By Lucky Mae Fornoles In the Philippines, there are existing laws that prohibit the discrimination of persons with disabilities (PWDs). The primary law is Republic Act No. 7277 or the “Magna Carta for Disabled Persons”, which provides for the rehabilitation, self-development, and self-reliance of PWDs to ensure their integration into mainstream society. It […]
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As the golden days of summer begin to dwindle, there is still time to enjoy a sunny escape in a destination that welcomes all. Whether you’re flying in for a beach getaway or heading out on a cruise, in Greater Fort Lauderdale, you can indulgently savor every remaining moment of the
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Dr. Marjorie Aunos in the Hawaiian rainforest surrounded by her son and other family members Parenting is hard, unpredictable and relentlessly demanding. Now imagine parenting as a person with a disability. That’s not hypothetical for Dr. Marjorie Aunos, it’s her everyday reality. After a car accident left her with a spinal
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Sam Sullivan’s life changed forever at 19 when a spinal cord injury left him with quadriplegia. As the reality of living with a high-level disability set in, his world began to shrink. He relied on disability benefits, battled deep depression, and considered whether life was even worth continuing. But instead of
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Nina is the sort of woman who’d probably apologize for the rain. Warm, wickedly witty and absolutely running on fumes, she’s the type who’ll answer your DMs mid-laundry with a cuppa in one hand and a dog under the other. But don’t let the domestic whirlwind fool you. This woman is
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Essential Disability News and Inclusion Stories We’ve gathered the latest disability news, accessibility updates, and inclusion stories from trusted sources across the web. These curated links highlight the trends, rights issues, and lived experiences shaping the disability community today. Photo by Joel Holland on Unsplash Netflix launches new training scheme for disabled
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Debbie Austin In this issue of Accessibility for All, we explore what it means to live boldly and authentically in a world that too often defines others by their limits instead of their potential. You’ll meet individuals who are not just navigating disability but reshaping the conversation around it. Dr. Patti
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Dr. Patti Bevilacqua “A person with multiple sclerosis walks into a bar… and a table, and a chair, and a wall.” Dr. Patti Bevilacqua Dr. Patti Bevilacqua’s humour arrives before anything else: sharp, self-aware, and disarming. That’s how she opened her TEDx talk. And that’s how she opens conversations that matter. Her story doesn’t begin
Capella Design offers beautiful furniture and accessories that elevate the style and function of the home. The company’s mission is to reimagine home mobility so that everyone can enjoy a more functional space without compromising on aesthetics. This fall, Capella is bringing that same vision to hospitality. The team is building
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By Saada Branker It takes one fall in the house to make us side-eye our own home. My father once slipped down a flight of stairs at home, landing in the basement and hurting his shoulder. Afterwards, he and my mother placed a larger mat near the first step for better
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