To mark Disability Pride Month, we’re reflecting on the strength, wisdom and encouragement shared by resilient women over the decades.
Disability Pride
A Jewelry Line Partners with Special Olympics
Robyn Zimmer launched Embrace the Difference, which makes bracelets, earrings and more designed to remind us that, no matter how different we may be, we’re all still connected.
A Troubling Diagnosis Led This Grandmother Into Environmental Activism
Sharon Lavigne of Louisiana fights against the construction of industrial plants, saying pollutants have harmed her health and that of area residents.
Adaptive Apparel Designed to Fit Every Body’s Needs
Keisha Greaves launched her lifestyle brand, Girls Chronically Rock, to create fashionable, functional clothing for people living with disabilities or chronic illnesses.
When Struggles With Health and Accessibility Serve as Inspiration for Starting Up
These women entrepreneurs are running companies designed to help people access the care and resources they need.
Christina Applegate Opens Up About Living with Multiple Sclerosis
Applegate, who was diagnosed with MS in 2021, said living with the disease everyday feels like living in hell.
Creating Community and Support For Disabled People
Tiffany Yu is the founder of Diversability, an event-coordinating community built to helps disabled people feel less isolated and excluded.
Her App Enhances the World for Those with Vision Impairments
Rebecca Rosenberg built ReBokeh Vision Technologies as a response to outdated and ultimately unhelpful vision-assistance technologies.
Her Products Connect the Worlds of Hearing and Hearing-Loss
Makini Diaz’s business, Sign-N-Voice-Xchange, is bridging a sizable communication gap with movable T-shirts.
Cover a PICC Line With a Cut-Off Sock? This Lyme Disease Survivor Had Other Plans
Emily Levy launched an adaptive wear company, Mighty Well, when she couldn’t find a sleeker way to conceal her treatment.
These 3 Women Show How to Be an Ally to People With Disabilities
In honor of Disability Pride Month, we spotlight female entrepreneurs whose products or services aim to improve lives.
These Two Women Turned Their Sickness into Health Holistically
Lindsey Torres & Sara Morell-Vaughn create organic non-toxic body care products through their company NoMore.