DOE Delays Action on Accessibility Rules Amid Broad Public Concern
Federal officials are postponing a proposal that would remove longstanding accessibility requirements after receiving substantial public input. The U.
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Participation Begins with Design
What if participation was not something granted by invitation but something intentionally designed from the beginning? Accessibility is often introduced only after structures are in place.
Not the Whole Sky
Some mornings begin before the day truly arrives. Before coffee brews or feet touch the floor, the mind is already awake, turning over unfinished tasks, small regrets, and silences where words were needed.
Beyond Fitting In: Re-imagining How Communities Invite Participation
Community programs, everyday routines, accommodations, and the difference between fitting in and participating.
The Cost of Standing Still
“The only limits for tomorrow are the doubts we have today.” — Pittacus Lore Everyone understands what it feels like to get stuck. Sometimes it happens halfway through…
A List of Small Things
On a hot Wednesday in July, Melissa sat in her parked car outside the pharmacy, staring at the dashboard clock. She was not waiting for anyone. She just could not convince herself to go inside yet.
After the Rain: How Texas Communities Are Walking Toward Recovery
When floodwaters swept through the Texas Hill Country, they arrived with little warning and immense force. Entire neighborhoods were submerged, roads erased, lives upended.
The Participation Paradigm: How Accessibility is Being Redefined
Individuals with disabilities in the United States have relied on federal protections to support meaningful participation in community settings and publicly supported services.
Disability Pride Month: Inclusion, Participation, and a Range of Perspectives
Each July, Disability Pride Month offers an opportunity to recognize the contributions of people with disabilities and to reflect on the importance of inclusion.
When Standards Change: What the Department of Energy’s Proposed Accessibility Rule Could Mean
In May 2025, the U. S. Department of Energy (DOE) proposed a change to how it applies accessibility requirements under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.