#PersonsWithDisabilities #SouthAfrica

“This is especially alarming for persons with disabilities, as they are particularly susceptible to the detrimental impacts of climate change. The disproportionate vulnerabilities that persons with disabilities face under changing climate conditions”

They include physical, social, economic, and institutional barriers that limit their ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from climate-related emergencies

https://www.sanews.gov.za/south-africa/protection-persons-disabilities-key-amid-severe-weather-conditions

#ClimateChange

MMFF 2025 Gabi ng Parangal shows why representation matters

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/movies/representation-metro-manila-film-festival-gabi-ng-parangal-2025/

Today is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities ♿

On social media, it's important that we consider how disabled people interact with their digital community and make their voices heard.

Something as simple as adding ALT text to your images, or being mindful of ableist language, can help disabled people feel more welcome in this space.

We know it's a long way from perfect, but we want to help the Social Web feel welcoming to all.

#PersonsWithDisabilities #Disabled #Awareness

FACT CHECK: Registration links for PWD cash aid lead to phishing, shopping sites

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/registration-links-pwd-cash-aid-lead-phishing-shopping-sites/

Unregistered Bukidnon care facility operated for years ‘untouched’ by authorities

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/mindanao/bukidnon-care-facility-elderly-operated-untouched-authorities/

Space for music, advocacy: Best Buddies, Bistro Group stage benefit concert

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/best-buddies-bistro-group-benefit-concert-september-2025/

Facebook meme page FTTM faces cyber libel complaint

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/metro-manila/fttm-facebook-meme-page-faces-cyber-libel-complaint-caloocan-city/

How AI is transforming the lives of neurodivergent people

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/technology/features/artificial-intelligence-transforming-lives-neurodivergent-people/

Walking through the lenses of a visually impaired magna cum laude

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/social-issues/clarence-nayve-visually-impaired-magna-cum-laude/

Why Miss Possibilities is a truly special pageant

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/why-miss-possibilities-truly-special/