When Krystal Shaw needed to help support her family, she turned to what she knew best, fashion. Little did she know she would turn her passion for fashion into a thriving business, a clothing company for children with special needs.
Continue reading Meet Krystal Shaw of Random Rompers
This coming Black History Month, we want to recognize some of the individuals who have been making momentous strides to fight for the inclusion of individuals with disabilities and differences. Continue reading Inclusion for Disabilities. Inclusion for All
By Tawanah Reeves-Ligon
As diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) measures and programs become standard practice in the workplace there is an often overlooked and underrepresented employee population that continues to fall through the cracks of many programs: Continue reading Neurodiversity – The Missing Ingredient to Your DEI Strategy
As stars Eric Church and Jazmine Sullivan belted out the national anthem at the Super Bowl, a trailblazing Gallaudet University graduate communicated the emotion, lyrics and rhythm to viewers in American Sign Language.
Continue reading DC-Area Man Signs National Anthem in American Sign Language at Super Bowl 55
By Brady Rhoades
Montel Williams served his country for 22 years, and ever since, he’s been serving those who serve in the Armed Forces. Continue reading A Lifetime of Service
Despite the criticism of the episode, Hamilton’s appearance on Queer Eye felt like a step in the right direction for better representation of the diversity of disabled people. Continue reading On Being Black and ‘Disabled but Not Really’
Michael Sunday is delighted, if a little stunned, as he admires his new right hand: a silicone glove-like prosthetic meant to help him Continue reading Nigerian artist makes dark skin prosthetics to boost patients’ confidence
Armani Williams was born in Michigan and diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder at the age of 2. Like many children with autism, he was nonverbal during his early years. Autism is a brain Continue reading 17-Year-Old Armani Williams Is NASCAR’s First Driver With Autism
By Hiliary Innerbichler
Mama Cax, born Cacsmy Brutus, was given only three weeks to live when she was diagnosed with bone (osteosarcoma) and lung cancer at 14 years old. Continue reading Fearless Amputee Mama Cax Encourages Others to Face Anything
