By Raquel Abiahy Representation is not just an abstract concept; it is a powerful force that shapes how we perceive ourselves and others. For those who grow up without seeing themselves positively reflected in the media or public spaces, the message is clear: “You don’t belong.” This impact was prof…

By Marina Magalhães Cardoso I was thinking about a consistent theme to write about. I glanced at my generous cup of cappuccino and thought: this object, filled with chocolate and coffee, might help me explain how I feel. Inclusion could be as delightful and homogeneous as this liquid, don’t you thin…

By Raquel Abiahy Fashion is often seen as a dazzling world of creativity, individuality, and self-expression. But for someone like me, an autistic model and activist, it can also be a space filled with challenges, misunderstandings, and exclusion. I’ve spent much of my life navigating the intersecti…

by John Testore Never like these days, we’re experiencing a fast-paced global transition at the hands of Artificial Intelligence. No one and nothing will help us , used to sing the late visionary artist David Bowie in the 70s… how proving him wrong? No business is exempt. AI is showing to overtake …

by Amy Potter I’m tired of being invisible. I’m not talking about my invisible disability – I am happy with that and don’t want to part with it. No, what I’m tired of is Disability itself being invisible. Even when I am working among allies, all of whom I know are dedicated to Equity, Diversi…

By Ron Sandison “Brewability culture is fun, we are a bar after all. The staff loves to sing and dance while serving beer. Most importantly, my team of employees is learning to socialize and their self-esteem is skyrocketing.” Tiffany Fixter, the founder of Brewability Tiffany Fixter is the founder…

By Robbie Janzen Autistic, aspie, neurodivergent On one hand, I don’t want these words to define me On the other hand, I know that they kind of do Every thought, every action, is affected By something I didn’t choose to be When I first found out, I was ecstatic I’m not uniquely screwed up, there are…

Judy Heumann passed away on March 4, 2023, at the age of 75. Throughout the disability community, she has left an enduring legacy as a passionate advocate of disability rights who played an influential role in the development and passage of critical pieces of disability legislation. By Nils Skudra A…

In 2010 HBO’s biopic Temple Grandin won five Emmys. Claire Danes won for Best Actress for her portrayal of Grandin. By Nils Skudra Among the autism-themed films that I have seen, one of the most outstanding biographical depictions is the 2010 HBO film Temple Grandin, starring Claire Danes as t…

By Amelie M. Dalporto People often possess prejudices and invite judgement into their everyday interactions. When we see someone who may interact with the world in a way that is different from what we have experienced, we tend to disregard what they have to say and who they are. Art is a form of exp…

By Ron Sandison I learned to develop healthy habits by reading Coach Dave Martin’s book Make That, Break That. Most New Year’s resolutions fail within the first month; not from a lack of motivation but a failure to make the resolutions into a habit. We are creatures of habits and good habits can dev…

By Nils Skudra This poem is dedicated to Obie Nash, a very close friend of mine in California who served in World War II and brought home a German war bride. I have since lost contact with him but deeply cherish the time spent with him, listening to his war stories and his insights. I feel honored t…

By Nils Skudra This week I had the opportunity to watch In a Different Key, an intriguing and comprehensive documentary that examines the origins of the autism diagnosis and how public understanding of autism has evolved over the decades. Directed by Caren Zucker, a filmmaker whose son Mickey is on…

“Many churches attempt to make accommodations for individuals with disabilities that does not necessarily mean that people with disabilities are included in the life and community of the church and leadership.” Krysia Waldock By Ron Sandison I was excited to interview Krysia Waldock, a P…