The Center for Disability Rights

ALT The image shows a celebratory graduation graphic with two organizational logos centered at the top: the Regional Center for Independent Living on the left and the Center for Disability Rights on the right. Below them, large text reads “CLASS OF 2026,” “WE ALL PROUD OF YOU,” and “Congratulations.” Five cartoon graduates wearing caps and gowns stand in a row beneath the text, each representing different physical abilities: one uses a wheelchair, one uses a white cane, one has a prosthetic leg, one has a prosthetic arm, and one stands without mobility devices. They hold diplomas and toss graduation caps into the air against a plain light background.

ALT Blue graphic with a white outline of hands making the sign for interpreting, the words “Interpreter Appreciation Day” and “Thank you, interpreters,” and the Regional Center for Independent Living and Center for Disability Rights logos at the bottom.

ALT The graphic has a purple background with a blue banner at the top that reads “May Is,” followed by large purple text stating “Older Americans Month.” In the center, an illustration shows an older adult sitting in a wheelchair, smiling and waving, with soft pastel floral shapes in the background. At the bottom of the image, the Regional Center for Independent Living logo appears on the left and the Center for Disability Rights logo appears on the right.

ALT The graphic has a purple background with white text at the top that reads “May is Mobility Awareness Month.” Below the text, four illustrated figures stand side by side, representing different mobility aids and prosthetics, including a person with a prosthetic leg, a person with a prosthetic arm, a person using a wheelchair, and a person with another prosthetic limb. At the bottom of the image, the Regional Center for Independent Living logo appears on the left and the Center for Disability Rights logo appears on the right.

ALT The graphic has a gray background with a zebra‑striped awareness ribbon centered in the middle, with the text “May is Ehlers‑Danlos Syndrome Awareness Month” displayed beside it. At the top of the image, the Regional Center for Independent Living logo appears on the left and the Center for Disability Rights logo appears on the right.

ALT The graphic shows a teal awareness ribbon shaped into a heart centered at the top against a light blue background, followed by the text “May is Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month.” At the bottom of the image, the Regional Center for Independent Living logo appears on the left and the Center for Disability Rights logo appears on the right.

ALT The graphic features a blue‑and‑purple arthritis awareness ribbon centered at the top against a light background, followed below by large text stating “May is Arthritis Awareness Month.” At the bottom of the image, two organizational logos appear side by side: the Regional Center for Independent Living logo on the left and the Center for Disability Rights logo on the right.

ALT A beige awareness graphic with black and red text at the top reading “May is ALS Awareness Month,” centered above a large red awareness ribbon that stretches diagonally across the design; along the bottom edge are two organizational logos placed side‑by‑side — the Regional Center for Independent Living logo on the left and the Center for Disability Rights logo on the right

ALT The graphic has a light textured background with small decorative dots and shapes. In the center is a pink illustrated brain surrounded by colorful flowers and leaves in yellow, blue, pink, and green. Large teal text reads “Mental Health Awareness Month,” with smaller pink text below saying “Love yourself and your mental health.” At the bottom are two logos: the Regional Center for Independent Living on the left and the Center for Disability Rights on the right.

ALT A bright yellow background fills the graphic. At the top is the Center for Disability Rights logo, featuring a black torch inside a triangle with the words civil rights, independence, and integration around it. Centered below the logo is the title text: “World Immunization Week: Disability Rights, Public Health, and the Cost of Misinformation.” At the bottom of the graphic, there is a black oval button with white text that reads “NEW BLOG POST.”

ALT A promotional flyer in multiple shades of light purples and yellows for a “Spring Career Day” hosted by the Center for Disability Rights. The design features a purple floral background with butterflies, a small bird, and a ladybug. Central in the top of the image is CDR's logo showing a raised torch with the words “Civil Rights,” “Integration,” and “Independence.” The event is scheduled for Friday, May 1st, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at 497 State Street, Rochester, NY. The flyer invites attendees to “Grow your career with us” and lists job opportunities, including Service Coordinator, Transition Specialist, TRAID Program Assistant, and Housing Specialist, with “and many more” noted. It highlights themes of being inclusive, empowering, and community-driven, encourages attendees to bring a resume, and notes that refreshments and water will be provided.

ALT An illustrated person wearing sunglasses walks toward the right while holding a white cane in their left hand and guiding a yellow guide dog on a leash with their right hand. The background is tan with a green ground area at the bottom. A row of black paw prints runs across the top of the image. Large white text reads “INTERNATIONAL GUIDE DOG DAY.” At the bottom are two logos: the Regional Center for Independent Living logo with a red and blue design, and the Center for Disability Rights logo featuring a torch.

ALT A square graphic with a bright yellow background and white curved line designs. At the top is the Center for Disability Rights logo. Large black text reads “Disability Rights History: Milan Conference of 1880.” Below it is a paragraph explaining that the 1880 Milan Conference rejected sign language in Deaf education and promoted the oral method. The text states that schools removed sign language from classrooms, Deaf teachers lost their jobs, and there was a decline in Deaf professionals such as writers, artists, lawyers, and community leaders. On the right side of the graphic are three images: a black‑and‑white photo of a teacher working with a Deaf child, a yellowed historical document titled “Report of the International Congress on the Education of the Deaf,” and a newspaper clipping about banning sign language.

ALT A promotional flyer in multiple shades of light purples and yellows for a “Spring Career Day” hosted by the Center for Disability Rights. The design features a purple floral background with butterflies, a small bird, and a ladybug. Central in the top of the image is CDR's logo showing a raised torch with the words “Civil Rights,” “Integration,” and “Independence.” The event is scheduled for Friday, May 1st, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at 497 State Street, Rochester, NY. The flyer invites attendees to “Grow your career with us” and lists job opportunities, including Service Coordinator, Transition Specialist, TRAID Program Assistant, and Housing Specialist, with “and many more” noted. It highlights themes of being inclusive, empowering, and community-driven, encourages attendees to bring a resume, and notes that refreshments and water will be provided.