Lesa Bradshaw International The DisAbility Advantage: Learning to do business better from lived experience

The Waves of Change are a Commin

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It can be quite disheartening, as a person with a disability, to feel that your right to live your best life so often hinges on the common practices of our mainstream economy and societal practices. And yet, there is legislation out there that has your back! This podcast, delivered with the usual animated personal experiences and stories from Lesa, covers a brief overview of the clusters of legislative regulations which are weaving accessibility for all as a standard practice in our economy.
7 Aug English South Africa Business · Self-Improvement

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