Remembering the Sagamihara 19
It was the deadliest massacre of disabled people since World War II. How do we honor the victims…
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Why Have We Become So Quick to Let Our Disabled Die?
In the aftermath of previous physician-assisted suicides, cases like Jerika Bolen’s are dividing disability advocates and proponents of…
Violence, Disability, and the Lessons of Sagamihara
The ableist attack on a residential center for people with disabilities highlights the violence that disabled people face…
Don’t Look to the Movies to Learn About Disability
The next time you meet a disabled person, throw the films you’ve watched about them out the window…
You Shouldn’t Have to Crowdfund Your Wheelchair
At the Chicago Abilities Expo, the latest technology in wheelchairs and beyond will astonish you. But there’s a…
When Dogs Attack Guide Dogs
A new report finds there are 11 dog attacks on guide dogs every month in the United Kingdom…
Do Deaf Babies Need to Be Fixed?
As medical science improves, the line between “sick” and “different” becomes harder and harder to draw. By Malcolm…
The Future of Work: Will Future Work Be Good for Our Health?
The latest entry in a special project in which business and labor leaders, social scientists, technology visionaries, activists, and journalists weigh in on the most consequential changes in the workplace.
Shelf Help: ‘Enabling Acts: The Hidden Story of How the Americans With Disabilities Act Gave the Largest U.S. Minority Its Rights’
We see its effects everywhere, even if we don't acknowledge them.
When Cops Perceive Differences as Danger
Why police need special training on how to interact with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.