Robert Ludke Robert Ludke does not frame disability inclusion as a feel-good initiative or a side program parked in human resources. He treats it as operational work that affects how organizations function day to day. That perspective runs through both consultancies he leads and through the examples he shares with executives […]

By Devika Desai Scott Martin Scott Martin had always been in the prime of his life. “I had done everything I was supposed to do. I followed all the rules for a good life. I’d worked hard, eaten right and exercised regularly. I’d been good.” The quote is a puncture to

By Michael Baker Sessional Lecturer, Faculty of Education, University of Manitoba Disclosure statement: Michael Baker does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment. Disabled students continue to face

By Alicia Williams Dexterity affects how hands handle everyday objects. Many tools assume strong, steady hands that grip tightly and fine finger control. When hands do not work that way, simple tasks can take more effort than they should. Small changes using common household items can ease the strain and make

Lisa Butler When Lisa Butler joined the Ontario Public Service (OPS) in 2003, accessibility looked very different from what it does today. Over two decades later, she has experienced that shift from multiple vantage points, first as a new hire and now as a manager. Those experiences have given her a

Kimberly Hill Ridley When New York created the role of Chief Disability Officer in 2022 it placed disability policy where it had rarely lived before, inside the Governor’s executive chamber with direct access to every agency under state control. Wheelchair user, Kimberly Hill Ridley stepped into that role with decades of institutional

By Christine E. Staple Ebanks, The Special Needs Mama Bear The start of a new year invites me to pause and notice what matters most. It’s a quiet moment to reflect, to reset, and to ask what areas in my life need tending right now. Each January, I find myself returning

April Mitrik April Mitrik is the founder of Hard To Hear It, a community-driven platform focused on visibility, confidence and real-life support for people with hearing loss. Drawing from her own lived experience, Mitrik blends education, storytelling and community connection to challenge outdated perceptions of hearing loss and hearing aids, both

🌻 Happy New Year 2026 🌻 Angela Lynn It is hard to believe that 2025 has passed and that 2026 is already here, inviting us to live our everyday lives with greater intention. Before we talk about inclusion within any specific community, it is important to begin with everyone. Inclusion and

By Matthew “Matty” Medeiros Image courtesy of Crave.ca. Used for editorial purposes. Ok, so here we go. Every so often, a love story shows up on screen that feels like it was written for the people who have spent their lives feeling unseen. Heated Rivalry is one of those stories. The MASSIVE