In the ever-evolving landscape of workplace diversity, disability inclusion, and accessibility have become critical focal points for organizations striving for comprehensive inclusivity. As we navigate through 2024, groundbreaking research and innovative technologies are reshaping how businesses can create more accessible and inclusive environments for individuals with disabilities. This article explores the latest advancements and insights… Continue reading The Latest Research and Innovations in Disability Inclusion and Accessibility

An Olds, Alta., woman with accessibility issues is speaking out against the town after local bylaw officers informed her she would receive a $5,000 fine if she was caught using her mobility scooter on any street, sidewalk or pathway in town. Jennifer Clarke, 48, was born with cerebral palsy and for the past six years… Continue reading Alberta woman with cerebral palsy threatened with $5,000 fine for using mobility scooter

In 2017, Tacoma, Washington, declared an emergency. The city’s growing unhoused population was becoming more and more unsustainable, with dozens of sites threatening public health and safety, officials argued, including the “Tacoma Jungle,” an encampment of dozens of tents that had formed in an underpass of State Route 705 downtown. The City Council felt drastic measures and safe… Continue reading Tiny homes for the unhoused are filling cities. Is it the solution the crisis needs?

The world has come a long way in how it views dyslexia, no longer seeing it as an impairment but instead recognizing it as a different way of thinking, which has proven to be an asset in the business world. “Dyslexic thinking has been driving businesses for decades,” says Kate Griggs, CEO and founder of… Continue reading How Dyslexic Thinking Gives Entrepreneurs A Competitive Edge

Google is unveiling a slew of accessibility updates while also announcing new efforts to support people with disabilities creating content online. The technology giant said recently that it will enhance features aimed at those with blindness or low vision, individuals with cognitive disabilities and physical accessibility needs. The company is also launching a six-month fellowship… Continue reading Google Releasing Bevy Of Accessibility Improvements

The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped our world unprecedentedly, highlighting both vulnerabilities and strengths within societies and organizations. Among the many lessons learned, the critical importance of disability inclusion stands out with striking clarity. As we navigate the post-pandemic era, the challenges and opportunities of disability inclusion have never been more pronounced. Societies worldwide are re-evaluating… Continue reading The Challenges of Disability Inclusion

With a slew of updates, Google is looking to make it easier for people with disabilities to interact with the world around them. The technology giant said recently that Google Maps will offer wheelchair-accessible walking routes. Much like the program already allows users to find step-free transit routes, users can now ask the app to… Continue reading Google Rolls Out Accessibility Enhancements

Apple today announced new accessibility features coming later this year, including Eye Tracking, a way for users with physical disabilities to control iPad or iPhone with their eyes. Additionally, Music Haptics will offer a new way for users who are deaf or hard of hearing to experience music using the Taptic Engine in iPhone; Vocal… Continue reading Apple announces new accessibility features, including Eye Tracking, Music Haptics, and Vocal Shortcuts

ATLANTA — The entrepreneurs who arrived for the awards ceremony in a vast Cobb County ballroom wore tuxedos and gowns, suits and vibrant colors. One woman sported an eye patch with a sparkly skull and cross bones, like a glam pirate. Some rolled in on wheelchairs, relied on canes, or covered their feeding tubes with… Continue reading They All Started Companies. Some From Wheelchairs