My friends and I are lounging by a beautiful pool in Oman, enjoying our girls-only break. There is lighthearted chat about jobs and boys and the stupid things […]
New Faculty Member: Family Advocacy and Disability Policy Researcher Megan Burke Joins Vanderbilt Peabody College
By Jane Sevier and Jenna Summers Megan Burke Megan Burke joined the Vanderbilt Peabody School of Education and Human Development in August as a professor of special education. […]
Chuck Close, the artist who overcame obstacles
Chuck Close is a world-famous artist who paints wall-to-wall faces and portraits, and while many of his works are filled with vibrant color, his life also had many […]
5 ways to make the outdoors more accessible to people with disabilities
Earlier this year, I took a road trip through the Southwest, stopping off at some of the most beautiful national parks in the country, including White Sands and […]
The three forms of gaslighting that people with disabilities most often experience
Gaslighting Getty Merriam-Webster’s word of the year for 2022 is “gaslighting.” It’s both an apt word to describe a range of real and serious experiences, and an overused […]
Progress has been made in supporting people with disabilities, but there is still strong discrimination against people with disabilities.
Progress and ableism Getty Every July during Disability Pride Month, people with disabilities and the disability community struggle with the same fundamental issues. Is it really better for […]
Students with physical disabilities cannot attend most New York City schools.
To stay up to date on the latest news about New York City public schools, sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter. Fewer than one in […]
As disability representation in popular culture evolves, companies need to step up, and here’s why.
Lewis Capaldi may not have had the Glastonbury Pyramid gig he had envisioned, but he may have created one of the most memorable and enchanting performances Worthy Farm […]
Some schools are not fully accessible to people with disabilities
Mia Simpson uses a wheelchair. She attended PS 138 in Harlem through the fourth grade when she noticed that all her friends were going upstairs, which she couldn’t […]
NDEAM Key Messages | U.S. Department of Labor
NDEAM Declaration Sample [Consider customizing this proclamation language and requesting that your mayor, governor or organization leader proclaim NDEAM. Then, promote that leader’s official proclamation among your community […]