Our second film from Higher Ground is Crip Camp––it’s the story of the young people who met at Camp Jened and together would go on to lead the disability civil rights movement. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, I got the chance to talk to the next generation of activists and advocates in the disability rights movement. Through weekly virtual workshops they’ve been continuing the work seen in Crip Camp by training and empowering the next generation of leade

July is Disability Pride Month — a time to reflect, uplift, and continue the fight for civil rights. Here are 5 pivotal moments in U.S. history that shaped the disability rights movement. From IDEA to ADA, each act brought us closer to equity. Let’s honor the progress and keep pushing forward. | The Legal Defense Fund