Statistically speaking, disabled people make up more than 25% of the global population. That’s one in every four people you meet. Yet, you wouldn’t know it based on how society treats us. We’re not outliers because we have disabilities. We’re outliers because society’s systemic ableism and exclusion make us so…

The Real Meaning of 25% Statistically, people with disabilities account for over 25% of the global population. However, the true outlier here isn’t disability; it’s ableism and social exclusion. This begs the question: How can a quarter of humanity be considered ‘abnormal’ or ‘exceptional’? …

When we talk about building a sustainable world, what does that mean? The buzzwords “sustainability” and “accessibility” often make the rounds in conferences, policy discussions, and social media feeds, but do they co-exist in the practical world? Let’s unravel this by diving into the crossroads where sustainability meets disability inclusion. Why Pair Disability and Sustainability? …

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) — three buzzwords echoing through corporate halls, but are they resonating in the right way? While efforts to achieve DEI have primarily focused on race and gender, there’s a crucial missing piece: Disability, Neurodiversity, and Chronic Illness. …

We’ve all heard it before — accusations that accommodations for disabled people are ‘special treatment.’ But let’s set the record straight: accommodations are not about granting an unfair advantage; they’re about levelling the playing field. This isn’t a game of favours; it’s a game of fairness. …

If you were constructing a building, you wouldn’t consider a front door an optional add-on, would you? Why do we so often relegate accessibility for disabled people to a discretionary line in a budget? The answer, unfortunately, is tangled in a web of misconceptions, ignorance, and, quite often, ableism. Let’s…

In the ever-growing dialogue surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion, one group often remains conspicuously absent: people with disabilities. From global summits to corporate boardrooms, the conversation around civil rights, human rights, and justice frequently overlooks this diverse community's genuine needs and contributions. …

Language is a tool, a vessel for our thoughts and a mirror of our societies. Its most benign form communicates simple, objective truths — the sky is blue, water is wet. But more often, it communicates nuanced social and cultural norms that subtly guide our perceptions, beliefs, and actions. …

In the global south's bustling cities and remote villages, an often overlooked crisis brews at the intersection of climate change and disability. The lack of disability-friendly infrastructure in low-income communities isn’t just inconvenient — it’s a substantial barrier to survival, particularly during environmental crises. …