AJ October 2024

Raymex Lift Listen to this Article   Technology’s true purpose is to enrich human lives in profound and meaningful ways. Amid sleek gadgets and complex systems, a groundbreaking product is set to revolutionize mobility aids for the elderly and those with mobility challenges. Founded by Tracey McGillivray and then-mechanical engineering student Liam Maaskant, the RAYMEXTM Lift epitomizes […]

MaRS West Tower exterior Listen to this Article   Ian McCarter Director, Corporate Innovation MaRS Discovery District Let us delve into the remarkable collaboration between the MaRS Discovery District and the Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF), a partnership that is redefining the landscape of innovation. If you are interested in understanding how the future of technology

Entrance to Morgan’s Wonderland Listen to this Article   Its beginnings It all started during a family vacation when Morgan Hartman thought it would be fun to splash and play with other kids in a hotel swimming pool. But much to Morgan’s dismay, they took their beach ball and vanished. Observing the painful look on

Listen to this Article   Meet Marijeta Mojasevic Marijeta lives in Montenegro, a small country in Europe, which has been undergoing various transitions over the past few decades. The area of human rights has developed as a result of democratic processes, particularly concerning the rights of vulnerable groups. After acquiring a disability more than twenty

By Saada Branker Listen to this Article   In 2017, the Disability Rights Advocates (DRA) launched two lawsuits against New York City’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) on behalf of a coalition of disability rights groups. The suit accused the authority of systemic exclusion of disabled individuals and elevator maintenance neglect. Sasha Blair-Goldensohn was one of

Listen to this Article   Welcome to the latest issue of Accessibility for All, a magazine dedicated to celebrating the diverse experiences, talents and stories of people with disabilities. As we continue to grow and evolve, our mission remains steadfast: to provide a platform that amplifies voices and challenges stereotypes while cultivating a sense of community

Listen to this Article   I’m Chelsea Bear, a content creator based in Tampa, Florida. I was born with cerebral palsy, which impacts the way I walk and I use a mobility scooter part-time. I earned a bachelor’s degree in communication from Florida Gulf Coast University in 2015, and worked in public relations for more

Listen to this Article   My name is Mandy Horvath, I am 31 year old BAK (bi-lateral above knee) amputee that climbs mountains and monuments for charity and conservation. I am the first female in the world to summit one of the “Great 8’s,” Mt. Kilimanjaro, without the aid of prosthetic equipment. I am also

Listen to this Article   Dan on the Frioul Islands off Marseille, France. Life handed Dan lemons. He took it and served up a zesty cocktail of travel adventures that’s anything but ordinary—a blind backpacker with an iPhone, a trusty white cane and a spirit so unbreakable it could give the Eiffel Tower a run

Listen to this Article   Tony Giles is a 46-year-old who lives in the Southwest of England, in a small beach town near the cities of Bristol, Exeter and Plymouth. He was born blind with a rare eye condition: Cone Dystrophy and Photophobia. He had light sensitivity until about the age of 12 or so