TED Talks
TED: 4 ways to design a disability-friendly future | Meghan Hussey
Nearly fifteen percent of the world's population lives with a disability, yet this massive chunk of humanity is still routinely excluded from opportunities. Sharing her experience growing up with an autistic sister, disability inclusion...
TED Talks
TED: A disability-inclusive future of work | Ryan Gersava
One billion people worldwide are living with a disability, and too many of them are left unemployed or feeling like they need to hide their conditions due to discriminatory hiring practices, says social innovator and TED Fellow Ryan...
TED Talks
TED: A modern argument for the rights of animals | Peter Singer
Why do we prioritize human rights over those of other species? Philosopher Peter Singer dives into what he calls "speciesism," the root of the widely ignored mistreatment of animals around the world, from factory farms to product-testing...
TED Talks
TED: When we design for disability, we all benefit | Elise Roy
I believe that losing my hearing was one of the greatest gifts I've ever received, says elise Roy. As a disability rights lawyer and design thinker, she knows that being Deaf gives her a unique way of experiencing and reframing the world...
The Guardian
The martial arts fighter with Down's syndrome battling for the right to fight
Garrett Holeve (aka G Money) has always dreamt of being a Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter, and with the full support of his parents, prepares to fight another disabled opponent. But Florida authorities deemed the contest a health risk....
The Guardian
A Violent End to Disability Rights Protests in Bolivia
Disability activists have been protesting for better treatment and a monthly stipend from the Bolivian government for nearly three months. They have yet to enter Plaza Murillo to discuss their demands. Law enforcement increases their...
Barcroft Media
Disabled Orca Becomes Leader Of The Pod: SNAPPED IN THE WILD
A DISABLED orca first spotted by a couple in 2013 returns to greet them four years later - and now he's leading the pod. In 2013, photographer and marine tour guides Rainer and Silke Schimpf spotted a young killer whale, who they named...
The Guardian
Disability Activists Demand Government Support in Bolivia
After a long journey to La Paz and few days of protesting, disability activists in Bolivia are still unable to speak to government officials. The group begins taking more serious measures and law enforcement responds with violence. The...
The Guardian
The martial arts fighter with Down's syndrome battling for the right to fight
Garrett Holeve (aka G Money) has always dreamt of being a Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter, and with the full support of his parents, prepares to fight another disabled opponent. But Florida authorities deemed the contest a health risk....
Equality and Human Rights Commission
The disability pay gap explained
An animation from the Equality and Human Rights Commission explaining the disability pay gap. About the data: * The disability pay gap figures are based on a statistical predictive model which uses Labour Force Survey data from the...
Equality and Human Rights Commission
What is discrimination arising from disability? | Equality law: discrimination explained
Lauren Queen gives an introduction to what is meant by discrimination arising from disability, under the Equality Act 2010. Find out more at https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/advice-and-guidance/disability-discrimination See more...
Equality and Human Rights Commission
What is disability discrimination? | Equality law: discrimination explained
Lauren Queen gives an introduction to equality law around age discrimination, under the Equality Act 2010. Find out more at https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/advice-and-guidance/disability-discrimination See more equality law videos...
Equality and Human Rights Commission
BSL: Your Rights at Work - 17 - Previous disability
British Sign language clip 17 of 29 in the series of your rights at work videos. More BSL content is available at www.equalityhumanrights.com/bsl
Equality and Human Rights Commission
BSL: Your rights at work - Getting a job - 02 - The Positive about Disability Two Ticks Symbol
British Sign Language clip 2 of 27 in the series of Your rights at work: getting a job videos. More BSL content is available at www.equalityhumanrights.com/bsl
Equality and Human Rights Commission
BSL: Your rights at work - Getting a job - 13 - The law: declaring a disability
British Sign Language clip 13 of 27 in the series of Your rights at work: getting a job videos. More BSL content is available at www.equalityhumanrights.com/bsl
Equality and Human Rights Commission
BSL: Your rights at work - Getting a job - 12 - The disability question
British Sign Language clip 12 of 27 in the series of Your rights at work: getting a job videos. More BSL content is available at www.equalityhumanrights.com/bsl
The Atlantic
Could Health-Care Cuts Cost Disabled Americans Their Freedom?
Recently, 43 disabled protesters were arrested outside of Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell's office, and the clips went viral on social media. Since then, activists have kept up the pressure on the Republican health bill with...
The Guardian
How the Paralympics will be making sporting and disability welfare headlines
How the Paralympics will be making sporting and disability welfare headlines Two weeks of sporting endeavour every bit as competitive as the Olympics gets underway on Wednesday, with the opening ceremony of the Paralympics. However, the...
Big Think
How I overcame disability to become a NASA astronaut | Leland Melvin
- Leland Melvin was told he'd never be an astronaut after he lost all his hearing. - He got a chance to fly to space and honor the legacy of his friends after the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster. - Leland worked on building the space...
Curated Video
From curse to catfish - West Africa schools tackle stigma of disability
Disabled children in West Africa are more likely to be out of school than any other group of children, and are often deemed as cursed and worthless by society. But attitudes are changing and a growing number of schools across Senegal and...
The Guardian
G Money: The MMA fighter with Down's syndrome battling for the right to fight | Guardian Docs
Garrett Holeve (aka G Money) has always dreamt of being a Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter, and with the full support of his parents, prepares to fight another disabled opponent. Subscribe to The Guardian ► http://is.gd/subscribeguardian...
Reading Through History
The Rob Show: @Youtube Destroying Monetization and the South's Right to Secede
@Youtube is disabling the ads on most of my videos and I just had to take a few minutes to complain about it. But, more importantly, I wanted to test making a video response to one of my videos titled, Did the south Have the Right to...
Curated Video
You're Bending Over Wrong — Here's The Right Way
Whether it'd be picking something off the floor or tying your shoelace, we bend over to the floor every day. But have you realized that you might be doing it wrong and causing irreversible damage to your spine and back? With the help of...
Barbican Centre
The Art of Change Shorts: Disability // What's the worst that could happen? by Jenny Jokela
This month, illustrator and animator Jenny Jokela shares the story of paraclimber, Anoushé Husain as she talks about the concept of difference, confidence and resilience. Anoushé Husain was born missing her right arm below the elbow, is...