Learning is often most effective during activities that require focus, yet are also incredibly fun. Games are often criticized for being unproductive time-wasters. In reality, many board games, even video games, can be used to teach any essential skill imaginable. If you want to introduce a PWD to fun, new activities, you might be surprised...

Late last year, we published an article detailing some ideas an abled individual could keep in mind when dating a PWD. This time, we’re flipping the script to suggest what PWDs could do when tackling the ever-unpredictable activity of pursuing romance. Dating is arguably more of an artform rather than a science. While there’s no...

If you’re friends with or working alongside a PWD, being able to assist them effectively during an unexpected crisis can ensure safety for all parties involved. While extremely specific assistance will vary depending on the situation, mentally preparing yourself to immediately act on general safety measures will go a long way. Here are some suggestions...

Funnily enough, the majority of people that make New Year's resolutions don’t stay resolute. According to Forbes, 80% of people give up on their New Year’s resolutions by February on any given year. If you’re struggling with limited learning or mobility, these resolutions may feel even more unrealistic. It’s clear such a concept doesn’t work...

PWDs, and those assisting them, may find themselves neglecting the use of smart home devices. Perhaps you may feel that such assistive technologies don’t offer enough benefits for their price point. Maybe you consider such tools to be redundant or similar to other devices you already use. Yet assistive technologies have been gaining traction in...

Working life may seem uncertain – maybe even nearly impossible – but in reality there are many, many jobs for PWDs to thrive in. Plenty of jobs promising decent pay do not actually require great physical effort. Other jobs may involve technical expertise, yet carrying out related tasks isn’t necessarily made difficult due to learning...

It’s that magical time of year again!  But for some, the holidays can be a little more stressful than others. A season of unfamiliar routines coupled with new experiences, sights and smells can feel overwhelming for our loved ones who live with a disability.  Caring for your loved ones with all these new sensorial experiences...

One of the greatest misconceptions is the unfair correlation between disability and inability. In contrast to popular prejudices, countless PWDs are highly competent individuals that do not lose out to their abled counterparts. Here’s why incorporating PWDs within spaces that demand results is about far more than inclusion for inclusion’s sake: Workplace diversity skyrockets productivity...

There’s no denying how TikTok is taking over the world. Its short, engaging videos are fast changing the way we consume content. Above all, TikTok is helping everyday users change the way they see the world through funny, relatable and educational content. The platform gives us a more intimate, personal look into other people’s lives,...

The unique challenges faced by PWDs are often misunderstood or dismissed. In the face of emotional isolation and difficulties beyond one’s control, it can feel almost impossible to maintain a sense of calm. Anger and grief are simply part of being alive, and for PWDs, one may feel entirely justified for harbouring intensely negative emotions...