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New Disability Regulations For Airlines Won’t Be Enforced

Federal officials are holding off on implementing new regulations that were hailed as the largest expansion of rights for airline passengers with disabilities in a generation.

June 11, 2025
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PBS Series To Center On Autism

A new drama focusing on a character with autism who has a unique way of solving crimes is coming to television.

June 10, 2025
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Most TV Characters With Disabilities Played By Those Without

The vast majority of characters with disabilities on television are played by typically developing actors, according to a new report, which finds little has changed in the last decade.

June 6, 2025

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Apple Making Film About Disability Rights Activist

A feature film is in the works about a prominent activist known as the "mother of the disability rights movement."

June 3, 2025
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Vrbo Rolls Out Improvements Geared Toward Travelers With Disabilities

A major vacation rental platform is working to make it easier for travelers with disabilities to find accommodations that meet their needs.

May 22, 2025
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Apple Unveiling New Accessibility Features

Technology giant Apple is introducing a host of new features aimed at helping those with various disabilities.

May 20, 2025

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Netflix Re-Ups Autism Dating Show

An Emmy-winning reality show chronicling the dating experiences of people with autism will be back for another season.

May 16, 2025
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Doctors Get Guidance On Treating Patients With Disabilities

Physicians who specialize in women's health should provide patients with disabilities the same level of care as others and take steps to address any biases, according to new guidance.

May 13, 2025
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AppleTV+ Documentary Spotlights Pivotal Disability Protest

A little known protest that helped pave the way for the Americans with Disabilities Act is the subject of a documentary that's set to be released.

May 9, 2025

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To Improve Accessibility, Closed Captioning Gets An Overhaul

Closed captioning for television and movies has remained largely unchanged for decades, but a new design aims to give people with disabilities a better idea of what's happening on screen.

May 6, 2025
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Television Academy Honors Disney Movie Starring Actress With Cerebral Palsy

A Disney movie about a sixth grader with cerebral palsy who's nonverbal and uses a wheelchair will receive a special honor from the people behind the Emmy Awards.

May 2, 2025
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Swim Schools Launch Program For Kids With Autism

Amid rising concern about drowning among children with autism, a new effort is underway to help kids with cognitive, physical and developmental needs across the country learn to be safe in the water.

April 29, 2025

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