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.

BSI and Motability are partnering to make electric cars more accessible to people with disabilities. Charging stations are being redesigned to ensure that they're usable by those with disabilities, acknowledging the role that brands can play in cultivating a more inclusive society.

Most transit systems in the US remain behind the times in terms of accessibility, making it tough for people with disabilities to get around. In response, Waymap offers step-by-step directions via audio to give people with visual impairments a greater sense of freedom when using public transport.

With many disabled people still feeling left out of typical beauty narratives and mainstream conversations, some brands are hoping to diversify the landscape. Hair-care brand Pantene is driving inclusivity through product innovation and partnerships with key voices in the disabled community.

From the education system to the workplace, neurodiverse individuals face many barriers in life. Technology is well-placed to create solutions to these barriers, in particular, assistive technology which looks to be inclusive of disabilities and allows for more creativity.