The disability community falls under the category of individuals whose issues are often left unheard or are deemed “not important enough,” to discuss.
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Stephanie Thomas: Meet the Innovative Designer Inspiring the Disability Community Through Fashion
Listen to the full audio interview here: Stephanie Thomas is an American disability fashion stylist, public speaker, professor, author, creative director, and voice actor. Stephanie’s career spans to over 30 years in the area of disability fashion styling and challenging industry ableism. Stephanie’s success stories and innovations have been featured...
Employers working with People with Disabilities
This article provides resources and advice for creating a conducive work environment for all employees.
Controversy with Cochlear Implants
Learn about the deaf community and the different perspectives on the Cochlear Implants.
Ryan Mason (Kress): Meet the Ms. Virginia Wheelchair and the RN on wheels inspiring change in the community through her work
Ryan Mason (Kress) is a nationally recognized disability advocate, adaptive athlete, registered nurse, public speaker, and an internationally published model. You can also see this inspiring person putting her life’s story and experiences in the form of videos, photos, and writeups on her social media platform called “Chronically Ry.” In...
Inspiring Life Story of Kush Kanodia – Exclusive Interview with the Disability Rights Champion
This week, we had the privilege of interviewing Kush Kanodia, who is a disability rights & race equality champion & multi-award-winning social entrepreneur.
Kush Kanodia – Meet the Disability Rights Champion Initiating Change Through Social Entrepreneurship
Kush Kanodia is one of those people who uses his will power, and success to initiate positive change in his community by helping to make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities globally. In 2018, Kush was selected in the top 10 most influential Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic...
DSM5 ICD 10 Recent Discrepancies
In light of the recent news regarding the ICD 10 and the DSM 5 discrepancies here is a breakdown of what they are and what we can expect as consumers.
Life as a Disability Support Coordinator – Interview with Ro’Ah Hamad
Ro’Ah Hamad is a Disability Support Coordinator and an avid social worker. Hamad was born and brought up in Sydney, Australia but is originally from Palestine. She had done voluntary work for organizations working towards helping and positively changing the lives of individuals with disabilities. This week, we had the...
Dual Diagnosis Awareness
Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities (IDD) make individuals 33% more susceptible to mental health difficulties. A perspective on Dual Diagnosis.