Celebrating Heart, Hope and Perseverance
Each year, as the Anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) approaches, I like to take a moment and reflect on the journey of my people,
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3 Ways the DEI Honors the Spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act
We are one year away from the 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and still the needle for employment has not moved for people with disabilities. We
Disability History Matters
As we continue celebrations this month around the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), I find myself reflecting on how crucial this civil rights legislature is to the
Disability Rights are Civil Rights – the ADA
I wish I had been at the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26, 1990 on the South Lawn of the White House. With the sun
In Memory of Marca Bristo
In the disability rights community, Chicago and DC, when you spoke the name Marca, everyone knew you meant Marca Bristo. She was a great trailblazer who contributed so much to
National Deaf Awareness Month
September is National Deaf Awareness Month. This month is dedicated to spreading understanding of the rich cultural heritage of the Deaf community and sharing knowledge about Deaf issues. As a
I Must Pay My Good Fortune Forward
My name is Kaleb, and I am a man struggling with several disabilities. I work a full-time job; I enjoy painting, reading, and writing; and I am passionate about helping
All You Need is Determination
I have never allowed my disability to hold me back from my ultimate goal of becoming a productive member of the workforce. Cerebral palsy affects everyone differently. Unfortunately, despite the
Disability Mentoring Day Review
2019 brings another successful Disability Mentoring Day (DMD) event to the Pittsburgh area. It is so wonderful to see the community come together to promote inclusion of young people with
What I Was Looking For
Almost 5 years ago, in 2015, my father suddenly and very unexpectedly passed. In the blur of grief and his absence I began to seek out professional help for the