AJ October 2024

Raymex Lift 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 the […]

MaRS West Tower exterior 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 is

Entrance to Morgan’s Wonderland 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 Morgan’s

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 years

By Saada Branker 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 the

  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

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 than

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 the

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 for

  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