TagAdvocacy

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Posted October 10, 2014 Guest Blog Posts

Badass Quote: Carla Charter

“ADA was just three letters to me until I had a disability. Then it became a lifeline to my independence.” My name is Carla Charter. I am a … Continue Reading Badass Quote: Carla Charter

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Posted October 9, 20141 Comment Guest Blog Posts

Media Partner #58: California State Independent Living Council

We’re very thankful for the support of the California State Independent Living Council (SILC)! The SILC is an 18-member council, appointed by the Governor, to represent persons with disabilities throughout … Continue Reading Media Partner #58: California State Independent Living Council

Multicolored vertical stripes in the background. Center right is an off center rectangle situated on top of green and black filagree design. Inside the rectangle are the AAC pictures for "autism, acceptance, neurodiversity, library". Black text reads "Autism Acceptance, Disability Rights, Neurodiversity Stanwood & Camano Island, WA" Upper left of image is black text that reads "Ed Wiley Autism Acceptance Lending Library".

Posted October 8, 2014 Guest Blog Posts

Media Partner #57: Ed Wiley Autism Acceptance Library

A big thank you to Lei Wiley-Mydske and her support of the Disability Visibility Project! The Ed Wiley Autism Acceptance Lending Library offers books, resources and information that promotes autism … Continue Reading Media Partner #57: Ed Wiley Autism Acceptance Library

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Posted October 6, 20141 Comment Guest Blog Posts

Advocating for Airline Accessibility: Interview with Vicki Jurney-Taylor

The Disability Visibility Project recently came across the work of Vicki Jurney-Taylor, writer, disability advocate and accessibility consultant. She is spearheading an online campaign requesting Congress to require the airline … Continue Reading Advocating for Airline Accessibility: Interview with Vicki Jurney-Taylor

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Posted October 3, 2014 DVP Blog Posts and Essays

Disability Visibility Project: Lisa Meeks and Greg Moorehead

On August 14, 2014, Dr. Lisa Meeks and Dr. Gregory Moorehead recorded their conversation at StoryCorps Chicago. Both Lisa and Greg work with students with disabilities in graduate health science … Continue Reading Disability Visibility Project: Lisa Meeks and Greg Moorehead

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Posted October 3, 2014 Guest Blog Posts

Guest blog post: How Can We Act Upon the True Meaning that Everyone is Equal? By Darren Bates

Darren Bates is Founder and CEO of Employment Alliance for People with Disabilities. Below is an excerpt of his blog post first published on February 23, 2013. How Can We … Continue Reading Guest blog post: How Can We Act Upon the True Meaning that Everyone is Equal? By Darren Bates

Posted October 3, 2014 Guest Blog Posts

Media Partner #56: Autism Parenting Magazine

Thank you to Autism Parenting Magazine for their support of the Disability Visibility Project! From the magazine’s website: Autism Parenting Magazine was established in 2012. Our goal is to act as … Continue Reading Media Partner #56: Autism Parenting Magazine

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Posted October 1, 2014 Guest Blog Posts

Media Partner #55: Deborah Davis and Push Living

Thank you to Deborah Davis and Push Living, great advocates for accessible travel. From Push Living’s website: Deborah Davis has achieved a successful career in sales and marketing, training, educating, … Continue Reading Media Partner #55: Deborah Davis and Push Living

Posted September 29, 2014 Guest Blog Posts

Media Partner #54: Employment Alliance for People with Disabilities

We’re fortunate to have the Employment Alliance for People with Disabilities as our 54th media partner! From EAPD’s website: The Employment Alliance for People with Disabilities (EAPD) is a non-partisan, non-profit … Continue Reading Media Partner #54: Employment Alliance for People with Disabilities

Image of a man with his head looking up, arms extended. the text next to him reads: I'm the Evidence. Celebrating Hope, Encouragement, Recovery

Posted September 26, 2014 Guest Blog Posts

Media Partner #53: I’m the Evidence

I’m the Evidence/Mental Health Campaign (ITE/MH) is a campaign to raise awareness about how each of us can positively impact the lives of people in mental health recovery, by honoring … Continue Reading Media Partner #53: I’m the Evidence

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Posted September 24, 2014 Guest Blog Posts

Media Partner #52: Mike Ervin, aka Smart Ass Cripple

The Disability Visibility Project loves all types of cripples and Mike Ervin is one of the best bloggers that gives an unvarnished, most un-inspiring look at the disability experience. From … Continue Reading Media Partner #52: Mike Ervin, aka Smart Ass Cripple

A multiracial group of protesters, many of them using guide canes, holding large and colorful printed posters as they march outside beside a bed of red flowers in the sunlight. The messages say, - Do you support equality or exploitation? - Minimum wage should protect everyone. - Same jobs deserve same pay. - SourceAmerica exploits people with disabilities. - CEO Salary: $500,000. Worker Pay: 20 cents.

Posted September 23, 2014 Guest Blog Posts

Disability History: Protesting Sub-Minimum Wages for People with Disabilities

Message by John G. Paré Jr., Executive Director for Advocacy and Policy, National Federation of the Blind on their Facebook page on August 29, 2014: Yesterday ADAPT, APSE, LPA, NCIL, NFB, and … Continue Reading Disability History: Protesting Sub-Minimum Wages for People with Disabilities

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Posted September 22, 20141 Comment Guest Blog Posts

Ableism & Sex Abuse: Interview with Heather Ure

In 2010, administrators at Sparksman Middle School (near Huntsville, Alabama) used a 14-year old girl with special needs as ‘bait’ to catch a 16-year old male, also a student with … Continue Reading Ableism & Sex Abuse: Interview with Heather Ure

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Posted September 17, 2014 Guest Blog Posts

Media Partner #51: Lucia Rios, Holland, Michigan

Thank you to Lucia Rios for reaching out to the Disability Visibility Project from our Facebook page! We are proud to have her as a media partner and for allowing … Continue Reading Media Partner #51: Lucia Rios, Holland, Michigan

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Posted September 15, 2014 Guest Blog Posts

Media Partner #49: Disability Network/Lakeshore, Holland, MI

We are thankful to have the support of Disability Network/Lakeshore! DNL helped us spread the word about our project as StoryCorps’ Mobile Tour stayed in Grand Rapids, MI recently. From … Continue Reading Media Partner #49: Disability Network/Lakeshore, Holland, MI

Posted September 14, 20142 Comments Guest Blog Posts

#JusticeForIssy: Statement by Autism Women’s Network

The Autism Women’s Network recently released a statement in regard to the attempted murder of a young teenager with autism, Issy Stapleton, by her mother. Recently the parent, Kelly Stapleton, … Continue Reading #JusticeForIssy: Statement by Autism Women’s Network