Disability Culture Getty Disability culture is big, diverse and exciting – but it can be hard to get a grasp on. Upbeat, optimistic news articles and Facebook posts […]
Why travel should be like a community
Skift Take Travelers with disabilities face far greater challenges than the travel industry lets on, and disability rights activist Tanzila Khan is calling for more communication, empathy and […]
Disability and Health Programs | Florida Department of Health
Chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and obesity disproportionately impact people with disabilities. According to the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS, 2020), 30% of adults in […]
Disability and Health Programs | Florida Department of Health
Chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and obesity disproportionately impact people with disabilities. According to the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS, 2020), 30% of adults in […]
Isolating children with disabilities from their peers won’t help, advocates say
When Emilio Bernier was born in May 2016, doctors told his parents, Hilda and Olivier, that their son had Down syndrome. As a toddler, Emilio received speech, occupational […]
A new approach to disability assessment for children with disabilities and their families
Commentary by Dr Ronak Khan, UNICEF Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina Here in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), as elsewhere in the world, children with disabilities are among the […]
Health disparities lead to early deaths for many people with disabilities
A new World Health Organization report presents evidence that people with disabilities are at higher risk of premature death and illness compared to the rest of society. The […]
Chennai’s Marina Beach gets permanent ramp to help disabled
A permanent wooden ramp has been installed at Chennai’s Marina Beach and will be put into use after it is inaugurated by Chief Minister MK Stalin at 4 […]
Is responsible travel to Hawaii fun?
When I told a friend I was planning to stay in an off-grid cabin on a farm in Hawaii, her reaction of a mixture of bewilderment and curiosity […]
What are the Top Sodium Food Sources in the United States?
To understand the new smart watched and other pro devices of recent focus, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. Apple’s […]