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Disability in the Workforce: Untapped Potential

Kathleen Bogart Ph.D. on March 9, 2026

Even though people with disabilities want to work, their unemployment rate is nearly double that of non-disabled individuals—even as companies who prioritize workplace inclusion are better off.

Even though people with disabilities want to work, their unemployment rate is nearly double that of non-disabled individuals—even as companies who prioritize workplace inclusion are better off.

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The Hidden Struggles of Invisible Disabilities

Kathleen Bogart Ph.D. on February 10, 2026

Invisible disabilities don’t come with obvious signs and are often met with skepticism. This disbelief can sometimes be more damaging than the symptoms themselves.

Invisible disabilities don’t come with obvious signs and are often met with skepticism. This disbelief can sometimes be more damaging than the symptoms themselves.

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The Liberating Power of Disability Pride

Kathleen Bogart Ph.D. on July 7, 2025

July is Disability Pride Month, celebrating the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Disability pride honors the disability community in the ongoing fight against ableism.

July is Disability Pride Month, celebrating the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Disability pride honors the disability community in the ongoing fight against ableism.

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From Anecdotes to Data: Researching Sleep in a Rare Disorder

Kathleen Bogart Ph.D. on March 10, 2025

Anecdotal evidence has long suggested that sleep problems are especially common for people with Moebius syndrome. Now, a new study helps quantify the scope of the problem.

Anecdotal evidence has long suggested that sleep problems are especially common for people with Moebius syndrome. Now, a new study helps quantify the scope of the problem.

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Why Are Some Healthcare Professionals Ableist?

Kathleen Bogart Ph.D. on January 27, 2025

Ableist attitudes among healthcare providers can hinder quality care for disabled people. Learn how promoting a social model of disability can help.

Ableist attitudes among healthcare providers can hinder quality care for disabled people. Learn how promoting a social model of disability can help.

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8 Dimensions of Disability

Kathleen Bogart Ph.D. on November 12, 2024

Understanding some key dimensions of disability helps us better appreciate how society impacts the experiences of disabled people.

Understanding some key dimensions of disability helps us better appreciate how society impacts the experiences of disabled people.

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Education Is Activism

Kathleen Bogart Ph.D. on September 25, 2024

Personal Perspective: How do you know if you're being an effective advocate? A gift from a student helped me answer this question.

Personal Perspective: How do you know if you're being an effective advocate? A gift from a student helped me answer this question.

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