Everyone has different abilities. Some people find themselves identified with a disability. The challenge with the word disability is that puts the focus on what is most challenging for a person. Challenges are real but it is also useful to look at abilities, interests, and talents. Below you will find resource that look at how we can help people manage their more challenging differences and how we can create environments that en-able rather than dis-able people.
It is important to note that people with disabilities fought hard for their rights.
A short documentary on the protests that lead to the passing of Section 504.
When faced with a challenge, can you learn to embrace it?
We all deserve a place to work, a chance to have fun, and the pleasure of succeeding.
Seeing how language and perception can unnecessarily limit people.
Everyone should have the chance to explore a passion.
Living with a mental/perceptual difference.
Can a man with no voice be a stand up comedian? He sure can!
We should all feel comfortable in the skin we're in and should have clothes that suit us.
"...because you shouldn't build the life around the wheelchair, you should build the wheelchair around the life."
Sometimes we need a partner to fully realize a dream.
The arts allow this woman to feel like her true self.
Universal Design/Design Thinking benefits everyone.
The Reality of OCD and Anxiety Disorders.
A great review of the differences.