By Lucy Sirianni On July 3, 2019, the world’s billion+ Facebook and Instagram users experienced collective dismay. Upon logging into their preferred social media platforms, they were not greeted with the typical slew of photos, memes, and GIFs, but instead…
By Dikko Yusuf The theme of this year’s Earth Day is “Invest in Our Planet.” It comes at a time when many facilities and processes, especially in work and education, are being reviewed in light of the pandemic. This gives…
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…
by Drew Dakessian There have certainly been some well-known disabled women and femmes throughout history, and yet, for too long, they’ve been considered the exception, not the rule. Fortunately, the digital age has empowered women and femmes with disabilities to…
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…
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,…
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.…
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…
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…
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…