As the year comes to a close, I’ve been reflecting on just how strange and full on 2025 has been, both personally and professionally.

On a personal level, we’ve had four funerals and three weddings. That probably says enough about the emotional highs and lows of the year. It’s been a reminder of how fragile, beautiful, and interconnected life really is, and how important it is to hold close the people we love. Hence the picture here with my wife Kasia and our Sunny by the Christmas tree gives me so much gratitude.

Professionally, my unwavering focus on disability inclusion has felt equally tumultuous. The wider economic and political climate has created strong headwinds, not just for social progress, but for entrepreneurs and businesses across many industries. At times, it’s felt like progress itself was being questioned.

And yet, despite all of that, something important has held firm.

As a community, we’ve pushed back against regressive views of disability inclusion with resilience and clarity. We’ve dusted ourselves off, stayed optimistic, and continued to believe in a better future. Not just for disabled people, but for everyone.

My biggest clarity this year has been this: disability inclusion is not a niche issue, a moral add-on, or a theoretical win-win. It is a practical, cultural, economic solution to many of the challenges society is grappling with. The work ahead is to articulate that truth clearly, so it lands beyond echo chambers and becomes common sense across culture, business, and politics.

Looking ahead to 2026, I’m excited to keep building those bridges. Personally, I’m excited for good health, meaningful travel, joyful time with loved ones, and to keep showing up each day to help drive a better world through the powerful lens of disability inclusion.

Happy New Year all. I’m looking forward to collaborating with many of you very soon!