Some things rarely change, like baseball. Until they do. According to a recently released ESPN report, the famed disabled list of baseball is going on the permanent DL. Reports say that Major League Baseball will rename the disabled list as the “injured list,” and the league confirmed the news. The league will make the change out of concern that the term “disabled” for injured players falsely conflates disabilities with injuries and an inability to participate in sports. READ MORE
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How American Airlines Is Helping Anxious Kids Get Comfortable in the Air
It’s Cool to Fly American Airlines is a simulated flight program that helps special needs kids and their families become comfortable with air travel. The program, going on its fourth year, gives autistic children, children with sensory issues (common in kids diagnosed with ADHD) and other special needs a chance to do a test run before they fly for the first time. Planes do not leave the ground, but kids still get a feel for the bustle and noise of air travel, which parents say gives them the courage to travel as a family for the first time. Plus, the program offers kids a chance to meet a pilot, check out the cockpit and get other cool perks. Read more.
Disabled People Must Be Able to Talk More Openly About Sex—It’s Important for Their Health.
Here’s a fact you probably didn’t know: Only 5% of people who aren’t disabled have ever been asked out or been on a date with a disabled person, according to one study. Actress and disability campaigner Samantha Renke hopes to change that statistic. She writes candidly in MetroNews UK that, to make matters worse, she has to endure either intrusive questions from those around her or total silence around the topic in general. Renke writes that she thinks that silence has probably led her to lose out on the chance to have some valuable relationships. Read more.
IBM Scientist Develops AI to Transform Lives of People Who Are Visually Impaired
Japanese-born Chieko Asakawa, now a technologist at IBM, was inspired to improve the lives of people who are visually impaired after she was injured in an accident as a teenager. (She was completely blind by age 14.) Today, Chieko Asakawa has already made huge contributions to accessibility research. She’s won many awards, including Japan’s Medal of Honour for her work. The IBM team’s latest idea uses AI to help people who are visually impaired to navigate complicated indoor locations via an app. Ultimately, the app will help people to use a cane less and to seamlessly navigate offices and other indoor spaces where mapping technology can’t do the job. Read more.
Our Expert’s Jam-Packed Weekend Itinerary For Charlotte, North Carolina
Even after only a quick glance at Cory Lee Woodard’s new accessible weekend itinerary for Charlotte, North Carolina, you will know this guy’s a pro—and he’s going to tell you everything you need to stay, see and savor the city. Cory Lee’s recent visit included Charlotte Motor Speedway, which has several tracks, including NASCAR, the zMAX Dragway and The Dirt Track. (Who knew there were three tracks? Thanks, Charlotte Tourism!) He found some delicious eats, too. (Beware, he posts photos. You will be thinking about those cinnamon buns for days). His favorite stop was a visit to the Latin American cultural village while checking out the Hola Charlotte! Street Festival. Read more.
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