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The image features a stained glass portrait of two Black women, wearing gold and white flowing dresses. The woman wearing white is holding a toddler. Each person has their eyes closed, as if in a reflective state. Around the subjects, the stained glass creates a beautiful green and blue landscape, featuring a growing plant, a sun, and blue and tan arc that frames the scene. The imagery attempts to elevate the experiences of Black disabled mothers through systems of oppression, while acknowledging the powerful journey that maternal health is.

Breaking the Silence: Maternal Health and Black Disabled Women

A call to address systemic inequities in maternal care for Black disabled women and amplify their voices in the fight for justice.

Kyanda Bailey

Published on January 10, 2025

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The image features a central figure — a young Black woman in a hospital gown, looking introspective. Surrounding her are colorful silhouettes of people in varying poses. The background displays an urban setting overlaid with icons representing medical tools and symbols of healthcare. The imagery conveys themes of systemic barriers, healthcare disparities, and intersectional experiences.

Dynamics of Race and Disability in Healthcare Disparities

Exploring how the intersection of race and disability shapes inequities in healthcare and impacts the quality of life for marginalized communities.

Kyanda Bailey

Published on January 9, 2025

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A dynamic graphic collage featuring key elements: the United States Capitol building, individuals engaged in everyday activities and work, symbols of money and lights, and a figure wearing a hat with the acronym “DEI” prominently displayed. At the top, bold text reads “Equity Undone,” reflecting both the theme of the image and the focus of the blog post.

Equity Undone: How the Dismantle DEI Act Threatens Marginalized Communities

The far-reaching impact of the Dismantle DEI Act and how it threatens the rights and opportunities of marginalized people.

Center for Racial and Disability Justice

Published on December 13, 2024

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Goodwill comic that includes a conversation between two people. The first person states "Can any handicapped person find help with Goodwill Industries?" and the other responds "Yes, Bill. Handicaps aren't limited to class, color, or religion. Neither are there racial nor religious bars to employment in any of our 101 enterprises.

Subminimum Wage: A Tale of Policy Failure and... Social Entrepreneurship?

Section 14(c) of the FLSA, which established subminimum wage, is a policy that ensures people with disabilities remain in poverty.

Kate Caldwell

Published on November 21, 2023

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Photo of Dan Fisher, a White man wearing a blue plaid shirt and standing in front of a fall background with leaves.

Giving Voice to People with Lived Experience of Mental Health Conditions

Dr. Daniel Fisher talks about the crucial need to allow people with mental health conditions to speak for themselves.

Maddie Walsh

Published on September 11, 2023

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A photo of Kathy Flaherty, who is taking a selfie in front of the U.S. Capitol building.

People with Psychiatric Disabilities Must Have Significant Input on Their Own Lives

Kathy Flaherty discusses the importance of centering the voices of people with lived experience of the mental health system.

Maddie Walsh

Published on September 11, 2023

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Greyscale photo of a person holding up a sign at the Black Lives Matter protest in Washington, DC on June 6, 2020. The sign is a drawing of George Floyd and reads “Justice for Floyd” and includes statements Floyd said before he was killed by police.

Police Violence Remains One of the Biggest Threats to the Lives of Disabled People

Disabled people of color are disproportionately impacted by police violence and police killings despite existence of the ADA.

Jamelia Morgan

Published on August 9, 2023

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“The Women of Olmstead” by Lois Curtis. Photo: Tracy Coffin

33 Years and Still So Much Work Must be Done: A Reflection on the ADA at 33

On July 26, 2023, the Americans with Disabilities Act turned 33, but disabled people still face exclusion and discrimination.

Jordyn Jensen, Jamelia Morgan, and Nicholas Lawson

Published on July 27, 2023

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