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Disney is set to release a movie centering on the experience of a sixth grader with cerebral palsy who's nonverbal, uses a wheelchair and is pursuing an inclusive education.
Several hundred protested outside the headquarters of Uber and Lyft accusing the companies of illegally denying rides to people who are blind and their service animals.
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People with disabilities are poised to be a powerful voting bloc in the upcoming election, but issues important to this population are getting little attention, advocates say.
One of the complex consequences of school shootings is young children — including some with disabilities — are increasingly facing criminal repercussions for language deemed threatening.
Uber is rolling out new features to assist riders with disabilities and is adding training for drivers to help better accommodate them.
The nationwide teacher shortage is well documented. But another category of school workers — special education assistants — is also in alarmingly short supply.
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Medicaid programs nationwide are supposed to offer certain services to children with developmental disabilities, but some states haven't been. Now, federal officials are amping up pressure to comply.
Individuals with disabilities receiving Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits can expect to see more money next year.
Abby Bedard, 13, spent 10 months in the emergency department — a stay that highlights the shortage of services for children with disabilities.
In a new policy statement, the American Academy of Pediatrics is speaking out about the harms of school suspensions and expulsions and their disproportionate impact on students with disabilities.
Adults with disabilities and their caregivers are pressing governments and private businesses across the U.S. to help them avoid undignified public bathroom experiences.
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As diagnoses of autism spectrum disorder have increased, so have the number of experimental and off-label therapies seeking to address the condition. Evaluating treatments can be daunting.
Alice Wong, a writer, editor and activist was recognized by the MacArthur Foundation with one of its prestigious fellowships for her work on increasing representation of people with disabilities.
Some of the nation's most popular theme parks are quietly making changes to their procedures for accommodating visitors with disabilities.
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