The Definition of Accessibility and Why Most People Get It Wrong
Three core principles form my understanding of the true meaning of accessibility — ideas that reach far beyond the dictionary definition.
Pat Yourself On The Back: You’re Paying the Deposit on the Accessibility of the Future
By courageously facing down obstacles that were meant to exclude them from society, disabled people earned the right to design the much more accessible world that we enjoy today.
Layovers, Connections and Cruises: Have You Actually Been There?
How many countries have you visited? When can you claim that you've been somewhere? These are the rules of the game for counting countries.
What the Next Attack on Disability Rights Will Look Like
A campaign to support a rollback of ADA enforcement is already underway, and could jeopardize accessibility for disabled people in the future.
On its 30th Anniversary, A Love Letter to the ADA
The ADA marked a watershed moment in American civil rights history, promising disabled people equal access to their communities and the life of society.
Historic Buildings, Accessibility and a Lesson from the Ramps of Ancient Greece
New research suggests that Ancient Greece embraced limited aspects of inclusive design at an early stage of recorded history.
Thoughts on Accessible Travel After 2 Months in Quarantine
Young adults may feel at ease while engaging in leisure travel, but disabled people will likely take a more cautious approach to travel this summer.
Sitting in a Wheelchair for a Day Won’t Reveal Much About Accessibility
To say that 'wheelchair for a day' simulations barely scratch the surface of the difficulties faced by disabled people is the understatement of the century.
The Government Has Leverage Over Airlines — Here’s What They Should Do With It
Airlines have requsted more than $50 billion in assistance from the federal government, but Congress must gain substantial concessions in return.
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.
