Listen to this Article Bionic Power is a Vancouver-based Canadian company that builds smart knee supports to help people stand taller and walk with less effort. Its flagship system, the Agilik™, is fitted into a custom leg brace made by a certified orthotist. Built-in motors and sensors read each step and deliver precise assistance at […]
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Listen to this Article LOOKING FOR DISABILITY-FRIENDLY DESTINATIONS? Arizona, the Grand Canyon State Lansing, Michigan Visit Lauderdale Penticton, BC Friuli Venezia Giulia The Palm Beaches WANT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO? Check out Able Eyes MORE TRAVEL DEALS? Check out accessibleGO Click here to subscribe to Tidbits Do you have something to share? Email Marina Apperley at tidbits@readmelange.com
By Jacob Rosser The 2025-26 NHL (National Hockey League) season began on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 and hockey fans around the world (including me!) are excited to pull their hockey jerseys out of summer storage. This is even the case if you are a Toronto Maple Leafs fan lol! Let’s be honest, the Leafs have
Ferose VR and Vicky Roy Listen to this Article How two dreamers are changing the way India sees disability There are stories that quietly restore your faith in people and this is one of them. It begins with two men who couldn’t be more different: Ferose V R, a tech leader who’s spent his life
By Christine E. Staple Ebanks Closing our two-part series on Special Needs Mama Bear leadership, this issue spotlights Michelle Renee Alexander-Druitt in the global rise of mothers who—out of love for their children—are stepping into quiet CEO roles that change families, communities, and systems. Listen to this Article In our last issue of Accessibility or
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By Lillian Brooks Image via Pexels Listen to this Article Starting a job search can feel like standing at the base of a steep hill—but for individuals with disabilities, that hill often comes with hidden barriers, unpredictable terrain, and unclear signage. Whether you’re just entering the workforce or reimagining your next chapter, navigating employment with
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By Martin Block Image via Pexels Listen to this Article The professional world doesn’t always open its doors on the first knock — especially if you’re a young adult navigating both ambition and disability. But here’s the truth behind the curtain: the business world isn’t one monolithic system waiting for your resume. It’s a living,
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By Edrian Blasquino Image Source/Unsplash Listen to this Article For many people, the goal is simple: to live in a place that feels like home and a space to work efficiently. However, being independent doesn’t always mean working alone. It is about having the right support systems to live safely, comfortably, and with dignity. Technology
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Listen to this Article LOOKING FOR DISABILITY-FRIENDLY DESTINATIONS? Arizona, the Grand Canyon State Lansing, Michigan Visit Lauderdale Penticton, BC Friuli Venezia Giulia The Palm Beaches WANT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO? Check out Able Eyes MORE TRAVEL DEALS? Check out accessibleGO Click here to subscribe to Tidbits Do you have something to share? Email Marina Apperley at tidbits@readmelange.com