Listen to this Article Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition of variable severity with lifelong effects that can be recognized from early childhood, chiefly characterized by difficulties with social interaction and communication and by restricted or repetitive patterns of thought and behavior. The latest findings from The UK Office of National Statistics for 2021 estimated that […]
Listen to this Article Meet Anis Jerbi – a young, 20-year-old man from a small suburb in south Tunisia. Anis was born with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), commonly known as brittle bone disease. Brittle bone disease is a genetic disorder that affects the bones, causing them to be fragile and easily broken. This debilitating condition impacts
Breaking Barriers: Anis Jerbi is making his mark on the world stage
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Listen to this Article How much etiquette do we need to respect and understand each other without offending or patronizing others? Etiquette is essential to fostering mutual respect and understanding while avoiding any sense of superiority or condescension. “Etiquette is the art of seeing others and respecting them”, as described by Chinese philosopher Yixing Zhang:
Listen to this Article For someone with different accessibility needs, going out to dinner or grabbing drinks is anything but a simple process. While there are many businesses across the country that have accessible facilities in place, not all of them are designed to make their experience comfortable. This is also true for people with
Listen to this Article I want to start by saying that I am a loyal Marriot guest. For more than 20 years, I have chosen Marriott properties based on the level of accessibility I have come to expect. I am a Lifetime Titanium Rewards member. There are other brands, such as Hilton, that I also
Listen to this Article Greetings and happy spring! Welcome to our April issue of Melange, Accessibility for All magazine. My editor’s note will start on somber and solemn note. All of us in the disability community are probably already aware that we lost a very dear friend, family member, mentor, disability rights advocate, and frankly,
Listen to this Article Early in 2023, eight Oregon destination management organizations (DMOs), received grants to partner with Wheel the World. The goal of the venture is to make the Oregon Coast and its activities even more accessible to travelers with disabilities. And that’s saying a lot. Long the envy of other areas, Oregon is
Progressive Oregon Coast initiatives
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Listen to this Article Aside from walking the dog around the block, my idea of outdoor activity might stretch to a walk along the Seawall, or through the well-marked trails of Pacific Spirit Park. As for sports, I do cycle a lot—those two wheels being the only ones I have. So when Guest Editor Cory
Listen to this Article The information sourced daily on Google Maps appears through a layered, global system of collaboration and dedication. We asked Kevin Reece, Director of Product, Google Maps about the intention and approach to increasing accessibility for all through initiatives such as Local Guides and more. Q1: What’s Google Maps mission when it
Listen to this Article Ermes Tuon, a mobility advocate who lives in Treviso, Italy tells a story about his determination to help rebuild a part of his country that was destroyed by an earthquake in 2016. The world remembers what happened then—the loss of lives, and the scope of devastation relayed by the footage and
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