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Lower Bars, Accessible Menus: This Restaurant is Designed for People with Disabilities
Contento, a new restaurant in New York City, was designed both by and for people with disabilities.
The Autism Puzzle Piece: A Symbol That’s Going To Stay Or Go?
The origins of the puzzle piece, the primary symbol for autism, go back to 1963. It was created by Gerald Gasson, a parent and board member for the National Autistic Society (formerly The Society for Autistic Children) in London.
The Problem With The Autism Puzzle Piece
There are plenty of detailed articles available online that articulate why some condemn this symbol. This post aims to concisely summarize why the puzzle piece logo has become so problematic for many in the Autistic community.
‘Autistic Person’ Or ‘Person With Autism’: Is There A Right Way To Identify People?
The question of how we define ourselves, and others, is a complicated subject for anyone. But for those who have autism, or study it, the question is even trickier. That’s because there is a fundamental disagreement over this: Should we say that someone is autistic? Or that they have autism?
Barber moves chair outside for overwhelmed boy with autism
“Even the smallest act of kindness can mean the world to someone.” Sometimes the smallest adaptation can make a huge difference for a person living with autism. That’s exactly what an Ohio barber learned firsthand when Brycen Juby came into his barbershop for a haircut.
BeBot’s Bad Day
Rather than put blind people in danger, A Life Worth Living animated their life experiences while using a white cane in the community so we can be aware of the hazards that can be easily prevented.