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Federal Proposal Could Threaten Paratransit Partnerships With Uber, Lyft
Paratransit systems in more than 80 cities coordinate with Uber and Lyft to provide immediate trips for people with disabilities. But a proposed rule could jeopardize those arrangements.
PBS To Spotlight Story Behind The ADA
A documentary about the decades-long fight for disability rights culminating in the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act is set to premiere.
Billboards In Several Major Cities To Showcase People With Down Syndrome
The accomplishments of individuals with Down syndrome will be on display in a big way as part of an awareness campaign springing up in cities across the country.
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Students With Visual Impairment Learn To Navigate Streets Without Audible Warning Signals
With audible warning signals often unavailable, middle and high school students are learning how to make their way on busy streets using physical and auditory cues to assess when it's safe to cross.
Aldi Hosts Surprise Party For 7-Year-Old Who’s Nonverbal
Liliana Orth celebrated the birthday of a lifetime recently when her favorite place — her local Aldi grocery store — hosted a surprise party for her.
Following Hiatus, Special Olympics Kicks Off World Games
For the first time in eight years, athletes with developmental disabilities from around the globe will come together to compete in skiing, figure skating and other winter sports.
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‘Survivor’ Contestant Opens Up About Autism
On CBS's "Survivor," Eva Erickson is being strategic about how to handle her autism diagnosis, not wanting her castmates to see her as weak or reliant on a "sob story."
Theme Park For Kids Puts Accessibility At The Forefront
A new theme park is prioritizing the needs of children with disabilities as it opens its doors for the first time.
Astronaut With Disability Cleared To Go To Space Station
For the first time, an astronaut with a disability has been cleared for a mission to the International Space Station.
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Police Carrying Sensory Kits To Help Calm, Comfort At Scenes
After talking with families, a former police officer put together kits for individuals with sensory sensitivities so they can better communicate with first responders in emergencies.
Couple With Cerebral Palsy Celebrate 33 Years Together
Rosalind Glasper-Gregg and Harrison Gregg — both of whom have cerebral palsy and use wheelchairs — met at a picnic more than three decades ago and have been largely inseparable ever since.
Lawsuit Filed By 17 States Threatens Disability Protections, Advocates Say
Over a dozen states are seeking to invalidate one of the nation's key disability rights laws, advocates are warning, jeopardizing access to health care, education and more.