By Kathy Greenlee Kathy Greenlee currently serves as the Senior Director of Elder Justice Initiatives for ADvancing States. She is the former U.S. Assistant Secretary for Aging, appointed in 2009 by President Obama, and was the senior leader at the Department of Health and Human Services during the implementation of the Affordable Care Act. The […]
Celebrating Older Americans Month 2026: Aging with Disability and the Pursuit of Whole Health
By Lawrence Carter-Long exploring aging, disability, and whole health for Older Americans Month 2026. Lawrence Carter-Long is a recognized expert on disability representation in media. He has collaborated with organizations including Sundance, NPR, the BBC, and Disney+, written for outlets like The Atlantic and USA Today, and spoken at institutions such as the United Nations and the Library […]
A Gen Z Perspective on the 80th Anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month
What does it mean to #CelebrateValueAndTalent for a neurodivergent early career professional? By Marvia Cunanan | linkedin.com/in/marvia-cunanan/ The perspectives shared here are the author’s own and do not necessarily represent the official views or positions of the National Advisory Board. Many people in the disability community are moving toward using identity-first language in place of person-first […]
Olmstead Anniversary: Revisiting Bob Kafka’s Enduring Legacy in Disability Rights Advocacy and the Impact of The Landmark Curtis/Wilson Decision
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 […]
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