Partnership for Effective Access Technology R&D at RIT

LESS THAN ONE MONTH UNTIL OUR SECOND ACCESSIBLE TRUNK OR TREAT EVENT!!!

Thursday October 20th at Frontier Field. Registration is required by October 14th at https://cdrnys.org/accessible-trunk-or-treat-registration/

Don't forget to register before the deadline! We look forward to seeing you then.

Image description is below for the flyer. Event details are posted on cdrnys.org/halloween.

IMAGE DESCRIPTION: flyer with a full moon, jack o'lantern wearing a witch's hat, and a ghost. The text says:
Accessible Trunk-or-Treat
October 20, 2022
5-7PM
Low-sensory experience 4-5PM
Free for all children 10 and younger. Free for all children with disabilities 14 and younger. Adult supervision is required.
Registration required by October 14:
www.cdrnys.org/halloween/
Fun, safe, & fully-accessible Halloween! Frontier Field, One Morrie Silver Way, Rochester, NY
This event is scent-free!
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This event is being held in conjunction with Lights On After School, and is supported by the Greater Rochester Afterschool & Summer Alliance.

How to talk about disability sensitively and avoid ableist tropes When it comes to disability, a lot of ableist language and tropes are perpetuated by the media. Here's what experts have to say about how to talk about disability.

Our podcast interview on Dr. Gretchen, PT - MS Specialist on the MSingLink Podcast is LIVE! You can find the links below to listen! 👇🏻🎧 A huge thank you to Dr. Gretchen for having Kurtis on the show!

We chatted about what sets Thermapparel apart from other cooling brands, the technology behind the cooling packs, sizing, all the considerations taken when creating this vest, and more! If you have heat intolerance, or even just feel like summer weather is too hot for you, you'll want to check this out!

Apple Podcast ➡️ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-msing-link/id1583587911?i=1000575608602

Spotify ➡️ https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Wz1o5JvlkzDM6bFNy6ddr?si=DrZfgmnlTc6XtdxyfzoKUA&utm_source=copy-link

Today is still National (Disability) Book Lovers Day! 📖

Next on your reading list should be Emily Ladau's excellent handbook, "Demystifying Disability". Ladau guides the reader on how to be a thoughtful, informed ally to people with disabilities, with actionable steps for what to say and do (and what not to do), and how you can help make the world a more accessible, inclusive place.

Happy Reading! 📚

Did you forget that yesterday was National (Disability) Book Lovers Day? 📚

Don't worry, we have another great recommendation for you!

This fantastic read is Judy Heumann's memoir "Being Heumann". One of the most influential disability rights activists in US history, Judy tells her personal story of fighting for the right to receive an education, have a job, and just be human.

Happy Reading! 📖

Detroit students design accessible products, from menstrual cycle apps to better walkers

💡 Don’t miss this! 💡 Join this virtual, live forum exploring historical attitudes toward people with disabilities and how that relates to guardianship options. March 29th at 3pm EST. Register here! https://bit.ly/3N29ffJ

Kauaʻi begins construction for an inclusive playground at Lydgate Park Kauaʻi is building a playground that will be fully accessible for users of all ages and abilities. The Kamalani Inclusive Playground will open next spring at Lydgate Park.