Tag: disability

EXCLUSIVE: Disability Belongs, a national disability-led nonprofit known for creating systemic change in how society views and values people with disabilities, has announced a new virtual cohort of participants for its 2026 Entertainment Lab. In its eighth year, the Lab has become a growing pipeline for disabled talent. The cohort — which includes writers, directors

Companies that practice disability inclusion innovate faster, are more productive, and outperform their competitors. “Disability inclusion is not charity, it’s smart business.” That was the clear message from the inaugural Valuable 500 African Summit 2025, held on Tuesday at The Venue, Houghton Hotel in Johannesburg. Hosted by leading youth development non-profit, Afrika Tikkun, in partnership with the

Judy Heumann, a renowned activist who helped secure legislation protecting the rights of disabled people, has died at age 75.   News of her death Saturday in Washington, D.C., was posted on her website and social media accounts and confirmed by her youngest brother, Rick Heumann.   He said she had been in the hospital a week