By Michelle Boudin, People
Odd couple Benton the Great Pyrenees and Boone the disabled raccoon are best friends helping each other make it through life with a positive attitude. Continue reading Disabled Raccoon Walking on His Own Thanks to His Dog Best Friend and Student-Made Wheelchair
By Bill Cooney, Dexerto
During a stream on September 11, Asmongold shared a candid moment with viewers where he discussed his struggles with mental health and suicidal thoughts. Continue reading Asmongold opens up on mental health struggles in candid Twitch stream
By Amanda Heidt, The Scientist
According to a 2019 National Science Foundation report, only 10 percent of employed scientists and engineers self-identify as having at least one disability, despite the fact that almost 20 percent of all undergraduates self-report the same, with disabled undergraduates enrolling in STEM programs at roughly the same rate as those without. Continue reading How STEM Can Be More Inclusive of Scientists with Disabilities
By Forbes
Disability issues in particular risk being sidelined even more than they usually are. Despite some notable recent success in bringing disability policy to the attention of politicians, disability is still widely regarded as a niche concern.
Continue reading Why Disability Issues Should Be A Higher Priority, Even Now
Scripted broadcast programming added nine more series regular characters with disabilities for the 2019-2020 season in comparison to last year, a new report by GLAAD found. This means that Continue reading Number of Characters with Disabilities on TV Reaches 10-Year Record High
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
, ABC News
Despite 15% of the world’s population living with some form of a disability, research into the effects of climate change on the disabled community is still emerging. Continue reading Climate activists with disabilities fight for inclusion
Several states, including Arizona, Oregon and Virginia, have recently passed bills that allow students to miss school to take care of their mental health, efforts that were often supported or led by students. Continue reading Should Students Be Allowed to Miss School for Mental Health Reasons?
Making professional connections is very similar to, if a little more formal than, making connections in a class or via social media. If you’re uncomfortable with Continue reading How to Boost Your Visibility Through Networking
By Yvette Montoya
When we consider the state of the United States in 2022 both socially and economically, it’s clear that our demographic is shifting and that Americans believe that social responsibility is more important than ever. Continue reading Should Your Company Invest in Supplier Diversity Programs? The Answer is Yes.
