Learn how bias impacts the disabled community

Learn about the history of the Disability Rights Movement and how bias and discrimination still impacts people with disabilities today.
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History of the Disability Rights Movement

Resources to help you understand the history of the Disability Rights Movement in the U.S.

The Disability Rights Movement: a virtual exhibit

Visit this virtual exhibit to learn about the history and significance of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Visit the exhibit
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Discrimination & inequity

Learn about the different types of barriers that this community faces on a day to day basis.

Common barriers disabled people face

A barrier is the presence or absence of different factors that can limit function for a person. Learn about the barriers that can make life more difficult for disabled people to understand how to be more inclusive.
Learn about barriers

Despite the ADA, equity is still out of reach

The ADA is only the first step to helping disabled people. Learn about how improvements to health care, justice, and employment can improve quality of life for disabled people.
Learn about true equality

Disability rights

Learn how people with disabilities disproportionately face more severe discipline in school and over index in the prison system.
Learn about inequities
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Intersectionality

How disability, race, and systemic inequality all intersect.

Income inequality across race, ethnicity and disability

Recognizing the impact of intersectionality, the findings in this fact sheet highlight the disproportionate financial barriers faced by people of color with disabilities
Learn about income inequality
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Creating a more inclusive workplace

How to create a more inclusive and equitable workplace for disabled employees.

Business Insider interview with Disability:IN CEO Jill Houghton

Jill Houghton is the CEO of Disability:IN, a nonprofit that helps make inclusive policies. Learn about her role and the ongoing fight for disability rights.
Read the interview

What it means to be a transformative business leader

Watch this video to learn about how businesses can be more inclusive, accessible, and fair.
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Questions to self reflect

A young white girl hugging her younger sister who has Downs Syndrome. A young white girl hugging her younger sister who has Downs Syndrome.

Have you ever told someone they were “brave,” “courageous,” or “inspirational” for living with a disability?

While it might not be our intent, saying that a disabled person is “brave,” “courageous,” or “inspirational” can be perceived as patronizing or condescending. It can come across as if we are applauding them for simply existing. Instead of claiming disabled people inspire you, appreciate them for their uniqueness and individuality.
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