Disability Rights Association

05/25/2023

Thank you Apple Books for highlighting Judy’s memoir today for !
Image Description: An iPhone with the Apple Books app open. In black text reads “Book Store. Browse Sections. Staff Pick: Get inspired by a disability rights pioneer.” Below are two covers of Being Heumann, the hardcover and audiobook versions. Below is 3 other book covers cut off at the bottom of the screen and black text that reads “New & Trending: Recently released and notable books.”

05/07/2023

British Vogue made history by featuring ALL people with disabilities on their covers and portfolio for the May 2023 edition. And the best part? This is the first time EVER! We're thrilled to see diversity and inclusivity being embraced in the fashion and media industry. One of the stunning models featured is Ellie Goldstein, who has Down syndrome. She's breaking barriers and making strides towards a more inclusive world. We can't wait to see more of this in the future!



Special Olympics British Vogue

05/07/2023

Michael J. Fox is going back to his past and rewriting his future. Still premieres May 12 on Apple TV+ https://apple.co/_StillThe film, which will incorporat...

03/27/2023

About 43% of people experiencing homelessness in California are living with a disability. Change is on the horizon! Thank you
Senator Anna Caballero and State Senator Nancy Skinner for championing . http://bit.ly/3yVb2NN

03/27/2023

Federal education officials are urging state and local school leaders across the nation to do away with corporal punishment, a practice they say disproportionately affects students with disabilities.

03/23/2023

An exclusive Q&A with Champions’ filmmaker Bobby Farrelly

03/23/2023

Our very own Chief Inspiration Officer, Loretta Claiborne has been named one of USA TODAY's Women of the Year! 🙌 Loretta inspires the entire through her perseverance, selflessness, and drive to spread the mission of inclusion through her powerful words and tenacious spirit.

Today we celebrate her and look forward to watching her compete this June at the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023. Read more about Loretta's achievement here ➡️ https://fal.cn/3wJeJ

03/20/2023

Berkeley staff, faculty and alumni remember alumna widely known as “the mother” of the disability rights movement

03/13/2023

We are grateful for everything she did to advocate for disability rights. She will be missed!

Heumann, who was named UC Berkeley School of Public Health Alumna of the Year in 1981, died March 4, 2023 at the age of 75.

02/28/2023

Diagnosed with Kleefstra syndrome, Paul is in a study that's helping to define it, while scientists study its effects on sleep.

02/28/2023

A large settlement gave Tiara Simmons a taste of life without financial limitations. Now she's making it work with what she has.

02/28/2023