Stories
Innovation with impact: Azerbaijan’s digital path in disability assessments and payments
For years, people with disabilities in Azerbaijan carried a double burden, their health challenges and the exhausting bureaucracy of proving their disability. To...
What living with cerebral palsy means to me
My name is Drew Sato, and I have cerebral palsy, but honestly, that’s probably the least interesting thing about me. I’m comical, witty, personable,...
Re-entering the world I left behind: 3 steps to coping with hearing loss
I wasn’t born deaf. I went to bed one evening in October 2004 and woke up deaf two weeks later. My life drifted between hearing and the silent world of the deaf. I...
Karly’s Journey: From volunteer to leading disability advocate and role model
Living with cerebral palsy and reliant on a wheelchair, 30-year-old Karly Moller-Buck has never let her disability define her — and through her work and volunteering...
Changing attitudes starts with inclusion: disability belongs in public life
There’s something powerful about simply being seen. When persons with disabilities are included in everyday life, in our streets, our events, our stories,...
Mesothelioma diagnosis? Here are 5 things you need to know
Understanding mesothelioma detection can empower you when dealing with this scary diagnosis. Different checks like imaging and biopsies help find the cancer. Your...
“Roam On”: The story behind deaf roamer
I didn’t set out to build a brand. I set out to survive a storm. When Hurricane Irma swept through Florida, I found myself in a situation most people wouldn’t...
Accessible travel: A journey of inclusion and empathy for neurodivergent families
Traveling is often described as a journey of discovery, but for families with autistic children, it is first and foremost a journey of preparation. As a mother of...
Autism is lifelong—Our acceptance must be too
Autism has received increased attention recently, resulting in the rise of harmful misinformation about the autism community. As misinformation continues to spread,...
