EnableLife hasn't quite launched yet but their Tumblr will give you a sense of what to expect in some regard. And still other people are taking notice. The social enterprise, which is based in Canada, won $3,000 from RADIUS' incubation program. "They're building a lifehacker-style website and community for those with disabilities and their caregivers to share tips, tricks and solutions for common challenges," writes Huffington Post writer, John F. Gray.
The featured video goes a little deeper into the plan for sharing resources, strategies and tools as an online support system through personal experience rather than expert knowledge, which is in part what makes it so appealing as well.
Contact Information
EnableLife website
EnableLife on Facebook
EnableLife on Twitter
EnableLife on Tumblr
Tip-Sharing Social Networks
EnableLife Allows People with Disabilities to Connect Online
Trend Themes
1. Tip-sharing Social Networks - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating online platforms that facilitate the sharing of tips, tricks, and solutions for common challenges.
2. Online Support Systems - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing digital communities that connect individuals with disabilities and their caregivers to share personal experiences and support.
3. Lifehacker-style Websites - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Building websites that provide practical advice, strategies, and tools specifically tailored for individuals with disabilities and their caregivers.
Industry Implications
1. Social Networking - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing new social networking platforms that focus on sharing tips and support within specific communities.
2. Healthcare - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating tip-sharing social networks and online support systems into the healthcare industry to enhance patient care and caregiver support.
3. Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leveraging technology to develop user-friendly platforms and tools that empower individuals with disabilities and their caregivers to overcome challenges.