Picture this. It’s 1983, New Year’s Day. Today, the world’s first outpatient clinic for AIDS opens, Ward 86 at San Francisco General Hospital. Four days later, the first AIDS cases are reported in ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Autism and mental health are complex subjects. Here are some guidelines we use when choosing how to write about ...

In recent weeks, there have been a number of media reports on issues affecting people with disabilities. These have included a child with autism who went missing in New York City, a public forum and ...

At a training the other day on the topic of homelessness, a participant stood up during the question-and-answer section and shared his perspective for the audience. "I appreciate you trying to be ...

The following information was released by the Center for American Progress: Authors' note: As the disability community continues to rapidly evolve, its members have begun to use identity-first ...

The words we use at work matter. And when it comes to diversity, the terminology can be a make-or-break issue—communicating respect or disrespect for individuals and communities, and shaping how ...

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Autism and mental health are complex subjects. Here are some guidelines we use when choosing how to write about them. When we’re writing about a person’s experience with a mental health condition, ...