Why Global Citizens Should Care To achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the world must address issues that affect the most vulnerable, including people with disabilities. Join Global […]
Travel for people with disabilities in South America
And this experience completely changed my perception of South America. Kia Ora, my name is George! I’m a 22 year old New Zealander from a family of six […]
Claire, Frank and Ben are proof that life is worth living despite illness or disability.
When Claire Wineland was just a baby, her parents learned she had a genetic disease called cystic fibrosis. At the time, her life expectancy was only 10 years, […]
How being an LGBTQ ally has helped me develop empathy.
This post is part of Outward, Slate’s site covering LGBTQ life, thought, and culture. Learn more here. I’m a cisgender straight woman who has always felt a special […]
Mobility patterns of American adults with disabilities
Thursday, September 6, 2018 According to “Travel Patterns of American Adults with Disabilities,” an estimated 25.5 million Americans have a disability that limits their mobility, and 3.6 million […]
Travel for people with disabilities | Nippon Travel Agency
We strive to make travel easy for everyone The Japanese government, local governments and NPOs are working to create an accessible travel environment for all, including people with […]
World Bank Group Announces New Disability Inclusion Initiative
LONDON, July 24, 2018 – Today at the World Disability Summit, hosted by the UK Department for International Development (DfID) in collaboration with the Government of Kenya and […]
World Bank Group Commitment to Disability-Inclusive Development
Commitment 1: Inclusive Education 1.1. Based on SDG 4 (“Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all”), aim to make all World Bank-funded […]
Why People with Disabilities Need Plastic Straws
I live in San Francisco’s Mission District, where great taco places, bakeries, cafes, and bars are everywhere. As a wheelchair-bound, ventilated person, my enjoyment of eating and drinking […]
For people with disabilities, air travel is often a humiliating nightmare.
I was halfway through tweeting about how terrifying TSA security screenings are when I got to the front of the airport security line, and I flinched when an […]