Today marks the first ever Disabled Women’s Equal Pay Day, highlighting that a disabled woman makes 50 cents for every dollar earned by a non-disabled man in the United States, according to a new ...
Rebel Girls, “a girl-driven empowerment brand dedicated to raising the most inspired and confident generation of girls,” released the book Dear Rebel last year, which contains the stories of more than ...
According to Handicapped Woman Association’s report, especially mentally handicapped women are victims of violence, and perpetrators are usually the closest ones. Handicapped Woman Association has ...
As a disabled woman, the world can often feel like an inaccessible and hostile place. For example, I've been made to feel like an inconvenience at concerts where accessibility was promised, and called ...
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The Toledo Museum of Art is partnering with the Disability EmpowHer Network to present “Disabled Women Make History (and Art).” The exhibit will be open on May 17 from 6 p.m. to ...
The struggle for accessible and affordable housing is a significant challenge for many women with disabilities in New York City. Jessica, a motorized wheelchair user who works at Bronx Independent ...
The Boston City Council will take a look at expanding handicapped parking access to women entering the late stage of their pregnancy, on the premise that their condition is debilitating enough at that ...
This is a journey to unravel the complexity of disabled urban life, where every thread of policy and every weave of infrastructure reflect the broader themes of social inclusion and equality. In ...
Caroline Agwanda is living proof that disability is not inability. In fact, she has risen to heights most able-bodied people can only dream of. Agwanda is now a beacon of hope to hundreds of disabled ...