Combatting Misinformation: Understanding the Facts About Mental Health - Disability Belongs
By recognizing mental health as a key part of disability inclusion, we can help create a more welcoming world for everyon| Disability Belongs
“The [one] that I was always chasing was the day that this would feel normal and comfortable… And it still hasn’t come yet.” David Jeffers is a married father of two boys who experienced a life-altering accident that resulted in him becoming quadriplegic. The short film Quad Life traces his history and the present day, [click to continue...] The post Quadriplegic Sound Designer Embodies Vulnerability in “Quad Life” appeared first on Disability Belongs.| Disability Belongs
By recognizing mental health as a key part of disability inclusion, we can help create a more welcoming world for everyon| Disability Belongs
Content Warning: Discussion of Child Abuse Don’t be late, Myra, a film by Afia Serana Nathaniel, was recently awarded Best International Short Film at the 2025 DC Independent Film Festival and has seen critical acclaim in the international short film space. Released in October 2024 and filmed in Pakistan, the film follows ten-year-old Myra, played [click to continue...] The post Short Film “Don’t Be Late, Myra” Showcases “The Price Girls and Women Pay on a Daily Basis” appeared fi...| Disability Belongs
Content Warning: Physical abuse against a child Spoiler Warning: The following review includes some spoilers for the film Australian supernatural horror film Bring Her Back depicts the vulnerabilities of being a disabled child while simultaneously incorporating a fully fleshed-out portrayal of disability. The film’s two main protagonists are Andy, a 17-year-old boy, and Piper, his [click to continue...] The post Nuanced Depiction of Disability in Supernatural Horror “Bring Her Back” a...| Disability Belongs
The swift and opaque process that led to the passage of this bill represents an utter disregard for democratic norms and the lives of millions of Americans. Decisions made behind closed doors and in the middle of the night are now set to slash nearly a trillion dollars in funds that sustain human needs, including food security and healthcare. This should never have been done lightly and through a wholly inadequate and unprecedented legislative process. [click to continue...] The post Disabili...| Disability Belongs
Disability Belongs™, a nonpartisan and disability-led organization, expresses deep disappointment with Congress for passing a profoundly harmful budget reconciliation bill without sufficient scrutiny or consideration of its effect on impacted communities. As passed, the bill will cut roughly $300 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) over the next decade—the largest rollback of food [click to continue...] The post Disability Belongs™ Condemns Passage of Budge...| Disability Belongs
Founded in 2022, these annual awards honor individuals and organizations creating meaningful, lasting change for the disability community.| Disability Belongs
July 2025| Disability Belongs
Congress is currently debating the 2025 Federal Budget Reconciliation bill, and the proposed changes could dramatically reshape how states run essential programs like Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). If passed, these changes could cause millions of disabled people, older adults, and low-income families to lose critical support. What’s Being Proposed? The federal [click to continue...] The post How the 2025 Federal Budget Could Change State Policy and Impac...| Disability Belongs
This issue brief is intended for policymakers and disability advocates. Its goal is to inform and support a deeper understanding of how the proposed budget reconciliation bill may impact the lives of people with disabilities. It also offers policy recommendations aimed at strengthening protections and improving outcomes for the disability community. [click to continue...] The post Budget Reconciliation Issue Brief: Impact on People with Disabilities appeared first on Disability Belongs.| Disability Belongs
Today, the ADA serves as both a safeguard and a symbol of progress and justice. Revisiting its history reminds us why we must protect it.| Disability Belongs
Updates on our "Raising Awareness and Advancing Disability Inclusion in the Christian Community" project + a training at a New York synagogue.| Disability Belongs
June 2025| Disability Belongs
Kimberly Manky is a Fellow in the TV Writing Intensive of the Disability Belongs™ Entertainment Lab for 2025.| Disability Belongs
According to Regulations.gov, 20,711 public comments were submitted in response to the rule on new construction requirements.| Disability Belongs
Assistive technology, digital platforms, and artificial intelligence are creating new possibilities for connection and spiritual growth.| Disability Belongs
Ensuring the lived experience of disabled people in faith-based content affirms that every human being has value and must be treated with respect.| Disability Belongs
The DC/DOX ’25 Film Festival, taking place June 12-15, highlights several disability-inclusive films. DC/DOX is a vibrant documentary film festival in the nation’s capital, celebrating bold voices, innovative visions, and dedicated truth-seekers in the art of non-fiction storytelling.| Disability Belongs
Fighting stigmas and advancing opportunities so people with disabilities can fully participate in all aspects of community.| Disability Belongs
March 2025| Disability Belongs
Here are some common myths about autism, a type of neurodivergence and commonly considered a disability, and some of the facts you should know.| Disability Belongs
Recent news has highlighted harmful and dangerous rhetoric, which portrays individuals with disabilities as “less than” our non-disabled peers.| Disability Belongs
“Deaf President Now!" screening at Sundance 2025 is truly a universal story about people refusing to be invisible.| Disability Belongs
Short film at Sundance 2025 offers a glimpse into the complex world of exploitation within the entertainment industry.| Disability Belongs
“Unholy” is relatable to many young adults, regardless of any connection to any religion, who are navigating their disability among their various family members.| Disability Belongs
The aptly titled documentary short film “The Reality of Hope” highlights the incredible reach of human kindness, community, and possibility.| Disability Belongs
Joanna Leeds’ BULLDOZER follows Jo as she struggles her way through a breakup, her confounding health, and the medical system.| Disability Belongs
Short film showcases the importance of having human connections in a world where it is so easy to be isolated.| Disability Belongs
Short film allows viewers to learn how both Alzheimer’s and OCD affect not only the individual, but their family members as well.| Disability Belongs
Thomas Wiggins performed at the White House and earned the equivalent of $12 million in today’s money. Yet, as a Black, blind and (presumably) autistic man, this success was all too easily stolen from him.| Disability Belongs
While “Out of My Mind” is a coming-of-age film that will appeal to everyone, it means so much more for children and young adults with disabilities.| Disability Belongs
For tens of thousands of Americans with disabilities, working a full day for less than a dollar an hour is a harsh reality. But it’s one that we have the power to change.| Disability Belongs
Series Production Team Includes Variety of Neurodiverse Writers, Production Staff, Animators, Advisors, and Voice Talent| Disability Belongs
DERAILED was born out of the rage Rachel Handler felt when a subway station near her home base in New York City underwent major renovations while the opportunity to make it accessible went ignored.| Disability Belongs
Los Angeles (In-Person): May 1 – June 9, 2023. Virtual: August 14 - September 22, 2023.| Disability Belongs
Karen Horne serves on the Board of Directors of the disability advocacy nonprofit organization Disability Belongs™.| Disability Belongs
