#inclusion

Sybren A. Stüvel @sybren@fosstodon.org · 4d ago

Recently I learned about TouchMapper: Create tactile maps easily for any address. They use #OpenStreetMap to create printable 3D models of an area, for people with no/bad vision to literally get a feel for the place. I love the initiative! https://touch-mapper.org/en/ #maps #accessibility #inclusion #vision #3dprinting #AwesomeStuff

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The Athletic @nyt_sports@robot.villas · 5d ago

WNBA commissioner stresses integrity, respect on topic of transgender athletes in league-wide memo https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7501728/2026/08/08/wnba-commissioner-cathy-engelbert-memo-transgender-athletes/ #Sports #WNBA #Inclusion

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Elena Brescacin @elettrona@poliversity.it · Aug 07, 2026

Let me say this: now that Matt Mullenweg has explicitly declared he doesn't really care about WordPress accessibility, I'm exploring alternatives. I have PureBlog and Eleventy currently in hand; Ghost is potent but its accessibility is very, very poor. My strong fear on switching to another platform, however, is one: there are less and less skilled people on CSS code. Most are used to point-and-click palettes, and I could code but due to my blindness I have no feedbacks on how my pages appear so I have a need for sighted assistance to customize CSS. What the hell should I do? #a11y #accessibility #blind #inclusion #WordPress

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Fitness Foundry (Coach Julio) @Fitnessfoundry@mas.to · Aug 03, 2026

📣Accessible Recreation Spotlight: How DCR Beach Wheelchairs Work! 🌊♿ 🗣️Did you know Massachusetts offers free beach wheelchairs at state beaches so everyone can enjoy the waterfront? 🌈 At Triangle, Inc.’s Beach:Accessibility Day at Constitution Beach in East Boston, I caught up with Rachael Lee from the Mass DCR Universal Access Program. In this quick walkthrough, Rachael breaks down the key differences between sand and floating wheelchairs, essential safety tips, and how you or a family member can find and reserve them at DCR beaches across the state. 🌐 Find beach wheelchair locations & availability across MA: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/beach-wheelchairs 📲 Please like, comment, and share this video! Spreading the word helps ensure more families and community members know these free resources are available. #UniversalAccess #BeachWheelchairs #Boston #Massachusetts #AdaptiveRecreation #Inclusion #AccessibilityMatters #CommunityCare #Summer #outdoors #beach #fun

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Bumblebee friend @Readinglover@kolektiva.social · Jul 27, 2026

RE: https://mastodon.ie/@thebeeguy/116991000390189440 There is a problem with ALT text button not showing up in public feeds on videos, while on other posts it works as intended. Is this a known issue? Why could it happen? #AltText #Alt #UI #Mastodon #AltForMe #Advice #Accessibility #Inclusion

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PaulaToThePeople 😷 @PaulaToThePeople@climatejustice.social · Jul 30, 2026

As a neurodivergent person I'm interested in taxonomy but as a dyslexic person I find it inconvenient that many taxa have unreadable names that differ from other taxa with just one letter. papilionoidea (butterflies) papilionidae (swallowtails) In this case its even two differences, but still it doesn't feel very inclusive to people with learning disabilities (or probably to most people I guess). #neurodivergence #neurodiversity #dyslexia #taxonomy #butterflies #inclusion

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Michael Downey

@downey@floss.social · Jul 28, 2026

#DYK: Only half of US citizens have passports. #diversity #inclusion

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Ilka 🌐 @Ilka4You@mastodon.social · Jul 26, 2026

Tribute to the victims of the attack at the CSD BER/GER. As a society we need to learn to allow others the same freedom as we claim for us AND to lock up criminals. #Pride #Equality #Solidarity #Freedom #inclusion #LGBTQ+ #CSD #loveislove #diversity #respect #humanity #Justice #CrimeFighting #PublicSafety #Community

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Broadwaybabyto @broadwaybabyto@zeroes.ca · Jul 25, 2026

“You’re not fun anymore” This was one of the last things a friend said to me before ghosting me over my disabilities & covid caution. My wearing a mask? Not fun My being bedbound? Not fun My inability to travel? Not fun She then said “I don’t know how you can live this way” Almost everyone with chronic illness experiences this at some point. Many ableds want us to hide our disabilities. They want us to be the same as we were before because it makes things more comfortable for them. If we show them the depths of our suffering? They can’t cope. They see us as better off dead. Let me be perfectly clear… we live this way because we have no choice. No one taps you on the shoulder and asks if you’re ok with becoming disabled. No one gets your consent before stripping you of your health and leaving you bed bound. It just happens. It can occur in the blink of an eye, and there’s not a damn thing we can do about it. We can’t just go to the doctor and demand to be “fixed”. We have to adapt. We have to grieve. We have to learn to accept our new life and find ways to cope. Is it fun? Of course not. Is it necessary? Yes. Does it mean we aren’t fun anymore? No. We’re still the same people we were before we became ill, our bodies just don’t function the way they used to. We still experience joy and sadness. We still crave human connection. People who decide we aren’t “fun anymore” are missing out on all the joy and friendship we have to offer. They’re also denying the reality of the human condition: Disability happens to almost everyone eventually. It’s a minority group you can join at any time. Chronic illness isn’t “fun”. I’m not going to lie and say otherwise. It’s a difficult life filled with pain, sadness and a lot of disappointment. But there can also be so much joy, and my former friend’s inability to see that is a poor reflection on her, not me. We must stop treating people like commodities. We must stop acting like their value is tied up in what they can produce or their physical ability. We all have value. We all have worth. We all have things that light us up. I was angry at this person for a long time. I did so much for them over the years and then got tossed aside like garbage when I was no longer useful. I’m trying to let the anger go. I’m trying to remind myself that anyone who can’t love me as I am isn’t worth my time. It’s not easy. The pain we experience when people abandon us is real and adds insult to very real injury. But I promise you there are better days ahead. There are people who will stick by you no matter what. People who won’t make you hide your pain and suffering. There are people who will show up for you and accept you as you are. Who will wear a mask, hold your hand in the hospital or visit you when you’re laying in bed. Cherish those people. Nurture those relationships. Make sure they know how much it means to you. If you’ve read this far and have a disabled person in your life, please reach out to them. Say hi. Ask how they are. Offer to visit or provide some help. Show up for them. Never underestimate the power of a small act of kindness, and refuse to leave people behind. #disability #ableism #chronicillness #eugenics #inclusion #COVIDisAirborne

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Broadwaybabyto @broadwaybabyto@zeroes.ca · Jul 24, 2026

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Imagine if we just believed disabled people? If we trusted that they were the experts in their bodies? If we listened when they said they could do something, and supported them when they said they couldn’t. If we gave accommodations and assistance without judgment? That’s true inclusion. #disability #ableism #chronicillness #eugenics #inclusion

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NPR Topics: Culture @npr_culture@robot.villas · Jul 20, 2026

How a teacher's feedback changed things for a stuttering student https://www.npr.org/2026/07/20/nx-s1-5897506/how-teacher-feedback-changed-things-stuttering-student #Education #Inclusion #PersonalGrowth

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Joe Wynne 🌻🚗⛰️ @joewynne@mindly.social · Jul 19, 2026

📰 Portland: Drag Performers Lead Ecology Hikes "Efemmera and Thespis started these walks because they love the environment, but they also say that not every queer person feels safe going for a walk in the woods. So they wanted to create a space where people felt secure in a big group. Everyone is welcome on this walk, but a lot of those who show up are queer." https://www.npr.org/2026/07/18/nx-s1-5883888/meet-the-drag-performers-teaching-rigorous-ecology-in-portland-parks #LGBTQ #Hiking #Queer #Inclusion #SolarPunkSunday

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James Scholes @jscholes@dragonscave.space · Jul 20, 2026

Replying to @jscholes@dragonscave.space

Notably, I purchased a high-profile ebook related to #accessibility and #inclusion earlier this year and the experience was decidedly not like this. I had to create accounts on two separate Services, manually type out my personal and payment info, and link the two accounts together. After all that, I had a license to read the content in exactly one app. While contributors to the book showed dismay and understanding, their response was to send me a copy as a PDF which felt so incredibly inadequate that I'm still struggling to formulate a productive reply. A DRM-free version is still not available months later.

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NYT > Food @nyt_food@robot.villas · Jul 17, 2026

The Chef Imagining a More Accessible World, One Meal at a Time https://cooking.nytimes.com/article/chef-accessibility #Food #Accessibility #Inclusion

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Lorenzo Ancora 🇪🇺🇮🇹

@LorenzoAncora@ieji.de · Jul 07, 2026

It can happen to Anyone, and We respect that! The Free Software Database has added the Disability Pride Flag to its logo, to celebrate the Disability Pride Month. The site is committed to modern, accessible web standards, and we hope this small symbol adds visibility and solidarity. https://fswdb.com 🧑‍🦽🧑‍🦯 --- #foss #freesoftware #opensource #pride #pridemonth #inclusion #humanrights #ableism #disability #disabled #disabilityrights

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Fitness Foundry (Coach Julio) @Fitnessfoundry@mas.to · Jul 06, 2026

🚨 Video Share: Gyms and Hate Groups This was originally a post, but I created a video to hopefully reach more people. I discuss why leadership in the sports and fitness industry needs to have uncomfortable conversations about how gyms, sports spaces, and online fitness forums are actively being used as recruitment grounds for extremist groups. More importantly, we must recognize the impact we have on the younger generation. ➡️ Our job goes way beyond physical fitness—it is about building a healthy, inclusive community. I have no fear of speaking up. If I lose followers on social media, clients, or business opportunities, the temporary loss will never be as harmful as the real-world effects of these groups' ideology, rhetoric, and their goals for this country that I love.🇺🇸 ▶️Please watch, comment, and share to keep this conversation going. We are Stronger Together. — Coach Julio ⁠#CivilRights #Remigration #America #Boston #Leadership #Community⁠ #inclusion #gym #coaching #fitness

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NYT > Home Page @nyt_homepage@robot.villas · Jul 02, 2026

A 'Muslims Only' Swim Party and the Backlash That Followed https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/02/us/muslim-swim-party-texas.html #Community #Inclusion #Texas

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Ned Yeung 🍉 @ned@beige.party · Jul 01, 2026

The Alberta Legislature on Canada Day. This is MY Canada, so diverse and inclusive! All the people I keep hearing "don't belong" are here donning red and maple leaf motifs, speaking many languages which I don't need to undersrand, wearing the trappings of many cultures and religious practices. This October 19th, your Alberta government wants you to vote on referendum questions to strip many of these people (all of the non-colonial immigrant groups) of their place in Alberta, and the supports they need to survive here, even public healthcare and education! Vote NO to DISCRIMINATI0N this October 19th! Happy Canada Day to ALL! #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli #inclusion #racism #canadaday

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Fast Company @fast_company@robot.villas · Jun 29, 2026

'Suppressed talents': How the workplace is still failing neurodivergent workers https://www.fastcompany.com/91561963/suppressed-talents-how-the-workplace-is-still-failing-neurodivergent-workers #Neurodiversity #Workplace #Inclusion

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Elena Brescacin @elettrona@poliversity.it · Jun 27, 2026

Replying to @lostgen@det.social

@lostgen@det.social @mullvadnet@mastodon.online As a woman, and blind person, I don't care that Mullvad's co-founder made a PERSONAL donation to that party. Because what he gets in his own pockets, comes from all disabled / lgbt / black / women... who rely on their VPN and other services, to feel safe. In the hope to feel safer online, we literally have filled the wallet of a guy who has contributed "personally" to finance a very racist, ableist, homophobic, supremacist Sweden party. That said... Hate speech is not free speech. Supporting politicians who think that homosexuality is immoral (or worse a crime), that non-white / migrant people have less rights than white, thinking of rolling back diversity and inclusion policies (including accessibility and disabled people's rights), well, these are not opinions. This is HARM, and no politician should support it. I'm blind, I rely on accessibility, and, I use my freedom to speak, to say what I really think: instead of financing that crap, you should finance disabled people's safety on and offline. You should replace a person who is in favor with those philosophies. I feel double betrayed by you: first, because at the moment, as far as I know, Mullvad is the best VPN service for accessibility to blind and with the most substainable/affordable payment conditions. But then, I discover that it's yet another accessible technology but who licks the boots of MAGA and similar. It means that we, blind folks, are basically leashed. "you have no one but me", and you know what it means? It means control. It means that those fascists could, one day (far or near) ask for our data. How could I trust a company this way? If you care of your business and reputation, you should at least find something better to say, to get out from this shit. I won't be silent from here; I always suggested mullvad to blind people asking for an accessible VPN, now I won't do any more but I'll warn about this political matter. I won't ask for refunds, I have no longer energy to lose from here. 15 euro don't make me fail. After the current payment expires, I'll simply go away. #accessibility #ableism #boycott #disability #blind #inclusion #wtf

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