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From Lived Experience to Systemic Change: Disability-Inclusive Emergency Planning

From Lived Experience to Systemic Change: Disability-Inclusive Emergency Planning By Jacqueline Kelley, Vermont Department of Health I’m a 27-year-old woman, a wheelchair user, and a service dog handler. I’ve been disabled since birth. I grew up in a world that…

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People With Mental Illnesses Are Not Inherently Dangerous

By Kate Anderson People with mental illnesses have often been painted with a broad stroke as being “dangerous” by the media and societies around the world. This ableist depiction, which has increased in recent years with the frequent mass shootings…

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How to Be a Good Ally to Disabled People

By Drew Dakessian The Oxford American Dictionary defines ‘ally’ as “a person or organization that actively supports the rights of a marginalized group without being a member of it.” The operative word here is ‘actively.’ Being a good ally to…

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Why Black Disabled History Matters

By Dikko Yusuf Black disabled history is an aspect of Black history, which informs world history. Black History Month is officially celebrated every year in the U.S., Canada, Ireland, and the UK. During this month, we celebrate the achievements of…

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