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A colorful Barbie dollhouse with two stories and multiple rooms, decorated in pink, blue, and purple tones. One Barbie doll is standing on the balcony upstairs, while another Barbie doll in a wheelchair is positioned outside the front door on the ground level. The rooms are furnished with miniature furniture, including a couch, desk, chairs, dining table, bed, and decorative items like plants and framed pictures. The house is set outdoors with greenery and flowers in the background.

Inclusion / Representation

Designing for everyone: What Mattel learned from Barbie, Becky and the built environment

I’m no Barbie expert. I grew up in the ’90s, so I saw the dolls everywhere. And in 2023—like millions—I watched Greta Gerwig turn this iconic toy into a film phenomenon and social commentary. Until last month, however,...

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Inclusion / Representation

Designing for everyone: What Mattel learned from Barbie, Becky and the built environment

I’m no Barbie expert. I grew up in the ’90s, so I saw the dolls everywhere. And in 2023—like...

27-08-25

This image is a collage of several modern architectural structures. It includes a large, angular building with a distinctive facade, as well as several other contemporary buildings with clean lines and glass facades. The structures appear to be located in an urban setting, with a paved walkway or plaza visible in the foreground.

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Universal Design / Inclusive Design

Beautiful & Accessible: Three stunning theatres that open the arts for everyone

At its core, the arts have always been about people. Art allows people to form connections across...

31-07-25

A youg boy being fitted for glasses in a shop. His mother stands beside him.

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Accessibility / Representation

How glasses became the norm — and what it teaches us about inclusion

02-07-25

A diverse group of colleagues in a bright, modern office having a collaborative meeting. A man in a wheelchair is smiling and holding documents while seated at the table with a laptop. Others are engaged in discussion and working with papers and charts.

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Disability / Accessibility

The economic case for disability quotas

Originally published in The Business Post.

30-06-25

A young child with blonde hair wearing a black and yellow striped shirt sits in a wheelchair in the clothing section of a retail store. The store displays various clothing items including red and black garments on racks and shelves, with a "$6 graphic tees" price sign visible in the background. The bright, modern store environment features white shelving and displays with colorful children's clothing and accessories.

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Inclusion / Accessibility / Representation

How a toddler’s t-shirt can remind us what inclusion really means

I wasn’t born with a disability. At the age of 18, a spinal cord injury paralysed me from the neck...

22-05-25

Seattle Seahawks players celebrate together on the football field, with linebacker Shaquem Griffin (#49) prominently featured among the group. The team is wearing their white away uniforms with navy blue and bright green accents, and they're gathered in the end zone area of what appears to be an opposing team's stadium with burgundy and yellow field markings.

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Inclusion / Accessibility / Representation

How Shaquem Griffin redefined ability in the NFL

I don’t pretend to know much about American football. Unlike my brother, I’m not a fan. Even with...

23-04-25

A person wearing a life jacket and sunglasses is kayaking on a calm river in a bright blue kayak. They are holding a paddle and appear to be enjoying the outdoor activity. The background features lush green trees and a grassy riverbank under a partly cloudy sky.

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Accessibility / First-person perspectives

From travel to work: How accessibility helps rebuild confidence

Having an accident that injures the spinal cord is a traumatic experience. One day, you’re walking...

16-04-25

Airport ground crew members in bright green safety vests assist a passenger in a wheelchair up a mobile boarding ramp to an aircraft. Two crew members are helping guide the wheelchair user up the ramp. The scene takes place on an airport tarmac with aircraft and terminal buildings visible in the background.

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Inclusion / Accessibility

Grounded: Why Holding Airlines Accountable for Damaged Mobility Devices Matters

Most of us have felt it: that urge to go, to experience something different, to witness the lives...

19-03-25

Stephen Hawking, the renowned theoretical physicist, sits in his wheelchair wearing a dark suit and tie. He has dark hair, glasses, and a warm smile, photographed in an indoor setting with blue-toned lighting in the background.

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Inclusion / Accessibility / Representation

Reflections on the anniversary of Stephen Hawking’s death

Seven years ago today, Professor Stephen Hawking passed away, leaving behind a legacy extraordinary...

14-03-25

A close-up of a person holding a digital camera, with the camera screen displaying a clear image of a red street scene featuring buildings and people. The background is blurred in red tones, emphasizing the scene shown on the camera display.

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Inclusion / Representation

Why stock photography must get disability representation right

Finding the right photography for corporate websites and marketing material can be time consuming....

08-03-25

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