The Arc is one of the largest national organizations advocating for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They provide direct support, policy advocacy, and community programs designed to promote inclusion, independence, and equal rights.
AAPD is a national cross-disability civil rights organization that advocates for full political, economic, and social participation for disabled people. They focus on leadership development, policy reform, voter access, and building a more inclusive society.
Disability Debrief is a weekly newsletter dedicated to exploring the world through a disability lens. Spanning over 170+ countries and featuring countless original testimonies, Disability Debrief is a proud collaborator of Disability Action.
In this talk, Liam Doyle shares the daily barriers he faces living in an inaccessible city and how choosing action over avoidance pushed him toward disability advocacy. As a student, museum guide, and chair of his city’s Disabilities Awareness Committee, he works to improve local accessibility and empower disabled residents.
Judith Heumann—one of the most influential leaders in modern disability rights—reflects on decades of activism and the global fight for inclusion. Drawing on her work with governments and disability organizations worldwide, she highlights both the progress made and the urgent work still ahead.
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