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Azerbaijan’s digital shift 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 secure support, individuals had to travel from office to office, carrying piles of documents, waiting in long lines, and often facing unfair practices that made the process...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Mesothelioma diagnosis? Here are 5 things you need to know
Understanding mesothelioma detection can empower you when dealing with this scary diagnosis. Different checks...
“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...
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 two autistic children and a tourism professional, I’ve experienced firsthand how challenging—and transformative—travel can be when approached through an...
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, it's more important than ever that we come together to reinforce and amplify our commitment to acceptance. While we must begin with awareness, it’s knowledge that leads...