The homelessness crisis in Sacramento has reached a new low, as illustrated by the tragic situation unfolding at Camp Resolution. Residents who have called this encampment home for over two years are now scrambling to find shelter as the city prepares to evict them. These are not just numbers on a spreadsheet; they are real … Read more
So, there I was, fresh off a 16-hour flight, wandering around the dazzling expanse of Hamad International Airport in Doha. My backside was numb, my brain was mush, and my guide dog was off gallivanting at home, leaving me to rely on my trusty cane and a fancy AI app for visual descriptions. It was … Read more
Well, folks, I’ve done it again. I’ve managed to turn the simple act of booking a flight into an epic odyssey of frustration and disappointment. This time, the villain of the story is none other than trip.com, a website that seems to be specifically designed to torment blind travelers like myself. You see, I … Read more
What’s up, folks! Today, we’re diving deep into the world of ableism and the toxic behaviours non-disabled people sometimes display in the workplace. ???? Let’s get started by defining ableism, and then we’ll explore some of the nasty ways it manifests and impacts everyone involved. Ableism is discrimination or social prejudice against people with … Read more
Organizations of persons with disabilities (OPDs) have, since long, been advocating for more meaningful allocation of financial resources geared towards the inclusion of persons with disabilities and enabling their full and effective participation. While high income countries in the European Union, for instance, are spending on average 2.1% of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) on … Read more