Human Rights
Taking Steps Toward Disability Inclusion in China
A group of newly launched business and nonprofit coalitions are aiming to advance disability inclusion in a new way.
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Social Enterprise
Dignified Work for Disabled Kenyans
Social enterprise Riziki Source promotes professional development for one of Kenya’s most disadvantaged communities.
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Human Rights
The Original Lifehackers
An excerpt from Upshift on how people living with disabilities create innovation
Human Rights
SSIR Stories Around the World
Stories selected by the editors of Stanford Social Innovation Review’s global editions and why they chose to share them with their local audiences.
Leadership
Inclusive Mentorship
A yearlong mentorship program teaches leadership and independent living skills to young disabled women.
Nonprofits & NGOs
Accessibility for Outdoor Sports
India’s pioneering inclusive-sports nonprofit Adventures Beyond Barriers Foundation designs outings for disabled people.
Human Rights
When Discrimination Meets Meritocracy
Hiring managers focus on qualities they deem relevant to the job, even if applying those qualities may be discriminatory.
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There Is No Justice That Neglects Disability
Achieving diversity, equity, and inclusion means putting disability justice in every policy discussion and making it part of the continuing struggle for civil rights.
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Time for Philanthropy to Confront Ableism
If philanthropy is to build a more just and equal society, it must combat ableism in its own institutions and practices.
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Climate Change, Environmental Activism, and Disability
People with disabilities are on the front lines of the climate crisis. Efforts to address the crisis must include them.