OAKLAND, Calif. -- An overlooked chapter in the history of the disability rights movement takes center stage at the Oscars on ABC this Sunday. Two producer-directors from Oakland are nominated for ...

Experiences of disability have long been prominent in the life of Colorado Lt. Gov. and disability activist Dianne Primavera, both personally and professionally. Her experiences and activistic spirit ...

A feature film is in the works about a prominent activist known as the “mother of the disability rights movement.” Apple Original Films said it is making a movie about Judy Heumann who was ...

A Griffith High School student recently placed second in Indiana’s National History Day competition, which helped her documentary on a disability rights activist advance to the national competition.

A little known protest that helped pave the way for the Americans with Disabilities Act is the subject of a documentary that’s set to be released. “Deaf President Now!” tells the story of eight days ...

BERKLEY, CA, USA, April 24, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Dr. Victor Santiago Pineda, a celebrated disability rights advocate and filmmaker, announces the release of his ...

What you just saw was pulled from a PBS American Experience documentary which aired in March. In 1990, the Americans With Disabilities Act, or ADA, emerged as a landmark civil rights law, one that ...

"Patrice: The Movie" premieres September 30 on Hulu. ABC News Studios LOS ANGELES -- "Patrice: The Movie," a documentary rom-com, is coming to Hulu, September 30, following its world premiere at the ...

Natalie Wadkins returned from the 2025 National History Day Contest with more than a participation certificate. She came home with pride, purpose and a platform.