It is not always clear that disability is included in justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) initiatives and though schools and many organizations have made efforts to create fair, open, ...
The story of disability sits at the heart of the human experience. In fact, one could argue that the narrative of disability is essential to chronicling the nature of diversity through the culture of ...
Even though people with disabilities want to work, their unemployment rate is nearly double that of non-disabled individuals—even as companies who prioritize workplace inclusion are better off.
The Academic Resource Center and the Office of the Provost are sponsoring the university’s first Disability Cultural Month throughout October and through Nov. 13, which features events, panel ...
In a previous editorial I commented on Lindsay Bowe’s powerful expression in the UAB Graduate School “Say It In 6” competition with her insightful words: "Disabled and equally capable as before." Once ...
A former Wells Fargo banker is suing the company, alleging he was pushed out over race, gender, and disability during a ...
In the last month, a Japanese airplane burst into flames on the tarmac after colliding with an American aircraft, a panel blew out of the side of an Alaska Airlines plane mid-air, and a cargo plane ...
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is facing criticism and concern from both politicians and the public over a diversity hiring initiative that actively recruits workers with "severe ...
Five pioneers of disability accessibility and diversity were honored at a reception Thursday (March 2) as winners of the 2017 Focus Awards. This year’s theme was "I'm Not Your Inspiration." The awards ...
MADISON (WKOW) — The Disability Pride Festival is set to bring a day of celebration and diversity to Warner Park on Saturday, July 26. The festival will run from noon to 5 p.m., and aims to honor the ...
Directors Nick Copus, Ashley Eakin & Afia Serena Nathaniel have been elected as Co-Chairs of the Disability Committee; Directors Melissa Haizlip & Afia Serena Nathaniel & UPM Canella Williams-Larrabee ...