Shock study reveals health effect caused by microplastics in WATERMicroplastics in water are linked to increased risks of physical and mental disabilities.
Many people with disabilities risk losing their Medicaid if they work too muchMedicaid rules complicate work opportunities for people with disabilities, raising concerns about politicians' push for work requirements.
More senior Oregonians, those with disabilities, to become eligible for in-home serviceOregon's program expansion allows more support for older adults and disabled individuals to live independently, funded by Medicaid.
Medicaid unwinding' decried as biased against disabled peopleMedicaid recipients with disabilities face disruptions in care due to sudden benefit cuts, lack of notice, and inadequate support during eligibility reviews.
Many people with disabilities risk losing their Medicaid if they work too muchMedicaid rules complicate work opportunities for people with disabilities, raising concerns about politicians' push for work requirements.
More senior Oregonians, those with disabilities, to become eligible for in-home serviceOregon's program expansion allows more support for older adults and disabled individuals to live independently, funded by Medicaid.
Medicaid unwinding' decried as biased against disabled peopleMedicaid recipients with disabilities face disruptions in care due to sudden benefit cuts, lack of notice, and inadequate support during eligibility reviews.
Not just about cuts': Liz Kendall says benefits changes will help people find jobsBreadmaking and other activities at Workbridge help people with disabilities develop job skills and confidence for employment.
State to Allocate $85M Over 5 Years to Support Disability TransitionsNew York Governor Kathy Hochul announced an $85 million initiative to support adults with mental illness and disabilities in transitioning to independent living.
He was stuck in a hospital for 8 months. How states can fail people with disabilitiesMany individuals with disabilities remain in inappropriate institutional settings despite legal rights to community care, reflecting systemic failures in Georgia's support services.
Adult social care: 'Smiles show people are happy'The Greenwood Centre, Camden's first independent living facility for adults with disabilities, received an outstanding rating from CQC, highlighting its commitment to quality and equity.
Social media can benefit college students with disabilitiesSocial media has both positive and negative impacts on college students' mental health, especially for those with disabilities.
State to Allocate $85M Over 5 Years to Support Disability TransitionsNew York Governor Kathy Hochul announced an $85 million initiative to support adults with mental illness and disabilities in transitioning to independent living.
He was stuck in a hospital for 8 months. How states can fail people with disabilitiesMany individuals with disabilities remain in inappropriate institutional settings despite legal rights to community care, reflecting systemic failures in Georgia's support services.
Adult social care: 'Smiles show people are happy'The Greenwood Centre, Camden's first independent living facility for adults with disabilities, received an outstanding rating from CQC, highlighting its commitment to quality and equity.
Social media can benefit college students with disabilitiesSocial media has both positive and negative impacts on college students' mental health, especially for those with disabilities.
DC Housing Authority seeks settlement with HUD over alleged mistreatment of disabled tenantsDCHA is working to improve accessibility for disabled individuals despite ongoing allegations and legal challenges regarding compliance with housing regulations.
Snowbanks on city streets pose 'serious accessibility barriers' for voters with disabilities, advocates say | CBC NewsAccess to polling stations for people with disabilities is critical, especially during elections.
Americans with disabilities work remotely more than the general population in these statesRemote work has improved accessibility for many workers with disabilities, but geographical disparities remain in remote job access.
How video games become more accessible (Encore)Accessibility in gaming is becoming a top priority for developers, transforming how individuals with disabilities engage with video games.
The Twitch Streamer Using Face Recognition to Make Video Games More AccessibleSquirelo's PlayAbility enhances gaming accessibility, tailored to individual needs of players with disabilities.
The Role of Virtual Reality in Creating Accessible Elearning Experiences | eLearningAccessibility in education is a fundamental right, yet many with disabilities face barriers to quality learning experiences.
Paris has become more accessible for disabled. Will it last after the Olympics?The article highlights the daily commute challenges and successes of a wheelchair user in Paris during the Olympics, showcasing the city's improvements in accessibility while also pointing out remaining obstacles.
Snowbanks on city streets pose 'serious accessibility barriers' for voters with disabilities, advocates say | CBC NewsAccess to polling stations for people with disabilities is critical, especially during elections.
Americans with disabilities work remotely more than the general population in these statesRemote work has improved accessibility for many workers with disabilities, but geographical disparities remain in remote job access.
How video games become more accessible (Encore)Accessibility in gaming is becoming a top priority for developers, transforming how individuals with disabilities engage with video games.
The Twitch Streamer Using Face Recognition to Make Video Games More AccessibleSquirelo's PlayAbility enhances gaming accessibility, tailored to individual needs of players with disabilities.
The Role of Virtual Reality in Creating Accessible Elearning Experiences | eLearningAccessibility in education is a fundamental right, yet many with disabilities face barriers to quality learning experiences.
Paris has become more accessible for disabled. Will it last after the Olympics?The article highlights the daily commute challenges and successes of a wheelchair user in Paris during the Olympics, showcasing the city's improvements in accessibility while also pointing out remaining obstacles.
Family brings out the 'Heart of Surfing' for those with disabilities in memory of their sonCindy and Bob Fertsch keep their son Jamie's memory alive by supporting surfing for individuals with disabilities through their organization, 'Heart of Surfing.'
2nd Annual CT3 Foundation Polar Plunge Benefits Friendship Foundation & L.A. Fire Department FoundationChris and Mary Taylor hosted a charity plunge event raising funds for local foundations, focusing on community support for individuals with disabilities and honoring firefighters.
Family brings out the 'Heart of Surfing' for those with disabilities in memory of their sonCindy and Bob Fertsch keep their son Jamie's memory alive by supporting surfing for individuals with disabilities through their organization, 'Heart of Surfing.'
2nd Annual CT3 Foundation Polar Plunge Benefits Friendship Foundation & L.A. Fire Department FoundationChris and Mary Taylor hosted a charity plunge event raising funds for local foundations, focusing on community support for individuals with disabilities and honoring firefighters.
OPINION: There are benefits to learning online for students needing special educationVirtual schooling transforms education for students with disabilities by providing controlled learning environments that reduce distractions.
Inquiry to look at huge task' of special educational needs reform in EnglandReform of England's special educational needs and disabilities system is challenging and will not happen quickly despite ongoing inquiries.
The Guardian view on reforming special needs education: a demanding test for ministers | EditorialThe SEND system in England is in crisis due to significant funding inadequacies and an urgent need for reform.
No quick fix to special-needs failures, parents toldThe government acknowledges the challenges faced by families with children with special educational needs and disabilities, emphasizing the need for systemic reform.
Inquiry to look at huge task' of special educational needs reform in EnglandReform of England's special educational needs and disabilities system is challenging and will not happen quickly despite ongoing inquiries.
The Guardian view on reforming special needs education: a demanding test for ministers | EditorialThe SEND system in England is in crisis due to significant funding inadequacies and an urgent need for reform.
No quick fix to special-needs failures, parents toldThe government acknowledges the challenges faced by families with children with special educational needs and disabilities, emphasizing the need for systemic reform.
Patchy and behind deadline': MPs attack UK rollout of EV charging pointsThe rollout of EV chargers in Britain is inadequate and neglects the needs of disabled drivers.
What's driving the rise in homelessness among seniorsThe number of homeless seniors is increasing due to inflation and affordable housing shortages.
This Baltimore job hunter avoided an employment scam by remembering this 1 unwritten rule - here's what it isRemote work can provide vital job opportunities for individuals with disabilities post-pandemic but comes with risks of scams.
John's Crazy Socks Hits Sales Milestone, World's Largest Sock Co | EntrepreneurJohn's Crazy Socks, founded by John Cronin, aims to spread happiness while providing meaningful work opportunities for people with disabilities.
Oregon group home workers launch vote of no confidence against agency directorOregon DHS employees are expressing dissatisfaction by voting no confidence in their director due to concerns for vulnerable individuals in their care.
Bexley man with learning difficulties left without working shower for 'months'Residents in assisted living are facing severe neglect in hygiene due to low water pressure, likened to conditions from the 1950s.
Americans with disabilities warn protections are vanishing in Trump's DEI rollbackPresident Trump's policies threaten the hard-won rights and protections for people with disabilities in health care, education, and legal rights.
Job Training Exists for Students With Disabilities. Many Never Get It.Many students with disabilities lack workforce preparation despite available programs.New Jersey has the lowest support rate for eligible students with disabilities.
Opinion: The Nation's Report Card is out. Students with disabilities deserve betterStudents with disabilities are significantly underperforming compared to their non-disabled peers, indicating a crisis in special education.
Behind School Bus Mess, a 45-Year-Old Contract That's Hard to ChangeDelays in school bus pickups are harming children with disabilities, impacting their educational experience and daily routines.
Special ed students benefit from being integrated at school. It doesn't always happenInclusion in general education classes benefits students with disabilities, improving their academic, communication, and social skills.
Saratoga's College of Adaptive Arts receives $100,000 county grantSaratoga's College of Adaptive Arts received a $100,000 grant to enhance education for people with disabilities, focusing on technology and individual student needs.
Americans with disabilities warn protections are vanishing in Trump's DEI rollbackPresident Trump's policies threaten the hard-won rights and protections for people with disabilities in health care, education, and legal rights.
Job Training Exists for Students With Disabilities. Many Never Get It.Many students with disabilities lack workforce preparation despite available programs.New Jersey has the lowest support rate for eligible students with disabilities.
Opinion: The Nation's Report Card is out. Students with disabilities deserve betterStudents with disabilities are significantly underperforming compared to their non-disabled peers, indicating a crisis in special education.
Behind School Bus Mess, a 45-Year-Old Contract That's Hard to ChangeDelays in school bus pickups are harming children with disabilities, impacting their educational experience and daily routines.
Special ed students benefit from being integrated at school. It doesn't always happenInclusion in general education classes benefits students with disabilities, improving their academic, communication, and social skills.
Saratoga's College of Adaptive Arts receives $100,000 county grantSaratoga's College of Adaptive Arts received a $100,000 grant to enhance education for people with disabilities, focusing on technology and individual student needs.
The Cybathlon: Bionic athletes compete for the gold - and push assistive technologies forwardThe Cybathlon showcases the integration of technology with human effort to enhance daily tasks for those with disabilities.
Mental Models: Key to Inclusive Transit AppsPublic transportation is crucial for independence among older adults and those with disabilities, yet many encounter challenges that hinder their access.
Help Children With Disabilities and Their Siblings Get AlongParents can foster positive sibling relationships among children with disabilities by promoting warmth and limiting favoritism.Sibling relationships are essential for well-being, but may be strained when a child has a disability.
I was afraid about my kids hanging out with my nonverbal sister. They taught me an important lesson about acceptance.Family bonds can be complex, particularly when navigating care for a sibling with disabilities.
Help Children With Disabilities and Their Siblings Get AlongParents can foster positive sibling relationships among children with disabilities by promoting warmth and limiting favoritism.Sibling relationships are essential for well-being, but may be strained when a child has a disability.
I was afraid about my kids hanging out with my nonverbal sister. They taught me an important lesson about acceptance.Family bonds can be complex, particularly when navigating care for a sibling with disabilities.
MTA offers virtual webinars to congestion pricing's disability exemption planMTA hosting virtual webinars for Individual Disability Exemption Plan (IDEP) to exempt vehicles carrying people with disabilities from congestion pricing zone.
New Access-a-Ride intake center opens in Manhattan to screen local applicants for paratransit service | amNewYorkThe MTA has opened a new intake center for paratransit customers in Lower Manhattan, improving accessibility for riders with disabilities.
MTA offers virtual webinars to congestion pricing's disability exemption planMTA hosting virtual webinars for Individual Disability Exemption Plan (IDEP) to exempt vehicles carrying people with disabilities from congestion pricing zone.
New Access-a-Ride intake center opens in Manhattan to screen local applicants for paratransit service | amNewYorkThe MTA has opened a new intake center for paratransit customers in Lower Manhattan, improving accessibility for riders with disabilities.
A Teacher Is Giving Students Extra Credit If They Don't Use The Restroom During Class, And Parents Are LividA school policy penalizing restroom use by withholding extra credit is deemed unfair and harmful by parents.Such policies disproportionately affect students with disabilities and female students.
John McFall, the Astronaut Flag Bearer at the Paris Paralympics, Is Ready to FlyPeople with lower limb disabilities can participate in long-duration space missions without significant challenges, paving the way for greater inclusivity in space exploration.
By the time my sister was a teenager, people came to know there was 'something wrong with her brain'The bond between siblings and individuals with severe disabilities is characterized by frustration, anxiety, and deep protectiveness.
Trump's sweeping DOGE-driven cuts are impacting military veterans, who say the firings are causing fear and confusionTrump's government cuts are disproportionately impacting military veterans, causing job losses and raising concerns over future benefits.
More career help from NYC for disabledExpanded workforce services for New Yorkers with disabilities announced by Mayor Eric Adams and city agencies.
Advocates Worry New COVID Guidelines Will Have a Disparate Impact on People with Disabilities - Non Profit News | Nonprofit QuarterlyCOVID-19 is the fourth leading cause of death in America. About 6.8% of Americans have long COVID, leading to more living with disabilities due to the virus.
Gov. Newsom criticized for proposal to eliminate health benefit for some disabled immigrantsCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom facing backlash for cutting health benefits for certain low-income immigrants with disabilities amidst budget deficit.
Healey asks FDA to ban shock devices used at Mass. school for people with disabilitiesThe Judge Rotenberg Educational Center in Canton is the only facility in the US using electrical shock devices on people with disabilities.
Teacher accused of encouraging students to beat up 7-year-old with disabilitiesA mother is suing Indianapolis Public Schools for recording her son being attacked by other students with the teacher's involvement.
PODCAST: Students speak out about special educationStudents with disabilities in NYC face challenges accessing necessary accommodations like extra time on tests.Stigma and trade-offs can impact students with disabilities when utilizing accommodations like extra time on tests.