March 2023

In the complex world of Hollywood, success is not guaranteed, especially so if you are a person with a disability. But one of the few who have been able to achieve that sometimes-elusive success, is Nic Novicki. Nic attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, the school of Film and Television, UCB Theatre, and Temple […]

In Port Moody, just 30 minutes from downtown Vancouver, a large pink sign on the ‘building of baked goodies’, tucked away at 2302B Clarke Street, heralds your arrival at Gabi & Jules Handmade Pies. On the street, you may see a parked van, colourfully wrapped in images of some of the delicious treats that await

Mr. Keiji Kawahara, Executive Director Mr. Kawahara’s Research My research theme at university and graduate school was ‘Design for the Handicapped’. In 1970’s, Sweden was the leader in this field, and I was also studying design journals and academic papers published in Sweden and other European countries. At that time, the concept of ‘The Handicapped’ was

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease. Although diagnosed with osteoarthritis at the age of 24, Joshuanette’s effervescent, optimistic personality does allow her to wallow in self-pity. Every day, she continues to live her best life in whatever way her disease allows her to, on that day. When she first received her diagnosis, two years ago, Joshuanette

Jean Claude Mbonigaba: He hopes for improvment in Rwanda for People with Disabilities Jean Claude is a computer engineer who lives in Rwanda. He is the co-founder of an Information and Communications Technology (ICT) company, also based in Rwanda, where, among other things, he maintains the ICT infrastructure of HVP Gatagara Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Hospital.

Easterseals’ Employment Services throughout the United States command attention during National Disability Employment Awareness Month Easterseals, a leading service provider and advocate for people with disabilities in the U.S., is driven by its purpose to change the way the world defines and views disability by making profound, positive differences in people’s lives every day.   For more

Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR), according to the World Health Organization, involves the enhancement of the quality of life for people with disabilities and their families, meeting their basic needs and ensuring their inclusion and participation in their communities. A stellar example of CBR in the Caribbean is the work done tirelessly by Bernard Warner and

A Mélange conversation with the European Network for Accessible Tourism(ENAT) President, Annagrazia Laura History of ENAT ENAT, the European Network for Accessible Tourism was founded in 2008, as a Belgian non-profit association, which promotes accessibility to tourism for the benefit of all citizens. ENAT began as an EU-funded pilot project which had the aim to mainstream the

President of the Michigan Association for Healthcare Quality To young, aspiring professionals with disabilities, Rebekah says: “NEVER devalue yourself, not even on the inside When an employer ‘accommodates you’, this IS a legal requirement and NOT an excuse to pay you less or deny you benefits Negotiate during the hiring process!” MÉLANGE: How challenging is

Ringo Harrigan, a young man on the island of Curacao, who loves nature, agriculture, art and music, remembers quite vividly when he first became interested in the lives of people with disabilities. He was only 16 years old working at a McDonald’s restaurant when a person with special needs came in on a wheelchair. From