May 18 New York agency files discrimination complaint against Amazon By Haleluya Hadero, Associated Press A state agency in New York has filed an administrative complaint against Amazon, alleging the e-commerce giant discriminated against pregnant and disabled workers by denying reasonable accommodations and forcing them to take unpaid leave. Continue reading
Feb 04 A disabled activist speaks out about feeling ‘disposable’ By Rachel Scheier, Kaiser Health News Alice Wong, a writer and organizer in San Francisco, says the isolation and loss of the pandemic have shown society what it’s like to be disabled. Continue reading
Jan 20 California disability rights advocates cite Britney Spears case in bid to limit conservatorships By Don Thompson, Associated Press Disability rights activists and advocates for Britney Spears are backing a California proposal to provide more protections for those under court-ordered conservatorships, while promoting less-restrictive alternatives. Continue reading
Nov 18 This Build Back Better proposal would raise wages for workers with disabilities By Lisa Desjardins The Build Back Better bill drafted by the House is a heavyweight, but there's one wage proposal that would affect tens of thousands of American workers with disabilities. Continue reading
Oct 21 Watch 4:00 A Brief But Spectacular take on the disability rights movement By Melissa Williams Since childhood, Judy Heumann has faced ableism — institutionally, socially, and personally. New York’s public school system prevented her from enrolling, and she was often bullied or excluded by her own peers. After a lifetime of activism, she is finally… Continue watching
Jul 26 Biden says COVID long haulers will have access to disability protections By Associated Press The president announced the initiative Monday at the White House as he marked the 31st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Continue reading
Jul 26 WATCH: Biden marks anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act By Associated Press President Joe Biden celebrated the 31st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act Monday, highlighting the progress made over the past three decades in advancing equity for people with disabilities. Continue reading
Jun 25 Britney Spears lost her reproductive freedom. She is not alone By Jennifer Gerson, Barbara Rodriguez, The 19th From the founding of this nation through the modern day, women and members of marginalized communities have faced forced sterilization and other reproductive coercion. Continue reading
Jan 25 White House adding sign language interpreter for briefings By Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press It marks a shift from the Trump administration, which had only sporadic press briefings and didn't include an interpreter until late in President Donald Trump's term. Continue reading
Dec 03 New lift, pathways to open the Acropolis to disabled visitors By Associated Press A new lift for people using wheelchairs has been built on the north face of the hill, while a badly eroded network of existing concrete walkways has been replaced with smooth artificial stone paths leading among the ruined temples on… Continue reading