News & Commentary about Disability Rights

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Jun 26, 2023

It Took Me 12 Years to Get Out of My Conservatorship. Now I’m Finally Free.

A sandwich board with directions posted on signs showing the way to vote outside a Cobb County voting building in Marietta, Ga.

May 19, 2023

Here's How Georgia's New Voting Law Harms Voters With Disabilities

Judy Heumann, center wheelchair, is sworn in as U.S. Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Service by Judge Gail Bereola, left, on June 29, 1993. Standing at left is Berkeley Mayor Loni Hancock with sign language interpreter Joseph Quinn, and Julie Weissman, right.

Mar 9, 2023

Judy Heumann's Legacy Lives On

Shawn Jensen (third row from bottom, ninth from left) pictured with the First Recon team in early 1968.

Nov 11, 2022

Our Veterans Need Support, Not Incarceration

An American Sign Language interpreter interpreting at an anti-racism rally and march.

Nov 7, 2022

For People with Disabilities on Parole and Probation, Accessible Communication is Essential

A polling station sign and disabled access sign.

Oct 26, 2022

Voting With a Disability: Breaking Down Barriers to the Ballot

Jul 19, 2022

Actress Ali Stroker on Disability Pride and Representation

Jul 14, 2022

Roe's Overturn Threatens All Reproductive Care

A home health care aide handing her patient a bowl of food.

Jul 13, 2022

Home Care Workers Protect the Civil Liberties of People with Disabilities. They Need Protection, Too

Standing beyond security gates that have signs reading "Area Closed", several people stare at the Supreme Court building.

Jul 12, 2022

Victims of Discrimination Have No Path to Justice Following Supreme Court Decision