Marilyn Green’s journey as a blind juror is a powerful testament to the importance of full civic inclusion and removing barriers that prevent People with Disabilities from participating equally in society. Her experience highlights the systemic assumptions that often exclude Blind People from jury service and the critical role of persistence and advocacy in shifting perceptions. Despite past rejections, Marilyn recognized the significance of answering her jury summons—not just for herself, but for the entire community striving for equal participation. Her story reminds us that true inclusion…

ʻAbdu'l-Bahá the perfect exemplar and extoller of all of the virtues of what it means to be what we are intended to be as humans, was the host of many gatherings and events. From the many stories of his travels and engagements, we know that his attention, care, and focus, was on Unity and Justice, and always on Inclusion of those who were considered to be historically marginalized populations, including those with disabilities.

October spotlights the contributions of People with Disabilities in workplaces across the country and calls employers to sustain inclusion beyond a single month. The piece connects today’s observance to its World War II–era roots and frames it as a moment to recommit to accessibility, equity, and culture change that lasts. The author explains how employment gaps persist because of ableism and structural barriers, not lack of talent. Employers are urged to align hiring, onboarding, and advancement with accessibility from the start, since organizations benefit when roles, tools, and policies…

Vilissa Thompson's poignant reflection on surpassing her life expectancy provides a powerful narrative for Black disabled women, defying medical predictions and community expectations. At 38, she has lived 30 years beyond the prognosis of an orthopedist who told her grandmother she wouldn't live past 8. Her story underscores the profound influence of her grandmother's unwavering love and advocacy, which shaped her journey against the backdrop of a medical industry often fixated on "unfavorable" outcomes for disabled children. Thompson highlights the pervasive ableism and lack of holistic…