You learned about our leader Cristina Casanova Might in our first blog post. Now let’s get to know what Welcomed Co™ is and what we aim to do. 

Our main areas of focus are inclusion and accessibility. Welcomed Co™ is on a mission to help people look at disability differently. As a lifestyle brand, we also create and curate adaptive products that aren’t just functional but also beautiful (more on that in an upcoming post). 

The bottom line is–Welcomed Co™ is for everyone. 

We know that there is a stigma around disability that stems from lack of understanding and fear of the unknown. That’s what we’re working to end. How can we do that? By being candid and open. By educating and informing people. By creating a community. By helping make spaces more inviting, more accessible, more inclusive. 

Disability is something that we all share. It’s something that touches all our lives. It is human. 

These aren’t just beliefs. They’re facts. About 61 million people in the United States have a disability, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That’s 1 in 4 (26%) people across the country. Around the world, there are more than one billion people living with disabilities, according to the United Nations World Health Organization. People with disabilities are the largest minority group nationwide and worldwide. 

It's estimated that those numbers will only increase. With people living longer, the population of older adults is growing. The U.S. Census Bureau projects that by 2034, older adults will outnumber children for the first time in our nation’s history. “With this swelling number of older adults, the country could see greater demands for healthcare, in-home caregiving, and assisted living facilities,” says the U.S. Census Bureau. That hypothesis is backed up by this Disabled World fact—People spend an average of 11.5% of their life span living with disabilities in countries where the average life expectancy is above 70 years old. In the U.S., the life expectancy is 79.11 years old. 

No matter how you look at it, the truth is–all of us will likely live with disability at some point in our lives. When we acknowledge how human this experience is, we can remove the fear and stigma and replace them with acceptance and community. Join us in accepting that disability touches everyone. We’re here for you, your child, your spouse, your parent, your friend, your loved one. If not today, then tomorrow.

Whether you are postpartum, are recovering from surgery, have sustained an injury or broken bone, are dealing with limitations due to age or disability, you may need accommodations. That can be a difficult reality to face, and it can impact how you see yourself. We want to help you remember that, while your abilities may change, who you are as a person remains. You can still take part in activities that bring you joy. You can still do things with the people you love. You can continue living your best life. And we want to be here to help with that.