This blog is published in memory of Judith (Judy) Heumann, a lifelong and tireless civil rights activist who served as the World Bank’s first Advisor on Disability and […]
3 ways people with disabilities can make a difference in organizations
People with disabilities are a huge untapped resource. Pexels Mass turnover, inflation, and a sluggish economy are converging to make it difficult to hire and retain top talent […]
Disability technology will be a game changer in 2023 and beyond
Bernard Kiira, Director of Innovate Now, Africa’s first disability technology accelerator… [+] Startups Innovate now People with disabilities are increasingly reliant on technological advances to address their needs, […]
Health disparities lead to early deaths for many people with disabilities
A new World Health Organization report presents evidence that people with disabilities are at higher risk of premature death and illness compared to the rest of society. The […]
Law Firm Cultivates Expertise in Disability Rights
When the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) approached Dan Goldstein in the late 1980s about legal representation, he was thrilled to pursue the types of civil rights […]
Laws around the world do not take disability or gender into account
After completing her Master’s in Biochemistry, a woman applied to a large Belgian pharmaceutical company as a research assistant. The interview went well, but when she told the […]
A Brief History – Accessibility Digest – Carleton College
While curb cuts can now be found in nearly every city in America, they are a relatively recent addition to the American urban landscape. Prior to the 1960s […]
Nigerians with disabilities seek participation in electoral process | Muhammadu Buhari
LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigerians know that election season is fast approaching. Politicians eating corn in markets, dancing with children in the streets and handing out bags of rice […]
Nigerians with disabilities seek participation in electoral process | Muhammadu Buhari
LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigerians know that election season is fast approaching. Politicians eating corn in markets, dancing with children in the streets and handing out bags of rice […]
Nearly one billion children, adults and seniors with disabilities who need assistive technology are denied access, according to a new report.
A new report released today by WHO and UNICEF finds that more than 2.5 billion people need one or more assistive products, such as a wheelchair, hearing aid […]