Some Other Time: on Dismissing the Disabled Community in Spaces of “Justice”

When I enter spaces of social justice, I am often greeted with “We’ll talk about disability later.” Disability is a …

I See You: A Letter to Those Who Question My Rights

Dear Able-bodied friends,      I see you. You probably assume that is a pun about disabilities because the only way …

Medicaid is a Disability Rights Issue

     Nearly once a week a conservative “friend” of mine writes something along the lines of “Yeah–cut back on …

Access isn’t a Privilege

     The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), while essential for the lives of millions of people with disabilities, is …