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Living with a disability often means navigating a world that was not designed with you in mind. The emotional toll is profound, shaped by daily challenges, societal misunderstandings, and the constant need to advocate for oneself.

Disability and poverty are often discussed as separate issues. Culture is treated as background context. Transportation is framed as a logistical inconvenience. Neurodivergence is siloed into education or mental health. But for many people, these are not separate experiences.

One of the easiest ways I have found to advocate for accessibility is in the realm of technology, particularly with iPhone  apps. I think this is because app developers are fairly easy to contact, it is easy to recruit friends to help advocate, and there are groups who work together to advocate for accessibility in this arena. It is amazing to be able to find contact information and connect directly with designers and decision makers. This is true especially of apps built by

I didn’t grow up with the language of disability. I grew up with survival. Like many children of immigrants, I learned early to keep my head down, push through pain, and never ask for help. Disability was something whispered about, pitied, or avoided, not something you claimed, embodied, or explored.

Curiosity is a two-way street, as is friendship, so I often would think about things that the other person does, knows about, or identifies with that I'm curious about.

The beauty industry, once known for its narrow standards and limited accessibility, is undergoing a profound shift toward inclusivity. A key part of this transformation is the rise of accessible beauty products designed for individuals who are blind or have other disabilities.

As we connect with others around the cohort, you may never know how the dots end up connecting but it will sure lead you closer to you and learning the potential that you have to create change.

Incorporating multi-sensory elements and hybridized features to include both physical and digital interactions, the architects and designers at Tactile Studio are determined to provide incredibly interactive and immersive experiences for guests of all walks of life .

Each journey is more than just a trip; it is a testament to resilience, curiosity, and the belief that the world belongs to all of us, regardless of how we see it.

If you or a person that you know is trying to decide whether a guide dog is right for them, I would recommend doing research first.

By raising the bar for all those with disabilities that will follow, it encourages them to attempt things outside their comfort zones and begin applying for those institutions of higher learning and those jobs they thought would be outside their reach or couldn’t be hired at.

When considering your career, education, small business or nonprofit startup, how much thought have you given to including persons with disabilities?