- Vilissa Thompson
- June 27, 2017
One of the things I wish to see more of in the disabled community is us knowing how to be effective in demonstrating solidarity to…Read More
- Vilissa Thompson
- June 21, 2017
News coverage concerning how disabled people will be impacted by the American Health Care Act (AHCA) and proposed budget cuts to safety net programs has…Read More
- Vilissa Thompson
- May 23, 2017
This month, I celebrated the one year anniversary of the hashtag #DisabilityTooWhite. This hashtag created space for discussions targeted racism, lack of visibility, representation, erasure,…Read More
- Vilissa Thompson
- May 8, 2017
#IAmAPreExistingCondition. I owe my very life to the lifeline program called Medicaid. Medicaid is how I was able to reach the age of 31 years…Read More
- Vilissa Thompson
- May 3, 2017
One topic I discuss a lot in my work is the importance of having a disabled village. A “disabled village” is the phrase I use…Read More
- Vilissa Thompson
- April 11, 2017
Awareness: knowledge that something exists, or understanding of a situation or subject at the present time based on information or experience. Is having awareness about…Read More
- Vilissa Thompson
- March 28, 2017
As someone who adamantly seeks to find disabled characters in comics, books, films, and TV shows, having appropriate and empowering representation matters poignantly so that…Read More
- Vilissa Thompson
- March 8, 2017
March is Social Work Month, and I have used this commemoration to educate my colleagues about the two identities I have – being disabled and…Read More