A simple tweak to your Twitter settings can help the visually impaired ‘see’ photos
It only takes a few seconds to enable.
On Jan 5, 2018 by Phillip Tracy
Facebook’s AI suicide prevention tool raises concerns for people with mental illness, disabilities
Is Facebook doing more harm than good?
On Dec 8, 2017 by Samantha Grasso
First contestant with Down syndrome competes in Miss Minnesota pageant
Mikayla Holmgren was given a standing ovation.
On Nov 27, 2017 by Tess Cagle
Betsy DeVos pulls 72 guidance documents for students with disabilities
The Education Department says the policies were ineffective.
On Oct 23, 2017 by Jessica Machado
How Trump’s healthcare executive order will affect people with disabilities
For starters, it could greatly impact access to mental health treatment.
On Oct 14, 2017
Oklahoma City Police fatally shoot deaf man as witnesses yell ‘he can’t hear’
This is the fifth officer-involved shooting in the city this year.
On Sep 21, 2017 by Samantha Grasso
On the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Trump’s words and actions don’t add up
He wants to ‘protect the rights and dignity’ of those with disabilities, but also make giant cuts to Medicaid.
On Jul 26, 2017 by Samantha Grasso
The GOP wants to make life harder for Americans with disabilities
A new bill would put the burden of disability violations on the people they’re supposed to protect.
On Jun 4, 2017
Golden Retriever gets his own picture in owner’s high school yearbook
It’s an honor well-deserved.
On May 20, 2017 by Samantha Grasso
Arnold Schwarzenegger shuts down Facebook troll in best possible way
This troll won’t … be … back.
On Mar 25, 2017 by Josh Katzowitz
Lingerie shop refuses to take down body-positive campaign after landlord complains
‘It’s real, and it’s women and it’s us.’
On Mar 21, 2017 by Samantha Grasso
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
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