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A few years ago, curriculum specialist Richard Cairn showed a photo from the World War II era to two young men he was working with on a campaign to promote teaching disability history. The image shows ...
Michael Rembis is an expert on disability history, including the history of madness. He is director of the Center for Disability Studies at UB and has worked with colleagues around the world to expand ...
Explore the hidden history of Denver's disability rights movement and the brave 'Gang of 19' who demanded change for ...
The Museum of Disability History will feature famous disability advocates, such as Kansas Sen. Bob Dole, who was injured in World War II, Paralympian gold medalist Oksana Masters, a double amputee ...
July is Disability Pride Month. It commemorates the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26, 1990.
The Western Pennsylvania Disability History and Action Consortium is expanding its advocacy efforts within the disabled community, while also delving into the history of people of color with ...
With disability rights under attack, history offers hope and a possible playbook : Shots - Health News Harvard researcher Ari Ne'eman says the policy shifts underway under the Trump administration ...
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — July is Disability Pride Month, an opportunity to honor the history, achievements and struggles of those with disabilities. It originated in 1990 to commemorate the passing of ...
October is Disability History and Awareness Month in Delaware. As the month nears its close – somehow – a few packed informational events are on the horizon for families across the state this ...
RIPLEY, W.Va. (WTAP) - A Ripley High School senior won over $1,000 after winning an essay contest in her district. Aubrey Cox entered the W.Va. Disability History Essay Contest this past fall.
St. ALBANS, W.Va. — The WV Disability History Essay Contest committee is sharing information and accepting entries for the 2025 Disability History Essay Contest in West Virginia. The submission ...