On a warm evening last June, I unintentionally became a caricature that I typically mock: a legally blind golfer who hit a hole-in-one. My swing was, by no […]
Mental disabilities matter too: Don’t ignore people without physical disabilities
As every CHRO knows, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) defines a “disability” as a physical or mental impairment that limits at least one major life activity. Given […]
Creative collaboration helps people with disabilities learn new skills
Kibu students learn karate through Tool’s unique and innovative platform. Courtesy of Colby Barnett People with disabilities are the largest minority group in the United States, with over […]
Intellectual disability associated with decreased cancer survival
Patients with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) are more likely to die from breast, colon, and lung cancer than those without IDD, according to a new study from […]
Why does God discriminate against people with disabilities?
Audio Transcript Welcome back! In the next two episodes, we’re going to talk about personal suffering. Suffering often feels meaningless. Suffering feels meaningless. “Feel” is the key word. […]
Presidential Commission on Intellectual Disabilities meeting on March 21
Thursday, March 21, 202412pm – 5pm ETRegister for a meeting The President’s Commission on Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (PCPID) will host a virtual meeting for committee members to […]
Disability Beat: Understanding Family Court for People with Disabilities
Family court can be a nerve-wracking experience for any family, but for families with disabilities, they may worry about how the court will view their disability. The American […]
What disability terminology is acceptable?
Throughout history and generations, people with disabilities have been referred to in many different ways. Even in today’s society and media, there remains disagreement and misunderstanding about which […]
According to the Concordia researchers, primates with physical disabilities find ways to modify their behavior to compensate for their disabilities.
Individual and group effort The studies referenced range from 1931 to 2023, and 125 species were identified. The chimpanzee is the most frequently studied, accounting for 25 percent […]
Video games and disability—a risk and benefit analysis
Video game and disability—a benefit and risk analysis The video game industry has grown exponentially over the past few years, and there are no signs of slowing down […]