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.

Disability rights advocate and speaker Molly Burke is busting stigma by educating people about her daily life as a blind woman on YouTube. She has been instrumental in filling the representation gap left by mainstream media and breaking down the barriers that blind people regularly experience.

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.

A Japanese cafe is facilitating financial independence for people with physical impairments through a robot-waiter system. In addition to integrating people who are paralysed into everyday society, Dawn Ver cafe is presenting AI as a tool that can help foster human connection.

Apple is bolstering its equity initiatives by integrating inclusive features into its design framework. Its purpose-driven tools aim to enhance the user experience for individuals with disabilities, enabling smoother navigation of both its devices and real-world interactions.