Isabella Reyes ‘24, a 2023-24 Hackworth Fellow with the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University developed six case studies that explore how accessibility intersects with health ...
Mike, who is on the autism spectrum and has extreme anxiety, relied on his parents to help him meet his daily living needs. Yet, his greatest wish was to be able to live more independently. Now he can ...
The Disability Advocacy and Affinity Group (DAAG) has a mission to destigmatize the experience of living with or being the caretaker of someone with a disability. We cherish the unique perspectives ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Andrew Pulrang writes about disability practices, policy, and culture. Disability communities around the U.S. are getting to know ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Andrew Pulrang writes about disability practices, policy, and culture. What is the shape of disability activism? There is a lot of ...
As a full-time electric wheelchair user my whole life, I have long been acutely aware of my own needs and how the concept of “disability” manifests in my particular circumstances. I have a clearly ...
Disability advocacy isn’t just about accessibility — it’s about dignity, autonomy and the fundamental right to live fully. As the first person of color to chair the board of the Center for Independent ...
Many people with disabilities rely upon benefits programs to help meet their basic needs, and often feel protective of these lifelines. They fear that income earned from a part-time or full-time job ...
She Writes Woman (SWW), a Nigerian non-profit organisation, has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting the inclusion of persons with disabilities, particularly those with psychosocial and mental ...
As our healthcare system continues to evolve with growing inequities, the roles of advocacy and social justice have become critical healing forces. During this time of uncertainty, psychologists are ...