Diverse representation is an expectation, but as individuals no longer allow themselves to be defined in singular terms, there's mounting pressure on brands to understand and sensitively reflect how the intersections between race, gender, class, and ability impact people's everyday lives.

From typewriters to screen readers to closed captioning, technological innovation has long been driven by the needs of people with disabilities. But how can businesses ensure that new platforms and devices are inclusive? Canvas8 spoke to Reginé Gilbert about how digital accessibility is evolving.

Sign language interpreters are rare in the film industry, leaving kids with hearing impairments to rely on images to immerse themselves in a narrative. With brands slow to implement accessibility initiatives, Gen Z-founded brand SignUp brings Disney+ movies to life for kids with hearing loss.

According to research by Pew, Americans with disabilities are less likely to own digital devices and are more reluctant to use the internet. With a continuously growing digital divide, there's an appetite for brands to create tech offerings that are accessible to all.

The impacts of social inequality became abundantly clear in 2020 amid the pandemic and BLM protests – but this issue doesn’t just affect the physical world. Canvas8 spoke to Dr. Francesca Sobande about how social inequalities manifest online and how brands can foster inclusive digital spaces.