Disability advocates gather at state Capitol to launch CT Adapt, push back against Lamont’s proposed budget

Advocates and community members on Thursday launched a newly-formed Connecticut chapter of a national disability rights ...
ABC Columbia

Alzheimer’s, cancer, and disabilities — Advocacy Day brings large turnout to State House

Advocacy Day at the State House allows groups across South Carolina the chance to meet with lawmakers -- and make change.
Boise State Public Radio

Ghanaian-American disability advocate struts the catwalk for awareness

Abena Christine Jon'el took to the catwalk this winter at the latest annual Rhythms On Da Runway fashion show in Ghana, one ...

Disability advocate and adaptive athlete visits Mary Free Bed inspiring patients, staff

Jesi Stracham, a disability advocate and adaptive athlete, recently visited Mary Free Bed to inspire patients and staff alike ...
WSKG

Disabilities Beat: Advocates say systems failed blind refugee found dead in Buffalo

Advocates say the death of a blind Rohingya refugee in Buffalo highlights failures to recognize disability and connect people to community resources.
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Advocates: NYS lawmakers must help disabled people find work

New York disability rights advocates want state lawmakers to help disabled people with employment. It comes after a State ...
Lawrence Journal-World

Lawrence disability advocates to host ‘disability pride’ event to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the passage of ADA

Local disability advocates will be holding a Disability Pride celebration Saturday as a way to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The event, which ...