This Olmstead Anniversary, we’re taking a moment to highlight its historical significance in promoting equal rights for people with disabilities. An emblem of resilience and progress, this anniversary is perfectly represented by Bob Kafka. A renowned Disability Activist for over forty years, Bob not only co-directs the Institute for Disability Access but is a lead […]
Advocating for Health Equity during Autism Acceptance Month
We are thrilled to introduce our contributor for this month’s blog post — Kim Musheno, a passionate advocate for the rights and welfare of individuals on the Autism spectrum. As the Executive Vice President of Public Policy at the Autism Society of America, Kim takes the lead in establishing strategies that unite individuals on the […]
American Disability Rights Activist Ed Roberts
Today we remember the history and legacy of Ed Roberts, civil rights leader for people with disabilities as told by Jessica Riestra, a young disabled Latina that serves as the Statewide Youth Organizer for YO! Disabled and Proud – a program of the California Foundation for Independent Living Centers. History is defined by how we […]
National Family Caregivers Month
“As a person with a significant disability — cerebral palsy — my life has always revolved around the need for care.” – Russell Rawlings Contributor: Russell Rawlings (he/him), Education Organizer at Hand in Hand, The Domestic Workers Network. Russell has over fifteen years of experience as a disability rights activist and organizer. Born with cerebral […]
Reflections on National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)
Lex Frieden, Convener of Elevance Health’s National Advisory Board (NAB) on Improving Healthcare Services for Older Adults and People with Disabilities, shared his thoughts as he reflected on National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). “In October each year we celebrate national disability employment awareness month (NDEAM). During that time, organizations, and groups all over America […]
Suicide Prevention All Year Long
As Suicide Prevention Month winds down, it is important to recognize that talking about suicide is something we should do throughout the year. While it might be an uncomfortable conversation for many, it’s past time for us to acknowledge that suicidal ideations and suicide itself have been on the rise for years – it is […]
DISABILITY RIGHTS ARE CIVIL RIGHTS
On July 26th we will be celebrating the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA). Enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act was a golden moment for the disability community. We worked together like never before. An enormous coalition of disability, parent, provider, religious, and civil rights organizations came together at the […]
Olmstead Anniversary, Getting to Home
Written by: Christina Mills, Sr. Director of Inclusive Policy & Advocacy When Dorothy repeatedly tapped her heels and said, “There’s no place like home, there’s no place like home,” and then woke up surrounded by her family in her comfy bed back at home I can’t help but think of all my peers, people with […]
Mental Health Awareness Month
We can’t help people with mental illness until we destigmatize it By: Carol Glazer, President, National Organization on Disability Throughout history society has struggled with how to treat those with mental illness. There have been short, staccato measures of time where we have made strides, but for the most part, we have ignored the issue, […]
Autism Acceptance Month: Reflections From Jonathan Kratchman, Policy Analyst, Anthem Inc.
Growing up, people had lower expectations of me. No one expected me to go to college or start a career analyzing new and innovative ideas and proposals at one of the largest health insurers in the United States. I was told that since I was Autistic, I would not be afforded these opportunities, which usually […]
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