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⚒️ Roll’s Nuggets ⛏️ 

Updates on the App

We recorded our first Spotlight (what we are calling our version of a video interview) and as soon as we get that edited we will get it into your hot sticky hands (wait, why are your hands hot and sticky?). 

Jerod (see previous newsletter if you are wondering who the heck Jerod is) got some deserved recognition, surprises, and some sweet looks at two different stadiums last week, and we will be sharing those behind-the-scenes videos on our socials shortly. 

We have a backlog of development stuff we are working on to get the app running the way we want it to which includes some new features that we will share with you as they come. 

And for the person on our social asking where they can buy stickers — STAY TUNED. SOON COME.

We really need to reach our WeFunder goal of 50k so we can take Roll to the next level and be around for the long haul – will you help us get there by sharing our WeFunder in your own network?

We’d love to hear from you! Did we miss the mark, or do you have an idea to make it better? Reach out at [email protected].

🤙 Say What Say What? 📣 

👩‍🦽 Crip News You Can Use 👨‍🦼 

Accessi-stories From Around the World

We’ve all super glued a cut when we weren’t sure it really warranted a trip to the ER before (right? RIGHT?!). Now imagine your surgeon saying they’re going to super glue your bone back together. Scientists in South Korea have developed a tool —basically a modified glue gun — that can 3D print custom bone grafts directly onto fractures during surgery. The material isn’t just old horses from the Elmer factory though (no disrespect Elmers, we know that isn’t true): it is made of bone-healing hydroxyapatite and biocompatible thermoplastic (yes, I did have to say that slowly in my head multiple times) that melts just enough to mold perfectly into jagged bone breaks, no pre-fab needed. 

Why it Matters: for people with spinal cord injuries, cerebral palsy, or conditions like osteoporosis—where bones are more vulnerable to breaks or slower to heal—this could be a total game-changer. Roughly 1 in 4 men over 50 and 1 in 2 women over 50 experience fractures related to osteoporosis, and those with mobility disabilities are at an increased risk due to decreased bone density and falls. A “print-as-you-go” bone graft that promotes regrowth and releases antibiotics to prevent infection could drastically shorten recovery times and reduce complications. Science just made the ultimate craft hack. Scrapbookers and DIY queens, consider this your 21 glue-gun salute. 🎆 

What do you think about this? Let us know [email protected]

😄 Wheel-y Good News 😁 

Good Folks Doin’ Good Thangs

Healthy debate, discussion, dialogue—and okay, a little bit of pontification—happen frequently in my house (I come by it naturally). My husband and I were just talking about neurodivergency the other night. As someone diagnosed with ADHD himself we were discussing brilliant minds and generalizations and how people with ADHD are the ones coming up with the great ideas and those with ADHD and autism are then researching the sh*t out of those ideas. And honestly? Without making too sweeping of a generalization, there’s a grain of truth in that.

It got me thinking about all the accommodations we expect neurodivergent people to make, while rarely asking the so-called “normative” brain to adjust in return. Systems are built to favor one way of thinking and that’s the real accessibility barrier.

That’s why this news is so important: The Neurodiversity Alliance is expanding. In just one year, they’ve grown from reaching 60 schools to more than 600 campuses nationwide. This isn’t just more logos on a website, it’s real on-the-ground peer support. In August, over 130 student leaders converged in Denver to share strategies, talk about navigating “neurotypical” work cultures, and lift each other up in a space where masking isn’t the default. 

The goal isn’t just inclusion, it’s transformation. Because when we start untangling ableism from how our schools, workplaces, and identities are designed, we open up room for all neurotypes. The systems shift. We all win.

Do you have a story you want to share? We want to know about it. Seriously. Send your story to [email protected]

⚖️ Policy & Prejudice 🤫 

Keeping the ol’ checks & balances in check

INCYMI: Remember when we covered the long-awaited Transportation Department rule (July 8 issue — Raccoons Have Hands) that was supposed to bring long-overdue protections for wheelchair users during air travel? The Biden administration had already punted enforcement to August 2025, but surprise! That date came and went, and now the DOT says it still won’t enforce key parts of the rule.

In other words: after years of wheelchairs being treated like bowling balls (see our Jet2 “Holiday” meme for Exhibit A), the promised accountability is still somewhere lost in the security line. This rule was supposed to finally require airlines to treat mobility devices with the same care as passengers themselves — because for many travelers, their wheelchair is their independence. Instead, we’re once again left with a very on-American brand of “left holding the bag.”

File this one under: policy promises without follow-through. And while we’re at it, remember why voting matters. November is around the corner—double-check your registration and make sure your voice (and your vote) is ready for takeoff. ✈️

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🐒 Baboon Adjacent Barks 👄 

3 Links to 3 Stories We Think You’ll Like

Congratulations! You made it to the end. As a treat, here is the new section we’re workshopping called “Baboon Adjacent Barks” (FYI Barks are one of the types of calls that baboons make to other baboons.)

• Frida Project is a nonprofit organization that provides support for paralyzed animals and educates others about stray dog rescues like Frida's.

• 3D printed casts are changing the casting game (and they look cool!)

• This restaurant in North Carolina aims to make their restaurant Autism-friendly.