“Art therapy utilizes visual arts to enrich the lives of individuals with disabilities. By exploring different creative activities, adults with disabilities learn how to uniquely express themselves and build technical skills along the way. This integrative and creative therapy has numerous benefits that include building self-esteem, enhancing communication, growing social skills, and more. With art […]

“By definition, accessibility means “the degree to which something is reachable.” For people living with disabilities, accessibility doesn’t just mean how reachable something is — oftentimes, the level of accessibility can define their ability to interact with and participate in certain activities or events, including entertainment.” [1] “According to the CDC, 61 million Americans are […]

“Voting is one of our nation’s most fundamental rights and a hallmark of our democracy. Yet for too long, many people with disabilities have been excluded from this core aspect of citizenship. People with intellectual or mental health disabilities have been prevented from voting because of prejudicial assumptions about their capabilities. People who use wheelchairs […]

“Cooking and baking can be difficult for many people; some may be dealing with age-related changes, others may have health conditions, injuries or disabilities, including pain and fatigue. [1] “Mobility impairments or limited engagement of cognitive and physical capacity could make even the most enthusiastic kitchen aficionados not fancy their culinary chances. Historically, the prospect […]

“When most people think of DEI (Disability Equality Index [1] ) , they think of race, religion, or sexual orientation. But businesses that are truly committed to overcoming bias within their organizations don’t stop there. They go beyond that to include older workers, employees with unique viewpoints and most importantly, they actively recruit from a […]

“TED Talks have featured presentations from phenomenal speakers with the brightest minds in several fields such as mathematics, philosophy, entertainment, business, philanthropy, art, and religion. The organization serves as a platform for intellectual individuals to speak about their passions, inspiring their audiences. Among a plethora of other inspirational speeches, TED Talks regarding particular needs are […]

“One of the most important milestones in the disability community, it was celebrated by politicians, activists, and millions of people across the country. However, it was a day lost on almost every single major entertainment company. But while competitors were silent on disability, Netflix shined bright.” [1] “Netflix has made significant strides in recent years […]

“The U.S. Department of Labor charts the unemployment rate for people with disabilities at 7.9%, compared to 3.8% for people without disabilities. Many factors account for this discrepancy, including inaccessible workplaces, ill-equipped office spaces and a deep-rooted bias against people with disabilities. This leads many in the disability community to seek alternate career paths, like […]

“Paraplegia is the symptom of paralysis that mainly affects your legs (though it can sometimes affect your lower body and some of your arm abilities, too). This usually happens because of injuries to your nervous system, especially your spinal cord, but it can also happen with various medical conditions and diseases.” [1] “People with paraplegia […]

“July is recognized as Disability Pride Month. This annual celebration of differing abilities connects back to the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the landmark ruling that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities. Many years passed before a much-needed disability pride flag was created. Need help decoding the inclusive design? Here’s what the […]