There are a multitude of excellent works out there by Black, disabled writers, and, in honor of Black History Month, I’m highlighting some of them for you to check out.

World Braille Day raises awareness of this reading method crucial to blind people across the globe. If you haven’t already done so in your congregation, I would recommend installing these ADA-compliant signs around your church building for all meeting rooms, offices, bathrooms, etc.

December has settled in and that means snowy weather and holiday gatherings. At this moment, I’m thinking about the frigid wind outside my Missouri apartment, the need to get my Guide Dog used to wearing his winter booties again, and how many holiday events I have the spoons for. Whether or not I…

I have been attempting to write this newsletter for weeks. Upheaval in my life and those close to mine had left a fog of surrealness surrounding me. Then, the election news I woke up to on November 6 left me reeling in a new way. Added to the feelings of grief and worry I was carrying before were…

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Amidst the violence caused by catastrophic hurricanes, the exorbitant cost of healthcare, and the scarcity of affordable, accessible housing, my thoughts turn to the upcoming elections. NPR and my social media feed make it impossible for me to turn away from these human-caused disasters that…

Happy September and welcome to a new year of Uplift Access newsletters and webinars! Each month, we’ll provide you a deep dive into an accessibility or disability justice topic, UU access updates, and resources ready to help you increase the inclusion of disabled people in your congregation. By…

Lay leaders, religious professionals, disabled UUs, and allies are invited to check out our webinars where you can learn how to be more accessible and inclusive of your congregation’s disabled members and visitors.

Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) is now in its 13th year, I’m excited about the programs hosted by advocates around the world to raise awareness around digital accessibility.