- Matt Sheehan
- January 3, 2024
On December 26th, 2023, William J. Barber II, a renowned civil rights leader, experienced a distressing incident at the AMC Theatres location in Greenville, NC….Read More
- Erin Vallely
- July 18, 2018
It is no secret that humans and corporations are the main cause of global pollution. Most people want to help the environment and do their…Read More
- Erin Vallely
- June 28, 2018
Recently, one of my best friends started their drag queen career at a local LGBTQ+ club. I was so excited for her and couldn’t wait…Read More
- Erin Vallely
- May 30, 2018
I have had a fairly average life. I attended public school, recently earned my bachelor’s degree and enjoy traveling and spending time with my friends. …Read More
- Erin Vallely
- May 15, 2018
The season of warm weather (in the Northern hemisphere) and outdoor activities is rapidly approaching. As a wheelchair user, it is easier to go out…Read More
- Erin Vallely
- April 17, 2018
It’s April, the month that the snow melts, the flowers start to bloom, and Autism Speaks inundates people with their annual Light it Up Blue…Read More
- Erin Vallely
- January 11, 2018
What are your goals for 2018? I have many. I’m looking for a job, plan to start graduate school in the fall, want to attend…Read More
- 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
- Dawn Russell
- May 2, 2017
When I first joined ADAPT in 1996, I had no idea what the term “attendant care” meant, even though I had received it all my…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