More than a quarter of U.S. adults live with a disability, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Every July, during Disability Pride Month, disabled people and disability communities struggle with the same fundamental question. Are things really a lot better now for disabled people than they were ...
Most older adults prioritize retaining the ability to bathe, dress, walk, and perform household tasks independently as they age. Yet much is yet to be understood about the causes of disability among ...
Every parent dreams of providing the best possible future for their child, and this takes on extra meaning when raising a child with a disability. While your journey may include unique challenges, it ...
There are many words you could use to describe Nicole Tompkins, the disabled protagonist of “Shaky,” Audible’s recent 9-part comedy audio series: passionate, wild, talented, messy. But she’s also kind ...
This story was updated because an earlier version included an inaccuracy. When 22-year-old Ethan Kretlow graduated from high school two years ago, his mother, Lisa Votapek, was worried. Kretlow has ...
A 20-something today has a one in four chance of becoming disabled before retirement, according to the Social Security Administration. While Social Security disability benefits can help, the average ...
ENOUGH TO DO IN LIFE, BUT IMAGINE DOING IT IF YOU’RE DOING IT WITH DISABILITIES. SO WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO HELP PEOPLE DEVELOP THE LIFE SKILLS NEEDED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN A JOB OR IN LIFE? AS WESH 2’S ...
July marks Disability Pride Month, a time to commemorate the passage of the Americans With Disabilities Act and to celebrate the diversity, resilience, and visibility of the disabled community. This ...
San Jose to subsidize middle-income renters at downtown tower Silicon Valley is richer than ever. Fewer residents are sharing in it. West Valley nonprofit receives $200,000 federal grant for roaming ...