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We often hear about policies that impact the disability community in broad, sweeping terms. But the reality is that policies have real impacts on real people. Stay up-to-date on key policy issues that are important to the disability community

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Disabled, Not Disposable: Ariel

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Disabled, Not Disposable: Tinu

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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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People Who Use Inhalers Aren’t Responsible for the Climate Crisis. Corporations and Governments Are.

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How Rule Changes for CalFresh Will Positively Impact Disabled Californians

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When Real Life for Disabled People Seems a Lot Like Post-Apocalyptic Fiction, is there Hope for the Future?

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Here’s Why the Government Absolutely Should Not Monitor the Social Media of Disabled People

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