Newsbreak ‘ A sense of belonging ’: Mattel adds two more dolls to disability-inclusive Barbie line
1 in 8 pregnant people have a disability , but significant gaps exist in the provision of accessible care
Vision impaired young people call for change in narrative to avoid stereotypes , stigmas ’
This Berkeley arts organization is providing a guide to arts accessibility — with rules it hopes will soon be obsolete
Newsbreak ‘ A sense of belonging ’: Mattel adds two more dolls to disability-inclusive Barbie line
Mattel has introduced two new dolls to its inclusive Fashionistas line : a Black Barbie with Down syndrome , and a blind Barbie , advancing the company ’ s campaign to offer “ endless possibilities for storytelling and fashion exploration ” through the Barbie Fashionistas line . Read the full article .
1 in 8 pregnant people have a disability , but significant gaps exist in the provision of accessible care
People with disabilities account for 13 per cent of all pregnancies in Ontario , but a new report shows that this population was more likely to experience pregnancy complications such as emergency department visits , hospitalizations , and preterm birth . Read the full article .
Vision impaired young people call for change in narrative to avoid stereotypes , stigmas ’
Advocates are calling for greater awareness of what it is like to live with vision impairments and for the avoidance of stereotyping . Read the full article .
This Berkeley arts organization is providing a guide to arts accessibility — with rules it hopes will soon be obsolete
Axis Dance Company has been a leader in working with disabled and non-disabled dancers for almost forty years . The Berkeley organization frequently engages in conversations about accessibility and aims to compile best practices and expertise in its Access Guide for Presenting and Touring the Performing Arts . Read the full article .
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