In 2026, disability advocates want expanded access to primary and emergency care — and influence new debates around genetic ...

Lori Long met her partner, Mark Contreras, when they were both in their 40s, and they soon knew they wanted to spend their lives together. As they planned their wedding, Long made a startling ...

If a disabled person does get married, they risk losing federal benefits such as Supplemental Security Income or Disabled Adult Child, which provide funds they need to live independently with their ...

The biggest barrier many disabled climbers are facing is getting through the front door, writes Mary FitzMeilton, founder of ...

Commentaries are opinion pieces contributed by readers and newsmakers. VTDigger strives to publish a variety of views from a broad range of Vermonters. Commentaries give voice to community members and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Gus Alexiou is a London-based reporter covering disability inclusion. Dec 22, 2024, 03:00am EST Shot of businesswoman in ...

There is no single, unanimous “disabled people’s perspective” on whether or not we want to be cured of our disabling conditions, or on how highly we prioritize cure or medical improvement as a goal.

There is a new state law that will help first responders assist individuals with disabilities when responding to countywide 9-1-1 calls.

CAPITAL REGION, NY (WRGB) — The winter months can pose challenges for disabled individuals, including veterans. For Vietnam Veteran Emil Baker, he tries to not let the atrophy in one of his legs stop ...

Until my son Julian was born with Down syndrome in 2009, I knew nothing about the ways that disabled Americans depended on programs like Medicaid to provide the kinds of services and supports they ...

New archaeological evidence is helping rewrite old myths about disabled people in the ancient world. Early Roman Empire depiction of a Freedman and Freedwoman, 30-15 BCE. British Museum, London, UK.