Japan – Day 3

We met Richard and Makiko in the morning, and traveled to meet Yutaka Takamine, the president of Empowerment Okinawa, and eight other members from various organizations related to social welfare

Read More

Japan – Day 4

We had an exciting visit today to the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST). OIST is an Interdisciplinary Graduate School with a Post Graduate five-year PhD Program

Read More

Japan – Day 5

This was my last day of work in Okinawa with Richard and Makiko; it is always sad to see it end. I love the people with disabilities I have met

Read More

Japan – Day 6

Today was such an exciting day, as it was my first program in Nagoya, Japan!  I spoke at the International Center, at an event arranged by the US Consulate and

Read More

Japan – Day 7

The first thing I found out when I met Fujiwara from the US Consulate was that yesterday’s presentation was picked up by Chunichi Shimbun. This is the most influential media

Read More

Japan – Day 8

Thursday, I had the great honor of speaking at the American Center – Japan. It is always so exciting to speak at the American Center when I speak in another

Read More

Japan – Day 9

This was our last day in Japan.  We certainly will miss our new and old friends.  These trips always remind me of how people with disabilities around the world all

Read More

#iDisabilitya11y

#iDisabilitya11y When you look at this hashtag, what do you see? You may see the word “ally”. As it relates to disability employment and inclusion campaigns, this of course refers

Read More

Taking the First Step to Becoming a Disability Leader

Taking the First Step to Becoming a Disability Leader One of my personal commitments as CEO of Bender Consulting Services is to the empowerment of young people with disabilities.  Over

Read More

An Intern’s Story by Asha Dasari

Over the years I have met many wonderful, young people that show the promise of being business and disability rights leaders of the future. The following blog was written by

Read More