disability justice Archives - Page 2 of 3 - Prism

Disabled boy wearing face mask writing while sitting on his wheelchair in class

Gender & LGBTQIA+

Hostility to children in the US helps maintain an unjust status quo

by Vilissa Thompson March 1st, 2023May 3rd, 2023

Resolutions without flexibility or kindness can repeat ableist ideals

by Vilissa Thompson January 18th, 2023January 23rd, 2023

color photograph stock image of a black woman in a white and grey jacket and light blue jeans sitting in a wheelchair looking at her phone

Race

Twitter’s meltdown isn’t a punchline for disabled communities

by Vilissa Thompson January 6th, 2023January 23rd, 2023

Economy & Workers' Rights

In 2022, the workers’ rights movement continued to grow

by Lara Witt January 2nd, 2023December 15th, 2022

Prism’s staff picks: our favorite pieces of the year

by Prism Team December 27th, 2022December 15th, 2022

photo of a disabled person with light brown skin and curly short hair sitting in wheelchair and looking at camera while using laptop computer

Economy & Workers' Rights

Disabled students need better support from career services in higher education

by Vilissa Thompson December 9th, 2022December 12th, 2022

Politics & Democracy

How disabled advocates are working toward justice during Disability Pride Month

by Elly Belle July 28th, 2022May 3rd, 2023

Black home caregiver showing exam results to a special needs woman

Gender & LGBTQIA+

Overturning Roe v. Wade could have severe consequences for intellectually and developmentally disabled people

by Alexandra Martinez June 9th, 2022June 9th, 2022

Sick African American boy blowing nose while sitting wrapped in a blanket on mother's lap at home.

Race

Black mothers discuss continued struggles in year three of the pandemic

by Vilissa Thompson May 17th, 2022May 3rd, 2023

a young Black girl looking frustrated while doing her schoolwork in class

New York parents and advocates are speaking out against labeling students ‘emotionally disturbed’

by Jenika McCrayer May 12th, 2022May 12th, 2022