Open, candid conversations about diversity and inclusion in our society must continue in order to support an equitable workplace. Bloomberg sponsors and encourages these dialogues in various forms and ...
The intersection of identities is both a source of pride and challenges experienced by many Americans today, and for 61 million people, that includes living with a disability. For those living with a ...
People are often surprised when I call myself "disabled." Over the years, society has shifted toward person-first language (i.e. person with a disability) to describe disability. However, many people ...
Sighted people tend to fear blindness as much as or more than other disabling impairments (Enoch et al., 2019; Scott et al., 2016). They view blindness as tragic and assume that blind people are ...
Conversations surrounding disability language, especially with non-disabled people, usually focus on what is right and wrong in the name of politeness and sensitivity. Sure, there are definite dos and ...
Redmond resident Sara Gardner always knew she was different. She graduated second in her high school class, but had very few friends. She was accepted into the National Honor Society and earned a New ...
Over the past several years, we have witnessed a heightened demand for marginalized communities to be better represented in the media, in boardrooms, and every sector of society. While some progress ...
When professors interact with students, an unspoken rule dictates that we should avoid calling unnecessary attention to the bodies in the room. We follow this rule instinctively and, for the most part ...
Recoding CripTech, a stand-out group exhibition on view at SOMArts through Feb. 25, reimagines what a body can be and do. Working with 11 artists and art collaboratives, curators Vanessa Chang and ...