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.

With disability representation lacking both on screen and behind the camera, Unilver's Believe in Talent initiative attempts to address this imbalance. The campaign creates inclusive opportunities, providing a toolkit and guidance on fostering a safe production space for disabled creatives.

Grupo Boticário is addressing the challenges of limited dexterity with free accessories that transform its products to be more ergonomically suited for people with physical disabilities. Beauty brands globally are starting to design inclusively, but more work is still needed for true universality.

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.

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.