Access. Dignity. Justice.

For everyone.

Disabled people — including migrants, children, and families — face systems that were never built with them in mind. We’re changing that.

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1 in 4

Americans live with disability

13.7%

have mobility-related disabilities

10.8%

with cognitive or intellectual disabilities

5.9%

have hearing-related impairments

>19%

are neurodivergent

The Problem

The system was never built for them. Now it’s being weaponized against them.

Disabled people are being detained, separated from the caregivers they depend on to survive, and denied medical care, assistive devices, and communication supports — all during immigration enforcement actions.

Half of people killed by law enforcement are disabled. Encounters are increasing. And no one is preparing disabled people for what comes next.

We are.

These are not abstractions. These are real people.

Wael Tarabishi, 30
When ICE detained Wael's father at a routine immigration check-in, Wael — who relied on his father for all of his care — told anyone who would listen that without him, he would die. After a month in the ICU, he did. ICE denied the family's request for his father to be released to attend his funeral.

Aliyah Rahman
A disabled U.S. citizen on her way to a medical appointment, Aliyah told the officers who stopped her: "I am disabled. I am autistic." They ignored her. She was denied her mobility aids, physically harmed, and left without medical care. It nearly cost her her life.

This is about truth. It’s about dignity. It’s about making sure every disabled person in America is seen, heard, and counted.

WHAT WE’RE DOING

We’re building what doesn’t exist yet.

Disabled people facing immigration enforcement have nowhere to turn for resources that understand their needs, speak their languages, and don’t make harmful assumptions about what they can and can’t do. We’re changing that — right now.

Know Your Rights Materials Plain language, visual, and multilingual resources designed by disabled people, for disabled people. Free, downloadable, and shareable the moment they’re ready.

Free Know Your Rights Webinars Live, accessible, and secure sessions for families, educators, advocates, and organizations. American Sign Language (ASL) and Lengua de Señas Mexicana (LSM) interpreted. Captions provided.

Interpreter and Translator Network We’re building a network of ASL and LSM interpreters and Spanish, Arabic, Hmong, Somali, and additional speakers to translate materials in ways that make sense for their communities — not just word-for-word, but concept-for-concept.

Community Funded This work is made possible by people committed to access, dignity, and justice. Our goal is $16,000 to get these materials built, translated, and into the hands of people who need them now.

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Who This Is For

Built by disabled people. For everyone who needs it.

These resources are for:

Disabled people and their families — navigating fear, uncertainty, and a system designed to cause harm, not support you through it.

Educators and caregivers — who need plain-language tools they can put directly into someone’s hands.

Advocates and organizers — embedding disability justice into immigration defense work from the start.

Interpreters and translators — ASL, LSM, Spanish, Arabic, Hmong, and Somali speakers ready to put their skills toward the people who need them most.

Anyone — who wants to support the safety and dignity of a family member, friend, coworker, or neighbor with a disability who may be at risk

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yes! Access?

#YesAccess is a 100% volunteer led convenor bringing together disability advocates, educators, innovators and story tellers to amplify disability stories and improve access and inclusion in our workplaces and communities.

Who runs Yes! Access?

We’re a volunteer-powered, nonprofit initiative co-stewarded by Tara Cunningham and Meg O’Connell, with guidance from a diverse group of disabled leaders across the USA.

Is this a political campaign?

No. Yes! Access is non-partisan and non-lobbying. Our focus is cultural change through storytelling and community collaboration, not legislation or elections.

How are policy changes affecting people with disabilities?

People are already losing access to healthcare, education, and independence. This isn’t abstract. It’s real.

What impact does a story really make?

Culture shifts when stories accumulate. When thousands of people spotlight the same hashtag, trends emerge that journalists, product designers, HR teams, and policymakers can’t ignore.

Why does my voice matter?

We’re calling on U.S. Attorney Generals, Representatives, and Senators—the ones who can stop attacks on disability rights or the ones trying to push them through. Either way, they need to hear from us.

Is this political?

The ADA was signed into law 35 years ago by Republican President George H.W. Bush, with bipartisan support. Disability rights aren’t about politics—they’re about people. Protecting these rights isn’t a partisan issue, it’s a human one. Every single person knows someone with a disability, whether it’s our senior citizens, co-workers, or neighbors. We all want everyone to live a long, happy life in their community.

Why are you focusing on Know Your Rights tools?

Disabled people – children, adults, and entire families – are systematically compelled to endure unjust immigration enforcement, operating within systems deliberately designed without regard for access, human needs, or healthy outcomes. Reducing harmful police and immigration enforcement interactions while bolstering community-based supports and services is vital for ensuring the safety of disabled people and their communities.

Why don’t you talk about neurodivergence and only disability?

Our founders are members of both the neurodivergent and disability communities. Under the ADA, we are all considered “disabled,” and we stand for the protection of everyone’s rights. Whether you identify as neurodivergent, have a physical disability, or any other condition, this campaign is about saving our collective rights. If you’re protected under the ADA, we’re here to protect your rights—no matter your diagnosis or disability.