A former Amazon employee with Asperger’s syndrome claimed he was bullied and abused by co-workers at a warehouse in San Bernardino, Calif. and the company did nothing when he spoke up. Co-workers called him “retard,” “a waste of life,” and one person asked why he was working there “if you can’t do the job?” according… Continue reading Jury Orders Amazon To Pay Ex-Employee With Asperger’s $1.2 Million

Luca ‘Lazylegz’ Patuelli says elevator, escalator were out of order — and no staff knew what to do. Luca Patuelli, a dancer known as Lazylegz, says he’s used to navigating a world that isn’t always designed with accessibility in mind.  Born with arthrogryposis, a muscle disorder that affects his legs and requires him to use crutches… Continue reading Popular Montreal breakdancer with disability calls out Trudeau Airport for accessibility fail

Hardly any adults with autism are receiving supports to help them find or keep a job, new research shows, and even among the few who do, the services are often far too short-term. Some 1.98 million working-age individuals on the spectrum — or almost 99% — accessed no employment supports through Medicaid or vocational rehabilitation… Continue reading Nearly 99% Of Adults With Autism Have No Employment Services

Introduction Meet Jane, a woman in her thirties who lives with an invisible disability. She has multiple sclerosis, a condition that affects the central nervous system, causing problems with movement, balance, and vision. Due to the progressive nature of her condition, Jane no longer goes outside for a job, but her life is as busy… Continue reading A Day in the Shadow: Living with Invisible Disability

United Airlines has agreed to improve air travel for passengers in wheelchairs after the federal government investigated a complaint by a disability-rights advocate. United and the Transportation Department said Thursday that the airline will add a filter to the booking tool on its website to help consumers find flights on which the plane can more easily accommodate… Continue reading United Airlines will soon let disabled passengers choose flights based on wheelchair accessibility

A challenging topic when it comes to working from home while disabled is the art of maintaining a harmonious work-life balance. And work-life balance is important to our overall health so it needs to be non-negotiable.  Balancing the demands of work, health, and personal life can feel like a juggling act, but fear not, because I’ve got… Continue reading Maintaining Work-Life Balance with Disabilities

When we think of disabilities, our minds often conjure images of wheelchairs, crutches, or guide dogs. But there’s a vast and often overlooked group of individuals who face daily challenges without visible signs: women with invisible disabilities. These women navigate a complex world where their struggles are hidden, yet their strength is undeniable. Understanding Invisible… Continue reading Women with Invisible Disabilities: Unseen Strength and Resilience Broadcast

Running your own business can be a great career choice for people living with long-term disability or health condition. This may relate, in part, to the increased flexibility around working hours that self-employment brings. Working for oneself can also promote a sense of being a master of one’s destiny and not having to contend with… Continue reading 5 Networking Tips for Entrepreneurs with Disabilities

Inna and Vladimir Giterman tinkered with several business ideas before finding their niche — and their version of the American dream — with crepes. Both immigrants, and both deaf, the Gitermans started Crepe Crazy in 2007. What began as a mom-and-pop shop at festivals has grown into a full-blown family business with multiple food trucks,… Continue reading Entrepreneurs with disabilities activate allies, rewrite the narrative