7 Best Articles on Disability
The most useful articles on disability from around the web—beginners to advanced—curated by thought leaders and our community. We focus on timeless pieces and update the list whenever we discover new, must-read articles or videos—make sure to bookmark and revisit this page.
Top 5 Disability Articles
At a glance: these are the articles that have been most read, shared, and saved on disability by Refind users in 2023 so far.
- 7 Things Every Designer Needs to Know about Accessibility — Salesforce UX
- Does the term “neurodiversity” do more harm than good?
- Disability Pride Month: Traveling While Disabled
- The beauty industry might actually be catching up on accessibility
- I’m completely blind and far more capable than you might think
Trending
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I’m completely blind and far more capable than you might think
One of the biggest challenges in becoming blind late in life has been overcoming sighted people’s negative assumptions
Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles on disability—all under 10 minutes.
We need to talk about the disability employment gap
Not only is there a moral imperative, but the benefits of inclusivity far outweigh the costs for all parties
The beauty industry might actually be catching up on accessibility
Most products aren't disability-friendly — but these advocates are making change happen.
Disability Pride Month: Traveling While Disabled
I'm sharing a little explainer of what it's like to travel while disabled - some basics, plus details about traveling by air and by car.
Does the term “neurodiversity” do more harm than good?
Attempts to normalize abnormal development could prevent individuals in need of help from seeking it.
«"Neurodiversity" is an umbrella term that encompasses several complicated learning issues, such as those in communication (autism), reading (dyslexia), math (dyscalculia), motor function (dyspraxia), and attention (ADHD). It even includes certain mental health conditions.»
It’s Time to Make Accessibility Our Collective Responsibility
More than 30 years after the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the burden of enforcement often still falls on disabled people and their families.
Long Articles
These are some of the most-read long-form articles on disability.
7 Things Every Designer Needs to Know about Accessibility — Salesforce UX
Accessibility enables people with disabilities to perceive, understand, navigate, interact with and contribute to the web.
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