How the Disability and LGBTQI+ Communities Intersect ArticleMarch 27, 2025 How the Disability and LGBTQI+ Communities Intersect The fight for the civil rights and bodily autonomy of the U.S. disability and LGBTQI+ communities are intertwined—and it is more important than ever for them to remain united as nondiscrimination protections in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act are under attack. Mar 27, 2025 Casey Doherty, Haley Norris, Mia Ives-Rublee, 1 More Caleb Smith
Cuts to the Social Security Administration Threaten Millions of Americans’ Retirement and Disability Benefits ArticleMarch 12, 2025 Cuts to the Social Security Administration Threaten Millions of Americans’ Retirement and Disability Benefits Mar 12, 2025 Molly Weston Williamson
How the Disability Community Can Fight Back in 2025 ArticleMarch 10, 2025 How the Disability Community Can Fight Back in 2025 Mar 10, 2025 Mia Ives-Rublee, Casey Doherty
A.J.T. v. Osseo Area Schools: The Case That Could Help or Harm America’s Disabled Students ArticleApril 24, 2025 A.J.T. v. Osseo Area Schools: The Case That Could Help or Harm America’s Disabled Students A pending U.S. Supreme Court case could make it much harder for students with disabilities to sue their schools for discrimination, potentially limiting access to schooling for millions of Americans. Apr 24, 2025 Casey Doherty, Hayley Durudogan
Medicaid made my brother’s final weeks more peaceful ArticleApril 4, 2025 Medicaid made my brother’s final weeks more peaceful In an op-ed published by NC Newsline, Mia Ives-Rublee describes her family’s experience with Medicaid, which helped provide critical care for her brother during his final months. Apr 4, 2025 NC Newsline Mia Ives-Rublee
How the Disability and LGBTQI+ Communities Intersect ArticleMarch 27, 2025 How the Disability and LGBTQI+ Communities Intersect The fight for the civil rights and bodily autonomy of the U.S. disability and LGBTQI+ communities are intertwined—and it is more important than ever for them to remain united as nondiscrimination protections in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act are under attack. Mar 27, 2025 Casey Doherty, Haley Norris, Mia Ives-Rublee, 1 More Caleb Smith
Cuts to the Social Security Administration Threaten Millions of Americans’ Retirement and Disability Benefits ArticleMarch 12, 2025 Cuts to the Social Security Administration Threaten Millions of Americans’ Retirement and Disability Benefits As the Social Security Administration cuts thousands of jobs and closes offices, families’ livelihoods are on the line. Mar 12, 2025 Molly Weston Williamson
How the Disability Community Can Fight Back in 2025 ArticleMarch 10, 2025 How the Disability Community Can Fight Back in 2025 The disability community must utilize a three-prong strategy to actively fight back against the Trump administration and Congress. Mar 10, 2025 Mia Ives-Rublee, Casey Doherty
Disabled People Deserve to Make a Living Wage In the NewsJanuary 17, 2025 Disabled People Deserve to Make a Living Wage In an op-ed published by DC Journal, Mia Ives-Rublee explains why an archaic U.S. Department of Labor program involving 14(c) certificates is dangerous and should be phased out. Jan 17, 2025 DC Journal Mia Ives-Rublee
CAP Submits Comments Supporting Proposed Section 14(c) Rule To End Subminimum Wages for Disabled People ArticleJanuary 17, 2025 CAP Submits Comments Supporting Proposed Section 14(c) Rule To End Subminimum Wages for Disabled People The Center for American Progress submitted comments in support of the Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division’s new proposed rule to phase out Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act, ensuring disabled workers are no longer paid subminimum wages. Jan 17, 2025 Mia Ives-Rublee
‘Patrice: The Movie’: A Reel Progress Screening Past EventDecember 10, 2024 ‘Patrice: The Movie’: A Reel Progress Screening Join the Center for American Progress for a special screening and discussion on a documentary rom-com about the next phase of marriage equality: disability. Center for American Progress Dec 10, 2024
Submitting Comments in Support of DOL Rule To Eliminate Section 14(c), Ending Subminimum Wages for Disabled People ArticleDecember 6, 2024 Submitting Comments in Support of DOL Rule To Eliminate Section 14(c), Ending Subminimum Wages for Disabled People This column provides background on Section 14(c) and guidance on how to submit a comment on the Biden administration’s proposed rule to eliminate subminimum wages for disabled people. Dec 6, 2024 Mia Ives-Rublee, Casey Doherty
Ensuring Digital Accessibility in K-12 Schools in a Technology-Driven Era ArticleNovember 13, 2024 Ensuring Digital Accessibility in K-12 Schools in a Technology-Driven Era As technology advances and becomes more integral to K-12 education, school districts and policymakers must prioritize digital accessibility to enhance the educational experiences of students with disabilities and promote equity for all learners. Nov 13, 2024 Weadé James
The Top 5 Ways Project 2025 Would Hurt Disabled People ReportOctober 28, 2024 The Top 5 Ways Project 2025 Would Hurt Disabled People Project 2025 would directly harm disabled people by removing basic civil rights protections and making it harder for these individuals to access necessary resources and services. Oct 28, 2024 Mia Ives-Rublee, Casey Doherty
How the Biden-Harris Administration Is Ensuring Voting Accessibility ArticleOctober 9, 2024 How the Biden-Harris Administration Is Ensuring Voting Accessibility Disabled voters face significant barriers to voting, which the Biden-Harris administration has taken significant action to address. Oct 9, 2024 Mia Ives-Rublee, Alexandra Cogan, Rebecca Mears