Getty As we enter a new decade, we are seeing signs of improvement for people with disabilities, but we are also seeing negative trends that serve as evidence […]

The era of artificial intelligence gives us an opportunity to rethink how we treat diseases and disabilities. In addition to assisting in medical diagnosis, the combination of AI […]

Courtney Jorgensen is a freshman in the Aggies Elevated program for students with intellectual disabilities Credit: Kim Raff for The Hechinger Report LOGAN, Utah — It was Day […]

Ten years ago, Georgia was 49th in the country in funding its developmentally disabled residents. Today, it’s 45th. Some people didn’t receive support until a parent or caregiver […]

(CNN) Lauren “Lolo” Spencer was the kind of energetic girl you’d find on the playground. She loved running, street hockey and dancing. But when she turned 14, she […]

When Claire Wineland was just a baby, her parents learned she had a genetic disease called cystic fibrosis. At the time, her life expectancy was only 10 years, […]

This post is part of Outward, Slate’s site covering LGBTQ life, thought, and culture. Learn more here. I’m a cisgender straight woman who has always felt a special […]

I live in San Francisco’s Mission District, where great taco places, bakeries, cafes, and bars are everywhere. As a wheelchair-bound, ventilated person, my enjoyment of eating and drinking […]

On her way from St Albans to Nottingham, Shona Cobb nearly found herself stuck on a train on three separate occasions. Cobb had booked wheelchair ramp assistance for […]

Your most valuable asset isn’t your house, your car, or your retirement savings. It’s your ability to earn a living. Disability insurance pays a portion of your income […]