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Disaster relief often leaves disabled people behind. Disabled first responders are trying to change that

by Bianca Gonzalez August 31st, 2023September 5th, 2023

Disability inclusion in emergency preparedness and response doesn’t just mean supporting disabled victims of extreme weather—it also means including disabled communities in disaster relief strategy

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Disabled people of color continue to fight for accessible housing

by Bianca Gonzalez July 26th, 2023July 27th, 2023
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Accessibility lawsuits are bringing slow but steady wins for disabled city residents

by Bianca Gonzalez July 11th, 2023July 27th, 2023
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My decision to be child-free had nothing to do with my disability

Vilissa Thompson Headshot (1) by Vilissa Thompson June 5th, 2023June 5th, 2023
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Posted inEconomy & Workers' Rights

For disabled writers, the stakes of the WGA strike couldn’t be higher

by Laura Weiss May 25th, 2023August 10th, 2023
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Navigating the pandemic is only one of the hazards disabled people face when flying

Vilissa Thompson Headshot (1) by Vilissa Thompson December 19th, 2022January 23rd, 2023
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For disabled women of color, telehealth has been a pandemic lifeline

Vilissa Thompson Headshot (1) by Vilissa Thompson April 12th, 2022April 13th, 2022

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