News & Commentary about Disability Rights and Education

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Jul 8, 2022

Three Ways We're Fighting for Disability Rights in Courtrooms Across the Country

Michael Kasey, who is blind, demonstrates a voting machine that allows people with disabilities to vote.

Three Ways We're Fighting for Disability Rights in Courtrooms Across the Country

Mar 31, 2022

Affirmative Action Is the Floor, Not the Ceiling

Affirmative Action Is the Floor, Not the Ceiling

Sep 16, 2021

Bans on School Mask Mandates Discriminate Against Disabled Kids

Families line up to drop off their children for in-person learning as New York City Public Schools reopen.

Bans on School Mask Mandates Discriminate Against Disabled Kids

Aug 31, 2021

Safe and Healthy Schools Lead With Support, Not Police

A sign made out of confetti that reads "Police Free Schools" on a gate during a Black Lives Matter protest.

Safe and Healthy Schools Lead With Support, Not Police

Jul 9, 2020

Police in Schools Continue to Target Black, Brown, and Indigenous Students with Disabilities. The Trump Administration Has Data That’s Likely to Prove It.