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Forum: Task force working on strengthening employment support for persons with disabilities
29+ min ago (110+ words) Published Aug 24, 2026, 05:00 AM We thank Thamilselvan Narayanasamy for his letter “Goodwill cannot be the backbone of an inclusive employment system” (Aug 14). Building a truly inclusive employment landscape requires collective effort across employers, co-workers, community partners and individuals. The Taskforce on…...
Teamwork makes the dream work: New playgrounds installed at Ocean Park and Long Beach schools
3+ hour, 18+ min ago (393+ words) Published 11:07 am Sunday, August 23, 2026 LONG BEACH PENINSULA — Out with the old (and rusted), in with the new (and polished). The Ocean Beach School District and a battalion of volunteers over the past two weekends installed new playgrounds at Ocean Park…...
KultureCity unveils plans for National Accessibility Park in Birmingham
3+ hour, 33+ min ago (222+ words) KultureCity officially unveiled plans Saturday night for the first-of-its-kind National Accessibility Park at the historic Powell Steam Plant in downtown Birmingham. The National Accessibility Park, or NAP, is designed to help people navigate disability, build futures and strengthen communities. It…...
“For all kids”: Norwell opens new preschool and accessible playgrounds
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (21+ words) Bluffton News-Banner You must be a member to access this content....
Why India’s colleges need to build accessibility into digital learning systems
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (251+ words) Assistive technology — screen readers, text-to-speech tools, screen magnification software, alternative input devices, and captioning tools — is only as effective as the platform it operates on. Students end up depending on makeshift solutions or compromises like a peer reading content out…...
Eureka’s new Play Street center opens with sensory-friendly play for all kids
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (256+ words) EUREKA, Calif. — In Humboldt County, where families can face challenges finding accessible resources for children, a new Eureka nonprofit is opening its doors with a focus on sensory-friendly play. Play Street, an inclusive multisensory play and education center, will celebrate…...
New U of G student-made website teaches ASL alphabet by tracking hand movements on camera
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (578+ words) A Guelph student is opening access for people to learn the basics of American Sign Language (ASL) through their computer cameras. Azish Qureshi, a computer science student going into his third year at the University of Guelph, took his curiosity…...
Nassau grant funds accessible Brookside Elementary playground
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (424+ words) The aging play area for the school’s older students was taken out of service after deteriorating equipment raised safety concerns, leaving them without a dedicated place to climb, slide and explore. However, a Nassau County grant is expected to give…...
Lubec school moves to limit access to community playground
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (852+ words) LUBEC — Over five days in the fall of 1999, volunteers gathered at Bennet Athletic Field to build a playground for the community. Originally called “The Hornet Hangout,” the playground was designed through a collaboration among residents, volunteers — including children from Lubec…...
Two years of effort leads to new playground for Luseland community
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (377+ words) After two years of fundraising and community support, the new playground at Luseland District School has been completed. The project was led by past and current members of the school's Community Council (SCC), with volunteers and local businesses contributing time,…...