Woman with Down syndrome achieves lifelong dream of presenting weather on TV
‘I’m different, but I want to show everyone that I can do a lot of things.’
On Mar 17, 2017 by Samantha Grasso
People with disabilities have launched a virtual march—so they can participate too
Not everyone can march, but they can still protest.
On Jan 19, 2017 by Jaya Saxena
Why can’t we text 911? Disability rights advocates sue to find out
Without the ability to hear or speak, communicating with emergency respondents over the phone can be near impossible.
On Jan 15, 2017 by [email protected]
Police charge 4 with hate crime over livestreamed torture of disabled teen
Hate crime charges were filed because of the victim’s disabilities, not because of any racial motives.
On Jan 5, 2017 by Dell Cameron
Google Maps now shows if a location is wheelchair accessible
A small win for accessibility, but a win nonetheless.
On Dec 17, 2016 by Samantha Grasso
Kid with cerebral palsy booted from Trump rally
Obama later met with the 12-year-old.
On Nov 7, 2016 by Jaya Saxena
Facebook’s autoplaying audio could be a huge issue for users with disabilities
An unseen problem.
On Aug 25, 2016 by AJ Dellinger
‘Vogue Brazil’ campaign features able-bodied actors photoshopped as amputees
The magazine says it’s to raise awareness for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, but others are calling it offensive.
On Aug 24, 2016 by Jaya Saxena
Can you trademark an identity? The Invisible Disabilities Association thinks so
A online petition argues this is in-line with trademarking ‘African-American’ or ‘the Cancers.’
On Aug 9, 2016 by Jaya Saxena
Emotions and police presence run high at DNC Black Lives Matter protest
A tense protest tempered by kindness and tea.
On Jul 26, 2016 by Mary Emily O’Hara
How Pokémon Go is creating a barrier for gamers with disabilities
Not everyone can fully take part in the cultural phenomenon.
On Jul 12, 2016 by Selena Larson
The online campaign that’s bringing disability issues into the 2016 election spotlight
#CripTheVote isn’t just for disabled people—it’s for all Americans.
On Jun 18, 2016 by S.E. Smith
How a porn director and a disabled activist are making panic attacks sexy
Hint: Dancing is a key element.
On May 27, 2016 by Mary Emily O’Hara
Dad walks daughter down the aisle with an assist from bionic suit
Robotic exoskeleton let’s dad live his dream.
On May 25, 2016 by Jaya Saxena
#DisabilityTooWhite calls out media for not depicting disabled POC
Activists call for diversity within disability.
On May 19, 2016 by Jaya Saxena
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