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Striving for an America free of discrimination against people with disabilities, where they are valued, integrated members of society with full access to education, homes, health care, jobs, voting, and beyond.
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May 17, 2021

This Place Isn't Meant to Help You Get Better

This Place Isn't Meant to Help You Get Better

Apr 8, 2021

The Oscar Nominated Film Uplifting the Disability Rights Revolution

The Oscar Nominated Film Uplifting the Disability Rights Revolution
Sign of white dove reading "End Qualified Immunity", Qualified Immunity gives police officers immunity in the court of law given certain circumstances.

Mar 19, 2021

We Must Abolish Qualified Immunity to Prevent Further Police Harm — Especially for People in Mental Health Crises

We Must Abolish Qualified Immunity to Prevent Further Police Harm — Especially for People in Mental Health Crises
Protesters demanding removing police officers from schools on steps of Department of Education know as Tweed Courthouse in New York on June 25, 2020.

Feb 25, 2021

President Biden: Stop Funding the Policing of Our Students

President Biden: Stop Funding the Policing of Our Students
A wheelchair user holding a sign with the text "Disability rights = civil rights."

Dec 10, 2020

The Biden Administration’s Disability Rights To-Do List

The Biden Administration’s Disability Rights To-Do List
Affordable Care Act Supporter waves sign that reads "ACA is here to stay" outside of the Supreme Court.

Nov 9, 2020

The Affordable Care Act — and With It, Our Civil Rights — Are Under Attack

The Affordable Care Act — and With It, Our Civil Rights — Are Under Attack

Sep 17, 2020

The Psychology of Social Isolation

The Psychology of Social Isolation
Photo of pop star Britney Spears at the 29th annual GLAAD Media Awards in 2018.

Aug 20, 2020

How Conservatorship Threatens Britney Spears’ Civil Rights

How Conservatorship Threatens Britney Spears’ Civil Rights

Jul 30, 2020

"Crip Camp" Directors on the Overlooked Disability Rights Movement

"Crip Camp" Directors on the Overlooked Disability Rights Movement
Protesters demanding removing police officers from schools on steps of Department of Education in Manhattan, New York.

Jul 9, 2020

Police in Schools Continue to Target Black, Brown, and Indigenous Students with Disabilities. The Trump Administration Has Data That’s Likely to Prove It.

Police in Schools Continue to Target Black, Brown, and Indigenous Students with Disabilities. The Trump Administration Has Data That’s Likely to Prove It.