June: Awareness Months & Holidays for Causes
The ultimate calendar of June’s awareness days, national months, and more...
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Disability Milestone: Rep. Jennifer Wexton makes history with assistive communication device speech in Congress
Some people with disabilities hailed Rep. Jennifer Wexton’s use of text-to-speech technology, but say there is work to be done to advance representation for those who communicate differently.
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Maggie Rogers to give seat upgrades to fans who support local abortion clinics
Every night of her Don’t Forget Me Tour, the singer is giving away ticket upgrades to fans who donate to local abortion clinics.
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California is about to tax guns more like alcohol and tobacco — and that could make a dent in gun violence
The NRA has characterized California’s Gun Violence Prevention and School Safety Act as an affront to the Constitution. But the reaction from the gun lobby and firearms manufactures may hint at something else...
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ER visits spike during heatwaves — but two simple measures could cut hospitalization rates in half
What’s white and green and cool all over? A city aided by science-based solutions that combat extreme heat.
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Deaf campus protestors establish new standards for accessibility in pro-Palestinian demonstrations
Volunteers, including hearing Gallaudet students and community members, organized to create a more accessible space for Deaf protesters at the encampment.
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AAPI researchers celebrate new standards for collecting race, ethnicity data
The Asian American and Pacific Islander community is the fastest-growing racial group in the United States, growing over four times faster than the total population.
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New poll: Support for legal abortion has increased, despite SCOTUS ruling & state bans
Recent polling shows growing support for abortion rights among Americans, with over 60% now believing abortion should be legal in all or most cases.
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This app makes it easy to find wheelchair-friendly restaurants & coffee shops (and downvote inaccessible shops)
Roll Mobility helps users find and rate accessible coffee shops, restaurants, trails, parking, and more — from anywhere in the world.
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