Reflecting on disability justice, reproductive autonomy, and the work to combat sexual ableism in our society.
Author: LauraMillar
Why I Wrote to Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. About Accessibility, Public Health, and Structural Inequity
On May 21, 2026, I submitted a public comment to the Department of Health and Human Services asking them to reconsider the Section 504 accessibility delay. Blindness is not the public health crisis. Ableism is.
The harm does not end when the driver leaves. This three-part series names rideshare discrimination against blind service dog handlers as ableism, a pattern of consent violations, and a public health issue. It connects lived experience, survey data, and public health analysis to show how repeated service denials affect safety, autonomy, dignity, health, and full participation in everyday life.
Part 3 of a three-part series on rideshare discrimination, ableism, consent, and public health.
Part 2 of a three-part series on rideshare discrimination, ableism, consent, and public health.
Part 1 of a three-part series on rideshare discrimination, ableism, consent, and public health.
Image description: Progress Pride Flag with a white cane crossing diagonally and the words “Blind & Proud” in rainbow letters on a black background. A Message to Our Community Happy Pride to every blind person navigating a world that wasn’t built for us, but still choosing to live their joy, truth, and power. Whether you’re […]