From left: Hale Zukas, Ron Washington and Judy Heumann answer questions during a press conference at San Francisco airport before the protesters departed for Washington. Lynette Taylor serves […]
27 fun accessible game and activity apps 2024
Many of us love playing games, puzzles and activity apps to help us relax and unwind. But how easy are these for disabled people to use? Many games […]
How disability advocates are making East Bay parks more accessible
California state and local parks are designed for everyone to enjoy, but ensuring everyone has equal access to outdoor recreation has been a challenge. A Pew Research Center […]
Maricopa County Embraces Neurodiverse Voters
Angelica Bland teaches Isaac Bravo how to use an ICX voting machine during a mock election event on Feb. 27. (Photo by Jack Orlins/Cronkite News) A sample ballot […]
16 Films With Disabled Characters Played by Disabled Actors
Discover a groundbreaking showcase of inclusivity in film with Disability Horizons’ 16 films and documentaries selection. This list celebrates authentic representation by featuring disabled characters brought to life […]
More awareness and accommodations will boost success for Iowans with disabilities • Iowa Capital Dispatch
People with disabilities in Iowa and elsewhere face special challenges that businesses and schools can help mitigate and respond to. March is Developmental Disability Awareness Month, one of […]
UNICEF helps children with disabilities continue learning and reach their full potential
Thirteen-year-old Farah is hemiplegic, meaning one side of her body is paralyzed. She could not walk to school or even hold a pen. For years, Farah missed out […]
New campaign urges ad creative to portray disability realistically
Smart image of a disabled woman wearing a prosthetic limb, taken from new images from the Business Disability Forum. [+] Media Resource Kit. Business Disability Forum Representing disability […]
How can driverless cars expand access for people with disabilities?
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Less than a week after Waymo announced it had begun testing fully self-driving cars in Austin, the company’s leaders joined panelists from various subsectors of […]
Disability employers concerned about uncertain federal budget
The conflict between the threat of a government shutdown and cuts to contractor wages is affecting one group of workers perhaps more than any other: people with disabilities. […]