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Hulu To Debut Autism Comedy
A new television show starring and created by a comedian on the spectrum is set to premiere.
Madonna Accused Of Ableism After Flub About Fan In Wheelchair
Madonna acknowledged at a recent concert that it was "politically incorrect" to urge a fan using a wheelchair to stand up. Still, the pop icon faces accusations of ableist behavior.
Biden Calls For Investment In Disability Services
President Joe Biden is renewing his push to improve support for people with disabilities living in the community.
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Chewy Helping Train Autism Service Dogs
The pet supply retailer is welcoming puppies at its office who are being trained to one day be placed as service dogs with children on the spectrum.
NFL Team Backs Employment Option For Neurodiverse Individuals
The Philadelphia Eagles helped transform a former Wawa location into a popcorn facility in an effort to combat high unemployment among people with autism and other developmental disabilities.
It May Get Even Harder To Access Community-Based Services For Those With IDD
An increasing number of people with IDD are on waiting lists and financial pressures are mounting on already-strained disability service providers with no relief in sight, a new report finds.
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Proposed Rule Would Expand Rights Of Airline Passengers With Disabilities
Airlines could soon be held to a new standard in assisting travelers with disabilities.
Feds Take Steps To Shore Up Disability Caregiver Workforce
The Biden administration is rolling out a host of new initiatives aimed at addressing the severe shortage of workers supporting people with disabilities living in the community.
Accessible Travel, A $58 Billion Market, Gets Its First One-Stop Shop
With travel spending soaring, a startup specializing in accessible vacations is expanding from its focus on hotels to include everything from flights to airport transfers and car rentals.
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How Common Is Intellectual Disability Among Adults?
A new study is among the first to estimate the number of adults in the U.S. with intellectual disability, offering policymakers and other stakeholders a snapshot of the need for resources.
Starbucks Transforming Stores To Improve Disability Access
Starbucks is making big changes to ensure that its stores are more inclusive and accessible to employees and customers with disabilities in a move that's intended to serve as a model for other retailers.
Online Marketplace Aims To Improve Consumer Experience For People With Disabilities
People with disabilities have $200 billion in purchasing power in the U.S., but often report bad customer experiences. Now, an online marketplace is highlighting businesses that are accommodating.