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Advocates Push For Greater Airline Accessibility
A lawsuit is seeking to force the nation's airlines to make big changes in order to better accommodate travelers with disabilities.
Inclusion Lacking In Top Hollywood Films
People with disabilities remain woefully underrepresented in major Hollywood movies, according to a new analysis.
Couples Feel Pressure To Divorce To Help Their Kids With Disabilities
Struggling to afford the specialized equipment and treatments their children with disabilities need, some couples consider divorcing so that their kids can qualify for government benefits.
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Smithsonian Puts Spotlight On Special Olympics
With a new exhibit, the Smithsonian Institution is highlighting how athletics have helped to dramatically change the lives of people with intellectual disabilities over the last 50 years.
Agencies Ramp Up Efforts To Attract Direct Support Professionals
Agencies serving people with disabilities say they are embracing various initiatives — from recruitment campaigns to longevity pay and an emphasis on emotional rewards — to attract workers.
Movie Theaters Subject To New ADA Requirements
Under new rules taking effect this summer, the nation's movie theaters must do more to accommodate people with disabilities.
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New Gym Created To Help People With Special Needs Stay Fit
Some gyms have programs for people with disabilities, but at one new fitness center, the equipment, exercises and instruction are all specifically designed to meet this population's needs.
Reunited: Woman With Intellectual Disability Finds Son Taken At Birth
When Jean Searle gave birth while living in an institution, she was forced to give up her child. Now, more than three decades later, she finally got to meet him.
Down Syndrome Reality Show Up For Emmys
A reality television show focusing on the lives of those with Down syndrome is in the running for multiple Emmy Awards.
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Actor With Down Syndrome Starring In Movie With Shia LaBeouf
A 33-year-old with Down syndrome is making a name for himself working alongside Hollywood notables Shia LaBeouf, Dakota Johnson and David Arquette.
Caregiver Shortages Exacerbated By Soaring Housing Prices
The work is demanding and low paid, and now some providers say that high housing costs are making it even harder to find home care workers to assist those with disabilities.
Straw Bans Face Opposition From Disability Advocates
States and cities are being pressed by environmentalists to eliminate plastic straws, but objections from disability advocates and others have derailed or delayed some proposed bans.