Disability rights

As coronavirus spreads disability activists fight for their rightsAs coronavirus spreads disability activists fight for their rights

As coronavirus spreads disability activists fight for their rights

New York “The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has reminded us that from one moment to the next anyone can become a…

March 26, 2020
Resistance grows to planned cuts on disability benefitsResistance grows to planned cuts on disability benefits

Resistance grows to planned cuts on disability benefits

Feb. 4 -- While impeachment, the Iowa caucuses and the State of the Union message dominate the news cycle, the…

February 7, 2020
Justice for Malaysia Goodson —  Subway elevators NOW!Justice for Malaysia Goodson —  Subway elevators NOW!

Justice for Malaysia Goodson — Subway elevators NOW!

New York City Malaysia Goodson, a 22-year-old African-American mother, fell down the stairs in a New York City subway station…

February 4, 2020
Rally defends special education in Puerto Rico and U.S.Rally defends special education in Puerto Rico and U.S.

Rally defends special education in Puerto Rico and U.S.

Austerity imposed on Puerto Rico's educational system by the unelected colonialist fiscal board was the target of a street rally…

December 28, 2019
On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, disabled activists, allies demand elevators, not more subway copsOn International Day of Persons with Disabilities, disabled activists, allies demand elevators, not more subway cops

On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, disabled activists, allies demand elevators, not more subway cops

The United Nations established the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Dec. 3, 1992, in a victory for the…

December 18, 2019
Elderly and disabled people win victory against VeoliaElderly and disabled people win victory against Veolia

Elderly and disabled people win victory against Veolia

Disabled and elderly paratransit riders in Seattle have won a victory over the corporate criminal, Veolia corporation, which for years…

November 22, 2019
Climate crisis poses life-and-death threat to people with disabilitiesClimate crisis poses life-and-death threat to people with disabilities

Climate crisis poses life-and-death threat to people with disabilities

“It’s time to recognize climate change as a disability rights issue” was the headline for an article by Tiffany Yu,…

September 18, 2019
Led by Disability Rights Pioneer Nadina LaSpina, Disability Pride Parade rocks NYC for fifth consecutive yearLed by Disability Rights Pioneer Nadina LaSpina, Disability Pride Parade rocks NYC for fifth consecutive year

Led by Disability Rights Pioneer Nadina LaSpina, Disability Pride Parade rocks NYC for fifth consecutive year

Many thousands of people with disabilities and our allies endured oppressive heat July 14 to march, roll, ride and scoot…

July 25, 2019
Disability Pride rocks Philadelphia for 8th consecutive annual paradeDisability Pride rocks Philadelphia for 8th consecutive annual parade

Disability Pride rocks Philadelphia for 8th consecutive annual parade

Many hundreds of people with disabilities and their allies commemorated Disability Pride Week by attending Philadelphia’s 8th annual Disability Pride…

June 30, 2019
Disability community wins ruling in fight for subway accessDisability community wins ruling in fight for subway access

Disability community wins ruling in fight for subway access

In the hallways of the court at 60 Centre St. on June 5, lawyers for disability rights activists declared an…

June 10, 2019