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Autism activist Amy Lutz examined how 19th century theories are still influencing policies for autistic and disabled people. This event was hosted by Words bookstore in Maplewood, New Jersey…

As a part of Disability Pride Month, President Biden spoke about the importance of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). He also highlighted what his administration has done and will co…

The Senate Aging Committee held a hearing on including seniors and people with disabilities in emergency management and response during disasters and major weather events. Topics included vu…

Justice Department officials discussed disability rights and the criminal justice system at an event commemorating the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Topics i…

Vice President Harris and Transportation Secretary Buttigieg met with disability rights leaders to discuss transportation accessibility.

Scientist and autism activist Temple Grandin described the ways humans think and learn and explained how visual thinkers play an important role in society. The Smithsonian Associates hosted …

Kilolo Kijakazi, acting Social Security Administration (SSA) commissioner, discussed challenges facing her agency, such as staffing shortages, large backlogs, and improving customer service.…

Deafblind author Elsa Sjunneson discussed how disabilities are represented in media. This event was hosted by Powells' Books in Oregon.

Notre Dame University professor Laurel Daen taught a class about how disability was defined after the American Revolution and how federal laws impacted disabled people.

Rep. Jim Langevin (D-RI), the first quadriplegic member of Congress, testified at a House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation hearing on air travel accessibility for d…

Authors Michael Bernick and Louis Vismara discussed how to improve employment programs for people with autism. This virtual event was hosted by the University of California, Davis MIND Insti…

The Supreme Court heard oral argument in Arellano v. McDonough, a case on veteran disability benefits and the time frame requirement for applying for benefits.

President Biden and first lady Jill Biden celebrated the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act and Disability Pride Month at an event in the Rose Garden.

Representative Jim Langevin (D-RI) and House Speaker Pelosi (D-CA) hosted a celebration of the 32nd anniversary of the passing of Americans with Disabilities Act.

Vice President Harris met with disability rights leaders at the White House.

The House Financial Services Committee Subcommittee on Diversity and Inclusion convened a hearing with a panel of disability rights advocates to examine inequities in the financial system fo…

Experts testified before a Senate subcommittee on the need for federal changes to conservatorships. Nicholas Clouse shared his experience of living under a guardianship, telling the subcommi…

Tom Foley, executive director of the National Disability Institute, discussed the 31st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act and challenges that remain for disabled Americans.

Representatives from veteran service organizations testified at a joint hearing of the House and Senate Veterans Affairs' Committees on ways to address issues facing veterans. The first pane…

The Missing Piece for Autism was one of the second prize middle school winners in C-SPAN Classroom’s StudentCam documentary contest. Will Morrison, an eighth grader at The Davis Academy in A…