News

Community Celebrates Disability Rights Pioneer Judy Heumann

Disability rights icon Judy Heumann died on March 4 at the age of 75. Heumann played a leading role in many of the key events that secured and advanced our community’s civil rights to fully integrate into society: the lawsuit that paved the way for disabled people to become teachers, the landmark Section 504 sit-ins, and the development of the United Nations’ Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities, to name a few.  See how wheelchair users across the country reflected on Heumann’s legacy and read more about her incredible life. 

New and Noteworthy

Mobility Roadside Assistance Provides Accessible Pickup and Towing Service

It can be hard to feel safe driving by yourself when towing and roadside assistance companies typically have no transportation options for wheelchair users. A new roadside assistance program is changing that by offering a nationwide, fully accessible service that includes towing and pickup in an accessible vehicle. 

Disability Media Network Offers Authentic Disability Content on New Streaming Service

Despite some recent progress, authentic representation of wheelchair users can be hard to find in traditional media. Disability Media Network is a new streaming service with content created by and for people with disabilities. Learn more about how to watch this free service and check out a list of current offerings that feature wheelchair users.  

Mental Health

Pandemic Isolation Showed Me That I Needed Help

Hilary Muehlberger had reached the end of her rope in October 2021. Anxiety and depression, fueled by the isolation and stress of the COVID-19 pandemic, left her struggling to function. She made the difficult decision to check herself into a psychiatric hospital. A year and a half later, she calls it “the best decision I’ve ever made.” Read more about how the experience served as “a mental reset” and how she’s moving forward, one day at a time.  

Pro Tip

48 Hours in Accessible Tallahassee

Tallahassee might not be as well-known as other Florida cities, but it’s a hidden gem for those interested in exploring beyond the typical tourist trail. Travel writer and Florida native Sylvia Longmire shares a weekend itinerary guiding you to the best restaurants, shops and nature experiences that this accessible, vibrant destination offers.  

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