by Belo Cipriani | Oct 9, 2021 | The Disability Tribune
By David-Elijah Nahmod Blind and low vision musicians from as far away as Australia along with numerous performers from the U.S. will participate in WhiteStickFest, an online celebration on October 15, 2021, which is International White Cane Day. White Cane Day is an...
by Belo Cipriani | Sep 12, 2021 | Accessibility, The Disability Tribune
Roughly 61 million adults in the U.S. live with a disability, yet many businesses aren’t meeting the accessibility standards necessary to effectively reach this large percentage of the population. Helping businesses meet these standards is at the core of what we...
by Belo Cipriani | Jun 23, 2021 | Accessibility, Disability Resources, The Disability Tribune, Travel
As vaccination rates increase and travel restrictions continue to ease, the pent-up demand for travel is clear, with TSA reporting record numbers of passengers since March 2020. With that in mind, The Disability Tribune wanted to bring your attention to some sensory...
by Belo Cipriani | Jun 3, 2021 | Accessibility, The Disability Tribune
According to a new report recently released by the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), 30% of the homepages of the most popular federal websites fail to follow modern web accessibility standards. And nearly half (48%) failed the test on at least...
by Belo Cipriani | Nov 19, 2020 | Adaptive Technology, Guest Post, The Disability Tribune
By Aryan Magandia Parkinson’s disease (PD) is one of those conditions that affects a person’s quality of life in many ways. This year, 2020, researchers estimate almost 1 million people will be living with this disease according to the Parkinson’s Foundation. Although...
by Belo Cipriani | Sep 24, 2020 | Disability Awareness, Guest Post, The Disability Tribune
By Craig Escudé, MD, FAAFP, FAADM A storyline I’ve heard recounted many times in my work as a physician in this field is that doctors just don’t understand the healthcare needs of my loved one who has a disability. “They were rude.” “The doctor just wanted to start...
