How the godmother of the disability rights movement changed my life
Judith Heumann was a mentor I never met. Her life’s work reminds us that our voices and persistence can make a difference.
Lucia Rios's Latest Articles
Living with a disability is expensive
From buying a car to getting groceries, these necessities cost more when they need to adapt to someone who uses a wheelchair. Lucia Rios explains the hidden costs of living with a disability.
Accessible and adaptive Halloween costumes are a treat for everyone
Lucia Rios remembers what Halloween was like before retailers began offering adaptive and accessible Halloween costumes. Thankfully, her mom always had creative ideas to make the holiday fun.
Lucia Rios shares her journey to becoming an accessibility advocate
Lucia Rios speaks at Hope College’s Disability Inclusion and Hispanic Heritage Lecture about her journey to becoming an accessibility advocate.
5 reasons why employers should hire more people with disabilities
The unemployment rate for working-age persons with disabilities is at least twice that of those without disabilities. Let’s fix that.
How does a person with a disability buy a car? Thoughtfully
Purchasing a new vehicle is a big decision for anyone. As a person with a disability, Lucia Rios had decisions to make that went beyond make, model, and color.
