Meet Ben Trockman, the Disability Rights Activist Challenging the Status Quo
Almost 10 years ago, Trockman led the effort to get Congress to pass policies that ensured airplane travel for people with disabilities.
May 07 2023 10:01 AM
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Almost 10 years ago, Trockman led the effort to get Congress to pass policies that ensured airplane travel for people with disabilities.
In 2023, people can book a luxrious suite on an airplane but somebody who requires a wheelchair can’t board a plane and remain in their life-supporting seat.
This challenging exhibit explores a community often ignored in modern society.
"Stacey was a pioneer for disability justice and intersectionality. Her life experiences led her to empower and revitalize others," her sister said.
Skyler Davenport's multifaceted identity enriches this spine-tingling twist on a home invasion thriller.
Dominick Evans chats with The Advocate about directing the music video "Spaces," which centers folks from the disabled community in places they're often left out of.Â
These photos by Robert Andy Coombs document his experiences at the intersection of sexuality and disability, which are rarely expressed in contemporary visual culture.
"It's honestly more comfortable for me to be completely deaf," the artist says. "It's more natural to me."
The actor and writer's one-man play, Hi, Are You Single?, tackles rejection in the gay community.
The Ford and Mellon Foundations invest in queer disabled cultural creatives.
Maria Town, president of the American Association of People with Disabilities, says disability is not a sign of weakness.
The record-breaking lesbian athlete died on a solo rowing journey across the Pacific, but she leaves behind one hell of a legacy.Â
Rodney Evans'a new documentary, Vision Portraits, chronicles the creative process of four visually impaired or blind artists, including Evans himself.
Jérôme was delighted to be elected Mister Bear Europe in Italy. Read what he has to say about working with his vision disabilities and enjoy these photos by Bernard André.
Three incredible works showed me I have queer, trans, and disabled ancestors.
The queer activist wants his community to start seeing themselves in a new light.
How disabled queer and trans people of color are daring to imagine (and create) spaces where people of all shapes, sizes, and abilities have intrinsic value.
A gay man who has difficulty walking was forced to leave behind the device he needs for mobility.