disability advocacy

Disabled people deserve concert venues that ensure full accessibility

My experience seeing Beyoncé’s Renaissance tour in Philadelphia was severely impacted by the stadium’s lack of care for disabled concertgoers

14 Aug 2023

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6 Min

By: Vilissa Thompson

How disabled advocates are working toward justice during Disability Pride Month

Organizers say Disability Pride is not just one month—it’s about commitment to disability justice

28 Jul 2022

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4 Min

By: Elly Belle

How events can prioritize disabled attendees’ safety

An interview with public health and policy expert Matthew Cortland on how events must consider disabled attendees’ safety and health needs

22 Mar 2022

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6 Min

By: Vilissa Thompson

As conservatorship abuse gains more attention, more activists speak out against it

“People need support, but you don’t remove their rights to do that.”

01 Feb 2022

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4 Min

By: Sravya Tadepalli

Disabled activists warn that a ‘return to normal’ threatens increased accessibility through virtual and hybrid events

The increase in virtual events alleviated some of the barriers marginalized people face when attending in person, and disabled activists want to capitalize on the momentum for greater accessibility

28 Dec 2021

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7 Min

By: Vilissa Thompson

Disabled people deserve concert venues that ensure full accessibility

How disabled advocates are working toward justice during Disability Pride Month

How events can prioritize disabled attendees’ safety

As conservatorship abuse gains more attention, more activists speak out against it

Disabled activists warn that a ‘return to normal’ threatens increased accessibility through virtual and hybrid events

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