Stories
Managing with Epilepsy in high school and beyond
When I entered high school I had a full beard and a medical condition (a seizure disorder) that wasn't under control with medication. In junior high I was called...
The right to participate in society
On the fringes of Ghanian society, a boy with disabilities struggles daily to survive. But Maclean Atsu Dzidzienyo perseveres. And eventually, sport changed his...
Four practical tips for people with disabilities when dealing with a flood
While not something we give much thought to in our day-to-day lives, flooding has the potential to wreak havoc if you’re not prepared. In England alone, as many as...
Innovations in the medical industry to better understand diseases
Medical science has come a long way in the past few decades. In particular, our understanding of diseases has improved dramatically. This is partly due to innovations...
How can an inclusive workplace culture benefit businesses?
An inclusive workplace is one that champions equality and hires people regardless of their social, economic or cultural background, and focuses solely on skills...
I finally got hearing aids at age 26, after a lifetime of feeling stigmatized
My kindergarten teacher was the one who informed my parents that I may need hearing aids. When my parents got my ears tested, the hearing specialist confirmed that I...
Preparing for the parenting life when you have a disability
Welcoming a baby into the world means you’re embarking on the most rewarding journey possible. With that said, it will also be one of your most challenging...
4 fun cities to visit on your self-care reset trip
At Disability Insider, we know that living with a disability is far from easy. When life starts to feel a little too overwhelming, packing up and embarking on a...
Study links Protein to intellectual disability has complex role
Fragile X syndrome, the leading inherited cause of intellectual disability, is due to a genetic mutation that largely eliminates the fragile X protein, a critical...
