Self Advocacy Federation

04/04/2026

https://r.pebmac.ca/https://www.npr.org/2026/03/19/nx-s1-5675264/how-an-act-of-civil-disobedience-in-1978-denver-helped-propel-disability-rights?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPNDM3NjI2MzE2OTczNzg4AAEeELWzKERmVzGS-4wCHdf8EQ8RwSAK5Io5CIUPpAjle6yQPEGGkO53GGI50KU_aem__5qXbjVO_A1l7DpcVKwBeA

People in wheelchairs surrounded and barricaded two city buses over the course of two days, demanding wheelchair lifts and chanting, "We will ride."

04/04/2026

https://www.npr.org/2026/03/19/nx-s1-5675264/how-an-act-of-civil-disobedience-in-1978-denver-helped-propel-disability-rights?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPNDM3NjI2MzE2OTczNzg4AAEeELWzKERmVzGS-4wCHdf8EQ8RwSAK5Io5CIUPpAjle6yQPEGGkO53GGI50KU_aem__5qXbjVO_A1l7DpcVKwBeA

People in wheelchairs surrounded and barricaded two city buses over the course of two days, demanding wheelchair lifts and chanting, "We will ride."

03/08/2026

We are saddened by the news of the passing of a former SAF ally, Wayne Allchin. Our sincere condolences go out to Wayne's family, friends, and all who knew him. Rest in peace, Wayne.

View Wayne Anderson Allchin's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

01/16/2026

Links about the defunding of frontline disability advocacy groups in Alberta.