“Every October, the U.S. Department of Labor promotes National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). This year’s theme is “Ensuring Access to Good Jobs for All.” [1] “Good jobs change lives, and all workers—including disabled workers—deserve the opportunity to prepare for, obtain and succeed in them. Reflecting this, “Access to Good Jobs for All” is this […]

“According to the World Health Organization, about 15% of the world’s population lives with some kind of disability. With numbers like that, any kind of media worth paying attention to should have some decent representation of disabled people. Luckily for anime fans, there are some wonderful characters who fit the bill.” [1] “Animation is a […]

D.S.P. means Direct Support Professional. “A Direct Support Professional (DSP) is a professional who works with people with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) to help them become independent and integrated into their community. DSPs help people with IDD participate in their communities, including through employment.” [1] “Every day across the nation, Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) […]

“The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, happened between 28 August and 8 September, bringing together as many as 4,400 athletes from around the world. The athletes competed in 549 medal events across 22 sports, taking the spotlight at some of Paris’ most iconic landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower, the Chateau de Versailles and the Grand Palais.” […]

“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 […]