One of the primary goals of International Day Of Sign Languages is actually to protect and preserve deaf culture, and part of that effort is to keep the individual sign language dialects alive. But the trouble with preserving any language, spoken or signed, is that languages are living things.
As we approach International Equal Pay Day on September 18th, it’s an opportunity to look at where we’re at, reflect on how far we still have to go, and see if maybe we can lock this thing down before, say, the next ice age.
I knew a little (not enough!) about Nelson Mandela’s legacy as an anti-apartheid revolutionary. But beyond his imprisonment and global reputation for peace, there were serious gaps in my knowledge. So, let’s learn together…
Events like Autistic Pride Day are so vital not just to the autistic community, but also to everyone, because it reminds us to challenge our preconceptions about how we and those around us perceive the world.
Imagine hearing voices or seeing things that aren’t actually there. How would you feel if it seemed like people were out to get you and you couldn’t figure out who you could trust? Sadly, there’s so much stigma surrounding schizophrenia that those dealing with the condition can feel pushed to the margins of society, when they are most in need of empathy and support.
If you’re aware of Ramadan and know it has something to do with giving up food and drink during the daytime, then welcome into my shoes for a few moments – it might help join the dots between the ‘Ramadan Mubarak’ sign in the grocery shop, the mosque and colleagues booking some of their annual leave during the month.
Women’s stories are all too often left out of history books, which is why, when I was scrolling through our Inclusion Calendar for March, Women’s History Month seemed like the perfect subject to dive into…
When we started, we naively thought that it was quite a modest undertaking, but it’s become increasingly clear to me that there’s a whole lot I didn’t know about the global village I call home, and the melting pot of culture that’s simmering just under the surface, if you know where to look.
The rise of coworking spaces isn’t surprising, given the shift in work culture. They’ve come to the forefront, especially as many people report feeling more accomplished and connected in these environments. Let’s dive in and find out why people thrive in coworking spaces.
I’m not going to lie, the past few months have been a wild, self-reflective ride. You see, the things that I’d always put down as being personal flaws are now being slowly re-imagined as challenges related to neurodiversity. Specifically, ADHD.
