March 8 is International Women’s Day. It is a “is a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future.”[1] Funny thing is, it appears that even within an oppressed group, oppression happens. Feminists seem to ignore women with disabilities.
Oppression
And They Wonder Why People With Disabilities Feel Oppressed?
I was told yesterday that the State of Illinois has cut funding for an important programme for people with disabilities. This programme is known as the "PA Program", or "Home Services Program". This news devastated me, and angered me. My colleagues and I worked so hard to make that programme work.