Listen to this Article Smarter Blinds for Greater Independence – Leafi Home For individuals facing mobility or dexterity challenges, something as simple as adjusting window blinds can become a daily barrier. Leafi, a Canadian-based smart home technology company, is lifting that barrier—bringing increased independence, comfort, and control into homes with their innovative device: the Nova […]

Listen to this Article A multi-voice interview featuring Nancy Weintraub, Emily Ladau, and Nicole Lynn Evans People with disabilities exist in the entertainment industry. But how often do you see them on screen? They’re either missing, written as afterthoughts, or often portrayed by non-disabled actors. In an era when the entertainment industry is critically examining

Listen to this Article The Association for the Physically Disabled in Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa (APD NMB), was established 84 years ago. This organisation has evolved into a remarkable force for inclusive employment, practical skills training and socioeconomic empowerment, not through speeches or symbolic campaigns, but through real, structured, everyday work. In a country where

Listen to this Article “My life, so far, has unfolded in three distinct chapters: the day I was born, the day I had my first brain operation, and the day I had my second.” – Lucky Mae Fornoles Quilao Here’s my AVM Story In my younger years, life was kind. I had my mother, my

Listen to this Article Debbie Austin Welcome to this issue of Accessibility for All where we highlight the voices, ideas, and efforts shaping a more inclusive world. In this edition, Christine E. Staple Ebanks, known as “The Special Needs Mama Bear,” shares how she turned confusion and fear into advocacy and strength. Her story is a

Photo by Joel Holland on Unsplash Listen to this Article A horse therapy program in Namibia brings joy to children with learning disabilities Through her program, Susan de Meyer creates a unique therapeutic environment that fosters emotional growth and communication skills in children who might struggle in traditional educational settings. The interaction between the children

Listen to this Article When the world slammed shut during the COVID years, most people baked bread, binge-watched TV series or finally cleaned out that spare room. Adele Smolansky did something else entirely. When she saw her younger sister struggling to learn during lockdown, she didn’t wait for someone else to help her sister through

Virgie Hoban When it comes to designing assistive technology, listening matters just as much as engineering That’s something the team at Augmental understands well. Speaking about the company’s groundbreaking device, the MouthPad^, Virgie Hoban offers an inside look at how this small, tongue-operated interface is redefining digital access for users with limited mobility, and potentially

Listen to this Article Meet Adishi Gupta, a boundary-pushing artist whose work is as bold, layered, and unapologetic as the title of the show was a part of—Disabled and Disorderly. With a style that’s as much about emotion as it is about rebellion, Adishi uses her art to explore identity, visibility, and the lived experience

Listen to this Article The Intrepid Wheelies Maria Dalmon’s life is a clear demonstration that physical or societal limitations are no match for determination, intellect and a refusal to accept less than what one deserves. Born in 1955 in Sydney Australia’s western suburbs and diagnosed with cerebral palsy at 18 months, one would assume that