Listen to this Article Debbie Austin Welcome to this issue of Accessibility for All, where we celebrate the individuality of the disability community. We share stories that challenge stereotypes, inspire connection, and amplify voices that too often go unheard. In these pages, you’ll find stories that reveal not only the barriers that exist but also […]
Listen to this Article Rory Feek Blog: Rory Feek Rory Feek is a father, farmer, author, and artist in the United States. His daughter, Indiana, has Down syndrome and often inspires the heartfelt stories he shares. Rory’s exceptional gift for storytelling spans music, film, books, and digital media. A Grammy Award-winning songwriter and New York
Essential Disability News and Inclusion Stories We’ve gathered the latest disability news, accessibility updates, and inclusion stories from trusted sources across the web. These curated links highlight the trends, rights issues, and lived experiences shaping the disability community today. Photo by Joel Holland on Unsplash Listen to this Article Netflix launches new training scheme for disabled
Listen to this Article Bionic Power Inc. This Vancouver-based startup has developed a smart orthosis to address knee-related gait deficiencies, allowing people with cerebral palsy, spina bifida and post-polio syndrome to move more easily, safely and independently. GiveVision This London, U.K. startup has developed sight-enhancing wearable headsets that allow visually impaired users to watch live
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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