To the casual observer, I look pretty “normal.” If you catch me walking down the street, you probably can’t tell I’m in pain, probably dizzy, a little more reliant on my maps app than I should have to ...

Ableism is an insidious form discrimination When we think of discrimination in the workplace, we often think first of racial, ethnic, or gender discrimination, and then target diversity and inclusion ...

In early 1990, the proposed Americans with Disabilities Act was stalling in Congress. After years and years of grassroots lobbying to pass legislation that would ensure civil rights protections for ...

Ableism – that is, discrimination in favor of able-bodied people – is a pervasive issue in our society. People with disabilities often face exclusion and barriers to access in many areas of life.

“Did you read that story in the Stanford Report about the affordable ‘smart cane’ that uses robotics? Wasn’t it cool?” Whenever articles about disability technology come out, I’m asked for my thoughts ...

There remains much in showbiz that remains unevolved (we’re still looking at you, Hollywood Press Association), and near the top of the list is ableism. Not as well known as, say, sexism or racism, ...

Dessa Cosma is the executive director of Detroit Disability Power. Detroit Disability Power’s mission is to leverage and build the organizing and political power of the disability community to ensure ...

As pandemic restrictions continue to ease, many colleges and universities are looking to ramp up their on-campus classes and activities. However, it seems that many marginalized students would like to ...

Earlier this summer, candidate for Minnesota Secretary of State Kim Crockett, questioned whether people who need help to vote should even be voting at all: Some habits, practices, and statements from ...

The state-sanctioned callous treatment of some of us as disposable has put everyone at risk. By Elliot Kukla Rabbi Kukla serves at the Bay Area Jewish Healing Center in San Francisco providing ...