The Disability Advocacy and Affinity Group (DAAG) has a mission to destigmatize the experience of living with or being the caretaker of someone with a disability. We cherish the unique perspectives ...

(Ryan Sun, Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved) We can’t let July come to a close without acknowledging Disability Pride Month, a time ...

Sharing stories is a critical way to advocate for important issues and influence change. When it comes to advocating for disability rights and shaping disability policy, storytelling is a powerful ...

Some thoughts about language–and the words we use–prompted by a conversation with Joy Weeber, Raleigh’s hard-charging disability rights advocate. Hard-charging. Now there’s a term. By that, I’m trying ...

Isabella Reyes ‘24, a 2023-24 Hackworth Fellow with the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University developed six case studies that explore how accessibility intersects with health ...

As a teacher, you want all of your students to reach their academic potential. However, not everyone learns at the same pace or in the same way. That means you need to be prepared to provide ...

Disability advocacy isn’t just about accessibility — it’s about dignity, autonomy and the fundamental right to live fully. As the first person of color to chair the board of the Center for Independent ...

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - UW-Eau Claire student, Lily Eisele, received a national disability advocacy award for her dedication to creating a safe and inclusive campus environment. This Saturday marks ...

The South Eastern Trust has produced a new breast screening information video, designed to support people with learning ...

Learning disabilities are disorders that affect one's ability in the domains of spoken or written language, mathematical calculation, attention, or the coordination of movement. They can occur in ...

Special education is designed to ensure students with disabilities can have their educational needs met, according to the U.S. Department of Education. In Wisconsin, there’s a wide range of reasons ...