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Dazzling in Dublin, Dublin Bus Volvo SG 9 in the city lights of Dawson Street with its special wrap for International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2023.
SG 9
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Phibsboro Garage
Celebrating women, diversity, and friendship and promoting disability awareness through the lens of Barbie.
Durham cathedral illuminated in purple last night ...
The lighting is to mark Purple Tuesday, a global social movement which aims to shine a light on both visible and invisible disabilities.
Art meets innovation in this striking image of a custom-designed prosthetic leg displayed at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C. More than a medical device, this prosthesis is a canvas—a symbol of personal identity, technological progress, and the disability rights movement.
The upper socket is vividly hand-painted with jungle motifs, including a chameleon, salamander, and vibrant plant life. These elements evoke themes of adaptability, resilience, and transformation, reflecting the journey of those who use prosthetics to reclaim movement and independence. The artwork personalizes the device, transforming it from a tool of necessity into a celebration of self-expression.
The leg features a Flex-Foot Cheetah blade, a carbon fiber prosthetic foot known for its high-performance design, often used by amputee athletes and Paralympians. Its curved, spring-like structure helps absorb impact and return energy with each step, enabling users to walk, run, and even compete at elite levels. This combination of mechanical sophistication and artistic detail underscores how far prosthetics have come—from purely functional to deeply empowering.
Behind the prosthesis, the display case includes patent diagrams and historical references to the evolution of limb design. This layered context invites viewers to consider both the engineering ingenuity that makes such technology possible and the activist efforts that have pushed for visibility, equity, and accessibility in medicine, society, and design.
Within the larger context of the Smithsonian’s exhibitions on invention, human potential, and inclusive innovation, this artifact reminds us that assistive devices are not one-size-fits-all. Every prosthetic leg tells a story—of recovery, reinvention, and redefinition. And when decorated with personal artwork like this, it also tells the story of who the wearer is: not just a user of technology, but an artist, an athlete, a survivor, and a whole person.
In the 21st century, the aesthetics of prosthetics are shifting. Designers, artists, and amputees themselves are embracing bold designs, rejecting the notion that assistive devices must be hidden or neutral. This prosthesis stands as a powerful example of that shift—an invitation to see beauty, not just utility, in the technologies that expand human capability.
This photograph captures a moment of intersection: between body and machine, between medical function and visual expression, between invisibility and celebration. For anyone interested in disability rights, design innovation, prosthetics, or accessible technology, this image offers a vibrant entry point into those conversations.
Will Kirkpatrick
Sixteen-year-old Will Kirkpatrick, born with spina bifida, walks with the support of a cane or crutches, but most of the time he uses a wheelchair. Will’s disability doesn’t interfere with his busy schedule. When he’s not in school, he enjoys spending his time fishing, hunting, swimming, playing basketball and hanging out with family and friends. He and his brother like to watch TV together and surf social media sites such as Facebook. In the summer, he spends his time at two recreational camps.
More information about living with disabilities:
•CDC’s work in Disability and Health www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/disabilityandhealth/index.html
•Lakeshore Foundation www.lakeshore.org
•United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3) www.un.org/disabilities/default.asp?id=111
•CDC Video: Bernard Baker - “What’s Disability to Me?” www.cdc.gov/NCBDDD/video/bernard/index.html
•CDC Feature Article: “People with Disabilities: Living Healthy” www.cdc.gov/Features/Disabilities/
•CDC Feature Article: “Twentieth Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)” www.cdc.gov/Features/ADAAnniversary/
Mallerie Badgett
(pictured left to right: Maggie Graham, Kristina Heuman, Mallerie Badgett)
Mallerie was born with cerebral palsy. When she was about three or four years old, she traded her crutches for a wheelchair. Shortly after, Mallerie began participating in sports and fitness at the Lakeshore Foundation recreation and education center. Today her favorite sports include basketball and track. She recently picked up rugby and hopes to play full-time soon.
Now, at 23 years old, she is finishing her bachelor’s degree in recreation at Birmingham’s Jefferson State Community College. Mallerie hopes to work for the Lakeshore Foundation someday.
More information about living with disabilities:
•CDC’s work in Disability and Health www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/disabilityandhealth/index.html
•Lakeshore Foundation www.lakeshore.org
•United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3) www.un.org/disabilities/default.asp?id=111
•CDC Video: Bernard Baker - “What’s Disability to Me?” www.cdc.gov/NCBDDD/video/bernard/index.html
•CDC Feature Article: “People with Disabilities: Living Healthy” www.cdc.gov/Features/Disabilities/
•CDC Feature Article: “Twentieth Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)” www.cdc.gov/Features/ADAAnniversary/
Love is Blind short film, starring Iranian-Swedish Actor & Music Therapist Arsi Nami, wins Jury Prize at 2017 Cannes Film Festival International Entr'2 Marches , for sharing disability awareness.
Love is Blind screened May 21, on Arsi Nami's birthday at Cannes, France, and will screen again Monday May 29th for winning the Jury Prize at 2017 Cannes Film Festival International Entr'2 Marches among other winners at the most famous screen in the world Grand Auditorium Louis Lumière Palais des Festivals
Read full story:
toptopic.com/posts/love-is-blind-starring-iranian-swedish...
Love is Blind also available to watch at Amazon Prime. Link: goo.gl/586t3r
Download Official Film Soundtrack composed by Arsi Nami: goo.gl/bNMV12
#cannesfilmfestival
Cast: Arsi Nami as Giovanni
April Lam as Marcy
Director: Odai Al Mukdad
Writer: Charles Gray
Assistant Director: Ibrahim Kastantin
KM Productions
Soundtrack and Art Director: Arsi Nami
Full list of credits: www.imdb.com/title/tt5721852
My friend Dan uses the employee entrance with an automatic door and card reader access. Before the card reader was installed, he could roll up to the post and hit the foot switch with his foot rest for the door to open. Now, a card reader was installed (see the black box posted below the hand switch). His employee ID card has a microchip in it. When he rolls near the card reader, the card reader reads his card and sends the signal to the door to open.
This system was installed after Dan's advocacy for accessibility. It's not hard to do, and not expensive - just takes the willingness to look at new ideas.
A quick upload of one of the images I take for our website dealing with disability awareness and assistive technology. This is a special keyguard that is mounted on top of a standard keyboard to be used by people whose hands shake. This prevents wrong and duplicate keystrokes. People with cerebral palsy and Parkinson's Disease can really use this modification!
Justin Thompson
As a 16 year-old high school junior, Justin is busy studying for the SAT exams. He’s excited about college and all the opportunities that come with it. On a typical day, he would be outside playing soccer – he’s known for his skills as a right defenseman. However, Justin has been in a wheelchair for the last year.
Justin was injured in 2011 in his home town of Brooklyn, New York. He was leaving a party with some friends when a group of armed men wearing hooded jackets approached them. One of the men fired at Justin and shot him in the back. The bullet grazed his spine, bruising the bone. Justin’s doctors are hopeful that he could have a full recovery. For now, he is paralyzed from the knees down.
Justin still hasn’t returned to school full-time. When he’s not studying for the SAT or worrying about driver’s education courses, he enjoys playing video games with his friends, seeing movies and watching TV.
More information about living with disabilities:
•CDC’s work in Disability and Health www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/disabilityandhealth/index.html
•Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation www.christopherreeve.org
•United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3) www.un.org/disabilities/default.asp?id=111
•CDC Video: Bernard Baker - “What’s Disability to Me?” www.cdc.gov/NCBDDD/video/bernard/index.html
•CDC Feature Article: “People with Disabilities: Living Healthy” www.cdc.gov/Features/Disabilities/
•CDC Feature Article: “Twentieth Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)” www.cdc.gov/Features/ADAAnniversary/
Been working on images for our agency website to depict assistive technology and accommodations that make life easier for those with disabilities. This image shows braille recipe cards, and the set in the back also provides the large print format at the same time as the braille text.
Been working on images for our agency website to depict assistive technology and accommodations that make life easier for those with disabilities. This image shows a pocket magnifier that may help some folks with a visual impairment. My brother "guano" improves magnifying glasses with handles to custom fit in his pocket by yanking off the handle and rim.
William “Bill” Cawley
Bill Cawley is a 42-year-old father of four active children, all under the age of nine. He and his wife, Lizzie, were an instant match. They met and married almost two years after a diving accident left him paralyzed from the chest down.
Bill was a successful finance executive and philanthropist in Delaware before accepting a position with the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation three years ago. He recently relocated from Delaware to Pennsylvania with his wife and children.
More information about living with disabilities:
•CDC’s work in Disability and Health www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/disabilityandhealth/index.html
•Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation www.christopherreeve.org
•United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3) www.un.org/disabilities/default.asp?id=111
•CDC Video: Bernard Baker - “What’s Disability to Me?” www.cdc.gov/NCBDDD/video/bernard/index.html
•CDC Feature Article: “People with Disabilities: Living Healthy” www.cdc.gov/Features/Disabilities/
•CDC Feature Article: “Twentieth Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)” www.cdc.gov/Features/ADAAnniversary/
W.D. Foster
W.D. Foster is a former police officer and member of the United States National Guard. His injury occurred while exercising. He felt a sharp pain in his back and tried to shrug it off, but he collapsed as soon as he tried to stand up. W.D. was rushed to a local hospital where the doctor diagnosed him with muscle spasms. As the nurse was preparing him for discharge, she realized that he could barely walk. Nearly 10 hours after the injury, both of W.D.’s legs were paralyzed. The Mayo Clinic later confirmed that he experienced a spinal stroke.
W.D. lives just outside of Birmingham, Alabama, with his wife of more than 20 years. They have two children. His son is a senior at Auburn University, and his daughter works with the Birmingham police department.
More information about living with disabilities:
•CDC’s work in Disability and Health www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/disabilityandhealth/index.html
•Lakeshore Foundation www.lakeshore.org
•United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3) www.un.org/disabilities/default.asp?id=111
•CDC Video: Bernard Baker - “What’s Disability to Me?” www.cdc.gov/NCBDDD/video/bernard/index.html
•CDC Feature Article: “People with Disabilities: Living Healthy” www.cdc.gov/Features/Disabilities/
•CDC Feature Article: “Twentieth Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)” www.cdc.gov/Features/ADAAnniversary/
John Benedetto
John Benedetto is a three-time hand-cycle marathoner from Staten Island, New York. He’s 27 years old, and has lived with a spinal cord injury since 2009. He suffered the injury while body surfing on the New Jersey coast.
At the time, John was training for the New York City Marathon. His nurse suggested that John take a look at hand cycling as an alternate form of exercise. His first time on the bike was all John needed. The same year of his injury, John competed in the marathon as a hand cyclist. The bike has been a major part of his life ever since.
John finished his third New York City Marathon this year. His next goal is to complete the entire marathon, including the five daunting hills, without any assistance. When John isn’t racing, he is studying for his master’s degree in finance or spending time with his father and younger brother.
More information about living with disabilities:
•CDC’s work in Disability and Health www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/disabilityandhealth/index.html
•Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation www.christopherreeve.org
•United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3) www.un.org/disabilities/default.asp?id=111
•CDC Video: Bernard Baker - “What’s Disability to Me?” www.cdc.gov/NCBDDD/video/bernard/index.html
•CDC Feature Article: “People with Disabilities: Living Healthy” www.cdc.gov/Features/Disabilities/
•CDC Feature Article: “Twentieth Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)” www.cdc.gov/Features/ADAAnniversary/
Ok, so if you are just looking at my photo stream and see this image you might think I was having a really boring day. Or perhaps I was just getting artsy and all that. The story is, when I take photos for my job at the government facilities I work with, I try to capture important details about accessibility. This parking lot has a sloped area leading from the asphalt parking area to the concrete sidewalk. The wide white paint marks out parking spots and also the walkway. The red flat area as the sidewalk starts is a textured area so a person who uses a cane can feel and hear the difference to call out the transition to the sidewalk.
So now you know why this is done this way. And, I do like the way it is composed as well. I was told I didn't need to spend time taking good photos, just photos. However, I can't resist trying to make the shots somehow interesting.
Venice Souza and Angel Lakin of Oregon arriving at Subcamp D3 during the 2023 National Scout Jamboree at The Summit Bechtel Reserve in Mount Hope, West Virginia. (BSA Photo by Charleen Kennedy)
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Photographed April 2017 : Kodak BANTAM Colorsnap (ANASTON 43.9mm/3.9 triplet lens). ILFORD PAN 100 (hand rolled onto 828 spools) rated ASA 80 developed in Parodinal (a homebrewed Rodinal developer derived from paracetamol).Negative was scanned with an iPad using the FilmScanner app; the image was processed in Flickr.
These photos were taken by students in the Shake-A-Leg's worl
These photos were taken by students in the Shake-A-Leg's world class multi-media center and capture the magic of Shake's renowned all inclusive,
These pictures were taken by student's participat
These pictures were taken by student's participating in shake-A-Leg's world class multi-media center. They capture the magic of Shake's renowned, all inclusive su
These pictures were taken by student's participating in shake-A-Leg's world class multi-media center. They capture the magic of Shake's renowned, all inclusive summer camp. This year there were 350 kids with physical, develpmental, and economic challenges participating on Biscayne Bay in activi
These pictures were taken by student's participating in shake-A-Leg's world class multi-media center. They capture the magic of Shake's renowned, all inclusive summer camp. This year there were 350 kids with physical, develpmental, and economic challenges participating on Biscayne Bay in activities such as kayaking, sailing
These pictures were taken by student's participating in shake-A-Leg's world class multi-media center. They capture the magic of Shake's renowned, all inclusive summer camp. This year there were 350 kids with physical, develpmental, and economic challenges participating on Biscayne Bay in activities such as kayaking, sailing, swimming, music, dance, video production, and art.
These pictures were taken by student's participating in shake-A-Leg's world class multi-media center. They capture the magic of Shake's renowned, all inclusive summer camp. This year there were 350 kids with physical, develpmental, and economic challenges participating on Biscayne Bay in activities such as kayaking, sailing, swimming, music, dance, video production, and art.
These pictures were taken by student's participating in shake-A-Leg's world class multi-media center. They capture the magic of Shake's renowned, all inclusive summer camp. This year there were 350 kids with physical, develpmental, and economic challenges participating on Biscayne Bay in activities such as kayaking, sailing, swimming, music, dance, video production, and art.
When vision makes everything blurry, having a lighted magnifier will help. This one is made in Germany and is set at 5x power. It is really made to set straight on top of the text, but for this image, the effect was created to show the contrast.
Three images of a class I recently conducted in Tucson - I teach about disability awareness, advocacy and assistive technology. In this exercise people wear disability simulation devices and then try to do a common task and see the differences and challenges. These goggles simulate various vision impairments.
. . . in whichever way you look at it! There are those of us who resent being always watched, whilst others who resent not being seen! 'Overseen' and 'Overlooked' are two different conditions.
AbdulHakim Al-Shammari Bike Race at Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) organized By Bahrain Cycling Committee
Photography of the Arts SU Disability History Month 'Through Our Senses' Exhibition by LCC Officer, Union Affairs Officer and CSM Officer at the SU Gallery in the Kings Cross campus for Central Saint Martins College at University of the Arts London, and the Artist Discussion held as part of the Safe Space Crits Project by LCC Officer and CSM Officer with some of the exhibiting artists.
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Two fun images in a row, (this is the second one) from this morning's training session I lead in Phoenix, this portion dedicated to Douglas Adams, author of the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and other works of science fiction and humor.
This is the fun training photo. Here I am explaining how towels can save your life and why the search for answers to the meaning of life can be found. See the next photo for the class reaction. BTW, this was actually my class on disability awareness for deafness and hard of hearing training. We used the towels to simulate how it would be as a hearing impaired person to communicate and receive information. Worked great and all attending class today got a copy of the Towel Day website information and the introduction and first few paragraphs of the novel.
Thank you very much Mikey, for posting the reminder for Towel Day in utata! Here is the link to the Towel Day group on flickr for more Towel Day fun.
The products offered by us are sturdy in their design and long lasting as well. These are highly demanded because of their robust built and convenience of usage.
These pictures were taken by students participating in shake-A-Leg's world class multi-media center. They capture the magic of Shake's renowned, all inclusive summer camp. This year there were 350 kids with physical, developmental, and economic challenges participating on Biscayne Bay in activities such as kayaking, sailing, swimming, music, dance, video production, art, and much much more.
Rockland Community College students and staff show their Autism Speaks tattoos at the Shine a Light on Autism event, held on 4/3/2017.
A portable CCTV with a folding handle, this Pebble device magnifies small print very large and in several color modes.
First short video for my job, photographing a friend and colleague in a demonstration of how he uses a mouthstick to dial a standard office telephone at his workstation. He uses the speaker on this phone. Of course, most of the time, Dan prefers to use his SAJE cellphone system with a headset and the Communicator software that allows everything by voice commands.
I used iMovies to upload and put a title card with the short video. I don't know how to do anything else yet, but I've got to learn fast since I have to produce 5 or 6 of these in the next week. I imagine that some of my friends will be interested in this demonstration and thanks, Dan, for being a good sport.