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Read more: untitled post 2388Passing of a Titan It is with deep regret I announce the death of Judiith Heumann. She passed on March 4, 2023, following a heart attack, at 75. Ms. Heumann was a disability activist extraordinaire. Judith (Judy) Heumann fought to implement Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. In 1977, she occupied the Federal…
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AHEAD allows Ableist Microagressions to Flourish on its Listserv
Read more: AHEAD allows Ableist Microagressions to Flourish on its ListservThe Association of Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) allows ongoing, marginalizing microaggressions on its AHEAD members listserv. Below is a copy of a message on yesterday’s listserv that exemplifies my concerns. It insinuates that Psychiatric Service Dogs are not really service dogs. The person making the post voices an annoyance post that many college students…
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Jane Jarrow’s Ableist Hate Speech Towards ESA
Read more: Jane Jarrow’s Ableist Hate Speech Towards ESAThe Association of Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) allowed Jane Jarrow to publish one of the ableist, hateful, spiteful pieces I have read for a long time. Ms. Jarrow berates disabled college students for bringing Emotional Support Animals (ESA) to campuses. She infers that such students are frauds and their activities stopped by any means…
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Today is the United Nations International Day of persons with disabilities
Read more: Today is the United Nations International Day of persons with disabilitiesStatement by AERA Executive Director Felice J. Levine on the U.N. International Day of Persons with Disabilities December 3, 2021 Since 1992, the United Nations has designated December 3 as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, aiming to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights, and well-being of…
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UC Access
Read more: UC AccessReceived a note from Attorney William Goren concerning a disability rights advocacy group named UC Access. The purpose of the group is to ensure that the University of California campuses abide by accessibility laws and standards. Attention is essential to guaranteeing the atmosphere of inclusion for disabled students on the postsecondary campus. Kudos to Megan…
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Do Not Hesitate to Claim Disability Identity
Read more: Do Not Hesitate to Claim Disability IdentityI just finished attending a virtual conference with the Association of Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD). The people of the group have so impressed me with their commitment to ensuring all disabled persons on the postsecondary campus receive a socially equitable and a social justice experience. At the same time, they are a member of…
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Exploring What Disability Means Today, and Could Mean Tomorrow
Read more: Exploring What Disability Means Today, and Could Mean TomorrowI am so grateful for the New York Times printing a number of articles in today’s paper pertaining to the American With Disabilities Act (ADA). Today is the 30th anniversary of the signing of the ADA by President George H.W. Bush. Those of us disabled in this country are afforded civil rights because of the…
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July 13, 2020 – Complications for Emotional Support Animals in Iowa
Read more: July 13, 2020 – Complications for Emotional Support Animals in IowaWilliam Goren – an attorney I admire who has a blog regarding disability rights laws and cases recently came across a case from the Iowa Supreme Court that complicates Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) in campus housing. I have attached the link to Mr. Goren’s blog space below. http://www.williamgoren.com/blog/2020/07/07/emotional-support-animal-iowa-supreme-court-cohen-clark/ Here is my interpretation of the situation:…
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July 5, 2020 – Daniel’s 29th Birthday
Read more: July 5, 2020 – Daniel’s 29th BirthdayDaniel was born on July 5th, 1991 – a joyous day for us all!! We miss him more than words can say. George Fuller, MPA, MA CEO, Daniel Jonathan Fuller Memorial Fund gsfuller@djfullermemorialfund.org
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July 4, 2020 – Happy Birthday America
Read more: July 4, 2020 – Happy Birthday AmericaHappy Birthday to our incredible America!! George Fuller, MPA, MA CEO, Daniel Jonathan Fuller Memorial Fund