In the history of our disability rights movement, there have been many lives who changed our lives through the lessons of their personal story, and the power of their advocacy. The non-disabled world knows little to nothing about the unsung heroes of our movement, the ones to whom we owe our healthcare rights, our parental rights, […]
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DPP Remembers Carrie Ann Lucas
One year ago today, the world lost Carrie Ann Lucas. She was a disabled mother, activist, attorney, and dear friend of the Disabled Parenting Project. On the one year anniversary of her death, DPP co-founders Erin, Kara, and Robyn share their reflections. Erin’s Reflections I remember Carrie Ann’s photography. She had an eye for beauty […]
Remembering Carrie Ann Lucas
On Sunday, the disability community lost Carrie Ann Lucas, one of its fiercest members, and I lost a mentor, colleague, and above all, dear friend. Carrie Ann was a disabled mother, activist, and attorney. Carrie Ann died because of a broken health care system that does not value the lives of disabled people. Over the […]
DPP Celebrates the Life of Carrie Ann Lucas
The Disabled Parenting Project (DPP) joins the disability community in mourning the loss of Carrie Ann Lucas of Windsor, Colorado. Carrie was the dedicated mother of Heather, Asiza, Adrianne, and Anthony. A disabled mother and fierce advocate, Carrie devoted much of her life to disability rights advocacy, especially fighting for the rights of parents with […]