Disability Activism of ADAPT

06/13/2026

Some of Hollywood’s brightest disabled talents and future stars are on display in this year’s Easterseals Disability Film Challenge. Disabled comedian and actor Nick Novicki started the challenge to highlight the abundance of underutilized disabled talent in the entertainment industry. 13 years later, the annual event is going strong with 144 entrants in this year’s competition.

Andy Arias (right) and Angela Rockwood (center) starred in Battle Cry, one of the entrants in this year’s challenge. Learn more about the inspiration behind the film and find the link to all submissions here: https://newmobility.com/easterseals-disability-film-challenge-offers-144-short-films-by-disabled-creators/

06/13/2026

06/12/2026

More than 3 million people have left SNAP in the six months since enactment of Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act

06/12/2026

🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨

Today, we filed two new lawsuits in New York and Illinois challenging assisted su***de laws.

These laws create a dangerous double standard by treating su***de as a tragedy for some people and a solution for others. People with disabilities deserve equal protection under the law, not policies that put vulnerable patients at risk.

We're proud to stand alongside plaintiffs, disability advocates, and allies fighting for justice, equality, and genuine care.

https://endassistedsu***de.org/

06/12/2026

By Kayla Williams

06/12/2026

06/12/2026

The New York Times Magazine has finally caught up on what we’ve been saying all along… care work is real work. And it deserves real investment.

It shouldn’t end with child care – those who provide care to our aging & disabled loved ones need support too.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/08/magazine/childcare-mothers-politics.html