Disability Stories for Disabled People
We use accessible digital media to shift mainstream narratives on disability issues.
We produce accessible media that centers people with disabilities.
We create resources on accessible digital media best practices.
We offer workshops to train people to be agents of change.
What Makes Us Unique
We create media that advances the dignity, equality, and self determination of people with disabilities.
As a team of disabled creators, we produce media for and by the disability community.
We use our federal access authority to amplify stories from people with disabilities in facilities such as nursing homes, prisons, and jails.
Featured Content
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A Stake in the Fight: An Activist’s Take on Eco-Ableism
I’ve been involved in advocacy on disability and chronic illness-related issues for several years now; my work has taught me important transferable skills. Because I have a deep love for nature and our planet— and since disabled people are disproportionately impacted by climate change —I sometimes ask myself why I’m not using those skills to…
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No, I Can’t Always Give You 24 Hours’ Notice
“I’m sorry, but I’m not going to be able to make it to my appointment today. I’m in too much pain. I can’t sit long, let alone drive.” “Since you’re calling with less than 24 hours’ notice, there will be a $25 charge.” I remain silent while holding the phone against my ear, quietly counting…
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Intimacy After Trauma: Navigating Re-Entry Into a Pandemic World
Content note: eating disorders, COVID-19, sexual abuse, sex, trauma How do you let someone love you when you’re afraid of yourself? I first asked myself this at age 17, anorexic and emotionally isolated by the fear of what my body and mind had become. Lately, this question has been haunting me again as I plan…