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“Nothing about us, without us!” That’s the overarching message of these pieces.

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Shaping Awards Season, One Disabled Story at a Time

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A light-skinned Black teenager in a green, striped, short-sleeved shirt is lying down on a bed, facing the camera and smiling. He has a TV remote in his hand and is pointing it at the camera.

I’m a Virgo: Black Autistic Youth Deserve Representation, Too

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A Community Reflection on Disability Pride Month

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The famous Hollywood sign in big, white block letters set on a mountainous, grassy terrain during either a sunrise or sunset.

For Us, By Us: Chronicling Disability Representation in Media

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An assortment of medical instruments and personal effects, including pill bottles, needles, and socks, surround an empty white stool on a white background.

What’s In A Pair of Socks?

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Tortoises Say, “Fun for All!”

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Julian sits in his power chair and raises his arms against a poster of a hawk's wingspan.

Hawks Say, “Help for All!”

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Lyla stands with her cane in front of a giraffe in the giraffe barn

Giraffes Say, “Habitats for All!”

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Braxton sits in their wheelchair in front of their fireplace.

Wheelchairs & Societal Expectations with Braxton

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Ask to Vax!

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Rooted in Rights 2023 and Beyond

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Outdoors. A tree surrounded by green grass is seen from the tree top down to its complex roots. The roots are surrounded by soil because they're all underground.

Getting to The Roots: Why Does Subminimum Wage Persist?

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A fair-skinned, dark-haired person holds a megaphone to their mouth. They're joined by out-of-focus protestors in the background.

It Doesn’t Get Better: Online Activism and TMAU Awareness

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In the Stairwell, We Will Die

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The Many Challenges of Working Disabled Women in Pakistan

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