Advocates recommend having these conversations early. “I grew up watching kids and adults alike recoil from my brother simply because he looked a little different, and spoke a little differently from ...

Disability is a fact of life; it is not rare or marginal. One in four adults in the United States has a disability. That means a significant number of students on campus navigate their days as people ...

It’s not a position you’ll find at most organizations – Executive Director of Accessibility – but it’s one that GBH’s Donna Danielewski relishes. Over nearly two decades at GBH, she’s helped continue ...

This column is a thought piece on the evolution of Disability Pride and the importance of generating a conversation between persons with disabilities and the larger culture and why that will have ...

To mark Disability Pride Month, which celebrates the rights and achievements of disabled individuals, we spoke with some leading disabled soap stars to highlight the importance of authentic ...

Disability advocacy isn’t just about accessibility — it’s about dignity, autonomy and the fundamental right to live fully. As the first person of color to chair the board of the Center for Independent ...

HALIFAX, NS, May 26, 2026 /CNW/ - A new resource by the Canadian Association for Supported Employment (CASE) can spark conversations about what helps and what hinders employment for persons ...

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine hosted a five-part conversation series earlier this month exploring how stigma and ableism limit opportunities for disabled people to ...

If you are a caregiver for someone with a disability, likely you are all too familiar with its related roadblocks. But have you experienced discrimination, or "ableism"? Duke physician Dr. Christopher ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jul. 11—Pam Parfitt has worn hearing aids for nearly 50 years, beginning when she was in her 30s. "Not All Disabilities Are ...

Valentine’s Day is a time when love and intimacy are celebrated with fervor. Yet, the challenges some face in this regard are not often recognized. In particular, people with disabilities face ...