As a Paralympian and disability rights advocate, I have often been asked about the idea of merging the Paralympics and the Olympics. On the surface, merging the Olympics […]
Zimbabwe: Rural women with disabilities assert their rights in Zimbabwe
ZVIMBA, ZIMBABWE — Mother of one, Ndakaitei Mathare, is the chairperson of the Ward 38 Disability Support Group in Zvimba, in north-central Zimbabwe. Having become physically disabled since […]
How Lois Curtis paved the way for equal rights for Americans with disabilities
Ali Rogin: Lois Curtis’ incarceration led to her own liberation and that of all Americans with disabilities. Born in 1967, Curtis grew up with cognitive and developmental disabilities. […]
One in four Americans live with a disability, plus other facts
Thursday marks 34 years since President George H. W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act, guaranteeing equal protection for people with disabilities. The ADA is modeled on […]
Long Beach Disability Pride holds third annual event in downtown Long Beach – Press Telegram
District 1 City Councilwoman Mary Zendejas is one of several disability rights advocates speaking out during the Long Beach Disability Pride Celebration at Harvey Milk Promenade downtown on […]
Minnesota disability rights advocate Margot Imdike Kloss dies at 68
Margot Imdike Klos’ influence is everywhere. It’s reflected in the curb cuts, the walkways next to handicapped parking spaces and the size of handicapped restroom stalls. It’s reflected […]
Tammy Duckworth slams Trump for hurtful comments about Americans with disabilities
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When it comes to disability rights, words matter as much as actions
The recent Supreme Court (SC) judgement in Nipun Malhotra v. Sony Pictures breaks new ground. The case arose out of the release of the film Aankh Micholi, which […]
Minnesota disability activist passes away, community remembers legacy
Margot Imdike Cross fought for accessibility in buildings and outdoor spaces across the state. MINNEAPOLIS — Disability activist Margot Imdiek Cross’s legacy is everywhere. From Minnesota State Parks […]
Iowa group supporting people with disabilities celebrates 40th anniversary
Disability Rights Iowa is celebrating 40 years of advocating for and protecting the civil rights of Iowans with disabilities. The group’s executive director, Katherine Johnson, said lack of […]