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Inside a Criminal Justice System He Couldn’t Understand
CW: Death, Police Brutality, & Incarceration It’s a story that stays with you because it reveals something uncomfortable about how systems are constructed — and who they fail. That has become painfully clear to us in the case of Shawn Fraraccio. He ended up in the Tarrant County Jail, not because it turned out to…
Life in the Gap Between Policy and Reality
Discussions about disability services are happening internationally, and millions of people are being affected. Every budget cut can be devastating for those who rely on essential supports. These changes reflect not only shifting economic pressures but also deeper questions about how societies value disabled people. Earlier this month, I got a notice from MassHealth saying…
Disabled Students Face Digital Roadblocks as Federal Standards Stall
The Department of Justice has delivered a major blow to disability rights advocates by delaying a highly anticipated rule that would require public schools, public colleges and universities, and local governments to make their websites and mobile apps accessible. For years, disabled people have navigated a digital world filled with barriers, from uncaptioned educational videos…
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