Advocacy service funding for people with learning disabilities has been cut by 15% over the last four years, according to research by Improving Health and Lives. Specialist advocacy services can ...
Groups that advocate on behalf of specific disabilities are proliferating, fueled by a medical establishment that can trace disorders down to their very genes and a communication system that can ...
This post was co-authored by Dr. Miranda Melcher. Once a student moves from high school to college, the responsibility for acquiring accommodations or services shifts from the school to the student.
Sharing stories is a critical way to advocate for important issues and influence change. When it comes to advocating for disability rights and shaping disability policy, storytelling is a powerful ...
Disability advocacy isn’t just about accessibility — it’s about dignity, autonomy and the fundamental right to live fully. As the first person of color to chair the board of the Center for Independent ...
The Disability Advocacy and Affinity Group (DAAG) has a mission to destigmatize the experience of living with or being the caretaker of someone with a disability. We cherish the unique perspectives ...
Disabilities are more than obstacles to overcome. They are life-altering identities that can bring groups of people together over common experiences. Disabilities come in many forms. Some are visible ...
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - UW-Eau Claire student, Lily Eisele, received a national disability advocacy award for her dedication to creating a safe and inclusive campus environment. This Saturday marks ...
A comprehensive guide navigating the challenges of dyscalculia, with insight into emerging research and the promise of ...