Texas vs. Becerra has gone unnoticed by the public for too long. People with disabilities and allies must raise their voices. If you live in one of the 17 states responsible for this lawsuit, call your representatives. We must protect Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. We must protect Americans with disabilities.
The adjustment of language for the convenience of the non-disabled is also responsible for the existence of infantilizing and offensive euphemisms such as “differently-abled,” “handi-capable” and “special needs.”
The various ways that ableism manifests significantly interfere with how disabled people interact with the world.
June 9, 2019. Ali Stroker wins Best Featured Actress in a Musical at the 73rd Annual Tony Awards. An actor, singer, and wheelchair user, Ali Stroker has been a trailblazer for disability representation on the stage. She was the first wheelchair user to graduate from the Tisch School of the Arts Drama Department at New York University. In 2015, she was the first wheelchair user to appear on Broadway, starring as Anna in the musical, Spring Awakening. For her performance as Ado Annie Carnes in the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, Oklahoma!, Stroker became the first wheelchair user to win a Tony Award in 2019.
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