Life in Gaza With Down Syndrome Life in Gaza With Down Syndrome
Ibrahim Hammad, 12, has never been allowed to leave the 140-square-mile territory.
Jun 1, 2021 / Sara Luterman
As Private Equity Comes to Dominate Autism Services… As Private Equity Comes to Dominate Autism Services…
It’s time to ask ourselves how long we want to keep rewarding bad behavior.
Apr 2, 2021 / John Summers
I Shouldn’t Have to Dehumanize My Son to Get Him Support I Shouldn’t Have to Dehumanize My Son to Get Him Support
Instead of focusing on the challenges facing disabled people, we should emphasize goals.
Mar 9, 2021 / Feature / David M. Perry
Abolish Guardianship, Preserve the Rights of Disabled People, and Free Britney Abolish Guardianship, Preserve the Rights of Disabled People, and Free Britney
Stripping a person of their legal rights is inherently dangerous and dehumanizing.
Mar 6, 2021 / Editorial / Sara Luterman
The Ignominious Deceits of Congressman Cawthorn The Ignominious Deceits of Congressman Cawthorn
Representative Madison Cawthorn has misled the public about training for the Paralympics, just as he misrepresented his education and business history.
Jan 22, 2021 / 2021 Year in Review / Sara Luterman
The Disabled Community Doesn’t Want Your Pity The Disabled Community Doesn’t Want Your Pity
Why former telethon participants are protesting the return of the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s most famous fundraising effort.
Oct 22, 2020 / Sara Luterman
Our Stutter: Joe Biden, Brayden Harrington—and Me Our Stutter: Joe Biden, Brayden Harrington—and Me
Joe Biden’s narrative about conquering his stammer might be true for him. That doesn’t mean it should be imposed on the rest of us.
Sep 10, 2020 / Barry Yeoman
Biden’s Disability Policy Plan Is Surprisingly Good Biden’s Disability Policy Plan Is Surprisingly Good
His campaign, however, is not yet consistent with the goals of his own plan.
Jun 1, 2020 / Sara Luterman
These Kids Are in the Crosshairs of Covid-19 These Kids Are in the Crosshairs of Covid-19
Reopening the economy would put immunocompromised children in danger.
Mar 25, 2020 / no-paywall / Sara Luterman
From Noncompliant Bodies to Civil Disobedience From Noncompliant Bodies to Civil Disobedience
Lessons from Crip Camp, a new documentary that explores the roots of the disability rights movement.
Mar 24, 2020 / Susan Stryker