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How San Francisco Is Making Small Businesses More Accessible

Amy Yee

March 06, 2023 |

Bloomberg CityLab |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, San Francisco, California

A new program in San Francisco that launched last year aims to help small business owners comply with requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act by granting businesses up to $10,000 to make accessible renovations or hire inspectors to avoid hefty lawsuits.

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Deconstruction: women+ group unbuilds old houses for reuse

Jingnan Peng

March 03, 2023 |

The Christian Science Monitor |

Video |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Savannah, Georgia

Re:purpose Savannah is a women and non-binary-led group that saves old buildings from landfills through deconstruction, a less wasteful alternative to demolition, and then salvaging useful materials to be used in future builds and community projects. Re:purpose Savannah harvests 50-90% of a house for reuse and then recycles the rest. The salvaged materials for reuse are then sold to locals in the area

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A Colorado state park's 'mini tanks' get people with disabilities back on the trail

Emma VandenEinde

March 03, 2023 |

Wyoming Public Media |

Radio |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Pine, Colorado

The Track Chair Program at Staunton State Park in Colorado allows people with disabilities to travel the hiking trails for free. The chairs have triangular treads, stabilizing hydraulics and suspension so they can traverse hills, rocks, and bumps easily.

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This group is bringing queer mental health support to Afghanistan

Nour Abi Nakhoul

March 02, 2023 |

Xtra |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: France

Nour Sarah is a collaboration between two non-profits — Spectrum and LebMASH — that aims to help LGBTQ+ people in the North African and West Asian region understand their mental health issues and receive support services. Nour Sarah aims to provide safe care to those who need it in spaces where it’s historically hard to find. The group hosts educational sessions and connects people with counselors trained to provide care to LGBTQ+ people who are drastically under-supported when it comes to accessing mental health care.

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Jackson's Latino community: Amid growing job mobility, could politics fill gaps that still exist?

Miranda de Moraes

February 28, 2023 |

Casper Star-Tribune |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Jackson Hole, Wyoming

The Town’s Equity Task Force works to advise the town on equity and inclusion strategies, specifically for the Latino population in the community. The task force presented seven recommendations to the Jackson Town Council in December, which were accepted, including recommendations like translating town signs into Spanish. Similarly, several local nonprofits have stepped up to serve Latino community members from literacy to food aid.

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Undocumented students win a fight for educational equality in Arizona

Maritza L. Félix

February 22, 2023 |

Oregon Live |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Arizona

DACA recipients and advocates in Arizona spent months knocking on doors and speaking with Latino voters to push for the passage of Proposition 308, a measure allowing undocumented students to qualify for in-state college tuition. Their campaign, as well as their outreach with Republican lawmakers, helped get the proposal signed into law in 2022.

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People face a 'desperate' reality after leaving prison. Two Atlanta women are pushing to change that.

Candice Norwood

February 17, 2023 |

The 19th |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Atlanta, Georgia

Barred Business campaigns for improved laws against discrimination in the city and connects residents of Atlanta, Georgia, who were formerly incarcerated with services, funding, and housing.

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Armed Community Groups Are Defending Texas Drag Queens From Christian Fascists

Candice Bernd

February 14, 2023 |

Truthout |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Texas

Armed members of Veterans for Equality and other community groups are showing up to protect drag queens from violent protestors at events throughout the state. In addition, several venues that host drag events have begun investing in hiring more professional private security to keep both performers and attendees safe.

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These prosthetics break the mold with third thumbs, spikes, and superhero skins

Joanna Thompson

February 10, 2023 |

MIT Technology Review |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States

Custom, designer prosthetics that serve purposes in both function and fashion are beginning to reform the prosthetics industry, allowing people to express themselves and embrace their bodies in new ways. Researchers, developers, and larger businesses are constantly innovating to create new prosthetics that can meet a person’s every need and other companies are working to make prosthetic covers more accessible so anyone can afford the option to personalize their look.

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A Chicago Mural Project Becomes a Nationwide Movement

Martha Contreras

February 09, 2023 |

Borderless Magazine |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

The Mural Movement uses the power of art as a tool to help Black and brown communities heal when grappling with gun violence and racism. The group works with artists who create murals of victims of gun violence and now has 186 murals nationwide.

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