President Biden has challenged Congress to build “a fair economy that gives everybody a chance to succeed” and to “create the strongest, most resilient, innovative economy in the world.” And it looks like Congress has heeded his call. But for deaf and hard of hearing...
As an entrepreneur, lawyer and pioneering advocate for people living with disabilities, Lorin MacDonald has helped many traverse their path more easily. Her many accomplishments in the world of accessibility and inclusion include policy development, building ramps,...
Luke Anderson, social entrepreneur and executive director of StopGap Foundation requires assistance with everyday tasks. As a wheelchair user, Anderson depends on others to help with brushing his teeth, toileting, and getting in and out of bed. All of these...
In Canada today, 1 in 5 Canadians over 15 years old (or 22 per cent) report having a disability, and approximately 47 per cent of Canadians say they spend time with or help someone who is dealing with these difficulties. By 2036, nearly 9 million Canadians are...
Subscribe: RSSFor many artists living with disabilities or homelessness, their artwork remains invisible, their talents unseen, their passion invalidated. But for one young social entrepreneur that reality was unacceptable – and she was determined to change it....