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Category: Disability Rights

Rise Up!

September 20, 2019 Disability Rights

Disability Resistance, History & Pride Many of us in the disability community are unaware of the depth of our culture and history and feel shame…

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Rethinking Guardianship with Dohn Hoyle

September 20, 2019 Disability Rights

Dohn Hoyle is a respected leader and innovator in the disability rights movement and a long-time advocate for the rights of people with disabilities. Join…

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Know Your Rights

March 8, 2019 Disability Rights

Overview of laws protecting people with disabilities Join us for this all-new workshop! Different laws cover different areas of protection for people with disabilities. For…

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Movie + Discussion: Intelligent Lives

March 5, 2019 Disability Rights

From award-winning filmmaker Dan Habib comes the film Intelligent Lives, a catalyst to transform the label of “intellectual disability” from a life sentence of isolation…

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Ed Roberts Day: January 23

January 2, 2019 Disability Rights

January 23 is Ed Roberts Day. Roberts is often referred to as “the father of the Independent Living Movement” because of his persistent and successful…

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Rise & Triumph

December 7, 2018 Disability Rights

The Rise and Triumph of the Disability Rights Movement Join us for this ALL NEW Disability Rights workshop! We will watch and discuss the new…

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REV UP: Register! Educate! Vote! Use your Power!

September 21, 2018 Disability Rights

The American Association of People with Disabilities’ (AAPD) REV UP Campaign aims to increase the political participation of the disability community while also engaging candidates…

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WKZO: Disability & Employment

September 20, 2018 Disability Rights

Ken Lanphear from WKZO interviewed our own Lewis Whalen & Miranda Grunwell regarding our Disability & Employment workshop series in October. Below is a transcript…

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Disability & Employment

August 10, 2018 ADA

WORKSHOP Disability & Employment How, When & Why to Talk About It October is Disability Employment Awareness month!  We are offering FREE Disability & Employment…

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Hands Off My ADA!

February 13, 2018 ADA

The US House of Representatives is set to vote this week on HR 620. This is a proposed bill that would greatly reduce the power…

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