The Independent Living Philosophy is a school of thought and a social practice which was created by people with disabilities, for people with disabilities. As a result, the IL philosophy’s approach focuses on the environment(s) in place which systematically create barriers for people with disabilities. IL philosophy tackles those physical and social barriers by advocating […]

The representation of people with disabilities in the media is an important effort to be inclusive and accurately represent the diversity of our communities. Unfortunately, there are too many examples in which mass media misrepresents the disability community without care of language, disability culture, and using cure culture to identify pity based representations. Please enjoy […]

The dangers of ableism and the misrepresentations of the disability community in the arts have become ways that stereotypes, discrimination, and the criminalization of disability have led to negative social experiences people who are a part of the disability community. This week’s Disability Awareness Weekly highlights how societal ableism can leave people in the disability […]

Having a support worker helps individuals with disabilities live a self-directed life.  Whether someone is born with a disability, has acquired a disability, is a disabled veteran, or a senior that needs support, having a support worker can greatly improve quality of life. Having a support worker is important to give the person getting support […]