How to Organize a Disability Pride Event in Your Town with Sara Zielinski

Two Sides of the Spectrum by Meg Ferrell

Jan 7, 202600:34:23Education

Ableism is ingrained into our society, and many of us wonder what we can do about it. Occupational therapist Sara Zielinski decided that a huge celebration - centering disability pride - in her small town would be a grea...

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