Andrew Pulrang

11/3/25 - October Comments

Good afternoon! As promised earlier this month, we're beginning the new month with reader emailed comments received in October. This is instead of trying to use the somewhat awkward comments feature in the Ghost newsletter platform. On the first weekday of each month, the newsletter will be a

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Disability Thinking Weekday - October 2025 Recap

10/31/25 - Friday Video Share: “Ableism in the Cosplay Community. Let's Talk.”

"Ableism in the Cosplay Community. Let's Talk." Colleen Cosplay - December 5, 2021 I went looking for a video appropriate for Halloween, and found this one. And in the process I found what looks like an interesting and rare sort of YouTube channel. It's

10/30/25 - Hunger, education, and leadership

Good afternoon! How is your week going? Here are your three disability-related links for this Thursday ... Subscribe or UpgradeMake a one-time donation No One "Deserves" to Starve Broadwaybabyto, The Disabled Ginger - October 28, 2025 "So it’s ok to feel overwhelmed. It’s ok to feel

10/29/25 - Voting updates, a plain-language explainer, and a bit of a laugh

Greetings! It’s another variety day, including some grim but informative updates and explanations, along with a dose of Squeaky Wheel disability humor. Disability Voting News: October 22, 2025 Sarah Blahovec, The Accessible Voting Booth - October 22, 2025 "If the plaintiffs in this case truly cared about the

10/28/25 - Shutdown, accessibility, and multiple sclerosis

Good afternoon! It's a classic Northeastern New York autumn day where I am – sunny, chilly but not cold, and the leaves are a peak color. Some days, it's possible to feel downright good about things, at least for a little while. I hope today's

10/27/25 - Hydration, workout inclusion, and wheelchair costumes

Hello! It feels like a good day to take a short break from anxiety-inducing disability issues. Today's links are a bit lighter. And no mention of Trump! Except there. OK, I ruined it. Sorry about that! Anyway, on to today's links ... Hydration Hacks For a Wheelchair

10/24/25 - Friday Video Share: “Four Products We Wanted to Try at the 2025 LA Abilities Expo”

"Four Products We Wanted to Try at the 2025 LA Abilities Expo" New Mobility Media | New Mobility Media - March 25, 2025 I've never been to an Abilities Expo. So even though this video is a bit old, it was interesting to me. Have a terrific

10/23/25 - Social Security, masking, and horror tropes

Good afternoon! Sorry about missing yesterday. I got overwhelmed with mundane but unmissable chores. I guess the theme today is various forms of horror ... Subscribe or UpgradeMake a one-time donation The Trump Administration’s Plans To Covertly Cut Social Security Disability Benefits Molly Weston Williamson and Mia Ives Rublee, Center

10/21/25 - The next fraud panic?

Good afternoon ... I've been putting off sharing and discussing the Washington Post's recent reporting on alleged fraud in Veterans Administration disability benefits. I avoided it because “benefits fraud“ is one of my least favorite disability issues. I feel much the same about accessible parking violations and

10/20/25 - When politics betray disability

Good afternoon! Today I want to highlight two more articles on the Trump administration's cuts to Special Education staff at the Department of Education, and a piece I've been waiting to share about relations between disability communities and the Labour Party in the UK. These three

10/17/25 - Friday Video Share: "Disability Policy for All with Liz: Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of IDEA"

"Disability Policy for All with Liz: Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of IDEA" aucdnetwork | YouTube - October 6, 2025 In this video, Liz Weintraub, the Association of University Centers on Disabilities' Senior Advocacy Specialist, interviews Carrie Gillipsie, Early Development & Disability Project Director at New America on the