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How Families Of Children With Disabilities Can Find Support
Caring for kids with disabilities is demanding and can leave parents feeling depleted and alone. The solution, experts say, is to reach out for help, connect with other families and prioritize self-care.
Project Helps Faith Leaders Make Houses Of Worship More Inclusive
A new group is fostering conversation between faith leaders and people with disabilities and their advocates about how to lower the barriers to participation in religious spaces.
Candy Store Provides Opportunity For Employees With IDD
A nonprofit candy shop is offering its employees with disabilities a chance to learn vital workplace skills in a safe environment.
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Teen With Cerebral Palsy Wins $1 Million ‘Ninja Warrior’ Prize
As a kid with cerebral palsy, Vance Walker was told that he might not ever walk without some form of assistance. Now, the 18-year-old is the best ninja warrior in the nation.
With Mass Commitment Ceremony, Advocates Denounce Marriage Penalty For People With Disabilities
Under current laws, people with disabilities often lose out on government benefits if they get married. Now, advocates are pushing back by staging a mass commitment ceremony on the National Mall.
Dwarf Community Pushes Back Against Midget Wrestling
Critics say midget wrestling is an exploitative and dangerous spectacle that fuels public harassment of those with disabilities and glorifies a derogatory slur. Promoters say, who cares?
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RJ Peete Isn’t Just A Clubhouse Attendant With Autism. He’s A Central Part Of The Dodgers Family
The son of former NFL quarterback Rodney Peete and actress Holly Robinson-Peete hasn't let autism stop him from living his dream with the Dodgers.
In Some Areas, Accessing Services For Autism Is ‘A Full-Time Job’
While wait and travel times are issues many parents of kids with autism grapple with, those in rural areas face additional challenges accessing resources, which are largely concentrated in metro areas.
New Lego Set To Feature Braille
In an effort to be more inclusive, Lego is rolling out a first-of-its-kind set designed to help those with vision disabilities learn to read.
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Characters With Disabilities ‘Consistently Missing’ From Movies
Despite years of advocacy, a scathing new report finds that fewer of the most popular new movies are featuring people with disabilities.
Meet The Man Who Stands On Corners, Tirelessly Advocating For Disability Rights
Teased for his intellectual disabilities since he was young, Bill Byrne decided to stand up and spend his life fighting back, educating the public and advocating for the rights of those like him.
Walmart Spotlighting Products For People With Disabilities
The nation's largest retailer is making a new push to better serve people with disabilities with a slew of adaptive products ranging from clothing to technology.