Ashley Inkumsah: Hello, everyone, and welcome to a brand new season of What’s Up WID: The World Institute on Disability podcast where we discuss what’s up in the disability community across the globe. If you’re new here, I’m your host,…
Instagram & Body Dysmorphia: How Heavily Edited Photos Cause Mental Illness & Ableism
by Hannah Soyer Social media has been a blessing for many, especially those of us with disabilities who often find it difficult to access various physical spaces due to access barriers. But, like most Internet mediums, social media represents a…
What’s Up WID: Rebecca Alexander Transcripts
Ashley Inkumsah:Hello, everyone. And welcome … Or welcome back to What’s Up WID, the World Institute on Disability podcast, where we discuss what’s up in the disability community across the globe. Ashley Inkumsah:If you’re new here, I’m your host, Ashley…
Thanks to AT&T and Mobile Giving Foundation
Thank you to AT&T and Mobile Giving Foundation for partnering with WID for our Text-To-Give initiative to help Ukrainians with disabilities. As the human rights of Ukrainians with disabilities continue to be violated, we are thankful for our partnership with…
What Climate Justice and Sustainability Mean to Me on International Women’s Day
By Sarah Kim On this year’s International Women’s Day, which is celebrating with the theme of Climate Justice and Sustainability, I look back on a major climate event that could’ve very possibly derailed my journey to independence. During my senior…
Winter Accessibility Woes
By Hannah Soyer Winter storms mean limited mobility for everyone––they often serve as reminders that we are powerless to the elements and that our plans to venture out into the world may need to be put on hold. No one,…
Dating With A Disability
by Sarah Kim Dating with a disability often comes with unique trials and tribulations. It’s not easy to make a definitive list of advice for dating with a disability, because there is a lot of variation amongst people with disabilities.…
A Guide to Social Media Accessibility
By Drew Dakessian For decades, people with disabilities have been unable to navigate social media platforms due to a lack of accessibility. Unfortunately, many fail to realize that no matter how inclusive the content of their social media posts, the…
A Guide to Video Game Accessibility
by Hannah Soyer Like most things related to technology and accessibility, the world of video games has come a long way in the past decade. The 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 requires accessible communication options to…
Winter Blues: Managing Mental Health During Winter & Holiday Season
by Hannah Soyer It’s been well proven that mental health can take a dip during the winter months, especially around the holidays, which create atmospheres of pressure and high expectations among friends and family members. Sixty-four percent of people with…