New Zealand’s Disability-Led Path to Accessibility in the Arts
"Other places could learn from the island country, where measures like audio description and braille surtitling have become standard practice." https://reasonstobecheerful.world/new-zealands-disability-led-path-to-accessibility-in-the-arts/
How Audio Description Sets the Stage for More Accessible Theater
Though increasingly common for movies and TV, the practice has yet to become widespread in live performance venues. Gravity Access is trying to change that. https://reasonstobecheerful.world/gravity-access-audio-descriptions-performing-arts/
Your Brain’s Not Broken: Strategies for Navigating Your Emotions and Life with ADHD
by Tamara Rosier (2021) "If you have ADHD, your brain doesn't work in the same way as a "normal" or neurotypical brain does because it's wired differently. You and others may see this difference in circuitry as somehow wrong or incomplete. It isn't. It does present...
Don’t Forget to Take Your ‘Culture Vitamins’
In Denmark, prescriptions for group-based experiences, like concerts or library read-alouds, are helping people reconnect with themselves. "“Some studies show bibliotherapy works, especially for treating anxiety in young people. A study of a four-week bibliotherapy...
Teen Depression
Being a teenager can be tough, but it shouldn’t feel hopeless. Check your symptoms, and find out what you can do if you think you might have depression. https://go.nih.gov/dGGEwYi #shareNIMH https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/teen-depression Image...
EEOC Finalizes Rule for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission finalizes a rule clarifying that the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act covers accommodations related to pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, miscarriage, stillbirth, and abortion.
New study finds that both stimulant and non-stimulant medications improve cognition in ADHD
"Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most prevalent neurodevelopmental disorders and can persist into adulthood in the majority of cases. ADHD is associated with deficits in cognitive functions, in particular executive functions such as motor...
Assistive Technologies Empower Workers Who Have Disabilities
"As technological advancements become more accessible, they can help workers who have disabilities overcome physical and/or mental barriers improving their workplace performance. Devices specifically designed to help the disabled community often can help bridge the...
Early-Life Air, Noise Pollution Exposure Tied to Later Mental Health Issues
Findings for psychotic experiences, depression, and anxiety in youth and young adults ages 13 to 24 "Early-life air and noise pollution exposure are prospectively associated with three common mental health problems from adolescence to young adulthood, according to a...
Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Help raise awareness about the importance of child and adolescent mental health by sharing informational materials based on the latest research. Share science. Share hope. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/children-and-mental-health #shareNIMH Image Spource...
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