Disability Rights Association

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British Vogue made history by featuring ALL people with disabilities on their covers and portfolio for the May 2023 edition. And the best part? This is the first time EVER! We're thrilled to see diversity and inclusivity being embraced in the fashion and media industry. One of the stunning models featured is Ellie Goldstein, who has Down syndrome. She's breaking barriers and making strides towards a more inclusive world. We can't wait to see more of this in the future!



Special Olympics British Vogue

STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie — Official Trailer | Apple TV+ Michael J. Fox is going back to his past and rewriting his future. Still premieres May 12 on Apple TV+ https://apple.co/_StillThe film, which will incorporat...

About 43% of people experiencing homelessness in California are living with a disability. Change is on the horizon! Thank you
Senator Anna Caballero and State Senator Nancy Skinner for championing . http://bit.ly/3yVb2NN

Biden Administration Calls For End To Corporal Punishment In Schools Federal education officials are urging state and local school leaders across the nation to do away with corporal punishment, a practice they say disproportionately affects students with disabilities.

How Filmmaker Bobby Farrelly Mixed Heart and Humor While Directing Champions An exclusive Q&A with Champions’ filmmaker Bobby Farrelly

Our very own Chief Inspiration Officer, Loretta Claiborne has been named one of USA TODAY's Women of the Year! 🙌 Loretta inspires the entire through her perseverance, selflessness, and drive to spread the mission of inclusion through her powerful words and tenacious spirit.

Today we celebrate her and look forward to watching her compete this June at the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023. Read more about Loretta's achievement here ➡️ https://fal.cn/3wJeJ

UC Berkeley mourns, celebrates the life of disability rights icon Judith Heumann Berkeley staff, faculty and alumni remember alumna widely known as “the mother” of the disability rights movement

We are grateful for everything she did to advocate for disability rights. She will be missed!

Remembering alumna and disability rights advocate Judy Heumann - UC Berkeley Public Health Heumann, who was named UC Berkeley School of Public Health Alumna of the Year in 1981, died March 4, 2023 at the age of 75.

Kleefstra syndrome: Cracking the code - Boston Children's Answers Diagnosed with Kleefstra syndrome, Paul is in a study that's helping to define it, while scientists study its effects on sleep.

'Disabled, not lazy': 39-year-old earns $26,000 in California, but as long as she pursues her 'mission in life, I'm OK' A large settlement gave Tiara Simmons a taste of life without financial limitations. Now she's making it work with what she has.