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Be Our Guest: 5/17 Virtual #HandsOff Protest Champions Disability Rights & Social Justice
May 03, 2025
On April 5, 2025, millions of individuals participated in protests to defend vital social programs. However, the disability community—a historically and systemically disenfranchised group that is deeply impacted by proposed changes to healthcare, education, and other essential services—was largely excluded from these actions due to in-person event barriers. The protests, while significant, were not accessible for many disabled individuals.
In response and to provide an...