In 2024, disability representation in children’s television reached a record high. It was a promising development, but the latest data suggest it may have been an exception rather than the beginning ...

Authentic disability representation is a critical catalyst for creative innovation. Despite more than 1-in-4 adults in the U.S. having a disability, the market for authentic stories is largely ...

Many people whose disabilities began between ages 26 and 45 — including people with mental health disabilities, chronic illnesses, brain injuries, and veterans with service-connected disabilities — ...

On social media or TV, you probably have seen stories of a disabled person being celebrated at their High School prom, or being named an honorary member of their Football team. While these stories may ...

In cities across the United States, “ugly laws” once made it illegal for poor or visibly disabled people to appear in public. These ordinances treated disability and poverty as problems to hide rather ...

In August 2025, the City of Grants Pass, Oregon reached a landmark settlement with Disability Rights Oregon (DRO) and unhoused residents with disabilities. The lawsuit argued that the city’s ...

At Disability Belongs™, we focus on systemic change. We ensure the work we create promotes broader advocacy and influences how society perceives disability and values disabled individuals. Our ...

Several feature-length and short films that premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival explicitly included disability as a central or integrated part of their storytelling. Disabilities represented ...

Voting is a fundamental civil right. People with disabilities must be able to participate in our democracy without facing unnecessary barriers. Congress is considering several bills right now that ...

As 2026 unfolds, states are beginning to implement major Medicaid changes adopted in 2025. These shifts will affect coverage rules, funding, and access to care, raising serious concerns for disabled ...

It is of utmost importance for people with disabilities to go out into the world, find community with other disabled folks, and make art that tells our own stories – stories that interrogate and ...