In 1883, as the Republican Party moved into full-throated support for the industrialists who were concentrating the nation’s wealth into their own hands while factory workers stayed above the poverty ...

"Wicked" actress Marissa Bode, the first wheelchair user ever to play Nessarose, is speaking out against the ableist discourse surrounding her character after the movie musical's debut.

While Brian Thompson's death is tragic, so is the overwhelming number of people who've been forced to suffer because of his insurance company.

Marissa Bode's casting is groundbreaking and deserving of celebration. The role itself, however, comes with caveats

Through my work at Disability Rights Iowa, I’ve had the opportunity to meet hundreds of my disabled peers. I have meet inspiring, courageous young people with disabilities and I’ve met outright jerks....

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“People are saying they have to make choices about whether they could get married, leave an abusive relationship, or even take on a roommate, because they would risk losing their benefits,&#8221...

With a multi-billion dollar deficit looming in a few years, the divided state Legislature must decide next session whether to address the imbalance immediately, or delay potential budget cuts or tax i...

'Ezra' and 'Out of My Mind' are among the titles honored by the Rudderman Foundation for inclusive and authentic portrayals of disabled communities.

The language of ‘inclusion’ and ‘potential’, so often used in disability policy may appear positive, but it masks a deeply ableist worldview.

In this quote, Stephen Hawking reflects on the challenges and achievements of his life, demonstrating his resilience and determination in the face of motor neurone disease (ALS). Despite the severe physical limitations imposed by his condition, which left him almost completely paralyzed, Hawking’s statement emphasizes his refusal to be defined by his disability. Disability can often be seen as a barrier, but Hawking’s words underscore his belief that one’s spirit, intellect, and determination can transcend such physical constraints. This mindset allowed him to continue his groundbreaking work in theoretical physics while living a life full of adventure and exploration.

No rally is too small to be worth media coverage, especially when the cause is good and underreported. Let's talk about legislated poverty today.

A new campaign, which features disability rights campaigner Shane Hryhorec as well as support from Sophie Morgan of Rights on Flights, looks to raise awareness of “systemic issues in air travel that r...

Why I teach writing. Yes, I teach writing. Or, more specifically, I’m currently tutoring students who have one thing in common. All of my students are adults living with a condition known as cerebr…

Many Americans don’t understand how difficult it is for veterans to prove that their health conditions stem from their military service.