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It's Disability Voting Rights Week! 1 in 4 American voters are people with disabilities. Accessible methods, such as mail-in ballots and accessible voting machines, are how some disabled voters cast their ballot. Access to these methods must be protected and expanded, not restricted. #Disability
September 8, 2025 at 3:39 PM
It's Disability Voting Rights Week! 1 in 4 American voters are people with disabilities. Accessible methods, such as mail-in ballots and accessible voting machines, are how some disabled voters cast their ballot. Access to these methods must be protected and expanded, not restricted. #Disability
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“Sufficient funding for our collective social safety net should be non-negotiable – these programs exist for all of us in our time of need, while we work to address the root causes of systemic poverty.” – Ariel Simms, President and CEO, Disability Belongs™
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Image Description: The U.S. Capitol
Disability Belongs™ Calls on Congress to Safeguard Essential Programs for People with Disabilities During Budget Talks - Disability Belongs™
We urge all Members of Congress to act swiftly during funding negotiations to protect the independence, health, and well-being of people with disabilities.
www.disabilitybelongs.org
September 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM
“Sufficient funding for our collective social safety net should be non-negotiable – these programs exist for all of us in our time of need, while we work to address the root causes of systemic poverty.” – Ariel Simms, President and CEO, Disability Belongs™
Image Description: The U.S. Capitol
Image Description: The U.S. Capitol
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Urgent Action Needed Before June 15th: Regulations That Ensure Buildings Are #Accessible Are At Risk!
The U.S. Department of Energy is working to roll back 2 regulations that help implement Section 504 of the Rehab Act. Learn more about this and how to submit a public comment at the link below!
The U.S. Department of Energy is working to roll back 2 regulations that help implement Section 504 of the Rehab Act. Learn more about this and how to submit a public comment at the link below!
Act Now: Regulations That Ensure Buildings Are Accessible At Risk
If proposed changes are implemented, builders would no longer be required to meet established accessibility standards.
www.DisabilityBelongs.org
June 10, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Urgent Action Needed Before June 15th: Regulations That Ensure Buildings Are #Accessible Are At Risk!
The U.S. Department of Energy is working to roll back 2 regulations that help implement Section 504 of the Rehab Act. Learn more about this and how to submit a public comment at the link below!
The U.S. Department of Energy is working to roll back 2 regulations that help implement Section 504 of the Rehab Act. Learn more about this and how to submit a public comment at the link below!
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We are excited to announce that Allison Hampton has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 Ben Spangenberg and Justin Chappell Memorial Award. Allison is currently a Faith and Spirituality Fellow at Disability Belongs™.
June 5, 2025 at 4:52 PM
We are excited to announce that Allison Hampton has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 Ben Spangenberg and Justin Chappell Memorial Award. Allison is currently a Faith and Spirituality Fellow at Disability Belongs™.
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It’s crucial to shift the focus from trying to “fix” autism to addressing the barriers that autistic individuals face in all aspects of community. Watch our CEO Ariel Simms explain why embracing neurodiversity and neurodivergence, while combatting ableism, will lead to a better world for everyone.
Ariel Simms: We Need to Cure Ableism, Not Autism
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April 11, 2025 at 7:40 PM
It’s crucial to shift the focus from trying to “fix” autism to addressing the barriers that autistic individuals face in all aspects of community. Watch our CEO Ariel Simms explain why embracing neurodiversity and neurodivergence, while combatting ableism, will lead to a better world for everyone.
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You can now apply for Fall 2025 Fellowships at Disability Belongs™! The Fall 2025 Disability Belongs™ Leadership Program begins in August and lasts for five months. The priority deadline is April 25th, and applications will close on May 15th. Learn more: www.DisabilityBelongs.org/nlp
April 7, 2025 at 4:12 PM
You can now apply for Fall 2025 Fellowships at Disability Belongs™! The Fall 2025 Disability Belongs™ Leadership Program begins in August and lasts for five months. The priority deadline is April 25th, and applications will close on May 15th. Learn more: www.DisabilityBelongs.org/nlp