Written by 
During the dry season in the city of Makassar in the Indonesian province of South Sulawesi, the state-owned power company PLN rations hydroelectric power due to low water levels. As a result, households, universities, businesses and government offices lack access to continuous electricity. Many students with disabilities, including Ilham, a blind student, have reported that […]
The handbook is a joint initiative between MCRB and the Association for Aid and Relief – Japan (AAR Japan) and it is made available in English and Burmese. This handbook aims to give practical advice for employers in Myanmar on how to create accessible employment opportunities and increase recruitment and job retention for persons with disabilities. […]
Swimming through the cool clear lake, I’m aware of the densely forested mountains behind us, with pale rocky peaks to our right. A cable car snakes up the side of one, and the sky is turning grey, hinting at an Alpine storm. A standup paddleboarder with blond hair who is wearing bright Hawaiian shorts glides […]
When a colleague sent John McFall a job advert for would-be astronauts, his reaction was swift. “To be honest all I had in my head was: ‘It would be awesome to go to space.’” Doing so, however, would entail shattering through a glass ceiling – one that has held firm during more than six decades […]
National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is observed throughout October, celebrating the contributions of employees with disabilities and promoting inclusive practices in workplaces. This year’s theme, “Access to Good Jobs for All,” emphasizes the importance of equal employment opportunities for People with Disabilities (PwD). Key highlights include: Workforce Representation: People with disabilities represent 4.2% of […]
Patrick Woodward and Megan Nollet share about Philippe Croizon and how his disabilities has not kept him from unbelievable physical and mental achievements. Voice 1 Welcome to Spotlight. I’m Patrick Woodward. Voice 2 And I’m Megan Nollet. Spotlight uses a special English method of broadcasting. It is easier for people to understand, no matter where […]
Design Meets Disability was recommended to me by accessibility consultant Jon Gibbins while we were sharing a long train journey through mid-Wales. We were talking, amongst many things, about our love for Apple products and their design. I am a hearing aid wearer, my aid is two-tone grey. A sort of dark taupe grey above, […]