- 1(470) 838-9407
- info@icanyoucan.com
- 1321 NW. 98th Ave. Plantation FL. 33322
Hello, my name is Yael (Laufman) Solomon. Born prematurely and diagnosed with Retinopathy of Prematurity (R.O.P.), I have experienced firsthand the challenges that come with legal blindness. But from an early age, I was determined not to let my condition define me. Throughout my childhood and education, I faced many obstacles—unable to read classroom boards or easily read books. I adapted and persevered, eventually graduating Cum Laude from Florida Atlantic University with a pre-med and biomedical background. Along the way, I developed unique methods to conduct visual lab dissections and experiments. While still in elementary school, I became one of the youngest individuals to obtain a first-class general amateur radio license from the Federal Communications Commission.
Please help us help them. Together we can turn their disability to an ability. Please donate to support our mission.
Both of us experience obstacles and challenges in our lives that at times might seem impossible to cope with. Often we felt isolated, misunderstood, and overwhelmed with pain, but we found we have one thing in common: perseverance and a drive to push ourselves beyond the pain. As disabled people we are told we can't accomplish certain tasks due to our disabilities. They caution, “It’s too risky,” or “You can’t do visual tasks if you can’t see.” Well, we prove them wrong everyday! As mothers, mentors, and disabled individuals, we felt the urge to share our journey with others and empower them with the message that “If we can do it, they can do it.” In 2024, we founded “I Can, You Can.” We are dedicating our lives to providing P.E.A.C.E. of mind to as many disabled individuals as possible. Enabling disabled people to have an inclusive community with the necessary resources they need to thrive in all aspects of life is our vision.
Around 1.3 billion people worldwide, or 1 in 6, live with a significant disability, representing 16% of the global population. These individuals face higher rates of health inequities and are often at greater risk of conditions like depression, diabetes, stroke, and obesity. In fact, some persons with disabilities may live up to 20 years less than those without disabilities.
Challenges extend beyond health: accessible and affordable transportation remains 15 times harder to access for people with disabilities, and many encounter systemic barriers such as stigma, poverty, discrimination, and exclusion from education and employment. These inequities arise from unfair societal conditions, often compounded by obstacles within the healthcare system itself.
Disability is an integral part of the human experience, shaped by the interaction between health conditions—such as dementia, blindness, or spinal cord injuries—and a variety of environmental and personal factors. As people live longer and noncommunicable diseases rise, the global number of persons with disabilities is growing. This diverse group’s experiences are influenced by factors such as gender, race, religion, age, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status, further affecting their health outcomes and daily functioning.
By addressing these disparities, we can work towards a world where individuals with disabilities have the same opportunities to thrive in health and life as anyone else.
More than 1 in 4 (28.7 percent) adults in the United States have some type of disability.
13.9 percent of U.S. adults have a cognition disability with serious difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions.
12.2 percent of U.S. adults have a mobility disability with serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs.
7.7 percent of U.S. adults have an independent living disability with difficulty doing errands alone.
6.2 percent of U.S. adults are deaf or have serious difficulty hearing
5.5 percent of U.S. adults have a vision disability with blindness or serious difficulty seeing even when wearing glasses.
3.6 percent of U.S. adults have a self-care disability with difficulty dressing or bathing.
☆☆☆Disability and health care access
Health care access barriers for working-age adults include:
1 in 4 adults withdisabilities 18 to 44 years do not have a usual health care provider
1 in 4 adults with disabilities 18 to 44 years have an unmet health care need because of cost in the past year
1 in 6 adults with disabilities 45 to 64 years did not have a routine check-up in the past year
Please help us help them. Together we can turn their disability into an ability. Please donate to support our mission.
Join our growing community and discover how you can contribute to meaningful change.
