Bowel cancer screening: a simple test that could save your life  - News If you’re aged 50 to 74, you should receive an NHS bowel screening (FIT) kit through the post every two years. The NHS sends this automatically to

A simple at-home test could save your life 💛

Bowel cancer screening helps catch signs early—before symptoms show. It only takes minutes, but it can make a huge difference.

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Washington Watch: DOJ extends deadline for ADA disability guidance by one year - Community College Daily The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) will extend the deadline for colleges and other public entities to comply with new requirements for web and mobile content accessibility under Title II of the Amer...

ADA deadline update 💛

The DOJ extended digital accessibility deadlines by 1 year—
➡️ 2027 for larger communities
➡️ 2028 for smaller ones

👉 www.ccdaily.com/2026/04/doj-...

#Accessibility #DisabilityRights

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Garden made for Wiltshire girl with disability 'unbelievable' Ada's condition is so rare it has does not have an official name yet and is referred to as SUPV3L1.

Disability isn’t just about a diagnosis 💛

This story highlights how environment, support & access shape daily life just as much as the condition itself.

👀 👉 www.bbc.com/news/article...

#DisabilityAwareness #Accessibility

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The Tee That Does More: Adaptive Raglan Tees for Chronic Illness & Disability YouTube video by Spoonie Threads

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What helped reduce smoking could help fight heart disease, obesity & diabetes 💛

Long-term change—not quick fixes—is key

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Adaptive Clothing with Purpose: Why the Spoonie Signature Pocket Is a Game-Changer The Pocket That Actually Gets It: Inside the Spoonie Signature Pocket Let’s be honest—most pockets aren’t designed with real life in mind. They’re too small, placed awkwardly, or just there for looks....

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Deadline Nears For New ADA Requirements New rules dramatically expanding the purview of the ADA are supposed to start taking effect later this month, but now disability advocates are worried that federal officials might be considering a del...

A major ADA deadline is approaching 💛

New rules require government websites & apps to be accessible—expanding access to essential services for people with disabilities.

👉 www.disabilityscoop.com/2026/04/14/d...

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The Everyday Hoodie—Reimagined for Accessibility & Comfort YouTube video by Spoonie Threads

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April is Autism Acceptance Month.

Acceptance means inclusion, equitable access, and respect for neurodiversity — supported by listening to autistic voices.

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Chronic Illness Tips: Simple Ways to Make Everyday Life More Manageable YouTube video by Spoonie Threads

Living with chronic illness? Start small 💛

Simple tips to make daily life easier, reduce fatigue & support your routine

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The R-word was taboo as a slur for people with disabilities. Now it's being normalized again | CBC Radio The R-word has been considered taboo for several years, as a slur against people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Now, the word appears to be undergoing a resurgence and normalization...

A harmful word many believed was fading is being normalized again.

New reporting from CBC Radio looks at what this means for people with intellectual disabilities—and why language still matters.

Read more: www.cbc.ca/radio/thecur...

#WordsMatter #DisabilityInclusion

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Lena Dunham Tells All Like Never Before: Chronic Illness, Addiction, Exes and Her Revealing New Book (Exclusive) Lena Dunham's new memoir 'Famesick' will be available April 14

Lena Dunham is getting candid about it all.

Her new memoir Famesick dives into chronic illness, addiction, relationships, and the reality behind early fame—and how she’s finally found peace.

Read more: people.com/lena-dunham-...

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Chemo days are hard—getting dressed shouldn’t be 💛

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Real stories like this are why adaptive clothing matters.

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A hiring rule meant to help people with disabilities get federal jobs instead left them more vulnerable to DOGE mass firings Several fired Schedule A employees who spoke with Government Executive say they’re still struggling to find new full-time employment after losing their federal jobs.

A hiring rule meant to help workers with disabilities may have left them more vulnerable during federal layoffs.

Read more: www.govexec.com/workforce/20...

#FederalWorkforce #DisabilityRights #DOGE

Getting dressed with tremors or dexterity challenges can be frustrating—but the right clothing can help 💛

We’re sharing simple ways adaptive design supports comfort + independence.

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Living with a chronic condition can reveal the gaps in women’s healthcare—dismissal, delays, and lack of understanding.

💛 Read more: www.forbes.com/councils/for...

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Work + chronic illness = a balance most people don’t see.

This story is a reminder that flexibility, understanding, and real support at work aren’t extras—they’re essential. 💛

www.benefitnews.com/news/wellthe...

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Preemie + newborn G-tube pajamas are now $14.99 (limited stock!)

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Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains what we do — and still don't — know about pain "Pain is a mysterious thing," says neurosurgeon Dr. Sanjay Gupta. But understanding how it works in the body and different kinds of treatment can help you find the right pain relief when you need it.

Pain isn’t just physical—it’s shaped by the brain too 💛

Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains how understanding pain differently could change how we manage it.

👉 www.npr.org/2026/04/04/n...

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Wishing you a Happy Easter 🐣💛

Good moments and maybe a little chocolate.

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