By Carrie Ann Trubenstein, Constructive Partnerships Unlimited (CP Unlimited) The sign-up sheet sits on a wrinkled piece of loose-leaf paper near the bar, names written in every direction. A few performers tune guitars while others rehearse poems under their breath. There is laughter, the clink of glasses, and that familiar mix […]

When Michelle Weger first started nodding off in class, she thought she was just tired. University days stretched long, microscopes glowed dim, and ambition burned hot. She was one of ten students accepted into a coveted Diagnostic Cytology program, training her eyes to read cells that would tell life-and-death stories. Then

by Matthew (Matty) Medeiros Hi, I’m Matthew Medeiros, but everyone calls me Matty. I’m from Vancouver, British Columbia, and I wear a few hats in the travel world. I’m the Program Coordinator at Travel Best Bets, supporting more than 500 home-based travel advisors across Canada, and I’m also an Accessible Travel

Founded by George Gallego, The Axis Project has long been a sanctuary where individuals with disabilities train, connect, and reclaim their strength and independence. Earlier this year, the center was forced to relocate, leaving its members without the uniquely accessible space that had transformed countless lives. George has launched a $250,000 fundraising

Sound often shapes how people share and understand ideas. In schools, offices, and public areas, it’s the main way messages travel. For people who are deaf or hard of hearing, these places become easier to join when technology supports equal communication. Audio-Visual (AV) systems now make that possible. In this article,

By Delani Li, Columbia News Service Employees at Café Joyeux. (Photo courtesy of Café Joyeux) The employment situation for people with disabilities in New York City is dire, according to advocates who want more companies to see the benefits of hiring an inclusive workforce. According to a report from AHRC NYC, an organization that

By Oliver L. Haimson Image by Holiak/Freepik AI seems to be well on its way to becoming pervasive. You hear rumbles of AI being used, somewhere behind the scenes, at your doctor’s office. You suspect it may have played a role in hiring decisions during your last job search. Sometimes –

Accessible Suite | Photo: Ravi Gill Kaly Ryan walked into the Interior Design Show (IDS) in Vancouver with a big idea and a bigger to-do list. The founder of Capella Design wanted to build a hotel suite that worked for different bodies, abilities, and ways of moving. Not just a demo

Joshuanette Francis, founder of Good Human (Antigua & Barbuda) What inspired the creation of Good Humans 268, and what does the name represent? It was born from both challenge and purpose. In 2021, after losing one of my jobs, I discovered that the Disability Tribunal — established under the Disabilities and

When Hayley talks about her daughter Natty, her voice carries both steadiness and laughter. It’s the sound of someone who has weathered shock, learned fast, and chosen to share what she knows so others might feel less afraid. Years ago, when Natty arrived in their Cornwall home, Hayley’s world changed in