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Disability advocates making a difference

The law has not been kind to disabled people, to say the least. Yes, great strides have been made with federal statutes like the Americans with Disabilities Act, which attempts to prohibit disability discrimination and require “reasonable accommodations” be made in the employment context. But it’s far from perfect.

Current EventsLisa BenedettiAugust 9, 2021ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act, People With Disabilities, Disability Rights

Reflections on the Olympics

The Olympics are nearly upon us. On the one hand it’s quite a feat — a testament to tenacity in the face of a global pandemic. On the other hand, it has been suffering from a seemingly endless litany of ills — lessons we as a society still haven’t learned.

Current EventsLisa BenedettiJuly 22, 2021Olympics, Black Lives Matter, Women, People With Disabilities