Author: Leah Smith
Housing Barriers Infographic
For millions of disabled people in the United States, affordable, accessible, and integrated housing remains out of reach. Rising housing costs, long waitlists for rental assistance, inaccessible housing stock, and limited community-based supports create significant barriers to independent living. Adults relying on Supplemental Security Income (SSI), in particular, often face impossible choices between paying rent, affording healthcare, or meeting basic daily needs. Addressing the disability housing crisis requires more than increasing supply—it demands policies that prioritize accessibility, affordability, and the right of disabled people to live in their communities with dignity and choice.
Continue readingAbleism and Parenting: The Air Our Children Breathe
Ableism and parenting intersect in ways most people never consider—until children begin absorbing the quiet lessons our culture teaches about whose bodies are valued and whose are questioned. Simply put, ableism is the discrimination disabled people experience. However, I like Talila A. Lewis’ working definition the most. Talila is a multilingual abolitionist, artist, educator, writer, movement strategist, and community lawyer.
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