This One Bigoted Tweet Reveals So Much About Disability Discrimination
Who knew that asking for airplane seats to be wheelchair accessible could be so triggering? This ableist went off on me and other accessibility advocates.
The State of the Union and the Inclusion Problem
Accessibility is the first step towards a disability-inclusive society, but our exclusion from the roles that impact diversity maintain the status quo.
#InaccessibilityMeans Exposes Barriers to Equal Access
The hashtag sparked a discussion about the types of barriers people with disabilities face and the ways in which society responds (or doesn't respond).
The ADA Turns 28 Today: Where We Go From Here
The signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act was a watershed moment in the civil rights history of the United States.
H.R.620 is a Knee-jerk Reaction to ‘Drive-by’ ADA Lawsuits
Congress is attempting to roll back the civil rights protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act through H.R.620, a bill that will do more to unravel accessibility than encourage ADA compliance.
ADA Rules for Wheelchair Accessible Hotel Shuttles
Many hotels offer complimentary shuttle service to airports and nearby attractions. The Americans with Disabilities Act requires hotel shuttles to be wheelchair accessible in nearly all cases.
Petition to Protect Disabled People in Airplane Emergencies
SIGN THIS PETITION to ask Congress to study airplane emergency procedures for people with disabilities. We all deserve the opportunity to escape alive.
Disability Rights Violations are the Theft of Dignity
Businesses violating accessibility and disability rights laws are guilty of much more than a denial of equal access. They are stealing your dignity.
The Disability Rights Resource You’re Probably Not Using
The Department of Justice maintains the ADA.gov website to provide information about the Americans with Disabilities Act and to receive reports of violations from people with disabilities like you.
CALL TO ACTION: Air Carrier Access Amendments Act
The Air Carrier Access Amendments Act has been introduced in the U.S. Senate and needs your support to bring equality to air travel for people with disabilities!
