Mary Fashik

Every year on December 3, the global community observes the International Day of Persons with Disabilities — a day created to honor the rights, dignity, and experiences of disabled people…

Food insecurity isn’t just about an empty pantry. It’s about systemic inequities that limit access to nutrition, safety, and dignity. Across the United States, millions of people are facing growing…

  Every October, National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) reminds us of the progress made—and the inequities that remain—for disabled people in the workforce. This year’s observance is not just…

Economic injustice and disability are deeply intertwined. Yet the way our society often talks about equity separates them into distinct issues. The reality is that systemic racism and ableism converge…