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The rule extends compliance deadlines, while also signaling potential future changes to the underlying regulations. Read our full statement about this delay at the link below.
Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued an Interim Final Rule delaying the compliance timeline for digital accessibility requirements under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for state and local government entities.
You probably already employ disabled people, but are your policies and culture as inclusive as they could be? We offer training that ensures that disabled people’s authentic experiences, innovations, and dedication can flourish at work. Learn more at www.DisabilityBelongs.org/partner
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Did you know? About 75% of disabled people have non-apparent disabilities, like diabetes, anxiety, or ADHD. #DisabilityInclusion #Disabilities
In this first installment of a three part series, we look at the history of Section 504 and how it reshaped rights in America.
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Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a cornerstone of #disability rights in the United States. More than 50 years after its passage, it remains a vital protection against discrimination, yet it is also the subject of renewed public attention and legal debate. #Section504
"A piece of media like this will help students and parents alike in advocating for accommodations at a younger age.” Read our review of "Maddie and The Test," streaming on Disney+!
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"It is of utmost importance for people w/ disabilities to go out into the world, find community with other disabled folks, and make art that tells our own stories – stories that interrogate and dismantle the tropes that frame us as outsiders and spectacles..."The Tallest Dwarf" does exactly that.
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Voting is a fundamental civil right. The Senate is still debating legislation that could change federal voter registration requirements. Policies that make registration harder could create new barriers for voters with disabilities. Take action:
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We will be announcing the recipients of two additional Awards – the Champion for Social Impact Award and the Champion for Cultural Transformation Award – in the coming weeks. Get your tickets to the Disability Impact Awards ceremony in Washington, D.C.: give.disabilitybelongs.org/event/2026-d...
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The 2026 recipient of the Steve Bartlett Award is Mindy Henderson, whose award-winning advocacy around accessible air travel garnered awareness and influenced language in the FAA reauthorization bill of 2024 and the Department of Transportation wheelchair user rule that was finalized in late 2024.
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The 2026 recipient of the Spangenberg-Chappell Memorial Award is Sarah Todd Hammer, a 24-year-old three-time published author, influencer, speaker, and consultant with more than 400,000 followers on her social media.
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We are thrilled to announce the first two recipients of our 2026 Disability Impact Awards!
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Spring often brings severe weather, including tornadoes, floods, and wildfires. Having a plan in place before a storm or disaster can make a meaningful difference. Check out our new resource – Preparing for Severe Weather – on our website: www.disabilitybelongs.org/resources/pr... #Accessibility
Congress will determine funding levels and how programs operate. Those decisions will shape whether people have the supports they need to live independently and participate fully in their communities. We are monitoring this closely and will share more as details become clearer. (5/5)
Early reporting suggests some disability-related programs could face reductions or elimination, though details remain limited and subject to congressional action. (4/5)
Federal funding decisions shape programs that many disabled people rely on, including healthcare, long-term services and supports, housing, education, and civil rights protections. (3/5)
The President’s Budget is not law and has not been approved by Congress. It is a proposal that signals priorities and begins the federal appropriations process.
But it still matters, and what happens next is critical. (2/5)
There’s a lot of discussion right now about the President’s FY2027 Budget. It’s important to understand what it is and what it is not. (1/5) #Disability #Disabilities
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Several of our program alumni are competing in the 2026 Easterseals Disability Film Challenge! We reviewed four short films - "Crosswalk," "Good Vibrations," "A Heartfelt Beat," and "Work Trip." Read the reviews on our website: www.disabilitybelongs.org/tag/edfc2026/ #DisabilityFilmChallenge
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Disabled people experiencing houselessness deserve homes, not handcuffs. If we truly want safer, stronger communities, we must reject policies that push people out of sight and instead commit to solutions that bring everyone in from the cold.
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Big news: we're now accepting applications for the Fall 2026 cohort of the Disability Belongs™ Leadership Program! The priority deadline to apply is Thursday, April 23rd at 5:00 p.m. ET, so get your application in at www.DisabilityBelongs.org/Leadership-Program! All the info is on the website.
Changes to vote-by-mail processes can create real barriers to participation, independence, and privacy for disabled voters. Access must include disabled voters – fully and without barriers.
Access to voting is a civil right, and it must include everyone. On March 31, an Executive Order was issued with provisions related to vote-by-mail. For many disabled voters, vote-by-mail is a key way to participate in elections.
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