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Feds Move To Increase Accessibility For People With Disabilities Online
More than 30 years after the Americans with Disabilities Act took effect, federal officials are imposing first-ever rules clarifying how the law applies online.
Biden Pushes Plan To Improve Services For People With Disabilities
As the Biden administration prepares to issue new rules aimed at bolstering supports for those with disabilities, the president says that much more work is needed.
Sensory Kits Help First Responders Assist Those With Communication Challenges
Backpacks filled with a curated selection of supplies are helping police, fire personnel and other first responders interact with kids and adults who have trouble communicating.
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Nonverbal Swimmer With Autism Has Shot At Paralympic Games In Paris
Cyrus Kia, who has autism and is mostly nonverbal, is training seven days a week as he prepares to swim in three events this spring for a chance to compete in the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris.
Disney Revamping Disability Access Policies At Theme Parks
Disney is overhauling its disability access policies after seeing an explosion in abuse of a program meant to accommodate visitors with autism and other developmental disabilities.
Social Security Finalizes Change To SSI Benefits
The Social Security Administration is moving forward with a major change to the way it calculates monthly Supplemental Security Income benefits for those with disabilities.
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Hotel Hosted Disability Conference But Didn’t Have Wheelchair-Accessible Bathrooms
A hotel faces civil rights charges after allegedly hosting a conference for disability advocates while it had no wheelchair-accessible bathrooms on its first floor.
Group Home Rental Licenses: Tool For Oversight Or Discrimination?
A long-simmering debate over cities' ability to regulate group homes has landed at one state's capitol, as housing providers claim rental licenses have become a "backdoor tool to discriminate."
Exercise May Boost Cognition In Adults With Down Syndrome
Taking regular walks may do much more than improve physical health for adults with Down syndrome, a new study suggests.
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Fully-Accessible Theme Park Reopens Following Major Expansion
A one-of-a-kind theme park that's fully accessible to people with disabilities is back to life complete with new rides and attractions after undergoing a multi-million dollar expansion.
Moms Want Justice After Their Sons Faced ‘Torture’ At Group Home
Violence captured on video at a group home has raised questions about whether oversight bodies are prepared to keep troubled homes in check amid a severe shortage of beds.
Workers With Disabilities Can Be Paid Less Than Minimum Wage. Some States Want To End That
While at least 16 states have banned subminimum wage for workers with disabilities, others have agreed on a middle ground: creating funds to help employers make the change themselves.