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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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The Dearest Friends Project: A Global Art Collaboration Centering Disability During COVID-19

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How Can You Support the Disability Community? Pay Us for Our Work.

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Black Lives Matter

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The Fight for Disability Rights Led by Women and Girls in Haiti

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In Defense of “Slacktivism”

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Disabled, Not Disposable: Ariel

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Disabled, Not Disposable: Tinu

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Is the Disability Community Really In It Together?

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Low Expectations are a Form of Casual Ableism

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#DisabilityCounts2020 – Why Does the Census Matter? (English)

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#DisabilityCounts2020 Do You Have Privacy Concerns About The Census? (English)

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#DisabilityCounts2020 Part 1 (ASL)

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#DisabilityCounts2020 Part 2 (ASL)

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#DisabilityCounts2020 Part 3 (ASL)

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#DisabilityCounts2020 Parte 1 (Español)

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