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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...
February 28, 2023
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...
January 25, 2023
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...
January 1, 2023
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...
December 20, 2022
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...
What is universal design and UDL? Universal design is the design of products and environments that can be used by as many people as possible, as easily as possible. Simply put, it is designing for accessibility from the ground up. Any adaptations needed are included in the initial design, not added later. In the early...
June 14, 2022
Technologically tailored to the needs of artists with a disability is helping them make music, with just a remote in their hands.
June 5, 2022
What do a quality analyst, digital marketer, service manager, full-stack developer, tech founder, cyber cafe owner, grocery store owner, YouTuber, artist, accessibility tester and caregiver have in common?
May 26, 2022
The pandemic has grown the disability demographic and widened the disability divide. Yet there are the seeds of positive change.
May 20, 2022
Mobility aids like canes, crutches, walking frames and wheelchairs help you retain or regain the ability to move around without adding extra stress to your body. But because they are highly visible, they can also become a source of questions, embarrassment or shame. Using mobility aids doesn’t have to be stressful or upsetting. Here are...
April 28, 2022