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The Life and Legacy of Judy Heumann

Judith “Judy” Heumann (1947-2023) is affectionately known as “The Mother” of disability rights movement. She was a fierce fighter for the disability community. At the age of 18 months, Judy contracted Polio. When she first tried to enroll in school she was told her wheelchair could be a fire hazard. She started Disability in Action group and […]

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Reflecting on History: The Capitol Crawl and Its Impact on Disability Rights

As we commemorate this milestone, we reflect on its profound impact on our community and the ongoing fight for independence and equality.

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Emergency Preparedness

Emergency Preparedness is putting together a set of precautionary measures in the face of a potential disaster. There is a huge benefit to planning ahead.

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Black History is American History

Let’s take a journey to the past to discover a few interesting facts of Black History.

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National Low Vision Month: Celebrating Prevention and Perseverance

Let’s talk about how we can care for our eyes, and what we can do in the event that blindness or low vision comes.