Discover how Stacey Park Milbern’s teenage experiences shaped her identity and sparked a lifelong commitment to disability ...

Other research I’ve conducted indicates that disability identity is associated with a variety of psychological benefits, such as lower depression and anxiety among people with multiple sclerosis.

Each October, Miami is excited to celebrate Disability Identity and Culture Month, stemming from the nationally recognized Disability Employment Awareness Month. Miami uses this time to highlight ...

Design and Disability,” on view in London, goes beyond the precepts of “universal design” to celebrate particular identities ...

A disability identity center — initiated, managed and sustained by students — would go a long way toward curtailing the sense of isolation experienced by students with disabilities and developing the ...

San Francisco this summer opened a new Disability Cultural Center, a unique gathering place specifically designed for people ...

With so many negative consequences of concealing information about oneself, we should consider creating work environments that encourage people to be open about an identity or disability.

It’s important to look at the intent and context behind usage. Identity-first language can be negative if it’s not accompanied by empathy or respect.

Upon first reading The Herald’s Feb. 21 article regarding the proposed creation of a disability-focused student-run center, I was initially excited that my peers were addressing an issue that ...

And the center’s creation is emblematic of a growing recognition of ableism — the systemic discrimination and oppression of disabled people — and disability as an identity.

A blind writer talks about her struggle with body image and self-confidence, and how she's learned to embrace herself and her idea of beauty.

As words and actions matter, business leaders must learn to be intentional about how they speak about disability to be inclusive to their many stakeholders.