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Acceptance is an Action: ASAN Statement on 10th Anniversary of AAM
Autistic Self Advocacy Network - April 2, 2021
It’s from last year’s Autism Acceptance Month, but it’s still a strong and clear statement of what “autism acceptance” really means. It’s not just a change in language, but in thinking and actions.
nTIDE March 2022 Jobs Report - Job numbers exceed historic highs for six months for people with disabilities
Kessler Foundation and the University of New Hampshire - April 1, 2022
Progress on disability employment is relative. The numbers lately have been high. There is progress to be happy about. But fro those who have never seen comparisons before between disabled and non-disabled employment rates, the gap may still be shocking.
New York Plans to Make it Easier for Blind People to Vote
Ashley Wong, New York Times - April 6, 2022
Some important expansions of voting methods and accessibility tools for New Yorkers with disabilities. It’s worth noting that this is a result of strong legal advocacy from the disability rights community.