disability
How to Protest If You're Disabled And Can't Show Up at Rallies
Tips and tricks to help you resist.
By Amnesty International USA
Shahana Hanif Wants to Be the First Muslim Woman on the New York City Council
“There's just so much more at stake here.”
By Tanaïs
Disabled People Explain How Coronavirus Is Exposing Ableism at Work
After losing out on jobs and being denied accommodations, seeing the world change its ways is bittersweet.
By Danielle Campoamor
Disabled People Cannot Be “Expected Losses” in the Climate Crisis
Deaf and disabled people are especially vulnerable to climate disruption.
By Julia Watts Belser
I Spent Years Accepting Mistreatment Because of My Disability
This is how I learned to demand more.
By Sarah Kim
Mandy Mouse on "Peppa Pig" Is Introducing Young Audiences to Disability
"The series is based on the real experiences of small children and disability is a part of the world.”
By Molly Kay
This Is What People With Less Visible Disabilities Want You to Know About Them
"It’s always hurtful when I talk about my pain and people assume that I’m simply complaining."
By Paula Akpan
Telling My High School Class That I'm Autistic Is the Best Thing I've Ever Done
I went from being the girl with secret magic to being unafraid to be my full self.
By Haley Moss
The Special Olympics Wouldn't Get Any Federal Funding Under Betsy DeVos's Proposed Budget
Politicians called the proposal "appalling" and "reckless."
By Brittney McNamara
Extra Time on the SATs Isn't a "VIP Pass" to Elite Universities
The college admissions scandal could have lasting impacts for disabled students.
By Brittney McNamara
This Film Is About a Girl in a Wheelchair Who Wants to Have Sex — and That's Totally Normal
"One of the goals that we had was also to de-dramatize disability and sexuality."
By Gabe Bergado
Barbie Is Now in a Wheelchair and Has a Prosthetic Leg
She's more inclusive than ever.
By Brittney McNamara
Yes, I Can Have Sex — and Answers to Other Invasive Questions Asked of Disabled People
"I’m not sure why people confuse a wheelchair with a chastity belt."
By Madison Lawson
Reminder: It's Not OK to Dress Up as Someone With a Disability for Halloween
#DisabilityIsNotScary
By Brittney McNamara
These Dancers Are Proof We Need More Disability and Wheelchair Representation
“I’d say to the little girl that I was, that the chair doesn’t define you.”
By De Elizabeth
Nyle DiMarco Called Out "Sierra Burgess Is a Loser" for Using a Deaf Character as a "Terrible Joke"
"PS- pretending to be deaf is NOT ok."
By Brittney McNamara
Meet the First Amputee to Pose for Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit Issue
"I want to see more women with disabilities in the media recognized for being the beautiful women they are.”
By Mekita Rivas
These People With Disabilities Have Ideas for Making Shopping More Accessible
Fashion brands, take note.
By De Elizabeth
This Hashtag Makes Sure Disabled People Are Heard in the #MeToo Movement
"I think that's a missing piece that part of the larger #MeToo movement doesn't understand."
By Brittney McNamara
This Girl Surprised Her Prom Date By Walking for the First Time in 10 Months
Yes, I'm crying.
By Brittney McNamara