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December 3rd – A Day of Dignity, Rights, and Shared Humanity
Every December 3rd, the world pauses to recognize something deeper than a date on a calendar. We pause to honor people. Human beings. Citizens whose lives, contributions, and stories are woven into the social, economic, and moral fabric of every nation. For me, this day is not a slogan or an annual reminder. It is a lived reality....
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...
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 found myself in a situation most people wouldn’t think twice about — I couldn’t get hearing aid batteries. Not at the shelter. Not from relief workers. I was completely cut off — not just from sound, but from the...
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...