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Disability Culture Lab
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DCL is a nonprofit disability media and narrative lab, by and for disabled folks. We exist to dismantle ableism and celebrate disabled community and culture.

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Support Disabled-Trans & Two-Spirit-Led Projects today and every day! @CrushColonialism.bsky.social, tinyurl.com/DisabilityProjectTLC, @FDMORG.bsky.social, and us at @DisabilityLab.bsky.social, are great places to start! Disabled Trans people deserve to thrive now.
Over a blue background, there is a top and bottom border made up of white and pink geometric shapes. Underneath the top border, the header reads “Support Disabled-Trans & Two-Spirit-Led Projects Pt. 1” with a chevron shape pointing to the header text. Below is the “Crushing Colonialism” logo for the “Disabled-Trans & Two-Spirit-led org elevating Indigenous creators & storytellers,” and the username “@CrushColonialism.bsky.social.” Next is the “Disability Project at Transgender Law Center,” a “Disabled-Trans-led org magnifying the collective power of the disability community,” as well as their logo and website “tinyurl.com/DisProjTLC.” Below the text is the white Disability Culture Lab logo, and then the bottom border. In the bottom right corner, the center of the white geometric shape that is part of the border has the page number “4.” Over a blue background, there is a top and bottom border made up of white and pink geometric shapes. Underneath the top border, the header reads “Support Disabled-Trans & Two-Spirit-Led Projects Pt. 2” with a chevron shape pointing to the header text. Below is “Foundations for Divergent Minds,” their logo, username “@FDMORG.bsky.social,” and description “Disabled-Trans-led org advancing equality for neurodivergent people.” Below is “Disability Culture Lab,” their logo, username “@DisabilityLab.bsky.social,” and description “Disabled-Trans-led org shifting narratives on disability from fear & pity to solidarity & liberation.” Below the text is the white Disability Culture Lab logo, and then the bottom border. In the bottom right corner, the center of the white geometric shape that is part of the border has the page number “5.” Over a blue background, white capitalized text reads “Disabled Trans people deserve to thrive now.” Above the text is a white geometric shape made up of circles, semicircles, and quarter circles, and pink geometric line shapes. Below the text is the white Disability Culture Lab logo, and below the logo are the pink and white shapes but with the pink shapes first on the left, and then the white shape. In the bottom right corner is the page number “6.”
November 20, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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Today, we call attention to the deep harm done to the Disabled Trans community every day, as well as the strength of Trans resilience. We must fight for Trans survival, Trans joy, and Trans community. Fight for the Trans people in your community, and donate to Trans people and organizations!
Over a blue background, white capitalized text reads “We must fight for Trans survival, Trans joy, and Trans community.” Above the text is a white geometric shape made up of circles, semicircles, and quarter circles, and pink geometric line shapes. Below the text is the white Disability Culture Lab logo, and below the logo are the pink and white shapes but with the pink shapes first on the left, and then the white shape. In the bottom right corner is the page number “1.” Over a blue background, there is a top and bottom border made up of white and pink geometric shapes. Underneath the top border, the header reads “Give Them Their Flowers” with a chevron shape pointing to the header text. Below is the Advocates for Trans Equality logo, and the subheader reads “Advocates for Trans Equality: Trans Remembrance Project” in yellow. Underneath is the link to the project at TransRemembrance.org. The description text reads “Visit TransRemembrance.org to submit stories about Trans people who have passed, and to honor Trans lives lost.” Below the text is the white Disability Culture Lab logo, and then the bottom border. In the bottom right corner, the center of the white geometric shape that is part of the border has the page number “2.” Over a blue background, there is a top and bottom border made up of white and pink geometric shapes. Underneath the top border, the header reads “Help Trans People Thrive” with a chevron shape pointing to the header text. Below is the “FOR THE GWORLS” logo for “Fundraisers for Black Trans people,” and the website “ForTheGworls.com” Next is the “The Okra Project” logo for “Mutual aid for Black Trans people,” and the username “@TheOkraProject.bsky.social.” Lastly is the “Trans Lifeline” logo for “Peer support & [a] crisis hotline,” and the username “@TransLifeline.org.” Below the text is the white Disability Culture Lab logo, and then the bottom border. In the bottom right corner, the center of the white geometric shape that is part of the border has the page number “3.”
November 20, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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We at Disability Culture Lab deeply mourn the passing of Alice Wong @sfdirewolf.bsky.social: activist, storyteller, cultural architect, and one of the brightest lights of our disability community. Please read @thesicktimes.org tribute to Alice, and donate to her GoFundMe & cripsforesimsforgaza.org.
Slide 1: Over a dark teal background, header text reads “Honoring Alice Wong.” Below the header text is a collage digital portrait by Jennifer White-Johnson, featuring Alice Wong, an Asian American woman in a wheelchair with a tracheostomy at her neck connected to a ventilator. She’s wearing a pink plaid shirt, pink pants, and a magenta lip color. She is smiling and behind her are a bunch of tall prehistoric looking plants. She is surrounded with red-orange, yellow, and white flowers and behind it a grainy lavender shaded background. Photo credit: Allison Busch Photography. Below the collage is credit text in italics reading “Image courtesy of Jennifer White-Johnson.”, and below that text is Disability Culture Lab’s logo in white. In the bottom right corner is the page number “1.” Slide 2: Over a dark teal background is a pale eggshell rectangle containing black text that reads “We at Disability Culture Lab deeply mourn the passing of Alice Wong: activist, storyteller, cultural architect, and one of the brightest lights of our disability community. Alice transformed what disability culture is and what it can become. Through the Disability Visibility Project and her own writing and organizing, she cultivated space for disabled people — especially those most marginalized — to tell our own stories, shape our own culture, and imagine futures centered in justice, pleasure, and joy.” Below the text is the teal Disability Culture Lab logo, and in the bottom right corner is the page number “2.” Slide 3: Over a dark teal background is a pale eggshell rectangle containing black text that reads “Alice's work planted seeds for many in the DisCo, including the Disability Culture Lab. Her words, support, and friendship built foundations that will continue to sustain us for generations. Her legacy is a mandate: build community, honor our histories, deepen our solidarities, and fight for a world where disabled people thrive. We hold her loved ones and our community in care and solidarity. Thank you, Alice, for everything you have made possible.” Below the text is the teal Disability Culture Lab logo, and in the bottom right corner is the page number “3.” Slide 4: Over a dark teal background is a pale eggshell rectangle containing black text that reads “Please read The Sick Times’ tribute to Alice to learn more about her life and work. Donate to Alice’s GoFundMe and Crips for eSims for Gaza, linked at the bottom of the tribute. In grief and solidarity, Team Disability Culture Lab.” Below the text is a circular picture of Jen White-Johnson’s collage of Alice, an Asian American woman with a tracheostomy at her neck connected to a ventilator. She’s wearing a pink plaid shirt and a magenta lip color. She is smiling and behind her are a bunch of tall prehistoric looking plants. She is surrounded with red-orange, yellow, and white flowers. On either side of the circle are red graphic shapes, framing Alice’s portrait. Below is the teal Disability Culture Lab logo, and in the bottom right corner is the page number “4.”
November 18, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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Head over to Shop.DisabilityCultureLab.org to shop our Fall 2025 Merch Drop, Fashion Against Fascism Part II: Disability Justice = Abolish ICE! We’ve revamped some of our classics into new colorways and styles, perfect for the fall and winter. Feel free to tag us in posts when you wear our merch!
A Black person sits on a wood bench with a mug in hand, wearing ripped blue jeans and a black t-shirt that reads "Cure Ableism" five times in red, orange, yellow, green, and blue, and the white Disability Culture Lab logo. The background is bright blue, with the teal Disability Culture Lab logo in the top left, and capitalized header text that reads “New Merch Now Live!” in the top right. To the left of the person is a black crewneck sweater version of the merch. Behind the merch, there is a red graphic shape of semicircles. At the bottom is the link to the shop Shop.DisabilityCultureLab.org and a QR code to “Shop Now.” A gorgeous trans femme person poses in a gray t-shirt that reads “Protect Trans Disabled Youth” in hand drawn letters in the trans pride flag colors (light pink, sky blue, and white). The background is bright green, with the teal Disability Culture Lab logo in the top left, and capitalized header text that reads “New Merch Now Live!” in the top right. To the left of the person is a black crewneck sweater version of the merch. Behind the merch, there is a red graphic shape of semicircles. At the bottom is the link to the shop Shop.DisabilityCultureLab.org and a QR code to “Shop Now.” A brown-skinned person with brown hair and bangs, long nails, pink tinted sunglasses, and winged eyeliner lowers their glasses to look at the camera. They are seated in a wheelchair, wearing black knee-high boots, black pants, and a black crewneck sweater that reads "Disability Justice Is... Climate Justice, Repro Justice, Landback, Free Palestine, Black Liberation, Immigrant Justice, Queer Liberation, Gender Justice, Worker Justice, Economic Justice" and the Disability Culture Lab logo in white. They are seated in a wheelchair. The background is bright yellow, with the teal Disability Culture Lab logo in the top left, and capitalized header text that reads “New Merch Now Live!” in the top right. To the left of the person is the black crewneck sweater. Behind the merch, there is a red graphic shape of semicircles. At the bottom is the link to the shop Shop.DisabilityCultureLab.org and a QR code to “Shop Now.” Posted on a wall in public, a black poster with white text reads "Disability Justice Is... Climate Justice, Repro Justice, Landback, Free Palestine, Black Liberation, Immigrant Justice, Queer Liberation, Gender Justice, Worker Justice, Economic Justice" and the Disability Culture Lab logo in white. The background is bright green, with the teal Disability Culture Lab logo in the top left, and capitalized header text that reads “New Merch Now Live!” in the top right. To the left of the photo of the poster outside is the standard flatlay image of the poster. Behind the poster, there is a red graphic shape of semicircles. At the bottom is the link to the shop Shop.DisabilityCultureLab.org and a QR code to “Shop Now.”
November 7, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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Masks Are Community Care! The second part of our Fall 2025 Merch Drop, Fashion Against Fascism Part II: Disability Justice = Abolish ICE, is here! Grab your threads today at Shop.DisabilityCultureLab.org, and feel free to tag us when you wear our merch!
A brown-skinned person with long white hair poses standing, looking at the camera. They are wearing an orange hat, a red KF94 trifold respirator mask, a purple choker necklace, a yellow skirt, orange stockings, and a black t-shirt that reads "Masks Are Community Care", with "Masks" in a white handwritten font, "Are" in black text in a small white shape, "Community" in rainbow text, and "Care" in white text. To the left of the text is a white KF94 trifold respirator mask. The background is bright green, with the teal Disability Culture Lab logo in the top left, and capitalized header text that reads “New Merch Now Live!” in the top right. To the left of the person is a black crewneck sweater version of the merch. Behind the merch, there is a red graphic shape of semicircles. At the bottom is the link to the shop Shop.DisabilityCultureLab.org and a QR code to “Shop Now.” A person with blonde short-cropped hair and limb loss sits on a stool, looking down to the left and smiling. They are wearing grey pants, and a black pullover hoodie with the turquoise words "Disabled Joy Is Revolutionary" and the turquoise Disability Culture Lab logo. The background is bright blue, with the teal Disability Culture Lab logo in the top left, and capitalized header text that reads “New Merch Now Live!” in the top right. To the left of the person is a black t-shirt version of the merch. Behind the merch, there is a red graphic shape of semicircles. At the bottom is the link to the shop Shop.DisabilityCultureLab.org and a QR code to “Shop Now.” A person with brown hair and bangs, long nails, pink tinted sunglasses, and winged eyeliner lowers their glasses to look at the camera. They are seated in a wheelchair, wearing black knee-high boots, black pants, and a gray crewneck sweater that reads "Crips Against Fascism" three times, with "Crips" in the first line, "Against" in the second line, and "Fascism" in the third line all in white text with bright red background, so it also reads "Crips Against Fascism" diagonally. The background is bright pink, with the teal Disability Culture Lab logo in the top left, and capitalized header text that reads “New Merch Now Live!” in the top right. To the left of the person is the gray crewneck sweater. Behind the merch, there is a red graphic shape of semicircles. At the bottom is the link to the shop Shop.DisabilityCultureLab.org and a QR code to “Shop Now.” A brown-skinned trans person with long hair and fierce makeup looks left and smiles brightly. They are wearing a shimmering jacket, black pants, and a black t-shirt with the words "Disabled People Deserve To Thrive Now" in purple, with two purple sparkles, and the purple Disability Culture Lab logo below. The background is bright yellow, with the teal Disability Culture Lab logo in the top left, and capitalized header text that reads “New Merch Now Live!” in the top right. To the left of the person is a black t-shirt version of the merch. Behind the merch, there is a red graphic shape of semicircles. At the bottom is the link to the shop Shop.DisabilityCultureLab.org and a QR code to “Shop Now.”
November 6, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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Our Fall 2025 Merch Drop, Fashion Against Fascism Part II: Disability Justice = Abolish ICE, is here! As ICE targets our communities, this merch line reminds us that disability justice and the fight to abolish ICE are rooted in collective care, liberation, & resistance. Shop.DisabilityCultureLab.org
Six Black and Brown people in t-shirts from Disability Culture Lab’s Fall 2025 merch drop, all t-shirts with black backgrounds and white or colorful text. From left to right, the first person is Black with long locs, silver jewelry, and tattoos, and their shirt reads “Disability Justice = Chinga La Migra.” The second person is brown-skinned with long hair, and their shirt reads “Disabled Joy Is Revolutionary.” The third person has long straight dark hair, and their shirt reads “Love Disabled Immigrants, F*ck ICE.” The fourth person is tall with a short beard, and their shirt reads “Disabled People Deserve To Thrive Now.” The fifth person is brown-skinned with short hair, and their shirt reads “Masks Are Community Care.” The sixth person is a brown-skinned fem, and their shirt reads “Disability Justice = Abolish ICE!” The background is bright blue, with the teal Disability Culture Lab logo in the top left, and capitalized header text that reads “New Merch Now Live!” in the top right. Behind the people wearing merch, there is a red graphic shape of semicircles. At the bottom is the link to the shop: Shop.DisabilityCultureLab.org. A person with brown hair and bangs, long nails, pink tinted sunglasses, and winged eyeliner poses with their arms raised, showing their nails and looking toward the sky while seated in a wheelchair. They are wearing black knee-high boots and black pants, and black t-shirt that reads "Love Disabled Immigrants." in white text. Below is a hand with red nails and a black heart on the middle finger flipping the middle finger, and large textured text that reads "ICE.", with "ICE" in red and the period in white. All together, the message can be read as "Love Disabled Immigrants. F*ck ICE." The background is bright blue, with the teal Disability Culture Lab logo in the top left, and capitalized header text that reads “New Merch Now Live!” in the top right. To the left of the person is a black crewneck sweater version of the merch. Behind the merch, there is a red graphic shape of semicircles. At the bottom is the link to the shop Shop.DisabilityCultureLab.org and a QR code to “Shop Now.” A brown-skinned person with beautiful white eye makeup, pearl-drop earrings, and a septum ring stands facing the camera. They are holding a rainbow pride fan, and are wearing a purple skirt and a black crewneck sweater that reads "Disability Justice = Abolish ICE!" in mostly white text, with "Abolish" in bright yellow and slightly tilted. The background is bright pink, with the teal Disability Culture Lab logo in the top left, and capitalized header text that reads “New Merch Now Live!” in the top right. To the left of the person is a black t-shirt version of the merch. Behind the merch, there is a red graphic shape of semicircles. At the bottom is the link to the shop Shop.DisabilityCultureLab.org and a QR code to “Shop Now.” A brown-skinned person stands facing toward the camera. They are wearing sunglasses on top of their head, hoop earrings, black pants, and a black crewneck sweater that reads "Disability Justice = Chinga La Migra" in mostly white text, with "Chinga" in bright orange and slightly tilted. The background is bright yellow, with the teal Disability Culture Lab logo in the top left, and capitalized header text that reads “New Merch Now Live!” in the top right. To the left of the person is a black t-shirt version of the merch. Behind the merch, there is a red graphic shape of semicircles. At the bottom is the link to the shop Shop.DisabilityCultureLab.org and a QR code to “Shop Now.”
November 6, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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For Disabled Women’s Equal Pay Day, our Managing Director, Kenrya Rankin (she/her) @kenrya.bsky.social, speaks to the disabling conditions that Black disabled women face due to capitalism and the current administration. Read the press release and the resolution at tinyurl.com/DWEPD25PressRelease
Background is an eggshell-colored square background with a bright blue border. At the top is the Disability Culture Lab logo in teal. Below the logo inside of a bright orange square is a picture of Kenrya Rankin, a dark-skinned Black woman with big, dark brown, kinky hair styled in a twistout, wearing black-rimmed glasses, hot pink lipstick, and a big smile. She is also wearing a shirt with a hot pink, blue, yellow print. Below the photo is a quote from Kenrya in teal text that reads "Unequal pay and inaccessible workplaces aren’t just unfair, they’re disabling. Black disabled women are in a particularly difficult place right now, as we face record job losses and juggle caregiving for our children, our parents, and ourselves.” Below the quote reads "Kenrya Rankin (she/her) Managing Director" in all caps. At the bottom is a link to the source of the quote, tinyurl.com/DWEPD25PressRelease. In the bottom right corner is the page number "1." Background is an eggshell-colored square background with a bright blue border. At the top is the Disability Culture Lab logo in teal. Below the logo inside of a bright orange square is a picture of Kenrya Rankin, a dark-skinned Black woman with big, dark brown, kinky hair styled in a twistout, wearing black-rimmed glasses, hot pink lipstick, and a big smile. She is also wearing a shirt with a hot pink, blue, yellow print. Below the photo is a quote from Kenrya in teal text that reads “And capitalism — plus the current Administration — demand that we do it all without accommodations. We need to invest in Black women, but this Administration would rather implement policies that further disable us.” Below the quote reads "Kenrya Rankin (she/her) Managing Director" in all caps. At the bottom is a link to the source of the quote, tinyurl.com/DWEPD25PressRelease. In the bottom right corner is the page number "2." Background is an eggshell-colored square background with a bright blue border. At the top is the Disability Culture Lab logo in teal. Below the logo is a screenshot from the Disabled Women's Equal Pay Day press release that reads "For Immediate Release: Reps. Cherifilus-McCormick and Pressley Introduce Resolution Recognizing Disabled Women's Equal Pay Day." Below the photo is text that reads "In recognition of Disabled Women’s Equal Pay Day, Representatives Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (FL-20) and Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) introduced the Disabled Women’s Equal Pay Day Resolution. Click the link in bio to read the press release: tinyurl.com/DWEPD25PressRelease." In the bottom right corner is the page number "3."
October 29, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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While we work to close the wage gap for disabled women, we also must break down the ableist barriers & systems in place that keep disabled women in poverty. Our systems need a transformation. #DisabledWomensEPD
Centered over a dark green background and extending over the top is a 2025 calendar with the day October 23rd circled in red, with a red arrow pointing to the date. The capitalized header text at the bottom reads “Disabled Women’s Equal Pay Day 2025 October 23” in white and yellow letters.
October 23, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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Did you know that the pay gap is wider for disabled women of color? Sexism, racism, and ableism means we’re paid even less than nondisabled men. We need equal pay now to lift disabled women out of poverty! Take Action here: tinyurl.com/DWEPD25 #DisabledWomensEPD
Centered over a dark green background, capitalized top header text reads “Disabled Women’s Equal Pay Day 2025 October 23” in white and yellow letters. Below, white text reads “We’re still fighting for equal pay.” Centered at the bottom are four hand-drawn people. From left to right, there is a person sitting down facing left, a person standing wearing dark sunglasses and holding a cane, a person with a prosthetic leg standing and waving, and a person sitting in a wheelchair facing left.
October 23, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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Disabled women are paid only 56 cents for every dollar paid to a nondisabled man. Ridiculous, right? That’s why today is the second-ever #DisabledWomensEqualPayDay. Join us in highlighting the barriers to equal pay and help us close the gap. Take action today! tinyurl.com/DWEPD25
Centered over a dark green background, capitalized top header text reads “Disabled Women’s Equal Pay Day 2025 October 23” in white and pale green letters. Below is a single dollar bill torn in half, representing how disabled women are paid just over half of what nondisabled men are paid per year.
October 23, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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We’re excited to welcome Mani Vinson (any/all) MHSA to Team DCL as a Senior Advisor! As part of Disability Culture Lab’s Disability Rising Fellowship, Mani provides training, facilitation, and coaching to ten fellows, with a focus on digital organizing, safety, and communications skill-building.
Over a dark blue background, text reads “Welcome, Mani Vinson! Senior Advisor,” with the white Disability Culture Lab logo in the top right corner. Below the text is a square picture of Mani, a brown-skinned Black person with black hair pulled back behind their head. They are wearing a dark green collared zip-up shirt over a white undershirt, and white stud earrings. They are smiling warmly at the camera. Around the picture are bright yellow geometric shapes filling a box shape.
October 21, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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Announcing the final member of the 2025 Disability Rising Fellowship Cohort! Rachel A.R. Porter (she/her) is a queer, disabled Seneca descendant and founder of the Indigenous Enough Project, weaving narratives of belonging, mental health, and rematriation. Full bio at tinyurl.com/DCLFellows.
At the top, the Disability Culture Lab logo in teal is centered over a pink header section. Below is teal header text that reads “Announcing the 2025 Disability Rising Fellowship Cohort!” and “Rachel A. R. Porter (she/her)” over a pale blue background. Centered is a circle picture of Rachel, a white assumed Seneca descendant with short auburn hair and glasses looking out into the distance while smiling. A blurred green field and blue sky is visible in the background. She is wearing a jean jacket, purple wampum earrings, and two gold necklaces: one that says "yes" in a script font and another shaped like a canoe paddle. On either side of the circle picture are teal framing sections. Below the picture, teal text reads “Indigenous Enough Project” as the fellow’s affiliation. At the bottom of the slide is a teal footer section with a pink arrow on the left side pointing toward the right. Centered in the footer is white text that reads “Full bio: tinyurl.com/DCLFellows.”
October 16, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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Announcing the next member of the 2025 Disability Rising Fellowship Cohort! Mustafa Rfat (he/him) from Washington University is a refugee scholar and disability advocate researching equity and inclusion for refugees with disabilities. Full bio at tinyurl.com/DCLFellows.
At the top, the Disability Culture Lab logo in teal is centered over a pink header section. Below is teal header text that reads “Announcing the 2025 Disability Rising Fellowship Cohort!” and “Daniel Mustafa Rfat (he/him)” over a pale blue background. Centered is a circle picture of Mustafa, a middle-aged man seated in front of a gray, cloud-textured backdrop. He has short dark hair and is clean-shaven. He is smiling slightly, looking directly at the camera. He is wearing a dark navy blazer over a blue plaid button-up shirt. The overall setting resembles a professional studio portrait. On either side of the circle picture are pink framing sections. Below the picture, teal text reads “Washington University” as the fellow’s affiliation. At the bottom of the slide is a teal footer section with a pink arrow on the left side pointing toward the right. Centered in the footer is white text that reads “Full bio: tinyurl.com/DCLFellows.”
October 16, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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Announcing the next member of the 2025 Disability Rising Cohort! @drkalyncoghill.blacksky.team (they/them) from Blacksky Algorithms Inc. is a Black feminist scholar researching the disabling impacts of digital misogynoir and gender-based violence in online spaces. Full bio: tinyurl.com/DCLFellows
At the top, the Disability Culture Lab logo in teal is centered over a pink header section. Below is teal header text that reads “Announcing the 2025 Disability Rising Fellowship Cohort!” and “Dr. KáLyn Coghill (they/them)” over a pale blue background. Centered is a circle picture of Dr. Coghill, a Black femme with multi-colored glasses, a tan shirt that says "the future is" in black cursive font, and short blonde and pink hair. They sit in front of a gold and white bookshelf filled with different books of multiple colors and sizes. On either side of the circle picture are teal framing sections. Below the picture, teal text reads “Blacksky Algorithms Inc.” as the fellow’s affiliation. At the bottom of the slide is a teal footer section with a pink arrow on the left side pointing toward the right. Centered in the footer is white text that reads “Full bio: tinyurl.com/DCLFellows.”
October 16, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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Announcing the next member of the 2025 Disability Rising Fellowship Cohort! Jilisa Milton (she/her) is a social justice lawyer and environmental advocate leading community-based efforts for disability, climate, and racial justice. Full bio at tinyurl.com/DCLFellows.
At the top, the Disability Culture Lab logo in teal is centered over a pink header section. Below is teal header text that reads “Announcing the 2025 Disability Rising Fellowship Cohort!” and “Jilisa Milton (she/her)” over a pale blue background. Centered is a circle picture of Jilisa smiling outdoors in front of sunlit trees and branches. She is a Black woman and has long, light brown locs that extend past her waist and is wearing a sleeveless burgundy dress. On either side of the circle picture are pink framing sections. Below the picture, teal text reads “Greater-Birmingham Alliance to Stop Pollution” as the fellow’s affiliation. At the bottom of the slide is a teal footer section with a pink arrow on the left side pointing toward the right. Centered in the footer is white text that reads “Full bio: tinyurl.com/DCLFellows.”
October 16, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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Announcing the next member of the 2025 Disability Rising Fellowship Cohort! Jaz Williams (he/they) is a transmasc disability rights advocate and organizer working toward collective liberation and trans health equity. Full bio at tinyurl.com/DCLFellows.
At the top, the Disability Culture Lab logo in teal is centered over a pink header section. Below is teal header text that reads “Announcing the 2025 Disability Rising Fellowship Cohort!” and “Jaz Williams (he/they)” over a pale blue background. Centered is a circle picture of Jaz, a mixed trans man who is smiling at the camera in a white and brown striped button-up shirt. His curly hair is pulled back in a ponytail. On either side of the circle picture are teal framing sections. Below the picture, teal text reads “Kentucky Health Justice Network” as the fellow’s affiliation. At the bottom of the slide is a teal footer section with a pink arrow on the left side pointing toward the right. Centered in the footer is white text that reads “Full bio: tinyurl.com/DCLFellows.”
October 16, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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Announcing the next member of the 2025 Disability Rising Fellowship Cohort! Jasmine Williams-Jacobs (any pronouns) is a cultural strategist and founder of Black Remote She, building networks of power for Black queer and trans communities. Full bio at tinyurl.com/DCLFellows
At the top, the Disability Culture Lab logo in teal is centered over a pink header section. Below is teal header text that reads “Announcing the 2025 Disability Rising Fellowship Cohort!” and “Jasmine Williams-Jacobs (all pronouns)” over a pale blue background. Centered is a circle picture of Jasmine, a light-skinned Black person with glasses and long locs.. On either side of the circle picture are pink framing sections. Below the picture, teal text reads “Black Remote She” as the fellow’s affiliation. At the bottom of the slide is a teal footer section with a pink arrow on the left side pointing toward the right. Centered in the footer is white text that reads “Full bio: tinyurl.com/DCLFellows.”
October 16, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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Announcing the next member of the 2025 Disability Rising Fellowship Cohort! Janiah Miller (she/her) is a political strategist and Senior Organizer with Black Feminist Futures. Full bio at tinyurl.com/DCLFellows
At the top, the Disability Culture Lab logo in teal is centered over a pink header section. Below is teal header text that reads “Announcing the 2025 Disability Rising Fellowship Cohort!” and “Janiah Miller (she/her)” over a pale blue background. Centered is a circle picture of Janiah Miller, a smiling brown-skinned Black person with long, two-toned blonde and brown locs sits on a dark chair against a softly lit background. She is wearing a white top with a dark navy-blue blazer and pants. Her hands are gently folded in her lap. Behind them is a partially visible abstract painting featuring white, black, and pink brushstrokes. The overall lighting is warm and bright, highlighting their face and hair. On either side of the circle picture are teal framing sections. Below the picture, teal text reads “Black Feminist Futures” as the fellow’s affiliation. At the bottom of the slide is a teal footer section with a pink arrow on the left side pointing toward the right. Centered in the footer is white text that reads “Full bio: tinyurl.com/DCLFellows.”
October 16, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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Announcing the next member of the 2025 Disability Rising Fellowship Cohort! India Harville (she/her) is a Black disabled somatics practitioner, performance artist, and founder of Embraced Body, advancing disability justice through embodiment and collective healing. Full bio at tinyurl.com/DCLFellows
At the top, the Disability Culture Lab logo in teal is centered over a pink header section. Below is teal header text that reads “Announcing the 2025 Disability Rising Fellowship Cohort!” and “India Harville (she/her)” over a pale blue background. Centered is a circle picture of India, a Black cis woman smiling with long black locs wearing a long white dress, brown belt, red nail polish, and gold bangles. She is seated on a white couch with her right hand crossed over her left forearm. On either side of the circle picture are pink framing sections. Below the picture, teal text reads “Embraced Body & How We Move” as the fellow’s affiliation. At the bottom of the slide is a teal footer section with a pink arrow on the left side pointing toward the right. Centered in the footer is white text that reads “Full bio: tinyurl.com/DCLFellows.”
October 16, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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Announcing the next member of the 2025 Disability Rising Cohort! Dennis Tran (he/him) is a queer, partially-blind Vietnamese-American storyteller and advocate advancing disability, neurodiversity, and AANHPI representation in media and culture. Full bio: tinyurl.com/DCLFellows @denvtran.bsky.social
At the top, the Disability Culture Lab logo in teal is centered over a pink header section. Below is teal header text that reads “Announcing the 2025 Disability Rising Fellowship Cohort!” and “Dennis Tran (he/him)” over a pale blue background. Centered is a circle picture of Dennis, smiling warmly against a plain white background. He has short, neatly styled dark hair and wears black rectangular glasses. He is dressed in a dark navy button-up shirt under a black blazer. His body is slightly angled, and he is centered in the frame, giving a friendly and approachable impression. On either side of the circle picture are teal framing sections. Below the picture, teal text reads “Fox Family Foundation” as the fellow’s affiliation. At the bottom of the slide is a teal footer section with a pink arrow on the left side pointing toward the right. Centered in the footer is white text that reads “Full bio: tinyurl.com/DCLFellows.”
October 16, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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Announcing the 2025 Disability Rising Fellowship Cohort! Daniel Romero-Guerrero (he/they) is a trans-masculine immigrant and community health worker using media and peer support to advance gender, disability, and racial justice. Full bio at tinyurl.com/DCLFellows. @dvnielmatteo.bsky.social
At the top, the Disability Culture Lab logo in teal is centered over a pink header section. Below is teal header text that reads “Announcing the 2025 Disability Rising Fellowship Cohort!” and “Daniel Romero-Guerrero (he/they)” over a pale blue background. Centered is a circle picture of Daniel, a masculine person with short, dark hair is smiling front facing toward the right. They are wearing a navy blue collared shirt with subtle red trim along the edge. The person has two small earrings in both ears and a nose piercing. The background is completely white, making the individual stand out clearly in the photo. The lighting is bright. On either side of the circle picture are pink framing sections. Below the picture, teal text reads “Rev Love Media” as the fellow’s affiliation. At the bottom of the slide is a teal footer section with a pink arrow on the left side pointing toward the right. Centered in the footer is white text that reads “Full bio: tinyurl.com/DCLFellows.”
October 16, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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Disability Justice is Land Back. This Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we’re focusing on reparations. What's your reparations practice plan? Tell us in the comments below and share mutual aid funds for the community to uplift! #IndigenousPeoplesDay2025 #Disability #Accessibility
The background is dark blue. On the top and bottom borders are alternating red-yellow patterns of graphic triangle shapes. Below the top border is a white double arrow pointing to white text in all caps that reads “Disability Justice is Land Back.” Centered below the text is the white Disability Culture Lab logo. Background is dark blue with top-bottom borders of alternating red-yellow graphic triangle shapes. Below the top border, a white double arrow points to white header text that reads “Fight for Land Back.” Below the header is the red NDN Collective logo, with text reading “NDN Collective” and “@NDNCollective.Bsky.Social.” Body text reads “Visit NDNCollective.org/land-back for resources and toolkits on land back, land rights, and jurisdiction.” Below is the white Disability Culture Lab logo. The background is dark blue. On the top and bottom borders are alternating red-yellow patterns of graphic triangle shapes. Below the top border is a white double arrow pointing to white header text that reads “Give Reparations.” Below the header is the logo and username for Crushing Colonialism @CrushingColonialism.Bsky.Social, Indigenous Environmental Network @IENEarth.Bsky.Social, and Native Organizers Alliance NativeOrganizing.org. Below that is the white Disability Culture Lab logo. Background is dark blue with top-bottom borders of alternating red-yellow graphic triangle shapes. Below the top border, a white double arrow points to white header text that reads “What’s Your Reparations Plan?” Body text reads “This Indigenous people's day, we’ve shared some examples of where our team is giving. What's your reparations practice plan? Tell us in the comments below and share mutual aid funds for the community to uplift!” Below is the white Disability Culture Lab logo.
October 13, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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We’re excited to welcome Jennae Petersen to Team DCL as a Senior Creative Advisor! From making website updates to designing new merch, she’s helping us shift the narrative on disability from fear and pity to solidarity and liberation.

Learn more about Jennae: https://www.disabilityculturelab.org/.
Over a blue background, text reads “Welcome, Jennae Petersen! Senior Creative Advisor,” with the white Disability Culture Lab logo in the top right corner. Below the text are bright yellow geometric arrows pointing right toward a square picture of Jennae, a brown-skinned Black woman with dark brown kinky hair in a twist out. She is wearing a gray off-the-shoulder top, a pendant necklace, and hoop earrings.
October 3, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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From ProPublica: “Programs for Students With Hearing and Vision Loss Harmed by Trump’s Anti-Diversity Push.” Read more at https://f.mtr.cool/ohhwjocfjy
ProPublica: "Programs for Students With Hearing and Vision Loss Harmed by Trump’s Anti-Diversity Push" by Jodi S. Cohen and Jennifer Smith Richards. "Citing concerns about DEI, the U.S. Department of Education has halted funding for programs that support students with combined hearing and vision loss in eight states. 'How low can you go?' one advocate asked. 'How can you do this to children?'" Photo of the Department of Education building by J. David Ake/Getty Images
September 11, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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Last week @juliametraux.bsky.social  reported on House Dems pushing back against plans to "end goals for companies with federal contracts to have at least seven percent of their employees have a disability." Read: https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/09/house-simon-labor-trump-disabled-workers/
Mother Jones: "House Dems Blast Labor Department for Abandoning Disabled Workers" by Julia Métraux. https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/09/house-simon-labor-trump-disabled-workers/. A letter led by California Rep. Lateefah Simon demands answers from Trump’s labor secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer. Photo of The Department of Labor building in Washington, DC. Samuel Corum/Sipa USA/AP
September 9, 2025 at 10:19 PM