No one should have to sit on the sidelines because of a disability. A West Michigan organization is making sure people of all abilities can find joy a do a lot— from rollerskating to self-defense, ...

Reading the recent obituaries about Janet Reno, it seems that she may have grappled with her disability identity. This phrase refers to the affirmation – rather than denial - of one’s reality as a ...

Disability Pride Month is more than just another “awareness” campaign meant to enlighten non-disabled people. It’s also supposed to help actual disabled people change how they view themselves and ...

About one in five undergraduate students has a disability, but these students are less likely to graduate with a bachelor’s degree and less likely to feel supported by their institution than their ...

In November 2024 to December 2024, the employment-to-population ratio for people with disabilities (ages 16-64) rose slightly from 38% to 38.1%, while it remained steady at 74.9% for people without ...

In 2014, disabled Australian disability activist Stella Young gave a TED Talk titled, “I’m not your inspiration, thank you very much.” It has become an essential text of disability culture, and a ...

Dyslexia, a language-based learning disability, can hinder reading, writing, spelling and sometimes even speaking, according to the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD). Parents may become ...

“With a more inclusive society, the word ‘disability’ can become less about fear and more about a different way of experiencing the world.” Other designs include disability positive statements like: ...