Upon entering the “Empty Rooms” exhibition, I am immediately greeted by a crowded open space, where a number of brightly colored paintings catch my eye. Cairo’s hip, grunge, […]
Daytime program provides activities for adults with disabilities in Central Florida – WFTV
LAKE COUNTY, Fla. — A daytime program in Central Florida is providing a “Friendship Place” space for adults with special abilities to interact with others like them. “One […]
Matan celebrated for contributions to disability inclusion
On May 29, Matan honored ABC’s “The Good Doctor” with Rabbis Shai Held and Aaron Kaufman at its annual gala. Matan is a New York-based national nonprofit dedicated […]
Austin Halls doesn’t let a disability stop him from dancing his way
A man born with a rare neurological disorder is becoming a social media sensation as he advocates living life to the fullest, regardless of whether or not others […]
Restaurants will be required to provide handicapped parking
A restaurant in Forest City, North Carolina, is being asked to make modifications to its parking lot to create parking spaces accessible to customers with disabilities. The move […]
Free adaptive cycling programs across New York City help riders with disabilities, and participants say they find it liberating.
NEW YORK – A new adaptive cycling program in the Bronx is giving cyclists with physical disabilities a new outlook on life. The free program is run in […]
Statewide bill to provide partial disability benefits to emergency responders goes into effect
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A bill passed during this year’s regular legislative session providing partial disability benefits to members of the West Virginia Municipal Police and Firefighters Retirement System […]
Maine woman sues insurance company for not paying for Ozempic, claims obesity is a ‘disability’
A Falmouth woman has filed a class action lawsuit against her health insurance company, alleging that the company unlawfully discriminated against her by refusing to cover a weight-loss […]
Two Covington school employees arrested and charged with abusing students with disabilities
Disclaimer: Everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty. COVINGTON, La. (WGNO) — The Covington Police Department is investigating after two school employees were arrested for allegedly harming a […]
The Shapiro administration accepted 25 college students with disabilities into the summer internship program.
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Shapiro Administration has welcomed 25 Pennsylvania college students with disabilities to participate in paid summer internships with state government agencies through a program offered […]