Tag: Disability

British Vogue Dedicates Five Covers to Disability Activists

British Vogue Dedicates Five Covers to Disability Activists

British Vogue highlights notable people with disabilities in its May 2023 issue as a way to further important conversations around disability in the media and society. The “Reframing Fashion: Dynamic, Daring & Disabled issue will have five different covers, starring Sinéad Burke, actor Selma Blair, sign language performer Justina Miles and models Aaron Rose Philip and Ellie Goldstein.

Disability Rights Activist Faces Supreme Court Showdown over Hotel Accessibility Lawsuits

Disability Rights Activist Faces Supreme Court Showdown over Hotel Accessibility Lawsuits

Disability rights activist Deborah Laufer has filed hundreds of federal lawsuits claiming that hotels fail to disclose accessibility information on their websites, which can make traveling harder for those with a disability that may require a wheelchair. However, on Monday, the Supreme Court took a case that could cause problems for her crusade.

Beauty Products Need More Universal Designs for People With Disabilities

Beauty Products Need More Universal Designs for People With Disabilities

In addition to aesthetics, you might not consider whether you have trouble distinguishing shampoo from conditioner if you have limited vision or if you have problems opening eyeliner caps when you have limited mobility. One in four Americans and 1.3 billion people worldwide with disabilities find buying a new product a disheartening process that many beauty lovers likely take for granted.

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