AFA November 2025

By Thembelihle Ngcai When Myisha Battle asked whether dating can ever be economically fair, she meant well. She spoke to a truth many women know: power is entangled with money, and money has always had its hand in romance. But even her sharp essay missed a harder question I live with: Can dating ever […]

Sound often shapes how people share and understand ideas. In schools, offices, and public areas, it’s the main way messages travel. For people who are deaf or hard of hearing, these places become easier to join when technology supports equal communication. Audio-Visual (AV) systems now make that possible. In this article,

By Delani Li, Columbia News Service Employees at Café Joyeux. (Photo courtesy of Café Joyeux) The employment situation for people with disabilities in New York City is dire, according to advocates who want more companies to see the benefits of hiring an inclusive workforce. According to a report from AHRC NYC, an organization that

By Oliver L. Haimson Image by Holiak/Freepik AI seems to be well on its way to becoming pervasive. You hear rumbles of AI being used, somewhere behind the scenes, at your doctor’s office. You suspect it may have played a role in hiring decisions during your last job search. Sometimes –

Accessible Suite | Photo: Ravi Gill Kaly Ryan walked into the Interior Design Show (IDS) in Vancouver with a big idea and a bigger to-do list. The founder of Capella Design wanted to build a hotel suite that worked for different bodies, abilities, and ways of moving. Not just a demo

Joshuanette Francis, founder of Good Human (Antigua & Barbuda) What inspired the creation of Good Humans 268, and what does the name represent? It was born from both challenge and purpose. In 2021, after losing one of my jobs, I discovered that the Disability Tribunal — established under the Disabilities and

When Hayley talks about her daughter Natty, her voice carries both steadiness and laughter. It’s the sound of someone who has weathered shock, learned fast, and chosen to share what she knows so others might feel less afraid. Years ago, when Natty arrived in their Cornwall home, Hayley’s world changed in

By Lucky Mae Fornoles By Lucky Mae Fornoles Attitudinal barriers, media portrayals, and a lack of awareness are factors that contribute to the stigma and stereotypes about disability, both worldwide and in the Philippines. These stigmas and stereotypes stem from misconceptions and superstitions that discriminate against and limit opportunities for persons

By Angela Lynn Angela Lynn I am Angela Lynn, Ms. Nevada Corporate America 2025. I’m a Deaf global advocate, educator, and talk show host who uses my platform, The Angela Lynn Show, to champion inclusion and belonging across Deaf and hearing communities. In this inspiring piece, I share my journey from

Do you find that your disability shapes the themes or subjects that come up in your work? Yes, the purpose of making art for me is expression, reflection, connection and communication. Visual art has the power to communicate beyond words. Being someone with autism, brain fog, and mild speech impediments artwork