Guest Post: Jeanette Fridh – Creator of The Disability Flag Precious
Guest Post: The Disability Flag Precious: A Symbol of Love, Strength, and Equality By Jeanette Fridh I am a mother to a son with a disability, and a lifelong advocate for disability rights and human rights. When I created The Disability Flag Precious in 2021, I also founded JK Tillit — to build a platform […]
Celebrating Disability Pride Month: History, Meaning, and Events
Disability Pride Month July is Disability Pride Month! It is a month to celebrate being disabled, people who are disabled, and/or the achievements of the disabled community—it’s up to each individual to decide why they celebrate Disability Pride Month. For centuries, throughout society, people were isolated, ridiculed, or even killed for their disability status. […]
DOT’s New Protections for Airline Passengers with Disabilities: What You Need to Know
DOT’s New Protections for Airline Passengers with Disabilities: What You Need to Know Editor’s Note (January 16, 2025): This post was originally published in December 2024, ahead of the implementation of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s groundbreaking new protections for airline passengers with disabilities. As of today, these long-awaited rules are officially in effect, marking […]
Celebrating Disability Leaders and Trailblazers This International Day
Celebrating Leaders and Trailblazers on International Day of Persons with Disabilities “International Day of….” Three simple words that precede a vast array of topics and demographics, each enjoying its moment of recognition and celebration. Some of these days verge on the silly or trivial, like “International Day of Awesomeness” (March 10th) or “International Beer Lover’s […]
The Power of Words: How Disability Language Shapes Our World
Let’s be honest: words matter. The language surrounding disability can often be fraught with complications and disagreements. Read Julia Betancourt’s fascinating piece on ‘The Power of Words’.