Category: Contributions From Founder and Advocate Donna Jodhan

The Hidden Costs Of Advocacy Advocacy is often framed as a moral calling—an act of courage, generosity, and civic responsibility. We celebrate those who speak up, who volunteer, who lend their voices to causes larger than themselves. Yet what is far less visible, and far less discussed, are the real and accumulating costs borne byContinue reading Ask World-Renowned Advocate Donna J. Jodhan – The Hidden Costs Of Advocacy

Analysing A Handshake A handshake is a nonverbal form of communication—a gesture of greeting, agreement, or goodwill. It often conveys confidence, openness, respect, and equality, but its nuances depend on context, culture, and body language. How it feels (pressure, duration, motion) and what happens during or after the handshake can deeply influence interpretation.   💪Continue reading World-Renowned Advocate Donna J. Jodhan – Pay More Attention To Analysing A Handshake

The Piggy Back Problem There is a growing and deeply troubling pattern in today’s digital economy: unscrupulous companies piggybacking on the hopes, needs, and vulnerabilities of persons with disabilities. These organizations cloak themselves in the language of inclusion and empowerment, but beneath the surface they operate like wolves in sheep’s clothing.   They know exactlyContinue reading World-Renowned Advocate Donna J. Jodhan Highlights The Piggy Back Problem

Standing Up For Equal Access To Education Whenever an online course is inaccessible or not navigable, inequality exists. This is not a theoretical concern or a niche technical issue—it is a lived reality for millions of learners with disabilities.   Education, increasingly delivered through digital platforms, promises opportunity and flexibility. Yet when accessibility is treatedContinue reading World-Renowned Advocate Donna J. Jodhan – Standing Up For Equal Access To Education

Who Should The Decision Makers Be? Across every sector of society—health, education, government relations, social affairs, and beyond—we continue to witness a troubling and persistent pattern: decisions about persons with disabilities are far too often made without the meaningful involvement of those whose lives are most affected. Despite lofty statements about “inclusion,” “engagement,” and “representation,”Continue reading World-Renowned Advocate Donna J. Jodhan – Who Should The Decision Makers Be?

Social Media Or Socialising? In today’s world, the line between being “social” and being “social online” has blurred beyond recognition. We live in an age where one can have thousands of followers but not a single friend to meet for coffee. This leads us to a crucial question: which is more important today—social media orContinue reading Read World-Renowned Advocate Donna J. Jodhan’s Commentary – Social Media Or Socialising?