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Joachim McMillan Listen to this Article   Joachim is a visionary artist whose work embodies the rhythm and vibrancy of life itself. With roots in the lush landscapes of Grenada and a thriving art practice in the United States, McMillan’s work reflects a fusion of cultural influences that come together in bursts of color, movement,

Angela Lynn Listen to this Article   “The beauty of communication lies not in words alone, but in the hearts and hands that express them.” ~ Angela Lynn Communication takes many forms, yet both Deaf and hearing people share the universal need for connection and expression. By embracing these differences as strengths, we can foster a

Judy Sango Listen to this Article   Get your copy! The Girl Who Walked Differently by Judy Sango is a heartfelt, empowering story for young readers that embraces themes of resilience, diversity, and self-determination.  Following the life of a young girl with physical disabilities who dreams of becoming a judge and a disability advocate, the

Illana Jacqueline Listen to this Article   Congratulations on the publication of your latest book, Medical Gaslighting. What inspired you to write it? Thank you so much! This book was inspired not just by my own experiences of being undiagnosed and gaslit for 19 years before my rare disease diagnosis, but also by the stories

Bart Vulliamy Listen to this Article Neurodivergent capitalism is the involvement of capitalism, corporate capitalism, and consumerism in appropriating and profiting from the neurodivergent movement. April is Autism Awareness month and a blue shirt is found saying Practice Patience – Autism Awareness, and adorned with puzzle pieces all the colours of the rainbow. To someone

Keely-Cat-Wells Listen to this Article   “Our mission is to create meaningful careers for disabled people.” Walk us through your background and what brought you to your current field In my late teens, I danced my way into a prestigious London academy. I wanted to become a professional dancer and musical theatre performer. But one

Listen to this Article   Maegan Blau, founder of Blue Copper Design Maegan Blau is a visionary designer, an accessibility advocate, and an unstoppable force of creativity. But to leave it at that would be missing the nuance of her story—a journey that marries passion with necessity, and art with empathy. It’s rare to find

Adam Berdichevsky at Paralympics ’24 Photo Credit | Keren Isaacson Listen to this Article   For most elite wheelchair athletes, the road to the Paralympics involves years of intense physical and mental preparation. For Israeli tennis player Adam Berdichevsky, the year leading up to the recent Paris Paralympics was also a year of fighting off