In 2007, I witnessed a person with cerebral palsy typing on a computer using a stylus attached to a headband. I was amazed.   We have come a long way since the head stylus, and current technology like speech recognition software, screen readers, adaptive gadgets, magnifiers, and other assistive tools help PWDs work remotely and gain financial independence.   Technology’s true purpose is inclusivity, where people from all walks of life benefit, including people with disabilities (PWDs). Everyone deserves everything technology offers – comfort, safety, speed, accessibility, enhanced communication, and convenience.   Things weren’t always like this though.  With the advent of the...

orld where able-bodied workers seem to be the only ones moving toward a thriving career, Mayrra, a wheelchair user, could only work as an online freelancer, inwardly wishing for a stable job.  

As a remote worker, I am always connected to the online world. I am also a person with disabilities (PWD), living in a place with few public amenities to accommodate the disabled.

Remote work gained significant traction during the pandemic and has prevailed post-pandemic.

Everybody wishes to have a healthy, normal life, and like everyone else, I expected a fully healthy, normal life too.

I acquired neurological disabilities due to the late diagnosis of a rare genetic medical condition known as Wilson’s Disease.

What if you’re told that work can be a support mechanism for your overall wellness and quality of life? It sounds too good to be true but remote work is proving to be just that. With the right approach and attitude, remote work can contribute significantly to wellness and quality of life.  How does remote work tune up your wellness and quality of life meter?   1. Cuts the stress and monotony of commuting to work.  You may enjoy the workday commute to the office – you get to see the outdoors, talk to people, and get fresh air. However, the...

As work-from-home becomes more popular, its benefits are clearer and more tangible.