Gemima Rigby

Nov 15, 2023 | tcf.org | Coe Colette |Gemima Rigby |Chimére L. Smith |Alex Fox

In this commentary, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter reflects on the added financial costs of navigating an inaccessible world. This commentary is part of the Voices of Disability Economic Justice Project, a partnership with TCF’s Disability Economic Justice Collaborative. Voices of Disability Economic Justice showcases disabled writers’ first-person perspectives on the economic issues that matter most to them. As a freelance journalist, I take work where I can get it. However, I don’t drive; I’m blind.

Oct 4, 2023 | tcf.org | Gemima Rigby |Alex Fox |Tracy Ramey |Kim Kelly

In this commentary, Mary-Faith Martinez opens up about the stigma she encounters as a young chronically ill person who has struggled to find an accessible work and receives financial support from her parents. This commentary is part of the Voices of Disability Economic Justice Project, a partnership with TCF’s Disability Economic Justice Collaborative. Voices of Disability Economic Justice showcases disabled writers’ first-person perspectives on the economic issues that matter most to them.

Sep 22, 2023 | tcf.org | Gemima Rigby |Adrianna Michell |Bunny McFadden |Rebecca Vallas

In this commentary, Aja Hannah, an autistic mom of neurodivergent kids, reflects on the economic and emotional toll of a lack of systemic supports. This commentary is part of the Voices of Disability Economic Justice Project, a partnership with TCF’s Disability Economic Justice Collaborative. Voices of Disability Economic Justice showcases disabled writers’ first-person perspectives on the economic issues that matter most to them. I have autism.

Aug 9, 2023 | tcf.org | Gemima Rigby |Adrianna Michell |Alex Fox |Tracy Ramey

In this commentary, Ariel offers an honest look at the domino effects that workplace ableism and misogynoir can have on financial and housing security. This commentary is part of the Voices of Disability Economic Justice Project, a partnership with TCF’s Disability Economic Justice Collaborative. Voices of Disability Economic Justice showcases disabled writers’ first-person perspectives on the economic issues that matter most to them.

Jul 26, 2023 | tcf.org | Gemima Rigby |Adrianna Michell |Bunny McFadden |Whitney Lee

In this commentary, Rachel Litchman explains the “navigation anxiety” she experiences while trying to work within complex, ableist systems that claim to exist to support disabled people. This commentary is part of the Voices of Disability Economic Justice Project, a partnership with TCF’s Disability Economic Justice Collaborative. Voices of Disability Economic Justice showcases disabled writers’ first-person perspectives on the economic issues that matter most to them.