The 2010 Census found that 1 in 5 people have a disability in the United States. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 54 million people living with disabilities represent approximately $1 trillion in aggregate income that translates into more than $220 billion in discretionary consumer spending power! Consumer Power According to Charles A. Riley II… Continue reading 10 Ways to Engage the Disability Market and Keep a Competitive Edge

Businesses need to strive for more than accessibility. They need to work at being more welcoming to people with disabilities. July is Disability Pride Month. The latest annual Disability Equality Index Report on disability inclusion at major corporations jus came out. And on July 26, 2022, people with disabilities across the U.S. will celebrate the 32nd anniversary… Continue reading 5 Simple Ways To Make Your Business More Welcoming To Disabled Customers

Starting a business comes with a lot of responsibility and a lot to think about, but it can be the perfect solution for a person who isn’t satisfied with their career in its current state. For an individual with a disability, it can be a life-changer, because it can allow you to set your own hours,… Continue reading 3 Great Tips on Starting a Business for Individuals with a Disability

As a business owner with a disability, you may often feel like you are facing more challenges than others. This can be daunting, but it is essential to remember that you are not alone. There are many other entrepreneurs out there who are dealing with the same issues as you. In this article, we will… Continue reading 5 Tips for Surviving as a Business Owner with a Disability

Have you ever come across a PDF that was difficult to read or navigate because it lacked certain elements? For individuals with visual and cognitive impairments, this can be an even greater challenge. However, an accessible PDF can make all the difference. Similar to an accessible website, an accessible document meets specific technical criteria and… Continue reading Why is PDF Tagging Important for Accessibility?

What is disability inclusion at work? Disability inclusion at work is about more than hiring people with disabilities. An inclusive workplace values all employees for their strengths. It offers employees with disabilities — whether visible or invisible — an equal opportunity to succeed, to learn, to be compensated fairly, and to advance. True inclusion is… Continue reading Disability inclusion at work: What it is and why it matters

Do you ever get tired of fighting the good fight? I know that I have to be strong and shout to the world what it means to have a chronic illness. Yet, today is one of those days when I just sit and wish that someone else would do the hard work and let me… Continue reading Woof Woof a New Member Of IW is Coming to Visit

Air Canada recently announced a service that allows for the safe transport of horses by air. Yet airlines continue to treat mobility devices like luggage rather than a vital piece of medical equipment, says disability advocate Peter Tonge. ‘I call on the airline industry to treat disabled travellers with the dignity and respect that has… Continue reading Airlines can’t seem to safely transport my wheelchair, but they’ve found a way to move horses by air