Women of Determination are driving innovation, entrepreneurship, and accessibility, inspiring inclusive leadership and creating greater opportunities for People of Determination worldwide.
Adaptive sports empower People of Determination by improving confidence, mobility, wellbeing, and social inclusion through accessible fitness, rehabilitation, and inclusive sporting opportunities.
Inclusive learning technology is transforming education by providing personalized learning pathways for neurodivergent students, helping children with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other learning differences thrive in inclusive classrooms.
Forbes Health audiologists recommend the best hearing aids of 2026, highlighting top devices that deliver exceptional sound quality, speech clarity, noise reduction, and advanced features for people with hearing loss.
Disability inclusion at work empowers employees through reasonable adjustments, accessible AI, and inclusive recruitment, helping organisations build diverse, productive, and supportive workplaces for everyone.
The World Health Organization highlights key facts about global vision impairment and blindness, emphasizing the importance of early eye care, prevention, and improved access to treatment for millions worldwide..
AI-powered smart glasses are transforming daily life for visually impaired individuals by providing real-time assistance, improving independence, and making everyday interactions more accessible through innovative wearable technology.
A disability employment podcast is creating opportunities for people with disabilities by amplifying their voices, promoting workplace inclusion, and inspiring greater employment and community participation.
The American Medical Association has launched a free educational video series to help physicians and medical students provide accessible, inclusive, and patient centred care for people with disabilities.
The National Constitution Center has launched a tactile museum tour, allowing blind and low-vision visitors to explore history through touch and experience cultural heritage in a more accessible and inclusive…
As Deafblind Awareness Month is observed globally, the UAE continues to strengthen accessibility, communication, and inclusion initiatives, creating greater opportunities for people with sensory disabilities to participate, thrive, and contribute…
AI-powered assistive technologies are creating more accessible everyday experiences for People of Determination (PODs), from navigation and communication to education and independent living.
Airports are redefining customer experience as a key driver of satisfaction, loyalty, and revenue, transforming passenger journeys through seamless, integrated, and customer-centric strategies.
Dubai continues to lead global innovation in accessibility, inclusive mobility, and smart infrastructure. In a bold move to revolutionize passenger experience and promote universal access, the General Directorate of Residency…
Dubai has once again taken the lead in championing accessibility and inclusion by being officially confirmed as the host city for the 5th Asian Youth Para Games (AYPG), set to…
"Disability is in fact the inability to make progress and achievements." These words by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE…
World Down Syndrome Day is on March 21 and Mencap is encouraging people to wear their funkiest socks throughout March to support people with a learning disability across the UK.…
The U.S. Department of Education is calling on schools to avoid the use of suspensions and other similar practices when disciplining students with disabilities. The agency wants “state and local…
A GROUP of drama students living with Down syndrome are launching a campaign to challenge common misconceptions about the learning disability. ‘Myth busters’ which include false ideas such as ‘people…
Last summer, after taking two supported trips in the UK, Grace finally went on her first holiday abroad without a family member. After a week in Galicia, she landed back…
The Down Syndrome Resource Foundation (DSRF) is set to mark World Down Syndrome Day on March 21 with a first-of-its-kind film festival in Burnaby. The inaugural Down Syndrome Film Festival will…
The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) on Saturday pushed for continued support for people with Down syndrome as it joined the nation in the observance of National Down Syndrome Consciousness Month.…
Nicole Perkins, a self-taught baby and special-needs photographer from the UK, is seeking to raise Down syndrome awareness through her photography. The part-time photographer and full-time special-needs educator created a…
Down syndrome is a lifelong genetic condition that begins to have effects before birth and can significantly impact many aspects of a person’s life. People who have Down syndrome can…
Each year on 3 March, WHO marks World Hearing Day to raise awareness of hearing loss and promote ear and hearing care. The 2023 edition will highlight the importance of…
Mixed hearing loss is a common but often misunderstood type of hearing loss. It can be tricky to diagnose and treat due to the fact that it’s—as the name suggests—a…
A mere 20% of older U.S. adults who might benefit from hearing loss treatment actually seek help, according to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Hearing aids specifically can be a life-changing…
Got an itch you just can’t scratch? It can be a frustrating experience if it’s in an unreachable location—like the inside of your ear canal, for example. But what causes…
John Helmes, an industrial designer with disabilities at Microsoft, has come out with an adaptable mouse for people who can’t use a traditional mouse. At an annual innovation event for…
People with disabilities are entering a new world of opportunity as they rely increasingly on advances in technology — including mobility devices as well as hardware, software, and peripherals —…
Nanoengineered prosthetics are implantable devices that are used in patients to replace missing body organ and it comes under subdivision of nanomedicine. Nanotools and nanostructures are used for manufacture of…
In the future, soft robotic hands with advanced sensors could help diagnose and care for patients or act as more lifelike prostheses. But one roadblock to encoding soft robotic hands…
As the sun began to set in Melbourne, Australia and I approached a crosswalk in the city’s Central Business District, I spotted a bright green light embedded in the pavement.…
EWINGS, managing operator of Mahzooz, the UAE’s leading weekly draw with the biggest and most frequent pay-out, has recently partnered with Al Noor to establish a vocational media unit, aiming…
There's a lot of camaraderie in the cabin that functions as the workspace for members of Enable - the Desert Group's CSR wing for individuals with disabilities at the sprawling…
Many of the world’s most talented golfers with disabilities will compete in The G4D Open, which has been launched by The R&A today. The event will be staged in partnership…
Poland wins the first-ever Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities The Polish team has won all six matches in Belgrade and took their first Olympic gold in chess since 1930,…
ABU DHABI, 10th January, 2023 (WAM) -- Special Olympics UAE kicked off its Road to Berlin campaign as it launched its training camps to prepare for the Special Olympics World…
Exploring the great outdoors is an activity enjoyed by many Australians but is often not accessible for everyone. Now people of all abilities are being encouraged to get out on…
Around about 3.5 percent of the UAE population hasdisability issues, and very few companies are working for their convenience. Manafeth Mobility Solutions is top of the hit list for being…
The Vocational Orientation Stage is the culmination of years of cognitive, behavioral and social rehabilitation undertaken by our students, with the main goal of preparing our students for the…
A Dubai government agency approached us with a unique challenge – to integrate their telepresence systems with hearing loops so they can be used by customers with disabilities who use…
Disability can be difficult to talk about sensitively as ableism is embedded in our language, biases and perceptions. Conversations about disability are slowly increasing, especially when it comes to ableist…
Input devices in the video game industry have evolved over the decades from being simple joysticks to sophisticated controllers that emit haptic feedback. In Enabled Play, a new piece of…
As part of the DASS Solutions family, we are bringing to the world one of the most innovative and unique products ever developed. A BrightSign smart glove is the only…
A team of designers, psychologists, audio consultants and robotics specialists has developed an inclusive sound environment that helps people with neurodiversity enjoy live music. The application distributes sound through multiple…
FREERIDER MOBILITY SCOOTER What makes us different As the world embraces the challenges of an aging society, there is an increasing development of various lifestyle products catered for the elderly…
Abundant guidance for newborns and infants are available out there, indicating the benefits of starting to educate them as early as possible. However, very few take us to the earliest…
If we start promoting and teaching awareness on Autism to the general public and in our school systems then we will build the foundation for creating a culture that practices…
People of Determination It is important for people to use appropriate language when referring to People of Determination with Down syndrome. Proper communication about individuals with People of Determination with…
A film predominantly featuring people with disabilities made history at the Oscars in a move that advocates are calling a major win for disability representation in Hollywood. “CODA” won the…
Vincent Mejia entertained a crowd of 1,500 at Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center ORLANDO, Fla. – The dream of becoming a professional wrestler came true for 25-year-old Vincent Mejía of Orlando.…
By Jennifer Natalya Fink writing for NYTimes Professor of English & Director of Disability Studies Program Georgetown University We have a lineage of disability in our family. Given that roughly…
By Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana Executive Secretary UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific In December 2021, the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific…
The Emirates Deaf Association organized the second Deaf Forum under the slogan: Aspirations of the Deaf in the Next Fifty, where a brainstorming session was held during which proposals and…
