Breaking Barriers: Anis Jerbi is making his mark on the world stage
By Yuki Muraille

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 […]

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A collage featuring a large portrait of a smiling woman on the left, next to a vertical strip of four smaller, square photos on the right. The woman has long, wavy ombré hair that is dark brown at the roots and blonde at the ends. The four smaller photos on the right show her making four different hand signs, each corresponding to a letter, spelling out the word "L-O-V-E" vertically with yellow text next to the images.

Deaf Etiquette

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:

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The Google Maps Of Accessible Businesses: AbleVu is opening up local businesses to people of all abilities

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

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Mapping Social Inclusion : The Strength And Passion Of Google’s Local Guides
By Saada Branker

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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Adventuring with new gear on Vancouver Island
By Fiona Scott

Listen to this Article As travel destinations learn about the advantages of environments and attractions being built with full inclusivity in mind, adventurer seekers have a growing number of opportunities to experience. Whether the adventures sought are simply breathing in the fresh air along a forested trail or catching a wave along the shoreline, accessible

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