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.
Continue readingThe 2025 YEA members are thrilled to invite you to join a live discussion with Eli Clare. Eli Clare is well known in the disability community as a writer, speaker, activist, teacher, and poet. You can learn more about Eli at EliClare.com. We warmly invite disabled young people to join us for what promises to be an unforgettable and empowering discussion on 📅 Tuesday, November 18th at 2:30 PM (EST). The conversation and interview questions are curated by and for disabled young people. Register with the QR code below or here.
by Cassandra Brandt
I didn’t have anything to worry about with the threat of cuts to medicaid and my independence, they said. My need is legitimate. My disability is severe. I’m a C3-4 quadriplegic, paralyzed from the shoulders down. I rely on the social safety nets in place: Social Security Disability checks pay my bills and Medicaid and Medicare pick up my hefty healthcare tabs, frequent cab rides to appointments, and caregiver services that allow me to live independently. If these services are cut, so is my autonomy; I’ll be back in an understaffed institution.
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