The Bipartisan History of Disability Rights

Yesterday I wrote on the Endrew F. v Douglas County decision from the Supreme Court. It’s powerful and could make a real difference in special education in this country. In the meantime, though, even as the decision was being handed down, ADAPT (a direct action disability rights group) was occupying the Capitol Rotunda, chanting, and … Continue ReadingThe Bipartisan History of Disability Rights

#CripTheVote – President Obama meets Child with Cerebral Palsy Kicked out of Trump Rally

[Story updated 9:06 CST 11/6] White House Press Pool reports that President Obama met a disabled child who had been kicked out of Trump rally. Background: JJ Holmes, a 12 year old boy with Cerebral Palsy told his mother he wanted to go to a Trump rally to protest. He held up a Hillary Clinton sign. … Continue Reading#CripTheVote – President Obama meets Child with Cerebral Palsy Kicked out of Trump Rally