## The Formation and Impact of Disability Advocacy Groups in Higher Education: A Case Study of Duke University (2024 USNews Ranking: 7) On August 21, 2024, the Duke Alumni with Disabilities Affinity Group held a Q&A session to discuss its founding background, goals, and future plans. Established in September 2023, this group aims to provide […]
Disability Rights
From Institutionalization to Inclusion: Disability Activism at Syracuse University Library
The Evolution of Disability Rights and Education in the United States: A Reflection on Syracuse University’s Exhibition On August 7, 2024, the Special Collections Research Center at Syracuse University hosted an exhibition titled “From Institutionalization to Inclusion: Disability Activism at Syracuse University Library.” This exhibition, guided by Professor Julia White and conducted by graduate students […]
Ken Rutherford: An Advocate for Disability Rights Rising from Adversity
Ken Rutherford: A Journey of Resilience and Advocacy On August 2, 2024, Georgetown University alumnus Ken Rutherford will reflect on a life transformed by tragedy and resilience. In 1993, while working with a non-governmental organization in Somalia, Rutherford became a victim of a landmine explosion that cost him both legs. This harrowing experience, however, did […]
Disability Independence Day in the USA: A Profound Reflection on Disability Rights
The Significance of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Its Impact on U.S. Colleges On July 26, 2024, the United States will commemorate the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a landmark piece of legislation signed into law by President George H.W. Bush in 1990. This day serves as a reminder of the […]
