Open, candid conversations about diversity and inclusion in our society must continue in order to support an equitable workplace. Bloomberg sponsors and encourages these dialogues in various forms and ...
Sighted people tend to fear blindness as much as or more than other disabling impairments (Enoch et al., 2019; Scott et al., 2016). They view blindness as tragic and assume that blind people are ...
People are often surprised when I call myself "disabled." Over the years, society has shifted toward person-first language (i.e. person with a disability) to describe disability. However, many people ...
You might have noticed in this story that I used the phrase “people with disabilities” a lot instead of using things we’re used to seeing or hearing more often like “handicapped” or “disabled.” You’ve ...
Each October, Miami is excited to celebrate Disability Identity and Culture Month, stemming from the nationally recognized Disability Employment Awareness Month. Miami uses this time to highlight ...
Read full article: Inkster residents demand answers as water bills spike after meter replacement program Michigan State Representative Karen Whitsett announced she will not seek re-election and will ...
This post is part of Outward, Slate’s home for coverage of LGBTQ life, thought, and culture. Read more here. I’m a cisgender straight woman who, despite a fairly standard Midwestern-ish Christian ...
It would seem like a lived experience is not something that could be trademarked. And yet, the legal system is a bizarre place. Featured Video Apparently, the phrase “invisible disabilities”—which ...