Virtual Advocacy Day 3/28 Purpose: advance legislation and raise visibility for issues people care about. What can you do?: attend virtual meetings, send letters to Congress, donate, or volunteer. #Disability nationaltoday.com/virtual-advo...

A partial federal government shutdown that started early today is affecting agencies like HHS, Education, and HUD. short‑term, entitlement payments (SSI/SSDI, Medicaid) continue, but policy work, grants, and some oversight may slow or pause. #Disability www.cnn.com/2026/01/28/p...

California Governor Gavin Newsom has proclaimed Ed Roberts Day 2026, using the occasion to recommit the state to independent‑living valu es in areas like home‑ and community‑based services, inclusive education, employment, and accessible voting #Disability www.gov.ca.gov/2026/01/23/g...

Millions of readers cannot use traditional print books. Born Accessible is a Benetech initiative focused on ensuring that all digital content—especially ebooks—is created to be accessible from the start. #Disability bornaccessible.benetech.org

January 22 Webinar to help individuals with disabilities, their families and professionals understand and act on key 2026 ABLE updates. Beginning January 1, 2026, individuals whose disability began before age 46 are eligible to open an ABLE account. www.ablenrc.org/january-22-w...

Disability rights analysts are flagging 2026 as a key enforcement year, with several earlier rules on accessibility and reasonable accommodation (including digital access requirements) now hitting compliance deadlines for employers, schools, and public entities www.abilities.com/2025/11/18/d...

The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced that starting Feb. 9, 2026, it will stop approving most new need‑based apportionments of disability compensation, pension, and DIC benefits, instead deferring more to state family courts for support decisions. #Disability news.va.gov/144460/va-li...

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and other Social Security benefits are going out today (Jan 14) for people whose birthdays fall between the 1st and 10th of the month, marking the first 2026 payment with the new 2.8% COLA increase Don’t be frightened by the change. #Disability

Crystal Community Ski Club (CCSC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to inclusive and accessible snowsports programming for youth ages 7-18. Located at Crystal Mountain in Thompsonville, Michigan provides scholarships, a Nordic gear library #Disability www.ccskiclub.org

Change Perceptions. Remove Stigma. Eliminate Barriers. The ReelAbilities Houston Film & Arts Festival January 18 - February 26 #Disability www.reelabilitieshouston.org

Baumel and de Mévius won the 305 km opening stage of the 2026 Dakar Rally around Yanbu, becoming the first amputee to win a Dakar Rally stage #Disability dirtfish.com/off-road/dak...

Live Like Lou is a nonprofit dedicated to “leaving ALS better than we found it.” It supports ALS families with hands‑on help and scholarships, funds emerging ALS research, and honors Lou Gehrig’s legacy #Disability www.livelikelou.org

A Summary of Federal Medicaid Work Requirements Read the summary. Ease your anxiety. #Disability www.chcs.org/resource/a-s...

Disability Inclusion: The Key to Future-Ready, Resilient Workforces #Disability disabilityin.org/articles-and...

Paraplegic engineer becomes the first wheelchair user to blast into space #Disability apnews.com/article/blue...

Be My Eyes WINS Apple’s 2025 App Store Award for Cultural Impact #Disability www.bemyeyes.com/blog/be-my-e...

“Beard Meats Food” lost his dad to a stroke. Every year he releases a funny song for download and gives 100% of the money to The Stroke Association in the UK. Please support, Download or stream. #Disability If you have Amazon Music: music.amazon.com/albums/B0G4W...

Service Dog Programs include Hearing Dogs that alert deaf partners to essential sounds, Courthouse Facility Dogs that help abused children and trauma victims find their voice in court, and Service Dogs for people with physical disabilities. Dripping Springs, TX #Disability www.servicedogs.org

GIFTABILITY is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides adaptive sports and recreation equipment to children and youth with disabilities so they can live active, healthy lives. #Disability www.giftability.org

How to find warming centers fast • Call 2-1-1 (in most U.S. states) or your state’s social services helpline; • Call your city/county non‑emergency line (often 3‑1‑1) or check the “alerts” or “emergency management” section of your city or county website #Disability

Colleges Are Running Out of Time on Digital Accessibility New federal rules require all college web content to be accessible by spring 2026. Most institutions are far from ready. #Disability www.insidehighered.com/opinion/colu...

Ablities Expo -Dallas December 5-7, 2025 Dallas Market Hall Do you know what’s available, or is coming, to the disabled community? Come find out. It’s FREE #Disability www.abilities.com/dallas

Adaptive Wilderness Within Reach (AWWR) Minnesota-based non-profit that brings adaptive outdoor recreation for people living with permanent physical disabilities. adaptive kayaking, canoeing, fishing, cross country skiing, dog sledding, hiking, and wild rice harvesting #Disability www.awwr.org

Both rollator and/or wheeled walkers with seats are no longer allowed inside SeaWorld Orlando. Walkers without seats are still allowed inside the theme park. #Disability www.fox35orlando.com/news/seaworl...

Cultural Impact Finalist Apple announces finalists for the 2025 App Store Awards Be My Eyes, for empowering users who are blind or have low vision. #Disability www.apple.com/newsroom/202...

November is National Family Caregivers Month www.caregiveraction.org/nfc2025/ #Disability

Annual HOUSTON November research panel highlighting the current research on various diagnoses and disabilities in the greater Houston area. Baylor College of Medicine, The Methodist Research Institute, Memorial Hermann TIRR, UT Medical Branch, and U of H #Disability us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Crip Wisdoms: A Feminist Disability Studies Coloring Book. The zine combines quotes, poems, reflections, and interactive activities to introduce disability justice concepts in an accessible way. #Disability www.clovernookprints.org/product/Book...

SOAR Experiences in New York and Connecticut, helping individuals with disabilities experience activities like kayaking, canoeing, hiking, and other outdoor adventures in accessible ways. #Disability soarexperiences.org

A peer-driven community for brain injury survivors and their loved ones. #Disability brainshealtogether.com

GO Unlimited - adaptive sporting and outdoor adventure opportunities so that people experience freedom from their disabilities. They provide therapeutic recreation, SCI support groups, peer mentoring, and a variety of adaptive sport programs. #Disability www.gounlimited.org

For those of us with memory issues: I suggest you take a minute to set an alarm. Daylight Saving Time Ends Nov 2, 2025 Change those clocks #Disability

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note on brining a turkey: It can add up to 500 mg of sodium per 4oz serving. ( ~22% of the daily limit). and that’s before adding gravy, stuffing, or sides. And who eats only 4oz turkey? Holiday meals often stack sodium from multiple dishes. #Thanksgiving #Disability

The Concussion Legacy Foundation (CLF) provides comprehensive support, resources, education, and advocacy for individuals affected by brain trauma and concussions. They operate brain banks for CTE research, offer a free helpline. #Disability concussionfoundation.org

The Disability Rights & Resources Summit is Virginia’s statewide free and virtual event for people with disabilities, families, advocates, and service providers. Space is limited. Don’t delay. November 13. #Disability dlcv.salsalabs.org/2025summit/i...

InnoSearch App finally available on app stores! Making shopping, flight booking, and other digital services fully accessible for blind and low-vision users. Search for InnoSearch AI By InnoSearch AI, Inc #Disability

A child carrying a blue pumpkin bucket may be nonverbal, have autism, or experience sensory processing challenges. The blue color signals to neighbors and candy-givers that the child might not respond in typical ways—like saying "trick or treat" or "thank you". Don't force them to do so.

Oregon, the First State Verified for Accessibility #Disability wheeltheworld.com/accessible-t...

Motion Project Foundation Assists individuals who suffered a spinal cord injury. Provides funding for medical equipment, home or vehicle modifications, intense therapy rehabilitation, advocacy, and other services. #Disability motionprojectny.org

Accessible routes about at the University of North Texas. Well done UNT. #UNT #Disability

Abilities Expo in Ft. Lauderdale! When: Friday October 17-19, 2025 11 am (EDT) Event Time Zone FRIDAY- 11 am-5 pm | SATURDAY- 11 am-5 pm | SUNDAY- 11 am-4 PM Broward County Convention Center, Hall A URL: www.abilities.com/ft-lauderdale

Explainer: What the Government Shutdown Means for SNAP, WIC, and Disability Programs #Disability www.aapd.com/explainer-wh...

Agencies Currently Under Sunset(closing) Review-Texas -Governor’s Committee for People with Disabilities -Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities #Disability www.sunset.texas.gov/reviews-and-... Public Input: www.sunset.texas.gov/input-form

Texas State University has introduced a first-of-its-kind interior design course that guides designers on how to create spaces for individuals who live with autism, dementia, depression, schizophrenia and anxiety disorders. #Disabiliy www.tpr.org/news/2025-10...

Oct. 16 expo features assistive technology for agriculture #Disability www.purdue.edu/engineering/...

David's Chair A nonprofit organization that provides all-terrain track chairs (ActionTrack Chairs) to help individuals with mobility challenges access outdoor areas, beaches, and trails #Disability davidschair.org

I am autistic. No, I don’t want a cure. Please read this. www.aapd.com/i-am-autisti...