Society often sees people with disabilities as victims, dependent, and weak. But Charlotte McClain-Nhlapo, the global disability advisor at the World Bank, doesn't see herself that...
Because of her disability rights advocacy she has been honored by President Obama, President Clinton, and many others....
Department of Justice; Office of Justice Programs; Office for Victims of Crimes; Meet Us Where We Are; NCJ 213366 - December 2002. This DVD (NCJ 213366) presents two popular...
Department of Justice; Office of Justice Programs; Office for Victims of Crimes; Meet Us Where We Are; NCJ 213366 - December 2002. This DVD (NCJ 213366) presents two popular...
“One thing I love about photos is that they are left for the next generation. They can interpret it….They need to find their empowerment through what is happening today.” – Tom...
Published on Jun 4, 2015 Updated video on White Cane Day
During the 1980’s, the Disability community became more empowered through advocacy, which included raising awareness about widespread discrimination, contacting Congress to to stop such...
Alex Ghenis is a Rooted in Rights Storyteller who is bringing awareness about the pending closing of the Disabled Students Residence Program (DSRP) at Berkeley. The DSRP was founded...
When approached by a police officer, NAD Attorney Caroline Jackson explains what you can do that is a result of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). View the entire #ADA25...
Jennifer Keelan of Denver, CO talks about growing up as a person with a disability in the era of the ADA, as well as her activism as young child fighting for the ADA. This is #41...
Does the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) apply to those in jail or prison? Find out as NAD Attorney Debra Patkin explains what that looks like. View the entire #ADA25 series at...
NAD Attorney Anna Bitencourt explains how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) covers access in the courtroom. View the entire #ADA25 series at www.nad.org/ADA25. Video...
Publicizing the ADA: Advocacy and the Government Response ADA advocates introduced their proposal in 1988 not with the expectation of passing the bill that year, but as an opportunity...
Award-winning 18-minute documentary video, which captures the drama and emotions of the historic civil rights demonstration of people with disabilities in 1977, resulting in the...
The Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the Small Business Administration did not file comments on the proposed rule....
Bainbridge Advocacy Individual Network, Inc. (BAIN) is a consumer driven, non-residential Center for Independent Living (CIL) serving eleven counties throughout Southwest Georgia....
By June Isaacson Kailes, Associate Director Center for Disability Issues and the Health Professions Western University of Health Sciences jik@pacbell.net 2008...
TRAC's Independent Living Philosophy promotes self-determination, equal opportunities, systems individual advocacy, peer support and self-help along with self-respect....
She is nationally recognized for negotiating landmark accessibility agreements and for pioneering the collaborative advocacy and dispute resolution method known as Structured Negotiations...
Publicizing the ADA: Advocacy and the Government Response Gallaudet University erupted on March 1, 1988, as an estimated 1,500 alumni, students, faculty, and community supporters...
Location: Paris, TN. T.A.R.P. Inc. Center for Independent Living, is an IRS 501 (c) 3 nonprofit, non-residential, charitable organization directed and staffed by individuals with...
Conduct bespoke outreach training programmes in partnership with national representative Down syndrome advocacy organisations and other key stakeholders where requested to 1. disseminate...
Our mission is to improve the quality of life for all people affected by lupus through programs of research, education, support and advocacy....