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.

In their 2021 article, the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network explained that the month’s purpose is “to change the conversation around autism, shifting it away from stigmatizing “autism awareness” language that presents autism as a threat to be countered with vigilance.

As UUs, our eighth principle calls us to fight for systemic change against oppression. While we don’t all have the platform of Rev. Dr. William Barber, we can all advocate in our own way. May your new year be full of opportunities to affect change and excellent movie experiences!

Despite the bright, twinkling lights and the chiming bells, some of us are full of grief, fear, and pain. We believe there should be a time to honor these feelings as well.