An Accessible Museum Tour in Your Hand
Keen Guides founder Catharine McNally says mobile video is the future of guided excursions, and will benefit the deaf and hard of hearing, too.
Expert Views
Rosalind Joffe: Returning to Work after Disability
Career coach Rosalind Joffe consults people with disabilities and chronic illnesses who want to return to the workplace. Her advice: Start small, look for telecommuting opportunities and never lose hope.
Where the Blind Are Free to Tweet
Mike Calvo, CEO of Serotek, helps people with sight and physical impairments shop online and Twitter without specialized technology. His philosophy: "We like doing the same things as sighted folks do, and we'd much rather have the mainstream gadget."
Shooting for the Stars
Shooting for the Stars
Kevin Laue, a one-handed basketball player who will play for a Division I team this fall, tells aspiring athletes: "Anyone is capable of coming out on top."
The Art of the Accessible Home
Jordan Guide is an interior designer who makes homes livable for people with disabilities. She talks about designing a specialty kitchen, the challenges of universal design and why Baby Boomers are embracing the age-in-place trend.
A Disability Evangelist for the Workplace
A Disability Evangelist for the Workplace
Ernst & Young's Lori Golden is charged with spreading a message of disability inclusiveness throughout the firm. She talks about accessible office space, how to quiz employees about disabilities and teaching business skills to veterans.
On a Mission to Give the Disabled the Moon
On a Mission to Give the Disabled the Moon
Years after developing one of the first reading machines for the blind, Jim Fruchterman founded Benetech, a non-profit that helps people with disabilities access new technologies. He talks about making digital books free for students with low vision, equal Internet access and the future of mobile phones.
Inclusive Tourism’s Go-To Guide
Dr. Scott Rains parlayed his disability and love of travel into a role advising countries on inclusive tourism. He talks about the changing face of travel, making the World Cup accessible and safaris in South Africa.
Investing in Disability, with Real Returns
Rich Donovan, the founder and chairman of LimeConnect, an organization that sources qualified people with disabilities, talks about what Obama should do to remedy his Special Olympics gaffe, how companies can benefit from hiring more qualified people with disabilities, and why recruiting should start even younger.
Reaching the Disabled Demographic
Very few companies market to the
disabled, but this demographic is “a marketers’ dream come true,” says Nadine Vogel, founder and president of Springboard Consulting.