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 …

The New Commissioner for the Administration on Disabilities: Misunderstanding and Ableism Within the Disabled Community

     It is disheartening to hear that Melissa Ortiz was appointed to the position of Commissioner of the Administration …

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 …