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Alex Green Wins National Book Critics Circle Award
His biography of Dr. Walter E. Fernald tells a tale of innovation, discrimination, and recantation that resonates today
Professor William Alford Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
American Association of Law Schools recognizes HPOD Chair
Jan 09, 2026
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Promoting the Dignity of Persons with Disabilities throughout the World
HPOD's Founders Reflect on over 20 Years of Scholarship and Advocacy
Anne Fracht Receives Career Achievement Award
In recognition of her decades-long advocacy and leadership on behalf of persons with intellectual disabilities
Persons with Disabilities and the Slave Trade
Professors Michael Stein and Janet Lord discuss opportunities for the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court to address critical gaps
Describing Disability Climate Justice at the G7 Ministerial Meeting
Professor Michael Stein urges G7 leaders to take disability-inclusive climate action
Announcing HPOD’s 2024-25 Annual Fellows and Visiting Scholar
Projects will tackle climate justice, institutionalization, self-advocacy, legal capacity, and violence against women
Aug 30, 2024
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Disability-Inclusive Climate Action, Research and Development
Global Disability Climate Justice Working Group urges researchers and policymakers to meet the moment
Dr. Cui Fengming Honored by the Charles River Center
Recognizing over a decade of disability rights advocacy and scholarship
Professor Michael Ashley Stein Honored by US International Council on Disability
The Dole-Harkin Award recognizes Professor Stein's unique contributions to international disability rights
Nov 20, 2023
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Private Citizens’ Role in Enforcing the Americans with Disabilities Act
HPOD's Professor Stein previews oral arguments in Acheson Hotels, LLC v. Laufer before the U.S. Supreme Court
Announcing HPOD’s 2023-24 Annual Fellows
Projects will tackle intersections with race, criminal law, institutionalization, health care, and global peace and security
Aug 03, 2023
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Professor Michael Ashley Stein Honored by Harvard University
Receives inaugural Excellence in Accessibility and Inclusion Faculty Award
Jun 08, 2023
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HPOD Fellow Alex Green Receives Marie Feltin Award
Boston Center for Independent Living's Annual Honor for Excellence in Advocacy and Service
Jun 05, 2023
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Anne Fracht Appointed to Special Commission on State Institutions
Person with disability-led body will reckon with Massachusetts' legacy of institutionalization
May 05, 2023
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Self-Advocate Perspectives on COVID-19 Research
What self-advocates have to say about research on COVID-19 and persons with intellectual disabilities
Climate Change and the Right to Health of People with Disabilities
Lancet piece urges greater disability inclusion in climate change mitigation and adaption measures
Harvard Law Today: Investigating mask mandate bans
Executive Director Michael Stein says the Department of Education should go beyond the Americans with Disabilities Act in investigating state bans against mandating face coverings
Founders of Harvard Law School Project on Disability Honored by the President of Ecuador
From Harvard Law Today
Successes And Shortcomings: 30 Years Of The Americans With Disabilities Act
Exec Director Michael Stein speaks to GBH's Under the Radar
After 2020 Election, Disability Communities Are Hopeful for Change
HPOD's Senior Associate Ari Ne'eman joins WNYC's The Takeaway to discuss the hopes for change post-election.
A Community for All: An Honest Conversation about Disabilities
Executive Director Michael Stein on Momentum Boost
HPOD Co-founder and chair Professor William Alford reaches milestone
After nearly two decades as vice dean for HLS Graduate Program and International Legal Studies, Alford has now passed the torch to Mark Wu, the Henry L. Stimson Professor at HLS and a leading scholar of trade and economic law.
Michelle Kwan, Melissa Reilly and the importance of inclusion in athletics
Harvard Law School hosts Olympians
Alford receives the Li Buyun Law Prize
The award recognizes Alford's outstanding contributions to Chinese legal research, disability rights and educational exchange
In "Learning from the Past to Appreciate the Present," Alford draws from Confucius and Contemporary China
Alford delivers Cohen chair lecture
Massachusetts Advocates Standing Strong (MASS) explore supported decision-making
Updates from the field
Professor Michael Stein Addresses U.N. Security Council
The Impact of Armed Conflict on Persons with Disabilities
2018 International Day of Persons with Disabilities
“Empowering persons with disabilities and ensuring inclusiveness and equality”
Open House Honoring Special Olympics Resounding Success
Dr. Timothy Shriver and Melissa Joy Reilly receive HPOD Award on behalf of Special Olympics
Sep 26, 2018
Location: Harvard Law School, Cambridge, MA
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Award for the Betterment of Humanity
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Harvard Law Today interviews Professor William Alford
HPOD marks the 50th Anniversary of the Special Olympics
Sep 14, 2018
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