By Maria Puenchir, Member of the Diversability Leadership Collective Content Warning: terror attacks, trauma, ableism, racism, destabilisation of human rights movements. I didn’t think I’d revolutionise the Norwegian disability rights movement, yet here I am. I’m an artist and human rights activist, and a partially sighted echolocator. I never anticipated that I’d be supporting my communities through a terror…

An OpEd in response to “Munchausen by Internet” By Marie Dagenais-Lewis, Diversability The disability and chronic illness community was rocked to its core when journalistic integrity was thrown out the window as the BBC published its headline “Munchausen by Internet: Are chronic illness influencers really faking it?”. This report was…

By Arielle Dance, Writer at Diversability Living with disabilities and coming to terms with new debilitating conditions brings many people to take control of their bodies in artistic ways. From dance and music to crafting and cooking, creative expressions have been proven to have positive impacts on people with disabilities. Another creative approach to expressing disability…

By Arielle Dance, Writer, Diversability Adults with disabilities in the workplace have rights to accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In some cases, disabled adults may have accessed accommodations as students in college or high school as well. Although workplace accommodations differ from school level, there are legal requirements for employers. …

By Neil Hughes, Special Projects Associate at Diversability Disclosure: This review was written for the Diversability Leadership Collective after receiving a complimentary copy of Mikey Rowe’s Fearlessly Different: An Autistic Actor’s Journey to Broadway’s Biggest Stage. Fearlessly Different: An Autistic Actor’s Journey to Broadway’s Biggest Stage is Mickey Rowe’s story…

By Arielle Dance, Writer at Diversability — As in-person conferences, gatherings, and events are making their return, it is imperative that the comfort and safety of participants and attendees are considered. With heightened awareness of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), accessibility needs should be centered in those considerations. …

By Arielle Dance, Content Writer at Diversability® There is something sacred and beautiful about saying farewell to a loved one before they depart. A couple years ago, my mentor notified her circle that she was diagnosed with a terminal illness and would begin her hospice journey. She was seemingly so…

By Arielle Dance, Content Writer at Diversability® Animals are instrumental to disabled people for comfort, support, and empowerment. The skill pets have to console their humans in vulnerable moments, guide in moments of discomfort, and encourage in instances of defeat has been proven countless times. Having a pet has numerous…

Disabled people are more likely to be victims of bullying. Here’s what you can do. — By Arielle Dance, PhD, Content Writer at Diversability No one is immune to bullying, but when you live with a disability and/or chronic illness, you are even more likely to be the victim of a bully. Studies have shown that children with disabilities are two to three times more likely…