Two girls with disabilities, trying to change the world one keystroke at a time.
About the Problem Collective
We aim to write about our trials and tribulations and the lack of inclusion in design, programming, and thoughtfulness. We would like to give our two cents on design strategies to help improve our diverse environment and its population.
Furthermore, we would love to encourage others to share their experiences, whether through social media hashtags, submitted images, or contributed stories. We want to hear about your problems, points of view, and suggestions
The Problem Collective is here to expose problems and give insights on our life challenges in a world with such diversity.
About the Two Girls
Sophia
I’m Sophia, one-half of the Problem Collective, living with Ataxia due to a brain injury at the age of 25. I had never heard of Ataxia, but when I looked it up, it turned out to be a “neurological sign consisting of lack voluntary coordination of muscle movements.” In other words, I shake a lot. I started to look at the world differently and realized that people don’t grasp common sense when it comes to seeing me uniquely challenged, nor do they see the lack of inclusivity in the world. I wanted to co-create this blog to deliver information, experiences, and triumphs about Ataxia and other challenges, to help dissolve the stigma around disabilities. People with disabilities are faced with too much isolation to handle, at times, and right here is a place where people with disabilities can share their stories and shed light for the world to become more inclusive in every way possible.
Ojen
I'm an interaction designer, who enjoys opportunities to better user experiences, no matter the subject. Not only do I design through the eyes of an interaction designer, but through the eyes of a paraplegic. I steer my skills and personal experience to professionally help develop services and products inclusively. I understand not everything can be solved, but through design methodologies, there is always significant research that will light up a fire to create conversations. Hence, inspiring “How Might We” talks into our advantage in human centered design.
