Blog | Tag: Intersectionality

Black people with disabilities often face unfair treatment because of both their race and their disability. Legal scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw introduced the idea of intersectionality to explain how having more than one marginalized identity can create unique challenges. This blog highlights eight Black disability activists who are making a difference in their communities and beyond. By recognizing their work, we hope to educate, inspire, and encourage more Black people with disabilities to speak up for themselves and others. When Black disabled voices are heard, barriers can be broken, and the world can become fairer for everyone.

November is Native American Heritage Month. Tune in throughout November 2023 to learn about some incredible Deaf, disabled, and chronically ill Native leaders, artists, and activists who are Indigenous to or currently residing in the United States.

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. AAPI folks with disabilities are vital members of both the AAPI and disabled communities. In this blog, we'd like to celebrate and recognize AAPI individuals who are leaders in the disability community.

Join two-spirit, disabled, Native artists in a conversation exploring the challenges faced by Native artists and communities with a lack of digital access.

Everyone deserves to live their lives free of violence. Unfortunately, people with disabilities are more likely to experience sexual violence or domestic violence, also known as intimate partner violence, than their non-disabled counterparts.