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  Content warning: this post discusses disturbing topics such as eugenics and anti-autistic ableism. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made an announcemen...

I was born at the intersection of Broken Street and Brown Avenue. These are not literal roadways nor locations that can be found on Google Maps. In...

Growing up, I was stripped of my autonomy in medical spaces. Mental health was stigmatized in my family and culture, so I didn’t feel comfortable s...

“As an immigrant, you have the fewest rights in this country. So, stay away from controversial issues, stay silent if you can.” This is what a resp...

We all know that public policy is personal. But there is often so much time and attention devoted to the technicalities of public policy that the h...

On Wednesday, August 13, disabled people and allies gathered at the National Museum of American History to celebrate the release of a new quarter d...

On August 13 at 6:00 EDT, the National Museum of American History will host an event celebrating the life and legacy of Stacey Park Milbern and unv...

  For many disabled people, showing up at a protest requires planning. Will there be an ASL interpreter or will you need to find a volunteer? ...

Prior to July 26, 1990, individuals with disabilities routinely faced discrimination, overt hostility, and explicit ableism without any protections...

Over 35 years ago, I introduced the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the House of Representatives. It took more than a year for Congress to...

Disability Pride Month is celebrated every July to commemorate the strength and solidarity of the disability community. It takes place in July beca...

A black-and-white photo of the 2002 Paul G. Hearne Award recipients: (from left to right) Albert Cheong, Sarah Louise Triano, Peter Cody Hunt, Carr...