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Twelve years. Over 500 episodes. Week after week. šŸ’› I’m so proud to be part of @AXSChatĀ and to share this journey with my dear friends and co-hosts, @NeilMilliken and @AkwyZ. And I’m thrilled to share that AXSChat has just been recognized on Goodpods as: #8 in the Top 100 Future of Work (All-Time) chart. What an honor. But what means the most to me is theĀ impact. What started as conversations has become something much more—a living archive of voices, ideas, and insights from across our global disability community. Think about the collective knowledge captured in those 500 episodes… The lived experiences. The innovation. Hard conversations. The moments of truth, challenge, and hope. We’ve had the privilege of learning from so many brilliant guests—leaders, advocates, technologists, creators—each one contributing to a body of knowledge that continues to grow and guide us. And we’re still going. Still learning. Still listening. Still amplifying. Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey—our guests, our audience, and our community. You are the reason AXSChat continues to matter. With gratitude and pride šŸ’› #WeAreBillionStrong #AIEthics #AXSChat #AIInclusion #AI4Good #DisabilityPowerIndex
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How Late ADHD And Autism Diagnoses Shape Women’s Companies And Lives - AXSChat Podcast. buff.ly/fUNG6dg
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Nearly every argument I’ve heard against improving accessibility falls into one of these five categories: 1 - it's not really necessary 2 - it doesn’t affect many people 3 - it’s not a major issue 4 - it’s too difficult or expensive to implement 5 - it’s too late to integrate now And you know which is growing the fastest these days? The last one!!! When I posted this two years back, Chitra Paul gave great responses to these excuses, " 1. - Who decides that it’s not necessary? Aren’t people with accessibility needs human beings and citizens? And the last I had read both have rights! 2. - If 1 billion out of 7 billion people is not a good number then wonder what would be? 3. - Babies, pregnant women, senior citizens in addition to people with temporary and permanent disabilities now that’s a major chunk of the world population if I am not mistaken! 4. - Work on making it easy and affordable. Challenges are to be faced and tackled to find solutions not run away from right - ain’t that what we teach children? 5. - Change is the only constant - this is an eternal truth no?" Unfortunately, I have not observed much change since then, and these excuses still hold true. #WeAreBillionStrong #a11y #DisabilityRights #SDGs #Equity #DisabilityInclusion #AXSChat
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Elated to be one of the panelists in the session of Youth Mental health in @UNECOSOC, thanks to @UNYouthAffairs office for the opportunity as part of their Youth Reference Group member. #WeAreBillionStrong #AXSChat
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Instead of asking how to ease the struggles of disabled folks when they suffer, too many people conclude they simply shouldn't be existing. #WeAreBillionStrong #AXSChat #DisabilityInclusion #SDGs #a11y
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ā€œEvery time we remove a barrier for people with disabilities, we find that it was holding others back too. Inclusion has a way of lifting everyone up.ā€ #Disability #SDGs #WeAreBillionStrong #Equity #Accessibility #AXSChat #Neurodiversity
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Today is World Down Syndrome Day. A moment to reflect not just on inclusion, but on the everyday choices that shape it. Alongside ā€œJUST EVOLVE,ā€ there is a simple yet powerful call: let’s rethink the words we use. Because language is not neutral. It shapes how we see, how we treat, and how we value one another. Many of the words still casually used today were once clinical terms. Over time, they have shifted into everyday speech as insults, echoing through classrooms, workplaces, sports fields, films, and conversations. They may not always be spoken with the intent to harm, but their impact is real. They reinforce a narrative where disability is equated with failure, limitation, or lessness. And that narrative quietly builds a world that excludes. Changing this does not begin with grand gestures. It begins with awareness. With pausing. With choosing words that reflect dignity, respect, and understanding. Because evolving our language is not about being careful. It is about being conscious. It is about building a culture where every person, including those with Down syndrome and other disabilities, is seen in their full humanity. Perhaps it is time we leave certain words behind, not just in speech, but in mindset. A more equitable world begins with how we speak into it. Credit: @coordown @WorldDSDay #WeAreBillionStrong #AXSChat #JustEvolve #WorldDownSyndromeDay #WDSD26
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Today is World Down Syndrome Day. A moment to reflect not just on inclusion, but on the everyday choices that shape it. Alongside ā€œJUST EVOLVE,ā€ there is a simple yet powerful call: let’s rethink the words we use. Because language is not neutral. It shapes how we see, how we treat, and how we value one another. Many of the words still casually used today were once clinical terms. Over time, they have drifted into everyday speech as insults, echoing through classrooms, workplaces, sports fields, films, and conversations. They may not always be spoken with intent to harm, but their impact is real. They reinforce a narrative where disability is equated with failure, limitation, or lessness. And that narrative quietly builds a world that excludes. Changing this does not begin with grand gestures. It begins with awareness. With pausing. With choosing words that reflect dignity, respect, and understanding. Because evolving our language is not about being careful, it is about being conscious. It is about building a culture where every person, including those with Down syndrome and other disabilities, is seen in their full humanity. Perhaps it’s time we leave certain words behind, not just in speech, but in mindset. A more equitable world begins with how we speak into it. Credit: @coordown @HelloScribely @StartingWJulius @WorldDSDay #WeAreBillionStrong #AXSChat #JustEvolve #WorldDownSyndromeDay #WDSD26
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When accessibility is overlooked, this is often the reality for deaf students in school. Information on support related to the challenges highlighted in this video can be found through the BBC Action Line: bbc.co.uk/actionline/ #WeAreBillionStrong #SignLanguage #AXSChat
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Sharing the seventh article of my series, "Humanizing AI": "Love, Disability, and the Evolution of Commitment" #AI #WeAreBillionStrong #AXSChat #Disability linkedin.com/pulse/love-disa…
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ā€˜I don’t see disability’ sounds kind, but it erases us. It means you don’t see the barriers we face, the adjustments we need, or the reality of ableism. Inclusion isn’t pretending we’re the same—it’s seeing us fully and acting on it. #WeAreBillionStrong #AXSChat
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"Ableism looks like calling people 'inspiring' for navigating a system that is designed for exclusion, while doing nothing to hold the system accountable." - Carson Tueller #Ableism #Disability #DisabilityInclusion #HumanInclusion #WeAreBillionStrong #AXSChat
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ā€œI can’t have ADHD—I’m not bouncing off the walls.ā€ I’ve heard that line more times than I can count. But here’s the thing: ADHD doesn’t always look like what you’ve been told. Hyperactivity isn’t just running around. Sometimes, it’s running thoughts—nonstop. It’s interrupting people without meaning to. It’s craving stimulation because silence feels like a trap. For some of us, it’s: Finishing people’s sentences. Being fidgety in serious meetings. Having a meltdown in traffic because we can’t sit still. Spending money we don’t have because excitement is a temporary relief. Getting bored halfway through dinner… or a movie… or a conversation we actually care about. Hyperactivity can be loud, yes. But it can also be hidden in plain sight—in impatience, in racing minds, in emotional rollercoasters. Don’t write people off just because they don’t match the stereotype. ADHD shows up in many ways—and not just in children. And not just in boys. Understanding starts with unlearning. If this sounds familiar, you’re not broken. You’re just wired differently. And that wiring is still worthy of love, support, and accommodations. Let’s change the narrative together. #ADHD #Neurodiversity #WeAreBillionStrong #AXSChat Alt Text: A pink infographic titled ā€œI can’t have ADHD; I’m not hyper!ā€ challenges common myths about ADHD. It reads ā€œHyperactivity can look like...ā€ followed by twelve illustrated symptoms including: racing thoughts, impulsive spending, easily distracted, fidgety, reckless driving, extremely impatient, drawing rapid conclusions, mood swings, finishing people’s sentences, difficulty sitting through meals/movies, and craving excitement. The graphic is by @the.chronic.couple.
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