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Disability Support & Independent Living
Words Matter: Best Practices for Disability-Inclusive Language
The power of language to shape perceptions, foster understanding, and cultivate respect was underscored in a recent virtual training session…
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Disability Support & Independent Living
EEOC Issues Crucial Guidance on Telework as Disability Accommodation Amidst Federal Return-to-Office Mandate
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has released comprehensive guidance for federal agencies on the evaluation of telework requests…
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Disability Support & Independent Living
A Call to Action: Reimagining Solutions for Houselessness and Disability Through Inclusion
The United States stands at a critical juncture, grappling with the complex and deeply intertwined issues of houselessness, mental health,…
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Disability Support & Independent Living
Disability Belongs Launches Fall 2026 Leadership Program to Empower Emerging Leaders in Disability Inclusion
Disability Belongs is currently accepting applications for its Fall 2026 Leadership Program, a fully virtual and paid opportunity designed to…
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Disability Support & Independent Living
A Heartfelt Beat: A Powerful Exploration of Sibling Bonds and Disability in Short Film
The short film A Heartfelt Beat, a compelling entry in the 2026 Easterseals Disability Film Challenge, transcends its sub-four-minute runtime…
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Disability Support & Independent Living
Work Trip: A Comedic Exploration of Fear, Harassment, and Authentic Disability Representation
A comedic short film, "Work Trip," penned, directed, and produced by Rachel Handler, a distinguished alumna of the 2020 Entertainment…
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Disability Support & Independent Living
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973: A Landmark in Disability Rights and Enduring Legal Battles
The year 1973 marked a pivotal moment in the fight for disability rights in the United States with the passage…
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Disability Support & Independent Living
Good Vibrations Wins Acclaim as a Powerful Entry in the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge
The short film Good Vibrations, a poignant and inspiring submission to the 2026 Easterseals Disability Film Challenge, is captivating audiences…
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Disability Support & Independent Living
Steven McCoy Honored for Transformative Leadership in Disability Advocacy and Media Representation
Steven McCoy, a Spring 2024 Fellow of the Disability Belongs Leadership Program, has emerged as a beacon of transformative leadership,…
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