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This week on the Advocates- the cost of deepfakes

Meet a special needs rescue pup who is changing lives and how to know if it’s time to quit your job

Disability Advocate: 'Everyone Will Become Disabled If They're Lucky'

Maria Town, president of the American Association of People with Disabilities, says disability is not a sign of weakness.

Easterseals: Advocating for 61 Million People, Including the Queer Disabled

The country's largest minority is often the most misunderstood.

Out 'Prison Break' Star Wentworth Miller Reveals Autism Diagnosis

The actor says he is not yet ready to be an advocate regarding the disability, though.

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.

How Beyoncé's Goodwill Toward Queer Fan Shed Light on Obstacles Faced by Those With Wheelchairs

The superstar’s intervention underscores the more considerable accessibility hurdles faced by individuals with disabilities, igniting a broader conversation about inclusivity in the public sphere.

Civil rights leaders vow to fight Donald Trump’s ‘Jim Crow 2.0’ assault on DEI (exclusive)

“Donald Trump and his administration are clearly confused about American values,” NAACP president and CEO Derrick Johnson told The Advocate.

How the Americans With Disabilities Act Helps People Every Day

Kayley Whalen of the National LGBTQ Task Force tells how the ADA has improved her life as a person with "invisible" disabilities.

Why Your Equality Must Include the Disabled

Black, gay, and in a wheelchair, D'Arcee Charington Neal wants everyone like him to not be shortchanged on experiences.

Advancing equality during Disability Pride Month

July is Disability Pride Month, a time to celebrate progress in championing accessibility and equity. But, as Easterseals's President and CEO writes, more work is still needed.

Gay British Paralympian Forced to Crawl Off Airplane

British Paralympian Claire Harvey details her humiliating experience on the official airline of the Paralympic Championships October 30. 

First Trans Judge Appointed to Bench in California

Andi Mudryk has served as chief deputy director at the California Department of Rehabilitation since 2020.

L Word's Jillian Mercado on Repping Queer Disabled Latinx Visibility

The Hollywood newcomer went from being a model to a beloved character on Generation Q

Stacey Milbern, Queer Disability Rights Activist, Remembered on Doodle

"Stacey was a pioneer for disability justice and intersectionality. Her life experiences led her to empower and revitalize others," her sister said.

Mouthwatering philanthropy –Explore 55+ pics from Easterseals South Florida's 33rd Annual Festival of Chefs

The Easterseals South Florida Culinary Arts High School provides vocational training to students with developmental disabilities.

Easterseals Highlights Alarming Accessibility Gaps for Disabled Americans

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.

Pride Media Announces New Leadership for The Advocate, Out

CEO Diane Anderson-Minshall lauds the "exceptionally talented editors and artists" on the new team.

Film Festival Prepares Queer Filmmakers to Take Over Hollywood

This year's CCH Film Festival is heavily angled toward LGBTQ filmmakers, and for good reason. 

Meet Dani Oliva, the First Trans Executive at a Major Music Company

As Vice President of Legal and Business Affairs at Venice Music, Dani Oliva has become the first visible transgender person to serve as an executive at a major music company.