More than 1.3 billion people (about 16% of the world’s population) live with severe disabilities, and this number is growing. The recently released WHO World Report on […]
Financial Planning for a Child with a Disability
Today, our guest is our friend, James Lange. He is here to talk about his personal experience of having a daughter diagnosed with a disability and then going […]
The Lancet: New study reveals that back pain is a leading cause of disability worldwide
By 2050, back pain prevalence is projected to increase by 36.4%, with the largest increase occurring in Asia and Africa. In 2020, 619 million people worldwide suffered from […]
People often have to wait years to get government disability services, and some states are trying to change that.
More than 500,000 Americans with intellectual and developmental disabilities currently await government funding for long-term care in their own homes. The lists of people who need lifelong or […]
People often have to wait years to get government disability services, and some states are trying to change that.
More than 500,000 Americans with intellectual and developmental disabilities currently await government funding for long-term care in their own homes. The lists of people who need lifelong or […]
What Young Adults with Disabilities Need to Succeed
Gerald Mitchell, 17, is happiest around his cousins, playing Mario Kart and being in the kitchen. Gerald, who was diagnosed with autism at 2 years old, is […]
Accessibility at Coachella: People with disabilities and chronic illnesses talk about the festival
Sean Carmis’ packing list for a Coachella weekend includes snacks, a phone charger, sunscreen, a change of clothes, and a bandana to keep the desert dust off his […]
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. […]
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 […]