Mélange Accessibility for All Magazine July 2023 | Page 36

Haptic accessibility : making technology inclusive
Michigan ’ s Threads Fashion Show focuses on adaptive wear
Retired Paralympic swimmer on her inclusive talent agency
Canadian airport YVR launches Beyond Accessibility plan
Does long COVID create disability ?

Haptic accessibility : making technology inclusive

Making technology more inclusive for everyone is the goal in the emerging field of haptic accessibility . Haptic technology might revolutionize the way we interact with our digital devices by providing tactile feedback , allowing users to control devices using touch alone . Read the full article .

Michigan ’ s Threads Fashion Show focuses on adaptive wear

Adaptive clothing modeled by people with disabilities was featured this year in an annual student-run fashion show in Michigan , U . S . The focus on one-of-a-kind clothing included the creation of a skirt that fits like no other . Read the full article .

Retired Paralympic swimmer on her inclusive talent agency

Inclusive talent management and disability consultancy agency , Touch Dubai , is on a mission to , “ change culture , not just share stories .” Founder Jessica Smith wants brands to go beyond merely ticking a box . Read the full article .

Canadian airport YVR launches Beyond Accessibility plan

Flying in and out of Vancouver International Airport is about to get less challenging for visitors and employees with disabilities . The airport has embarked on a comprehensive three-year plan to offer more inclusive and accessible travel . Learn more .

Does long COVID create disability ?

An Australian woman living with long covid explains why it is a disability and how the illness has impacted her life . Fatigue , chest pains , headaches and memory loss continue for Alicia , so why won ’ t her government and medical professionals recognize it as a disability ? Read the full article .
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