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
The Trump administration’s war on people with disabilities
Corey Lewandowski’s ‘womp, womp’ comment is on par with Trump’s behavior and policies.
On Jun 22, 2018 by Brenden Gallagher
Airbnb is rolling out new accessibility filters for disabled travelers
This is an important move.
On Mar 18, 2018 by Chris Tognotti
LuLaRoe under fire for backing seller who made fun of Down syndrome
The company said the seller’s apology seemed ‘sincere.’
On Jan 29, 2018 by Kris Seavers
Disabled student of color suspended by school after being allegedly gang-raped
The school reportedly found the incident ‘consensual.’
On Jan 11, 2018 by Ana Valens
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