disability

Workplace Support for Endometriosis: Lessons from Recent Cases

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A woman with dark hair in a bun, wearing a navy blue polka dot shirt, stands indoors looking down with a concerned or worried expression, arms crossed, with a blurred city view outside the window behind her.

Aishwarya Viswamitra, De Montfort University Sanju Pal built a successful career in management consulting, winning major awards and working at a senior level. Then her health changed. After being diagnosed with severe endometriosis and undergoing surgery, she returned to work but struggled with pain and fatigue. Months later, she was dismissed for not meeting performance … Read more

Understanding the European Accessibility Act’s Impact

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A group of people sit in a circle talking, with a woman in glasses smiling at the center. They are indoors, and a European Union flag hangs in the background.

In a recent AXSChat discussion, Susanna Laurin, Director of the Funka Foundation, highlighted the importance of accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities. Emphasizing adherence to the European Accessibility Act, she outlined practical steps for organizations to implement standards and championed a holistic approach that integrates accessibility into design, education, and collaborative efforts.

A Decade of Neglect: Ireland’s Urgent Need to Improve Disability Transportation Access

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Facing a decade-long delay in providing transport supports for people with disabilities, Ireland’s Ombudsman calls for immediate action. Despite numerous governmental commitments, progress remains negligible, leaving the nation’s disability transport in crisis

New research reveals ‘Top 10 Most Accessible Cities’ in the world

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Accessibility arrangements for people with disabilities remain an afterthought for the travel and tourism industry – which is why we’re looking into every aspect of the industry journey for people with disabilities in the research we have commissioned.Caroline Casey, founder of the Valuable 500

When we accept all humans are different, we spend less time trying to make them ‘fit in’, and design instead for our uniqueness.

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Interview with Jenny McLaughlin Lead for Heathrow Airport Disability Network Jenny McLaughlin has worked within the airport industry for over 19 years. This began at East Midlands Airport as an Environment and Safeguarding Officer achieving ISO14001. The last 14 years have been at Heathrow Airport in a number of departments including Environment, Airside and now … Read more

Google Assistant now more accessible for people with disabilities

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For International Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Awareness Month, Google has brought Assistant to US company Tobii Dynavox’s applications and services. New Delhi:  Google has brought new updates to its Assistant that will help people with disabilities gain more independence in controlling smart devices and appliances around their homes. Source: Google Assistant now more accessible … Read more