The disabled actors and actresses profiled in this blog post not only bring talent to their performances but also offer new perspectives on representation and inclusivity in the entertainment industry. Their work and advocacy continue to pave the way for future generations, ensuring that disability is seen as a part of human diversity, deserving of visibility and respect.
Read MoreJanuary 23 in California is Ed Roberts Day. It is a day set aside for the disability community, and all people, to learn more about and celebrate the life and legacy of Ed Roberts, an instrumental figure in the disability rights movement. Explore how he championed for equal rights and accessibility, leaving a profound impact that resonates to this day.
Read MoreIn April 2012, Atlanta, Georgia, became a pivotal meeting ground for The ADA Legacy Project, an initiative dedicated to preserving and promoting the history, legacy, and achievements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This blog post explores the significance of this gathering and its contributions to the ongoing fight for disability rights.
Read MoreThe first time I met Judy Heumann, I am ashamed to admit I didn't fully appreciate the legendary bad-ass lady I was meeting. Yes, I know she was a leader in the disability rights movement in the late sixties and early seventies, but I didn't really know much beyond that.
Read MoreA few years ago, I saw a segment on the TV news magazine show 60 Minutes. In brief, it was about how an advertising campaign finally ended the Columbian civil war. At that moment, a lightbulb went on in my head. It made me think of marketing and advertising and the power of those mediums in a whole new way related to disability. And from there, Love Disabled Life was born.
Read MoreJune is Pride Month, and Love Disabled Life HQ is proud to celebrate Pride week by compiling a list of disabled LGBTQ+ advocates and activists you should know. I don’t think this should be a newsflash to anyone, but a person can be both gay and disabled. Yet, people who share both identities say that being accepted as both is challenging.
Read MoreBeing part of the disability community, specifically the Disability Rights Movement, makes me proud of our history and leaders. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of trailblazing and pioneering men and women who gave so much of themselves for the betterment of us all at a tremendous personal sacrifice. My list of 10 is just a mere drop in the bucket. But ten is better than none.
Read MoreConsidering the contribution he made to the disability rights movement, it often surprises me how many people in the disabled community have never heard of Justin Dart. I am somewhat embarrassed to admit that it wasn’t until I was in my mid-30s and working at a disability advocacy organization that I came to learn about who Dart’s life and leadership.
Read MoreThanks to legislation passed in California mandating that students learn about disability history in school, future generations will know who Ed Roberts was and the significant contribution he made to the disability rights movement. Of course, we in the disability community are very familiar with Roberts and how he made history.
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