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.
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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.
Section 503: Understanding the Impact of the DOL’s Proposed Rule Changes
In June 2025, the U. S. Department of Labor proposed updates to the regulations governing how federal contractors fulfill their responsibilities under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act…
Reflecting on Freedom: A Path Toward Inclusion and Belonging
Access, participation, belonging, and community life for people with disabilities.
Disability Rights: Past Victories, Future Battles
Disability rights and history are not merely a record of laws and policy changes; they represent the ongoing struggle of individuals fighting for fairness, access, participation, and inclusion.
When Policy Gets Personal: How a Bill Becomes Law—and What It Means for People with Disabilities
Congress has passed a broad, Republican-backed budget bill that includes substantial tax cuts and major reductions to federal programs such as Medicaid and SNAP.
The Words We Choose: How Language Shapes Our Understanding of Disability and Ability
Disability-related language, assumptions, communication, and the words used to describe ability.