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Still Demanding a Place in the Community: The Past and Present of Section 504
In 1978, disabled activists in Denver stood in front of city buses to challenge a government that had stalled for years on enforcing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Their protest was a call for inclusion, respect, and the chance to participate in society. This effort helped push the federal government to finally put the…
The Future of Special Education Is Being Rewritten Without Us
The debate over the future of special education has grown urgent as the Trump administration continues to shift responsibilities away from the Department of Education. This began with several Interagency transfers, most recently the transfer of student loan management to the Treasury Department. Now, there are growing concerns that the Office of Special Education and…
When Care Turns Into Catastrophe: The Human Toll of Inaccessible Air Travel
CW: Death Air travel often represents freedom, allowing people to cross cities, countries, and continents with relative ease. However, for millions of disabled travelers, that freedom depends on complex systems working properly, staff receiving proper training, and strict safety protocols. When any of these elements fail, the outcomes can be tragic. A recent lawsuit against…
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