One woman's fight to remove barriers for aspiring doctors with disabilities
After her dreams of becoming a doctor were denied, one California woman is working to make the profession more accessible to those with disabilities.
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Carolina Curious: How many private schools receiving Opportunity Scholarships serve students with disabilities?
Last year, the North Carolina General Assembly voted to significantly increase funding for private school vouchers, also known as Opportunity Scholarships. The state has spent nearly $383 million on these vouchers in this academic year alone.
Medical bills remain inaccessible for many visually impaired Americans
When health bills aren't legible — via large-print, Braille or other adaptive technology — blind patients can't know what they owe, and are too often sent to debt collections, an investigation finds.
Remote work opened some doors to workers with disabilities. But others remain shut
Workplaces have generally become more accommodating for people with disabilities in the last five years, according to a new survey. But some disability rights activists say challenges persist.
Lawsuit: Blind Man, Guide Dog Forced From Hanes Mall
Police officers violated civil rights law when they forced a blind man and his service dog to leave a mall and threatened to arrest him for trespassing if he didn't, according to a lawsuit filed by
More Than 125 Landmarks Around The World Will Be Bathed In Purple For A Night
Rome's Colosseum, the London Eye and the Empire State Building and other iconic buildings will be lit in purple on Thursday, to highlight visibility and equal treatment for people with disabilities.
Across Federal Workforce, People With Disabilities See Need For More Representation
People with disabilities represent the largest minority group in the country, but say they remain vastly underrepresented when it comes to the ranks of the federal workforce.
Wheelchairs On Planes: Why Can't Passengers Use Their Own Onboard?
Many buses and vans can safely accommodate and restrain a passenger's wheelchair, but airline passengers are required to transfer to the plane's standard seat. A grassroots group hopes to change that.
For Disability Activists, 3 Weeks In Oregon Is A Game Changer
A person with a disability may be practically invisible in some countries — or the target of cruel comments. Global activists gathered in Oregon to learn how to change laws and attitudes.
#AbledsAreWeird: People With Disabilities Share Uncomfortable Encounters
"There's really no common sense attached when able-bodied people approach disabled people," says activist Imani Barbarin, who started the hashtag.