An alleyway at night reminiscent of the dark ages. There is a movie poster for the Disability Film Challenge called "Dark Ages" by Anna Pakman. The poster has two people sitting on a bench, one in dark ages clothing and the other in modern clothing.

The Power of Connection: Lessons from “Back to the Dark Ages”

Back to the Dark Ages reminds us that connection is the only real portal out of isolation. It’s not about finding someone who will “fix” you or your health; it’s about finding someone who will show up for you as you are. 

Want to see this beautiful bond for yourself? Watch “Back to the Dark Ages,” a film by Anna Pakman that proves friendship is a bond that transcends space and time.

A collage of three photos of a couple, Lachi, a Black disabled woman with a white cane, and Arthur, a white neurodivergent man. Photos include them at red carpet events and on a camel in the desert.

A neurodivergent man, a blind woman, and the power of choosing each other 

We are just one of the many examples of how prioritizing self-acceptance and honoring accommodations in a relationship really allow people in all walks of life and stages in their careers to flourish and truly contribute to the betterment of our world in the way only they (and the mind and body with which they came) can. A life of navigating a world that was not built for us made us both creative, innovative and driven, powerful traits we were able to explore, once our access needs were met.

A wall and display of records at a Record Store. A lit neon sign says, "Records."

A Moment’s Music

You can match pretty much every moment to a song. Whether you’re feeling heartbroken, excited, calm, or scared, there is a song for every feeling. Music helps bring emotions to the surface and sometimes, there’s nothing more therapeutic than belting a tune at the top of your lungs. 

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Singles Awareness Day

February 14 is for the couples, but February 15 is for the singles! You may feel like you need to recharge after your feeds were flooded with cutesy couple pics.

Here’s a few ideas to get you back into a good headspace:

A collage of Black Disabled activists including, Marsha Elle, Lolo Spencer, Dr. Akilah Cadet, Keith Jones, Brandon Winfield, Imani Barbarin, Shelby Lynch, Verton Banks, Aariana Rose Philip, and Claudia Gordon. Magazine cutout letters say, “Listen to Black Disabled Activists.”

Celebrating Black Disabled Activists

Disability advocacy would not exist without Black activists but unfortunately, disability is often erased from the stories of Black figures, despite being greatly intersectional. Historically, the fight for disability rights has been led by the Black community and today’s Black change makers continue to make an impact. We must acknowledge and appreciate past and modern Black Disabled activists— never stop listening & learning.

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A Look Into Image Descriptions

You may have been scrolling social media and see mentions about Alt Text or Image Descriptions. A lot of you will mindlessly scroll past and ignore, some will know the purpose of it, and others will think it is some kind of error on the uploader’s end. Image Descriptions and Alt Text are imperative for accessibility and allows many disabled people to access and digest content.

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‘Tis the Season to be Cuffing

Ah, cuffing season. That magical time of year when the air turns crisp, your hoodie collection becomes your personality, and suddenly everyone on your dating app wants to “just watch movies and chill.”

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Hello, Dateability 2.0!

For the past year, we were working hard on building a beautifully updated Dateability and in September, we launched Dateability 2.0. This is just the beginning of this next chapter and we are so excited for the journey!