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…

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,…

Some of Alice Wong’s final words were that she was “honored to be your ancestor.” Those words hold a weight that is almost difficult to touch for me. These words are heavy with history, love, rebellion, and the quiet certainty of…

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)—a time to celebrate the contributions of workers with disabilities and to advance inclusive employment practices that move beyond awareness into meaningful action. Even though progress has been made, people with disabilities continue to…

For decades, the disability rights movement has rallied behind the powerful chant: “Nothing About Us Without Us.” Those words have carried demands into policy hearings, protests, and global advocacy. We told the world that disabled people must be present in decisions…