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Disability Belongs ® @disabilitybelongs.bsky.social · 1h
Each election is an opportunity to make your voice heard and participate in decisions that affect your community and your life. Our resource at DisabilityBelongs.org/Vote brings together practical information to help you understand your options, access your rights, and find support when you need it.
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Disability Belongs ® @disabilitybelongs.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Our new resource, created in collaboration with the National Center for Learning Disabilities, is all about how employers, managers, and colleagues can support employees with dyslexia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia, and dysgraphia in the workplace. Check it out at the link below!
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Supporting Employees with Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dyspraxia, and Dysgraphia - Disability Belongs®
A resource from Disability Belongs® and the National Center for Learning Disabilities on supporting employees with disabilities.
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Disability Belongs ® @disabilitybelongs.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
It's October, which means that National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is here! Celebrated annually since 1988, #NDEAM highlights the importance of #disability inclusion in the workplace.
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Disability Belongs ® @disabilitybelongs.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
A new bipartisan House resolution, H. Res. 1586, reaffirms the importance of Olmstead v. L.C. and the right of disabled people to live and receive services in integrated community settings.
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Disability Belongs ® @disabilitybelongs.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
On September 23, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas entered final judgment in Texas v. Kennedy, vacating key community integration provisions in the Department of Health and Human Services’ 2024 regulations implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
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Disability Belongs ® @disabilitybelongs.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
It's almost October, which means National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is just around the corner! Data has shown that companies that invest in #accessibility and #disabled talent often experience stronger performance and deeper customer trust.
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Disability Belongs ® @disabilitybelongs.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
You don’t have to be a policy expert or wait for someone else to share their thoughts. Our advocacy how-to videos give you the tools to take advocacy into your own hands and engage directly with policymakers. Watch this video and learn how to contact your legislator!
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How to Contact Your Legislator
Do you want to make a difference on an issue that affects you or your community? Contacting your legislators is one of the most powerful ways to make your voice heard.
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Disability Belongs ® @disabilitybelongs.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
We've published a three-part blog series explaining what has changed under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, how #disability employment measurement is changing, and what federal contractors can still do. Read the series: www.disabilitybelongs.org/resources/se...
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Understanding the 2026 Changes to Section 503 - Disability Belongs®
A three-part series explaining what changed under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, how disability employment measurement is changing, and what federal contractors can still do. Part 1 – ...
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Disability Belongs ® @disabilitybelongs.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Join us for "Leading the Way: Empowering the Next Generation of Disabled Leaders" on Wednesday, October 28th at 2 p.m. ET. This will be our third and final webinar celebrating NDEAM 2026!
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Leading the Way: Empowering the Next Generation of Disabled Leaders - Disability Belongs®
This webinar highlights how employers can learn from Disability Belongs®' Leadership Program and disability-inclusive leaders.
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Disability Belongs ® @disabilitybelongs.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
The way #disability is portrayed, and the language we use to talk about it, can influence the assumptions we carry about #disabled people and what we expect from them. Learn more about how the stories we tell shape our perspective of disability at the link below.
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How The Stories We Tell Shape Our Perspective of Disability - Disability Belongs®
The stories we share shape how we understand the people around us. That can be especially true when we have limited opportunities to learn about someone's experiences directly.
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Disability Belongs ® @disabilitybelongs.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Audiences are demanding and rewarding authentic, accurate disability representation, both on the creative and business sides of the entertainment, advertising, sports, and news industries. Join us on 10/21 as we discuss how disability representation creates opportunities and fuels innovation! #NDEAM
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How Disability Representation Creates Opportunities and Fuels Innovation - Disability Belongs®
In this webinar, learn how audiences are demanding and rewarding authentic, accurate disability representation.
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Disability Belongs ® @disabilitybelongs.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is just two weeks away! Did you know that more than half of workplace accommodations cost nothing? You can find more information and resources around #disability in the workplace on our website: www.disabilitybelongs.org/resources/?_...
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Disability Belongs ® @disabilitybelongs.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Announcing the first of three webinars we are hosting to celebrate National #Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) 2026: "Navigating the Workplace with a New Disability or Diagnosis" Join us on Tuesday, October 13th at 2 p.m. ET! Learn more and register at the link below.
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Navigating the Workplace with a New Disability or Diagnosis - Disability Belongs®
Empowering employees with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to successfully navigate the workplace, advocate for their needs, and maintain a productive career.
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Disability Belongs ® @disabilitybelongs.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
“I learned how to write grant proposals and impact reports, communicate an organization’s mission to funders, and research prospective donors. These were skills I developed from scratch during the fellowship program, and they’re skills I still use every day in my current role.” – Ari Katz
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Finding the Work Behind the Movement - Disability Belongs®
When Ari Katz joined the Disability Belongs™ Leadership Program in Fall 2021, they knew they wanted their career to center disability rights and disability justice.
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Disability Belongs ® @disabilitybelongs.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
"Disability, LGBTQ+ Identity, and Faith: A Practical Guide for Religious and Spiritual Communities," provides guidance on removing barriers, improving accessibility, and creating opportunities for disabled LGBTQ+ people to participate, contribute, and lead in faith and spiritual communities.
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Disability, LGBTQ+ Identity, and Faith: A Practical Guide for Faith Communities - Disability Belongs®
Designed for faith leaders, volunteers, and anyone who wants to build a community where disabled LGBTQ+ people can be genuinely welcomed, valued, and empowered to lead.
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Disability Belongs ® @disabilitybelongs.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which became law in July, updates federal policies involving housing construction, home repairs, manufactured housing, rental assistance, and housing planning. Several provisions directly address #accessibility and housing barriers affecting #disabled people.
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New Federal Housing Law Could Expand Access for Disabled People - Disability Belongs®
In July, a new federal law was passed that could help disabled people access safer, more affordable, and more accessible housing.
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Disability Belongs ® @disabilitybelongs.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
What gets lost when disability is left out of the language we use? And how can plain language make professional communication clearer and more accessible? Find out by joining Disability Belongs® at ACES VCON26, a three-day virtual conference staged by the Society for Editing.
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Disability Belongs ® @disabilitybelongs.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Read our preview of disability-inclusive films screening at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival, including "Being Heumann," "Man in Motion: The Rick Hansen Story," "Run Terry Run," "All of a Sudden," "Arrested Memory," "Tangles," and "Voices!"
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A Guide to Disability-Inclusive Films at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival - Disability Belongs®
Our guide to films screening at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival featuring disability in the plot and/or talent with disabilities.
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Disability Belongs ® @disabilitybelongs.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Section 504 protections are at risk in Texas v. Kennedy. The federal government and five remaining plaintiff states are asking the court to issue a final judgment that could weaken key Section 504 regulatory protections for #disabled people.
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Disability Belongs ® @disabilitybelongs.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
“Welcoming these new leaders, Herman Lehman, Kiara Stohlman, and Jevon Thoresen, to Disability Belongs® marks a pivotal step toward building a future where disability inclusion is at the heart of every sector.” – Khadija Bari, Chair, Disability Belongs® Board of Directors
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Empowering the Future: Disability Belongs® Welcomes New Board and Advisory Council Members Committed to Driving Disability Inclusion - Disability Belongs®
Disability Belongs® proudly welcomes three new members to its Board of Directors, dedicated to advancing disability inclusion and accessibility across sectors.
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Disability Belongs ® @disabilitybelongs.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Today is September 1st, which means we are exactly one month away from National #Disability Employment Awareness Month! #Disabled people have held every role imaginable, from activists to business owners, artists to educators, carers to corporate executives, and even President of the United States.
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Disability Belongs ® @disabilitybelongs.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
A new report from the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative found that #disability representation reached a record 2.8% of speaking characters in 2025’s 100 highest-grossing films. However, this remains far below the 28.7% of U.S. adults who identify as having a disability.
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Disability Belongs ® @disabilitybelongs.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
When #disability is not treated as a reality but as a claim that must be verified, it is not just frustrating and inconvenient – it is dehumanizing, and it changes how #disabled people are valued in society. Image Description: A person holding a pen about to sign their name on a document.
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Disability Is Treated as a Credibility Problem - Disability Belongs®
Disabled people are routinely forced to translate our lived experiences into paperwork, condensing often complex realities into medical forms, assessments, and checkboxes.
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Disability Belongs ® @disabilitybelongs.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Would you rather have: • Disabled people not needing to worry about losing benefits when they get married? • Or accessibility features as a requirement for modern communications platforms? Why not both? Support Disability Belongs®’ policy priorities: www.DisabilityBelongs.org/Act #Disability
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Disability Belongs ® @disabilitybelongs.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Disability Belongs™ has been named one of four Moxie Award All Stars finalists in the nonprofit category for being bold in business! We’re thrilled to celebrate #BoldnessinBusiness with other business and community leaders throughout the DC region!
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Disability Belongs ® @disabilitybelongs.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
National Disability Employment Awareness Month can be an opportunity to look beyond a single month and think about how your organization can continue building a workplace where #disabled people can lead and thrive. Read our blog post to learn about how you can make #NDEAM really count!
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5 Ways to Make National Disability Employment Awareness Month Count - Disability Belongs™
Whether your organization is just beginning its disability inclusion journey or looking for ways to strengthen existing efforts, here are five ways to make this year’s observance more enduring.
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Disability Belongs ® @disabilitybelongs.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
"Special education is an education and civil rights issue, not a healthcare program. Any shift of special education functions to a health-focused agency will require clear guidance to ensure families, schools, and states understand who is responsible for oversight, support, and enforcement."
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New Education Department Agreements Shift Some Special Education and Civil Rights Functions to HHS and DOJ - Disability Belongs™
Four new interagency agreements outline how federal agencies will coordinate responsibilities and share resources.
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Disability Belongs ® @disabilitybelongs.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Would you rather have: #Disabled people be allowed to save more money without losing benefits? Or all people with #disabilities be paid at least the minimum wage? Why not both?
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Disability Belongs ® @disabilitybelongs.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
The 78th Primetime #Emmy Awards are coming in September, and we are shining a spotlight on nominations of #disabled actors and behind-the-scenes talent. Find more details by reading our blog post at the link below! Image Description: a gold award statue in front of a television set.
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Ahead of 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, Shining a Spotlight on Nominations of Disabled Actors - Disability Belongs™
Learn about disabled nominees for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards who are defying the lack of disability representation on screen.
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Disability Belongs ® @disabilitybelongs.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Nebraska began implementing #Medicaid work requirements on May 1, 2026, for some adults enrolled in or applying for the state’s Medicaid expansion program. The state's rollout may provide an early indication of how other states implement Medicaid work requirements ahead of the 2027 federal deadline.
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Nebraska Implements Medicaid Work Requirements Ahead of 2027 Federal Timeline - Disability Belongs™
Nebraska is the first state planning to implement Medicaid work requirements ahead of the broader January 1, 2027, federal implementation timeline.
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Disability Belongs ® @disabilitybelongs.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Myth: Vaccines cause autism. Fact: The scientific and medical consensus is that vaccines do not cause autism. Everyone can make health care decisions that are right for them. If one chooses to be vaccinated, there’s no reason to fear that autism will be a possible result.
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Disability Belongs ® @disabilitybelongs.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
The Disability Belongs™ Leadership Program prepares emerging leaders with the skills, experiences, and networks needed to advance disability inclusion across every sector of society. We are excited to announce our Fall 2026 cohort - read their bios at www.disabilitybelongs.org/about-us/fellows/
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Disability Belongs ® @disabilitybelongs.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Would you rather have: More people with #disabilities earning a fair wage in integrated workplaces? Or fully #accessible voting for all Americans, regardless of ability? Why not both? Support Disability Belongs™' policy priorities. Learn more at www.DisabilityBelongs.org/Act
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Disability Belongs ® @disabilitybelongs.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Creating a welcoming environment for service animal handlers is one meaningful way faith communities can put inclusion into action and ensure that all people are valued members of the community. Learn some of the ways you can ensure that people with service animals feel that they belong ⬇︎
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Service Animals and Your Faith Community - Disability Belongs™
Creating a welcoming environment for service animal handlers is one meaningful way faith communities can put inclusion into action.
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Disability Belongs ® @disabilitybelongs.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Disability Belongs™ urges Senate Agriculture Committee leaders to fully restore Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding in Farm Bill 2.0. People need access to their benefits! #SNAP #Disability #Disabilities
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Disability Belongs ® @disabilitybelongs.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
We’ve made our Resources hub easier to use on our website! You can now filter our resources by topic, which makes it easier to find what you need. We’ve also added a glossary with definitions of some common disabilities and other key terms. Check it out at www.DisabilityBelongs.org/Resources
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Disability Belongs ® @disabilitybelongs.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Watch this podcast featuring a conversation about "Being Heumann," the upcoming Apple TV film about disability rights icon Judy Heumann and her lifelong advocacy, included the historic 504 sit-in. (1/3)
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Being Heumann: Sian Heder on Judy Heumann's Legacy & Disability Power | The Independent Ep. 8
YouTube video by Center for Independent Living - Berkeley
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Disability Belongs ® @disabilitybelongs.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
“Some of the most meaningful opportunities in my life began simply because I was willing to share my perspective and advocate for what I believed in.” Learn more about Angelica’s journey to working at the intersection of law, policy, and #disability rights ⬇︎
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Finding Purpose Through Policy, Advocacy, and Community - Disability Belongs™
For Disability Belongs™ Leadership Program alumna Angelica, disability policy was never just an academic interest. It was personal.
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Disability Belongs ® @disabilitybelongs.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Watch our President and CEO, Ariel Simms, on Fox 5 D.C.'s The DMV Zone discussing Disability Pride Month and the 2026 Disability Impact Awards.
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Ariel Simms on Fox 5 D.C.'s The DMV Zone
YouTube video by Disability Belongs
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Disability Belongs ® @disabilitybelongs.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Alt Text Tip: Always review before publishing! Whether written by you or generated by Al, alt text should always be reviewed to ensure it accurately captures the context. #Accessibility #A11y
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Disability Belongs ® @disabilitybelongs.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Today marks 36 years since the ADA was signed into law. We remain as committed as ever to building upon the progress that came from its passage and ensuring that disabled people can fully participate in all aspects of society. Learn more about the ADA: www.disabilitybelongs.org/Resources/ADA/ #ADA36
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Disability Belongs ® @disabilitybelongs.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
“One of my hopes is that disability becomes something children learn about from a young age with curiosity, empathy, and joy, rather than fear or discomfort.” – Chrissy Marshall, Writer and Director of “Little Fin” Read our review of “Little Fin” and watch the short film at the link below!
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The Impact of Being Represented in “Little Fin” - Disability Belongs™
"Little Fin" flips the script on the phenomenon of people treating disabled people as a spectacle rather than recognizing them as people beyond their disability.
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Disability Belongs ® @disabilitybelongs.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
“For many people with #disabilities and older adults, access to services in the community can mean the difference between living at home or being forced into an institution." Image Description: a person sitting on a bench cheerfully talking with a young man using a wheelchair on the sidewalk.
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Disabled People Belong in Community - Disability Belongs™
Advocates across the country are reaffirming a core disability rights principle: Disability belongs in our communities.
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Disability Belongs ® @disabilitybelongs.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued an Interim Final Rule implementing new federal Medicaid work and community engagement requirements for certain adults. We're concerned that the rule creates a new system people must navigate to keep #Medicaid coverage.
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Disability Belongs ® @disabilitybelongs.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
We were proud to partner with the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) to explore how the disability community is approaching AI. Read the white paper: www.cta.tech/media/xxehot...
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Disability Belongs ® @disabilitybelongs.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
"Because disability is a part of every community and workforce, leadership that does not actively include disabled people is not fully effective leadership. Disability inclusion is therefore a defining requirement of strong leadership.” #Disabilities #Disability
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Why Disability Inclusion is an Essential Leadership Quality - Disability Belongs™
There is no "one size fits all" approach to leadership. But effective leadership is not defined by style alone; it is defined by impact.
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Disability Belongs ® @disabilitybelongs.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Section 504 legally protects #disabled people from discrimination in federally funded programs and services by requiring equal access, reasonable accommodations, and inclusive practices. Learn more about current debates + how #disability rights can be protected and strengthened in our blog post ⬇︎
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The Importance of Section 504 for the Future of Disability Rights - Disability Belongs™
Learn about current debates around Section 504 and how disability rights can be protected and strengthened.
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Disability Belongs ® @disabilitybelongs.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
"There are a lot of composers with disabilities...As much as Disability Belongs™ is supporting me as their first composer, I want whoever comes after me to feel more comfortable in their skin to just be the artist they want to be." – Matthew Hua #DisabilityBelongsLab
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Graduate Student Brings Unique Perspective to Entertainment Lab for Disabled Creatives
Columbia College Chicago’s Matthew Hua, a Music Composition for Screen MFA student, becomes the first composer selected for Disability Belongs' 2026 Entertainment Lab, an entertainment pipeline progra...
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Disability Belongs ® @disabilitybelongs.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Our series on The Business Case for Inclusion concludes by bringing together the key insights we explore along the way. From strengthening workplace cultures and expanding talent pipelines to driving innovation, learn why disability inclusion is a strategic advantage for organizations of every size.
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The Business Case for Inclusion - Disability Belongs™
Equipping leaders and decision-makers with clear, strategic guidance for building workplaces that work for everyone.
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Disability Belongs ® @disabilitybelongs.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Twenty years after the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), disability leaders from G20 countries are coming together through the Disability 20 (D20) to help shape the future of international disability policy. (1/2)
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