The Disability Project is staffed by a multi-racial, cross-class, cross-disability and multi-generational disabled, trans & NBY team. Together we co-lead the project’s work and strategy.
We are informed by a Community Advisory Board of trans, NBY and queer disabled and Deaf people who bring additional BIPOC, cross-class and cross-disability leadership to the projects work
The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower is a globally-recognised symbol for non-visible disabilities, also known as hidden disabilities or invisible disabilities. Some people choose to wear the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower to discreetly identify that they may need support, help, or just a little more time in shops, transport or public spaces.
Invisible Disabilities: List and General Information
Information on invisible disabilities - medical conditions that are not immediately apparent, includes an example list of hidden disability conditions.
Access Intimacy, Interdependence and Disability Justice
My remarks from the 2017 Paul K. Longmore Lecture on Disability Studies at San Francisco State University delivered on April 11, 2017. To watch and listen to the video of my talk, click here…
National Deaf Awareness Month: Better Communication for Safety and Justice — Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library
Last week , we recognized Hispanic Heritage Month. This week, before September concludes, we are celebrating National Deaf Awareness Month . Both are annual observances of the history, culture, and contributions of the communities they honor. An additional focus of this post is the importance of ef
Texas Supreme Court Rules Request for Disability Accommodation Does Not Support Retaliation Claim Under State Law
Texas courts generally look to federal courts’ interpretation of federal anti-discrimination laws to assist in interpreting the anti-discrimination provisions of the Texas Commission on Human Rights Act (TCHRA). However, the provisions of the TCHRA do not always exactly mirror the language of parallel federal anti-discrimination laws. The Texas Supreme Court recently examined such differences in interpreting the scope of the anti-retaliation provisions of the TCHRA.
Advocate Groups - Autism Society of Southern Arizona
Advocate Groups Parent Support Arizona Parent Support Arizona offers education and civil rights advocacy; connects families with local resources and supports families as they navigate the public education system, state […]
NCSL's Disability Employment Database tracks current bills and legislation in all 50 states addressing employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Area Agency on AgingAssists adults with disabilities providing information and services, benefits assistance, and legal referrals.http://www.aaaphx.org/1366 E. Thomas Rd., Suite 108, Phoenix, AZ
Federal, State, and Local Laws: Conflicts or Complements? - Mid-Atlantic ADA Center
Here at the ADA Center we get a lot of questions from callers to our toll-free information line and from participants in our training sessions about laws
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The Arizona Center for Disability Law advocates for COVID-19 vaccine distribution for people with disabilities
A letter was sent to Dr. Cara Christ requesting Arizona’s COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan to ensure equitable distribution on behalf of people with disabilities.