Listen to this Article Since she first picked up a camera with her guide dog Olga by her side, Lucy Edwards has spoken with a confidence that never asks for permission, it simply commands attention. Candid, warm, and unapologetically herself, she’s built a voice that feels as real as the stories she tells. Now a […]
By Carrie Ann Trubenstein, Constructive Partnerships Unlimited (CP Unlimited) Listen to this Article 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
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Listen to this Article 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
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by Matthew (Matty) Medeiros Listen to this Article 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
Listen to this Article 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
By Thembelihle Ngcai Listen to this Article When Myisha Battle asked whether dating can ever be economically fair, she meant well. She spoke to a truth many women know: power is entangled with money, and money has always had its hand in romance. But even her sharp essay missed a harder question I live with: Can dating ever
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Listen to this Article 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,
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By Delani Li, Columbia News Service Employees at Café Joyeux. (Photo courtesy of Café Joyeux) Listen to this Article 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
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By Oliver L. Haimson Image by Holiak/Freepik Listen to this Article 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 Listen to this Article 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