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REACTIONS: Discrimination in Higher Education Job Postings

Posted onFebruary 10, 2016February 7, 2019 By David Perry

Two weeks ago I saw a tweet that alerted me to a job ad for the CEO of The Arc of Texas, along with other ads on their site, that basically said no disabled person need apply. I posted about the ad, with screenshots, and started a mini social media storm in the disability community. … Continue ReadingREACTIONS: Discrimination in Higher Education Job Postings

Autism Speaks – Is Unity Possible?

Posted onOctober 9, 2015February 7, 2019 By David Perry

I have a new piece up at Al Jazeera America this morning on Autism Speaks. Autism Speaks is the mega-charity of the autism world. Founded in 2005, it has an annual budget of $60 million, is known for its ubiquitous awareness walks and has a handsome array of celebrity backers. In some quarters of the disability … Continue ReadingAutism Speaks – Is Unity Possible?

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