As layoffs and hiring freezes dominate the news, new federal data shows that people with disabilities are entering the workforce in record numbers. According to the U.S. […]
Employment rate of people with disabilities is increasing
As layoffs and hiring freezes dominate the news, new federal data shows that people with disabilities are entering the workforce in record numbers. According to the U.S. […]
Chapter 3 — Sources and Data – Global Investigative Journalism Network
As in all stories, choosing who your sources are makes a difference. “One thing to do that’s right is to listen to people with disabilities,” says award-winning NPR […]
Delivering truly inclusive and sustainable development for women with disabilities
This blog is published in memory of Judith (Judy) Heumann, a lifelong and tireless civil rights activist who served as the World Bank’s first Advisor on Disability and […]
“Our daughter has a disability. We changed her life with one change.”
“Beep! Beep! Beep!” That’s the sound I heard as the wheelchair van started to back up. There was a lot of laughter in the middle of the vehicle. […]
For students with disabilities, discrimination begins before they even enroll
“In some cases, and for some children, having that information could be life-saving,” said Lauren Rivera, a professor of management and organizations at the Kellogg School of Management. […]
4 Tips for Accessible and Inclusive Travel in Hawaii from a Traveler with a Disability
Not everyone has the luxury of being able to improvise – to spur of the moment, book a trip last minute, and plan on the fly. For travelers […]
How to help children with disabilities
UNICEF’s fight for equality and inclusion UNICEF believes that every child, regardless of ability, has the right to reach their full potential. Children with disabilities are among the […]
Helping women with disabilities achieve optimal health | Health Equity Feature
Between 10% and 12% of women of reproductive age have a disability. Women with disabilities are more likely to delay initiating prenatal care and are at higher risk […]
Long-COVID left them powerless. And they encountered a “broken” Social Security disability process.
Washington DC, CNN — Overcoming cognitive impairment, migraines and severe fatigue, Michaeleen Carlton, 49, mustered the strength to call the Social Security Administration last week to speak with […]