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Read more about the article Even after firing Chris Cuomo, CNN cannot erase months of disregarding basic ethical standards
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Even after firing Chris Cuomo, CNN cannot erase months of disregarding basic ethical standards

In the opening days of the pandemic, as I looked for a replacement for sports, I turned to politics and CNN. Each night, I turned to the network, often around…

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December 2021
Read more about the article Engracia Figueroa’s death shows why flying with a wheelchair is scary
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Commentary / Disability / Substack

Engracia Figueroa’s death shows why flying with a wheelchair is scary

It was 2018 and my family was planning a vacation to California. But the most important question was the hardest to answer: how would we get there? The days-long drive…

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November 2021
Read more about the article CVS’ attack on Section 504 threatens disability rights
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Commentary / Disability / Substack

CVS’ attack on Section 504 threatens disability rights

I watched “Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution” a few weeks ago. It wasn't my first time watching the film about the growth of the disability rights movement, but it was…

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November 2021
Read more about the article K-12 education system is failing students with disabilities (Guest Opinion by Joey Pagano)
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Published Commentary / Syracuse.com

K-12 education system is failing students with disabilities (Guest Opinion by Joey Pagano)

In discussions about K-12 education reform, disabled students are often an afterthought, yet represent a gaping hole in the system. I have documented my own struggles with higher education throughout…

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November 2021
Read more about the article Ableism is everywhere — even the Paralympics (Guest Opinion by Joey Pagano)
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Published Commentary / Syracuse.com

Ableism is everywhere — even the Paralympics (Guest Opinion by Joey Pagano)

As I have watched the Paralympics, the name Becca Meyers echoes between my ears. Thinking what would've been, could've been and should be has infuriated me since I read that…

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September 2021
Read more about the article Center on Disability and Inclusion Launches Program to Support Degree-Seeking Autistic Students
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Center on Disability and Inclusion Launches Program to Support Degree-Seeking Autistic Students

Funded by a contribution from Karen Colapietro Seybold G’92, a pilot project in the Center on Disability and Inclusion will create research opportunities and direct support for matriculated autistic students…

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August 2021
Read more about the article Expanded protections for ‘Long COVID’ patients could further strain systems people with disabilities often rely on
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Commentary / Disability / Substack

Expanded protections for ‘Long COVID’ patients could further strain systems people with disabilities often rely on

I remember watching President Bidenn's acceptance speech on Nov. 7, and celebrating when he mentioned supporting the disability community. Maybe it was naive of me to have so much hope,…

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August 2021
Read more about the article Simone Biles’ mental health struggles represent disability rights issues
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Published Commentary / Syracuse.com

Simone Biles’ mental health struggles represent disability rights issues

American gymnast Simone Biles has been the center of attention since removing herself from multiple competitions last week.  Biles said on social media Friday that she is dealing with what…

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August 2021
Read more about the article Defining disability pride: ‘I am who I am because of what I am’
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Published Commentary / Syracuse.com

Defining disability pride: ‘I am who I am because of what I am’

July is a symbolic month for the disability community. On July 26, 1990, the transformative Americans with Disabilities Act was enacted, and in celebration of its 25th anniversary, New York…

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July 2021
Read more about the article Andrew Yang represents a threat to disabled people
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Commentary / Disability / Substack

Andrew Yang represents a threat to disabled people

Reading that Andrew Yang conceded in New York City's mayoral race on Tuesday night was a sigh of relief. The thought of Yang running the biggest city in America had…

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July 2021
Read more about the article Erasing hurtful words from NY law affirms humanity of disabled people
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Erasing hurtful words from NY law affirms humanity of disabled people

Words matter. Each letter sequence has a meaning attached to it, and sometimes more than one. So the phrase “sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never…

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June 2021
Read more about the article InclusiveU looks for progress amid funding increase
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Disability Beat / Reported Features / The NewsHouse

InclusiveU looks for progress amid funding increase

Syracuse University’s efforts at creating a more diverse and inclusive campus have now gotten financial support from New York State specifically for the disability community. New York State plans to…

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June 2021
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