So, when it comes to the normal workplace, lots of people are unknowingly enabling a concept called ableism. When we do not optimise the workplace for people with disabilities, we create a barrier that prevents disabled individuals from seeking gainful employment or entering high-level positions, even if they are qualified and capable for the job…
There are few things which are, on the surface, as accessible and engaging as video games. Not a lot of industries can claim to bridge the generational gap with such ease, but there is seemingly one section of society, which doesn’t get the representation that it should do when it comes to video games, and…
It’s difficult to work out how it’s possible to build an exhibition for someone who campaigned tirelessly for disability and then not make it accessible for people with disabilities, but that is seemingly what’s happening right now over in Ireland in the UK.
Kay McShane was a noted wheelchair athlete who lived a long life…
Not many of us can successfully climb Mount Everest, but when you are a double above-the-knee amputee, you can be certain people are going to stop and take notice. This is exactly what Hari Budha Maga, who is a British Gurkha veteran, wanted to achieve. As an NDIS provider on the Gold Coast, we are…
A charity based in the UK has recently conducted a study where they say it is harder for disabled people to find a job now than it was 15 years ago. The result is that people are now looking for jobs and finding even more roadblocks in a time where there should be less to…
The world of disability and equality is frustrating. There are so many instances where it seems as though we are making a lot of progress, and then a story is released that shows how far behind the world is when it comes to being able to offer a comparable service for disabled people and those…
AI is a big issue at the moment, with advances in technology, making many new things possible, autonomous vehicles, drones, and much more. AI robots are now able to deliver shopping to your door, navigating their way from the store to your home entirely alone. These six-wheeled devices have a storage box and are able…
Sadly, as NDIS providers on the Gold Coast, it’s a bit of a trek for us to get to the UK every day for work, but the BBC has just made a very exciting announcement for anyone, looking to get into the world of comedy, but Mae previously have been worried about doing so due…
When disasters happen around the world, there is generally an outpouring of support and an admirable effort made by governments to help as many as possible. However, one group that is frequently left out and often excluded from relief aid or even just emergency support during a crisis is disabled people, and it’s gotten to…
There are countless events taking place all over the world that try to encourage diversity and inclusion. It’s important that we acknowledge the role of disabled people within society and try to take steps to help them feel like they are included.
Just recently, the Irede Foundation organised a charity walk. This Nigerian NGO focuses…
A recent rise in the number of people cheating at Paralympic sporting events has given rise to serious concerns about the way that athletes are qualified to enter and the nature of the games themselves.
It’s recently come to light that a number of athletes are exaggerating the length and depth of their physical impairments…
Disabilities are a lot more public than they used to be. Once upon a time, there was a great amount of segregation and disabled people, many of whom were excluded from society. However, this is not the case, and our children are now being exposed to people with all manner of disabilities, and everyday life,…