Disability Blog
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Conversations That Matter: Breaking Down Barriers for a More Inclusive Tomorrow
In a world that’s increasingly embracing diversity, accessibility has become a pivotal word, and for good reason. Canadian Paralympian Joel Dembe asserts that “being accessible is essential when creating a strong and inclusive workplace and society. And it’s good business. It’s good business in so many ways – namely, it’s good for the bottom line.”…
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Airline Seat Prototype Could Change Travel for Wheelchair Users
In a world that constantly seeks to break down barriers and promote inclusivity, the travel industry has long been grappling with the challenge of accommodating wheelchair users. However, a groundbreaking airline seat prototype is set to revolutionize the way individuals with mobility challenges experience air travel. Developed with the aim of providing enhanced comfort, safety,…
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When an Accessible Hotel ‘Reservation’ Doesn’t Guarantee Anything
For individuals with disabilities, finding accessible accommodations while traveling is not just a matter of convenience—it’s a necessity. Many hotels claim to offer accessible rooms and facilities, but the reality often falls short of guests expectations. Despite making an accessible hotel reservation, guests frequently encounter challenges and disappointments upon arrival. This issue highlights the need…
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Corima Carbon: Elevating Everyday Wheelchair Wheels with Cutting-Edge Technology
For individuals who rely on wheelchairs for mobility, having the right set of wheels can make all the difference in terms of comfort, performance, and overall independence. Enter Corima Carbon, a leading innovator in wheelchair wheel technology. With their state-of-the-art carbon fiber everyday wheelchair wheels, Corima is revolutionizing the wheelchair industry by offering a remarkable…
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No Limbits: Adaptive Clothing
Introduction In a world where diversity and inclusivity are becoming increasingly crucial, the fashion industry has taken strides to redefine beauty standards and empower individuals from all walks of life. One such revolutionary player in this arena is the inspiring clothing company, No Limbits. Born out of a passion for celebrating diversity and embracing uniqueness,…
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Disability Media Network A New Streaming Source For Authentic Disability Content
Representation in the media is powerful for minority groups. Seeing stories on screen that reflect your experience can offer comfort, validation and hope to a person struggling. However, when compared to other minority groups, authentic disability stories can be something that is hard to find. A new streaming service, Disability Media Network (DiMe for short),…
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Judy Heumann, ‘mother of the disability rights movement,’ dead at 75
I just read an article from the CBC News about the passing of Judy Heumann yesterday at the age of 75. She was said to be the “mother of the disability rights movement”. Judy was born December 18, 1947, and at the age of 18 months contracted Polio. It was from this point that she…
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6 Types of #WheelchairProblems That Are All Too Common
I was checking out things on social media and came across an article written by Helen Schwab on the odyssey online website at https://www.theodysseyonline.com Odyssey Odyssey’s mission is to affect positive social change by inviting people to share their perspectives, sharpen their opinions, and participate in meaningful conversations with others surrounding the topics they care…
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10 Ways To Be A Good Ally To Disabled People
I recently discovered a blog post on facebook by Shona Louise posted on the site she might be which is the UK’s first completely fat-positive, online community where they have bloggers posting on a wide range of topics including beauty, plus size fashion, sex, events, body positivity, mental health, disabilities, wellbeing, family, weddings, swimwear, accessories,…
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Active Living & Fun
The variety of adaptive activities available for people with disabilities is impressive, these examples are from the United States but I’ve been able to find information from Ontario, Canada, where I’m from, and have applied that here in this article, but I’m sure they apply all over the world. While you may have to do…