On July 26th, our nation celebrates the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), one of the most significant civil rights laws in American history. When the ADA was signed into law in 1990, it represented a promise. A promise…
She Still Sings
There are moments that teach us more about disability than any law, policy, or training ever could. One of those moments happens every time I think about my sister.She has survived five strokes. She lives with epilepsy and mobility challenges. And…
Disability Pride Requires Disability Unity
July is Disability Pride Month, one of the most visible celebrations of disability awareness, acceptance, culture, and equity. Across the country, people with disabilities will gather to celebrate untold history, our achievements and our contributions to society. But this year, I…
Disability Pride Month Is More Than a Celebration—It’s a Call to Protect Our Freedom
Every July, Disability Pride Month celebrates the history, achievements, and contributions of the more than 70 million Americans living with disabilities. It is a time to recognize that disability is a natural part of the human experience, not something to fear,…