The disabled population often has a love hate relationship with the media. On one hand, it’s great to have reporters… Read more Words of Wisdom for Writing About Disability and Disabled People
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Mental Disability by the Numbers for Asia and Pacific Regions
In previous blog posts, we have addressed issues surrounding mental disabilities. A recent article in the Hong Kong Economic Journal… Read more Mental Disability by the Numbers for Asia and Pacific Regions
Here Comes the Bride
As all eyes turned to the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on May 19, other happy couples… Read more Here Comes the Bride
A Creative Approach to Discussing Mental Health
Even in these modern times, the stigma surrounding mental health is a major reason for people not to seek help… Read more A Creative Approach to Discussing Mental Health
Commuter Woes from a Disability Perspective
Just about everyone can relate to the daily commute—traffic jams, broken down buses or trains, and over-crowded public transport. The… Read more Commuter Woes from a Disability Perspective
In Case of Emergency
Recently the Minister of Civil Defense, the Hon Kris Faafoi, announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding among Deaf… Read more In Case of Emergency
The Invisible Workforce
Pam MacNeill is a long-time disability advocate and professional in the disability sector. The goal of her company, Disability Responsivness… Read more The Invisible Workforce
Let the games Continue
It happens every four years—the Olympics, a worldwide extravaganza putting the best athletes from around the world on a global… Read more Let the games Continue