Activism and Advocacy
Educating the world about disability is how we make progress toward change. Take some time to learn about the advocacy issues that matter most to the disability community, the different approaches to activism, and what issues drive activists to continue fighting.
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It’s Never Okay to Accuse Disabled People of “Faking”
The Pandemic Helped Me Disclose My Multiple Sclerosis
The Pandemic Created a Systemic Shift for Disability Rights and Accessible Space, Even If It Was Accidental
Virtual Events During Lockdown are Proof that Greater Accessibility is Possible
Putting Respect on the Menu: On Being a Deaf Chef
The Cultural Dynamics of Being Asian and Disabled
Are Celebrity-Studded “Autism-Fundraisers” Actually Supporting Autistic People?
Mel Baggs Will Never Leave Us
Please Don’t Define Me as a “Hippie,” “Spoonie,” or “Zebra”
As COVID-19 Vaccinations Continue, Disabled People are Once Again at the Back of the Line
I’m a Disability Activist Because I Have to Be, But Not Always Because I Want to Be
Picking Up the Pieces of Broken Glass: A Lesson in Speaking Up For Myself
I’m Tech-Savvy, But I Choose to Use a Low-Tech Form of Assisted Communication. Here’s Why.
