Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom and Parallels with the Disability Rights Movement

Juneteenth and Jawonio: Celebrating Freedom and Opportunity for All “The struggles for racial justice and disability rights are deeply intertwined,” she says. “Both movements emphasize the importance of dismantling barriers and creating a society that values all people, regardless of race, ability, or any other factor.” Dr. Kim Nielsen, Director of the Institute on Disability…