By Jaclyn Diaz, NPR
The first Barbie doll representing a person with Down syndrome was released by Mattel “to allow even more children to see themselves in Barbie,” the company said. Continue reading Mattel unveils a Barbie with Down syndrome
GUIDE Beauty, a collection of makeup tools and products that has reimagined the way we apply makeup, is thrilled to announce Selma Blair as their Chief Creative Officer. Continue reading Selma Blair to Lead Inclusive Makeup Brand
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
The United States is currently experiencing a massive demographic shift, led in large part by the nation’s Latinx population. This group is Continue reading The Latinx Community’s Growing Influence
By Johny Cassidy, BBC News
“You have to work hard on being your true self, and believe in the brands you promote.”
Words of advice from 32-year-old disabled influencer Tess Daly from Sheffield, who uses her 200,000-plus followers on Instagram to promote her beauty tutorials and advertise beauty brands. Continue reading The disabled influencers making their mark on social media
By Josh Wilson, Forbes
Hollywood plays a massive part in shaping our understanding of different groups and helps us gain insight into worlds and cultures we may never have been able to on our own. The movies and TV series that flood our screens are more than just entertainment; they’re education. But with great power and influence comes great responsibility as there’s always the danger of misrepresentation. Continue reading Disability In Hollywood: The Road Traveled And The Road Ahead
By Homa Bash, News 5 Cleveland
On the outside, it looks like your typical Lakewood apartment. Continue reading New ‘smart’ apartments give people with disabilities ability to live independently
By Toyin Owoseje, CNN
Quaden Bayles, an indigenous Australian boy who won the support of celebrities and well-wishers around the globe after being bullied because of his disability, has landed a role in the new “Mad Max” movie. Continue reading Bullied boy with dwarfism scores role in new ‘Mad Max’ movie
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For people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and other disabilities, getting dressed can be challenging. Navigating buttons or zippers can feel difficult or even some fabrics feel uncomfortable. A lot of adaptive clothing — garments designed to be functional for people with disabilities — focuses heavily on the function. Tommy Hilfiger hoped to change that by offering a line that’s functional but looks as fashionable as his other clothing lines. Continue reading Tommy Hilfiger’s adaptive clothing line offers more choices for people with MS and other disabilities
By Elizabeth Segran, Fast Company
If you’re living with a disability, small design choices can make a big difference to your quality of life. High bathroom consoles make it hard to wash your hands from a wheelchair; low sofas are hard to get out of when you have a knee condition. Continue reading Pottery Barn debuts 150 pieces of furniture for people with disabilities
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