We all want to be in a world where we can just participate in anything without questioning if we can access it or unsure if we can contribute to the conversation. While providing a place to request is a great tool, it is not a replacement to ensuring that what you design is accessible for all. Read about how accommodation requests can be more stressful for everyone and the importance of designing access from the start.

When you look at a collective movement, it can be rewarding that there is so much momentum. It can also be intimidating. Read how applying the concept of breaking tasks down into smaller steps can apply to social movements to show how taking action through smaller initiatives can still make a big impact.

Imagine having an amazing opportunity to go to the United Nations Headquarters to be part of international conversations but you cannot participate due to lack of accessibility accommodations. That was my experience at CSW67. Read to learn what I did, how I navigated the barriers, and what I learned to help provide more access to international conversations

Going through the process of requesting accommodations to access to events and programs is difficult. It is harder when communication is not maintained (or even started) leaving you in the dark. In efforts of increasing access to meaningful participation to society, read my tips on how to establish communication from someone who has been left in the dark on their access needs.

Energy is a limited resource, even more so if you are living with disabilities. There are still tasks that needs to be done and basic needs that need to be met. Learn how you can still be productive even when energy is not optimal.

Can everyone access any event? program? As society puts emphasis on accessibility requests, the incentive to design events with access in mind is not always high on everyone’s list. If inclusion is important to you, learn why it is time to start designing from the start to allow full participation for everyone.

Global Issues can be overwhelming. As people are trying to balance local, national, and global issues, learn five ways to navigate global issues that can move towards greater collaboration among different priorities and issues.

Action stems from imagination. Read how dreams can encourage action and motivation toward change (including Amanda manifesting her dreams).

Taking action can be intimidating as an introvert. With the image of an activist being vocal and present, it is easy to miss the small impacts that can be big! Read about Amanda’s experience advocating as an introvert and the lessons learned along the way.

See how Amanda create her personal brand! Taking from her communications experience, learn how Amanda made her personal brand from the name, to the colours, all the way to the content to launch.

Learn about Amanda who is the person behind Amanda Listens! From her personal experience, read how Amanda Listens is a step in her advocacy journey.