#WhyDisabledPeopleDropout explores the challenges of being a disabled student
‘The educational system wasn’t developed for disabled people to succeed.’
On Apr 29, 2019 by Samira Sadeque
#DisabledSnark celebrates the sassiest comebacks to abled people’s insensitive questions
People with disabilities don’t owe you an explanation.
On Apr 15, 2019 by Samira Sadeque
#ThisIsMyDisabledStyle is taking over Twitter, and it’s gorgeous
Maryangel García-Ramos wants you to see the power in people with disabilities reclaiming their narrative.
On Apr 9, 2019 by Samira Sadeque
#AbledsAreWeird demonstrates how not to treat people with disabilities
Some called the stories of discrimination shared a much-needed reality check.
On Mar 18, 2019 by Alyse Stanley
The college admission scam is also horrifying for its abuse of disability accommodations
A facilitator advised that a kid ‘be stupid’ so they’d have more time to take the ACT.
On Mar 13, 2019 by Samira Sadeque
Why ‘I never thought of it like that’ can actually be deeply offensive
‘You’re arriving late, and the tardiness has been a heavy burden,’ says YouTuber Annie Segarra.
On Jan 17, 2019 by Alex Dalbey
These apps rate businesses based on size, gender, disability, and POC accessibility
Ample and AllGo want you to feel comfortable when you shop and eat out.
On Jan 14, 2019
The beauty in the in-between: Reclaiming my multi-dimensional identities
Because I’m ‘passing,’ my identities are at times privileged and at times oppressed.
On Dec 4, 2018
‘Spyro Reignited Trilogy’ called out for its lack of subtitles
The publisher says it wanted to preserve the ‘legacy’ of the original games.
On Nov 20, 2018 by Alex Dalbey
Video of classmates bullying teen with cerebral palsy causes outrage
They made him lie face down in muddy water as a human bridge for them to walk on.
On Nov 13, 2018 by Alex Dalbey
Shaun White apologizes to Special Olympics for insensitive Halloween costume
The Special Olympics were right to call me out on it,’ said White.
On Oct 31, 2018 by Alex Dalbey
#DisabledDisabilityMovies explores realistic movies about people with disabilities
Enough with the ‘inspirational’ ableist porn.
On Oct 18, 2018 by Samantha Grasso
Yes, ambulatory wheelchair users exist—and aren’t ‘faking’ when they use aids
Twitter users who can stand but still need aids want you to know that they’re thriving.
On Aug 14, 2018 by Samantha Grasso
Aerie’s new campaign celebrates disabilities—and Twitter is here for it
Rarely do people with insulin pumps and wheelchairs see their bodies represented in fashion.
On Jul 11, 2018 by Alex Dalbey
Disability community speaks out against Seattle’s plastic straw ban
People with disabilities say there aren’t equally accessible alternatives for them.
On Jul 3, 2018 by Alex Dalbey
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