Global Disability Inclusion, LLC

09/19/2024

Check it out! New opportunities for talent with disabilities with The Shift 20 - a new partnership between Zebedee and tik tok to making casting talent with disabilities more accessible! Now this is something to celebrate!

The Shift 20 Initiative, with Founding Partner TikTok, is transforming the industry’s approach to casting talent with disability through the Shift 20 Casting Call channel. This partnership, alongside inclusive talent agency Zebedee, empowers and streamlines the casting of emerging talent

08/28/2024

Well, we are big hot sauce lovers - and we care about promoting brands run by people with disabilities. And The Crippling Company has both! We just ordered some Special Treatment!

https://thecripplingcompany.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawE8DGRleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHVJ6SW8RXUuJq0Qj3z86Zv8ez9ZKhZzkwxJcbRI2Pw3WvjIcZqq07OUEJQ_aem_3OggqjH3aD2GF3QR91oXHg

Discover the fiery flavors of Crippling Hot Sauce, a small yet powerful brand with a big mission. Founded by Drew Davis, who defied odds and challenges associated with Cerebral Palsy to create a viral sensation. Explore our range of hot sauces, from Just For The Parking (med), Limping (mild), and Cr...

08/14/2024

Google pixel creates new accessibility features creating better access for people who are blind or have low vision.
* Better selfies
*Picture within a picture allowing you to see the big picture and zoom in on content
* Search for specific words in your surrounding
* Live transcribing - take notes in meetings

08/11/2024

1 in 4 adults has a disability. This means at your next meeting with 20 people, 5 of them have a disability. Do you have a culture of inclusion? Do people feel safe to talk about their disability and what they need to be effective?

08/10/2024

British Vogue has long been on the cutting edge of fashion. And now, they are setting a new standard in publishing to offer accessible content both in Free printable Braille versions and in audio content on Sound cloud.

Discover British Vogue's commitment to accessibility with audio and Braille editions, making fashion inclusive for all.

08/08/2024

People magazine talks with actor Colin Farrell whose 20-year-old son, James has developmental disabilities. "I want the world to be kind to James. I want the world to treat him with kindness and respect." As James ages out of youth based programs, the actor has established the Colin Farrell Foundation to help adult children with intellectual disabilities to navigate the world.

“I want the world to be kind to James."

12/21/2023

HuffPost reports the ACLU filed a lawsuit on Tuesday, stating an Ohio voting law provision criminalizes voter assistance and violates federal disability law. Under the law, which took effect in April, only election workers, mail carriers and people who fall within a limited list of family members are authorized to possess or return a disabled voter’s absentee ballot.

Anyone who falls outside of these categories — such as adult grandchildren, domestic partners, cousins, roommates, caregivers, neighbors or friends ― risks criminal prosecution if they violate the law.

Ohio places restrictions on who can legally provide assistance to disabled people when voting by mail or drop box.

12/07/2023

Well, this is good news! Bloomberg shares that hearing aids are about to become as common as reading glasses. As more consumer electronic brands team up with hearing aid manufacturers to create multifaced products that allow you to take calls, stream music - but also provide background noise reduction and with the ability to focus on someone in front of you to hear the conversation. HP | Sony | Sennheiser

Updated regulations and new technology from headphone makers are pushing hearing solutions into the mainstream.

10/21/2023

We are just 10 days from Halloween - every kid's favorite holiday! Be sure to make your house accessible to kids and parents with disabilities. Get tips from www.treataccessibly.com

10/19/2023

Another reason why we need employees with disabilities!

10/08/2023

Just dropping a truth bomb this morning.

10/02/2023

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We have a series of guest bloggers this month for Disability Employment Awareness Month. You will get to hear from disability leaders, influencers and people doing great work.

Today's blog is from Sheri Byrne-Haber on accommodations and creating safe spaces in our workplaces.

In the ever-evolving landscape of workplace diversity and inclusion, it has become increasingly evident that creating an environment of psychological safety benefits all employees. Psychologically safe employers foster atmospheres where every individual, especially those who identify as belonging to...