ALT Blue box with white border. Text that reads: But just because we have come a long way- doesn't mean we have reached the finish line. The advancements we celebrate on Labor Day are the result of decades of advocacy and change, but we should also be sure to remember those who fought, and are fighting, for these rights amid a backdrop of widespread discrimination and exclusion." Labor Day Through the Lens of Disability: Progress, Challenges, and the Path Forward. The National Center for Disability, Equity, and Intersectionality

ALT Graphic of two light bulbs hanging by a string from the top of the image. Text reads: Did you know? July is Disability Pride month. Disability pride month celebrates disabled folx, their identities, and their contributions to society. We're celebrating Disability Pride month in an effort to change how people think about and define disability and to promote the belief that disability is a natural part of human diversity.

ALT Image of rainbow background with pride flag. Text reads: Happy Pride Month. The National Center for Disability, Equity, and Intersectionality https://thinkequitable.com/june-is-national-pride-month/

ALT Bright gradient rainbow background. Text reads: Meet our 2024 Youth Equity Ambassadors! The National Center for Disability, Equity, and Intersectionality

ALT Image of a crowded concert venue with people packed in. Everyone is standing with arms in the air looking at a stage. Text reads: There seems to be a significant focus on accommodating people with disabilities to get into a location, but not much on being able to move in that space one we are in it."

ALT What is the difference? Open captioning vs closed captioning Open Captioning refers to captioning information embedded on the movie screen without the need for any type of physical adjustment/equipment. It also includes background sounds (ie phone ringing or music playing, and changes in a person's tone (ie like laughter or anger). Closed Captioning requires the use of physical devices/equipement (ie captioning glasses and rear-window cupholder-type devices) to access captioning information. The captioning information is seen by the device user only. The National Center for Disability, Equity, and Intersectionality QR code links to: https://thinkequitable.com/marylands-open-captioning-bill-passed-and-signed-into-law/

ALT A colorful “2024 Disability Reproductive Equity Day” graphic with flowers and a bee.

ALT Blue background with blue letters that read: new blog post: Cripping Mentorship in Academia. The National Center for Disability, equity, and Intersectionality. QR code links to: https://thinkequitable.com/cripping-mentorship-in-academia/

ALT Research shows that cancer is reported as the cause of death 1.5 times more often for people with an intellectual disability than those without one. A 6-week committee is being formed to address this new information. If you are interested in joining, please email Leah @ [email protected] Image of a highlighter highlighting the word "cancer" in text. The National Center for Disability, Equity, and Intersectionality

ALT Two women holding hands on a boardwalk. They are dressed in colorful outfits, and one is seated in a wheelchair. Reads: “Disability is Intersectional”.