October 2025

By Matt VanAuken, DP Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director As you may have heard, the federal government has entered a shutdown. With so much information available, we aim to provide a clear and factual update on what this could mean – especially for the disability community. Why is the federal government shutting down? The […]

Did you know that if voters with disabilities cast ballots at the same rate as those without, 2 million more voices would help shape our democracy? Your voice has power — and your vote matters. “People with disabilities are often disproportionately affected by government decisions and continue to vote at lower rates,” said DP’s Associate

Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s contest! Over 650 votes were cast to determine the winners in each category. From the 76 entries received, the winners are… Solo Superstars 1st place: “Old man smoking pipe” Description: Retired Old man in glasses breaking his back celebrating his 100Th Birthday! 2nd place: “Young Witch”