Remarks by Vice President Harris at the 32nd Anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act Reception “I think that Senator Harkin said it so well: This is a movement. We — we rest on broad shoulders of folks who through their activism, their courage, their commitment, have allowed us to celebrate this 32nd anniversary. But still, […]
What We’re Reading: July 22, 2022
Forgotten Founders: Gouverneur Morris Throughout history, people with disabilities have played a pivotal and productive role in the birth and growth of our nation. One such individual is Gouverneur Morris, the New Englander who, along with Pennsylvania’s James Wilson, gave the Preamble its unforgettable text: “We the People.” A Self-Advocate’s Guide to the Americans with […]
What We’re Reading: Week of July 11th
Disability Pride Month July is Disability Pride Month. If you didn’t know that, to be honest we’re not surprised! Even though it’s been celebrated by some members of the disability community for over 30 years, even most disabled people still aren’t aware of its existence. So here’s our lowdown on Disability Pride Month and why […]
What We’re Reading: Week of June 20th
Here’s what we’ve been reading this week. Homeless court pop-up in Carlsbad clears barriers for a new start Among all the challenges homeless people face in getting off the street, sometimes their first step toward a new life can be blocked by something as simple as an unpaid traffic ticket. Disabled people being ‘systematically ignored’ […]
What We’re Reading: June 16, 2022
How long COVID could change the way we think about disability The coronavirus pandemic has created a mass-disabling event that experts liken to HIV, polio or World War II, with millions suffering the long-term effects of infection with the virus. Many have found their lives dramatically changed and are grappling with what it means to […]
What We’re Reading: May 9, 2022
Justice Department Issues Guidance on Protections for People with Opioid Use Disorder under the Americans with Disabilities Act “The opioid epidemic continues to pose an extraordinary challenge to communities across our country, and the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated this crisis,” said Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division. “People who […]
What We’re Reading: March 1, 2022
FACT SHEET: Protecting Seniors and People with Disabilities by Improving Safety and Quality of Care in the Nation’s Nursing Homes All people deserve to be treated with dignity and respect and to have access to quality medical care. And in no case should a health care facility be causing a patient harm. The President believes we […]
What We’re Reading: August 23, 2021
This week the call for greater disability employment continues, children with disabilities and the fight on school mask mandates AND everything you need to know about the Paralympic Games PLUS Lil Wayne has the best interview about mental health in What We’re Reading!
What We’re Reading: August 16, 2021
This week, COVID vaccine boosters are recommended for people who are immunocompromised, Disability loses traction in boardrooms AND Marlee Matlin’s new show CODA is not the ned for Deaf people on TV PLUS we are somehow still fighting shock treatments being used against PWFs in What We’re Reading
What We’re Reading: August 9, 2021
This week: COVID19 booster shots AND voter registration AND Target makes backpacks for Wheelchair users, PLUS we continue to recognize the ADA Anniversary and think about accessible housing and healthcare in What We’re Reading!
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