Disability Rights
Stories from the front lines of the struggle for disability rights
Our daily reporting covers aspects of health, community, economy, international relations, and social justice relative to the struggle for disability rights.
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Morgan Timms
Fighting for the Right to Die
It shouldn’t be a crime for those who are too sick to live to decide how and when to end their suffering. Read more
Aug 2, 2022
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Smart Ass Cripple: The ADA’s Bittersweet Anniversary
At age thirty-two, the Americans with Disabilities Act is still a work in progress. Who knows what challenges it will face in the future? Read more
Jul 25, 2022
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Smart Ass Cripple: Leave Your Rights at the State Line
From cannabis and abortion to disability support programs, accessibility ranges wildly from state to state—making travel impossible for some. This is what happens when ensuring basic rights isn’t the law of the land. A lot of us are excluded. Read more
Jul 21, 2022
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Roe’s Reversal Endangers Intellectually Disabled People
The recent U.S. Supreme Court decision places the reproductive health of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in grave jeopardy. Read more
Jul 15, 2022
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Smart Ass Cripple: The Reversal of ‘Roe’ Harms Disabled People, Too
Folks with disabilities are more likely to experience sexual assault and serious health risks from pregnancy. The “Dobbs” decision is going to put their lives at risk. Read more
Jul 5, 2022
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Smart Ass Cripple: Libertarian Union-Busting Tactics Target Illinois Health Care Workers
The personal assistants who help me with everyday tasks—like getting out of bed and into my wheelchair—have been receiving anti-union propaganda, and it scares the hell out of me. Read more
Jun 21, 2022
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Jun 10, 2022
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Smart Ass Cripple: All Are Welcome Here (If You Can Climb Stairs)
We often hear stories of communities raising money to build housing for recently disabled folks. But where do those people live when their neighbors aren’t paying for it? Read more
Jun 6, 2022
