Good afternoon! A bit of a hodgepodge today ... Subscribe or UpgradeMake a one-time donation For People With Autism, Can Restaurant Kitchens Be a Haven? Pete Wells, New York Times - April 5, 2026 "That talent can take several forms. Some cooks on the spectrum are meticulously organized at their
Howdy ... I wasn't feeling well yesterday, so I took a break. These are the links I had lined up to share — a couple of policy updates, and an article I seem to have missed from almost exactly a year ago. Just a reminder – If you have an article,
Good afternoon! This Monday there are three articles to share on the same basic topic ... disability depictions in movies and TV. I hope everyone has a great week! Subscribe or UpgradeMake a one-time donation ‘Code of Silence,’ ‘Pulse’ and More Honored by Ruderman Family Foundation for Portrayals of Characters With
Make your voice heard this Autism Acceptance Month Autistic Self Advocacy Network - April 6, 2026 I like this sort of project. It's the best thing about social media. And that means something. It's been a while since disabled people could say that social media is
Greetings! Other events are overshadowing it, to say the least, but it's actually the start of federal budget time here in the US. Today's links are three takes on the Trump administration's proposed budget, and how it would affect people with disabilities. Subscribe or
Good afternoon ... Unexpected life stuff got in the way of posting a newsletter yesterday. Sorry about that! Tomorrow's newsletter will feature some links I had planned to share on the new proposed US Federal Budget – which, spoiler alert, does not look good. But first, here is the inaugural
Good afternoon! Today let's focus on some neglected elements for this newsletter – specifically, scheduled webinars and similar online events, and issues of interest to disabled veterans. Here are your three links for this Monday ... Subscribe or UpgradeMake a one-time donation Webinar: Social Security, Disability, and Equity: New Research
My Reaction to The Pitt: Support vs. Control in Disability (Guardianship, Consent & Healthcare) CP Life - March 22, 2026 I just recently became a fan of The Pitt, and noticed pretty much right away that the show includes some interesting depictions of disability. In this video, a woman with
We had some great comments last month – more to think about! To send a comment at any time, email me at: apulrang@icloud.com. Subscribe or UpgradeMake a one-time donation March Comments March 10, 2026 - Marnie Delaney At some point last month, (I'm not sure which issue
Here is a look back at March's Disability Thinking Weekday links. They are sorted into three topic categories — Disability Life & Culture, Politics, Policy & Activism, and Practical Information, plus Videos. Monthly recaps usually go only to paid subscribers. But I wanted to share this month's
Hello! How is your week going so far? Here are three links that I found wonderfully clarifying. The issues are awfully difficult, but the writers discuss them quite clearly, and that goes a long way. Subscribe or UpgradeMake a one-time donation The Perfect Storm Is Here for Medicaid Long-Term Services
Good afternoon! March is almost over, with sunny skies and fairly mild temperatures here in Northeastern New York State. Wednesday's newsletter issue will be a recap of the last month's links, and Thursday's will be a summary of reader comments. For today, there are
Alice Wong Celebration of Life San Francisco Disability Cultural Center - March 25, 2026 There's a lot of love and wisdom in this celebration of Alice Wong's life. It's long, as video clips go, but worth watching in full – even if you do it
Hi there! I'm wrapping up the main part of the week with two pieces about something that happened ten days ago, and another article on Alice Wong, whose Celebration of Life was held yesterday in San Francisco, and virtually. Tomorrow I'll be sharing a YouTube video
Good afternoon ... How is everyone's week going? Here are three links to make us think about the past, as we face challenges in the present that could affect our future. Subscribe or UpgradeMake a one-time donation How the SAVE America Act Hurts Disabled Voters Naomi Hess, Time -
Hello! Today's links are another mix of different topics – in the weeds with program funding, giving ourselves permission to set boundaries, and appreciating beauty through different lenses and interactions. And I can't resist mentioning that certain points in the second piece remind me to remind you
Good afternoon! Welcome to a new week. These are links I set up for last Thursday, but skipped to take a sick day. Still, they seem fresh enough to run! Subscribe or UpgradeMake a one-time donation Unfounded Fraud Allegations Threaten Vital Medicaid Home And Community-Based Services Jane Tavares, Alison Barkoff,
Happy first day of Spring! I'm sorry about missing yesterday – I wasn't feeling well. So unless something big comes along in disability news, the articles I had planned for this Thursday will be shared on Monday. Now here's this week's Friday video.
Good afternoon ... In which three articles highlight different types of disability discrimination, and describe what, exactly, different kinds of ableism feel like ... Subscribe or UpgradeMake a one-time donation Republicans and Democrats Are United in Their War on the Unhoused Leah Ida Harris, Truthout - March 12, 2026 "California is
Hello! It's all about Medicaid cuts to essential disability services in the US today ... Subscribe or UpgradeMake a one-time donation Families Defend Disability Services Amid Medicaid Cuts Bram Sable-Smith, Disability Scoop - March 10, 2026 "'We saw this coming. We’ve tried to educate members of
Good afternoon! Today's articles got me thinking more deeply than usual, for some reason. I would love to read others' thoughts on these issues. As always, you can send feedback to me at: apulrang@icloud.com. I will share summaries of feedback at the end of the