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Rewiring Communication: Brain–Computer Interfaces Move Closer to Real Use
Brain–computer interfaces (BCIs) are advancing rapidly and may soon become a practical tool for people who have lost the ability to move or speak due to illness or injury. These devices link brain signals to computers, allowing users to control digital systems…
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DOE Delays Action on Accessibility Rules Amid Broad Public Concern
Department Reviews Accessibility Policy After Receiving National Feedback Federal officials are postponing a proposal that would remove longstanding accessibility requirements after receiving substantial public input. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has delayed its plan to eliminate specific building access standards outlined…
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Participation Begins with Design
What if participation was not something granted by invitation but something intentionally designed from the beginning? Accessibility is often introduced only after structures are in place. It appears as a ramp beside the stairs, captions beneath a video, or a sign language…
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Not the Whole Sky
Some mornings begin before the day truly arrives. Before coffee brews or feet touch the floor, the mind is already awake, turning over unfinished tasks, small regrets, and silences where words were needed. These thoughts gather quickly, building tension and overshadowing the…
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Beyond Fitting In: Re-imagining How Communities Invite Participation
Many people appreciate the convenience of things that come ready to use—like fitted sheets that eliminate the hassle of tucking corners, pre-sliced bread that saves time at the table, or turnkey solutions that require minimal setup and allow for immediate use. Communities…
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The Cost of Standing Still
“The only limits for tomorrow are the doubts we have today.”— Pittacus Lore Everyone understands what it feels like to get stuck. Sometimes it happens halfway through a project that, at the start, sparked genuine excitement and potential. The initial energy fades,…
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A List of Small Things
On a hot Wednesday in July, Melissa sat in her parked car outside the pharmacy, staring at the dashboard clock. She was not waiting for anyone. She just could not convince herself to go inside yet. For weeks, life had been a…
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After the Rain: How Texas Communities Are Walking Toward Recovery
When floodwaters swept through the Texas Hill Country, they arrived with little warning and immense force. Entire neighborhoods were submerged, roads erased, lives upended. Camp Mystic, once a place of summer songs and sunlight, became the site of unimaginable grief. In Kerr…
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The Participation Paradigm: How Accessibility is Being Redefined
Individuals with disabilities in the United States have relied on federal protections to support meaningful participation in community settings and publicly supported services. These protections help to remove barriers and promote access to education, employment, health care, transportation, and civic engagement. As…
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Disability Pride Month: Inclusion, Participation, and a Range of Perspectives
Each July, Disability Pride Month offers an opportunity to recognize the contributions of people with disabilities and to reflect on the importance of inclusion. It marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), signed into law on July 26, 1990,…