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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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Stop Assuming I’m Not Disabled Just Because I Don’t “Look Disabled”

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Celebrating 2019 Transportation Wins – and Looking Towards 2020

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Rooted in Rights Wins Three Community Awards for Authentic Advocacy

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Mental Voices Africa – Brian

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Mental Voices Africa – Festus (English voice over)

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Mental Voices Africa – Festus (Swahili)

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Mental Voices Africa – Harrison

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Mental Voices Africa – Nick

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Mental Voices Africa – Phyllis

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Hiring Disability Consultants Can Save You Millions. Looking At You, Hunters Point Library.

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Finding Space for Myself in a Social Justice Movement that Doesn’t Make Space for Me

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Prioritize Pedestrians: #SupportOurSidewalks

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