I'm afraid it's another day of articles about the many ways disabled people are pushed, pulled, and browbeaten for trying to live our lives. I promise, tomorrow I'll try to share something a bit more encouraging! Spring 2026 PollSubscribe or UpgradeMake a one-

5/5/26 - Bad ideas and bad representation

Good afternoon! If you are hoping to be cheered up by today's links, this may not be the day for you. The first article makes me angry. The other two just depress me. On the other hand, sometimes negative things clearly described and explained can be uplifting in

5/4/26 - April Comments

We got four comments this past month. Two of them are about my monthly essay ideas, The other two are about other shared articles. I always enjoy your feedback on the newsletter, and your thoughts on the latest disability news and thinking. To send a comment at any time, just

5/1/26 - Friday Video Share: "If we want real change..."

If we want real change... Rebelwheels NYC (Michele Sommerstein) - April 16, 2026 This video is by an old social media friend from back in the #CripTheVote and peak COVID times ... say, 2016-2024. At first blush, aspects of it may seem out of date. But I think that's

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Disability Thinking Weekday - April 2026 Recap

Here is a look back at April's Disability Thinking Weekday links. They are sorted into three topic categories — Disability Life & Culture, Politics, Policy & Activism, and Practical Information, plus Videos. Come back Monday for April Comments! Disability Life & Culture * Webinar: Heat Emergencies and You | Las emergencias

4/30/26 - More policy changes, and a guide to autism rhetoric at Health and Human Services

Good afternoon! We're almost ready to wrap up April. Tomorrow, paid subscribers will get a recap of all of April's shared links. Everyone will get a Friday video. Monday's newsletter will be a Comments post. And of course, the Spring 2026 Poll is still

4/29/26 - Stories and experiences

Good afternoon ... The poll is still open! Give it a go! Spring 2026 Poll Here are today's links, three personal stories, told in three different ways, but each providing more intimate perspectives on disability matters. Subscribe or UpgradeMake a one-time donation Power in Practice: Starting Over with

4/28/26 - Words and music, accessible flying, and a museum survey

Hello! How is your week going so far? Here in Northeastern New York State, the change of seasons is making me happy, warmer, and more wheezy. That's pretty standard for me and I'm happy to take the bad with the good. Before moving on to Tuesday&

4/27/26 - An online event, the autism spectrum, and highly specific accessibility

Greeting Before we look at today's disability-related links, please click the button below and fill in the poll posted in Friday's newsletter, if you haven't done so already. So far, 25 people have responded. So there are plenty of you left who haven&

4/24/26 - Spring 2026 Poll (Re-post)

Note: The original email didn't show the embedded survey. So I am re-sending this with a button link to the survey. Sorry for troubling you with a second email!

4/23/26 - Stay tuned!

Hello ... I'm skipping the regular newsletter today, to work on a poll for tomorrow. See you then! Subscribe or UpgradeMake a one-time donation Disability Thinking Weekday is a Monday-Friday newsletter with links and commentary on disability-related articles and other content. You can help promote Disability

4/22/26 - Parking, self-image, and web accessibility

Good afternoon ... Today's links are fairly random. It's that kind of day. But they are all worth reading and thinking about. Subscribe or UpgradeMake a one-time donation Advocates Urge More Parking Access for All, Challenge Florida Law Impacting Disability Spaces United Spinal Association - April 15,