Elder law and disability law are closely related areas of legal practice that focus on protecting the rights, autonomy, and well-being of older adults and people with disabilities. In Texas, these legal issues intersect with state-specific laws, public benefits programs, and agencies that can be difficult to navigate without reliable information and planning. This brief overview introduces key topics in Texas elder and disability law and points readers toward trusted resources for learning more.
Read moreAdvancing Access to Good Jobs for All: Celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month
People with disabilities represent over 1 billion people across the planet and around 13 percent of the U.S. population. October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), an opportunity to recognize the contributions that people with disabilities add to America’s workforce and economy. NDEAM is also an opportunity to learn about the advancements made by disability rights activists in advocating for equality and equity in the workplace.
Read moreJuly is Disability Pride Month!
People with disabilities represent over 1 billion people across the planet and around 27 percent of the U.S. population. Disability Pride Month is observed every July to commemorate the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act in July of 1990. The first Disability Pride Day, or Disability Independence Day, recognized every July 26 on the anniversary of the signing of the ADA, was held in Boston in the fall of 1990.
Read moreDisability as a Social Construct
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The Professional Engagement, Growth, and Advancement Special Interest Section (PEGA-SIS) of the American Association of Law Libraries recently hosted a discussion on hidden disabilities in the workplace. One of the key takeaways from the discussion was the idea that “disability” is a social construct. Searching for a fuller explanation of this idea led to today’s blog post.
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