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Environmental Rights Violated for 99% of Humanity

New peer-reviewed research reveals 99% of people face environmental rights violations, with billions experiencing polluted air, unsafe water, and extreme heat.

The High Cost of Mobility: Why Assistive Devices Remain Unaffordable

Assistive devices cost thousands to tens of thousands of dollars. Learn why prosthetics, wheelchairs, and hearing aids remain unaffordable for many who need them.

Evo PT: Self-Balancing All-Terrain Mobility Device

UK-made Evo PT self-balancing transporter offers all-terrain mobility for wheelchair users. Gyroscopic control, £12,640, handles beaches and trails.

Kirsty Gallacher Joins Tinnitus UK as Ambassador

Broadcaster Kirsty Gallacher joins Tinnitus UK as ambassador, sharing her journey with tinnitus and acoustic neuroma to help millions find support and hope.

Beyond Nature: America's Most Unusual Parks

Discover unique U.S. parks featuring fossilized forests, gypsum dunes, volcanic landscapes, outdoor art galleries, and vintage neon displays with accessibility.

Scotland Disability Benefits: New Rules for UK Movers

Disabled people and carers moving to Scotland must apply for replacement benefits from Social Security Scotland by specific deadlines to avoid payment gaps.

Urban Wildlife: Nature Comes to City Streets

Wildlife increasingly inhabits cities, offering accessible animal viewing for seniors and people with disabilities in urban areas nationwide.

Queens: A Global Journey Through One New York Borough

Explore Queens, NYC's most diverse borough, with accessible attractions, 135 languages, authentic ethnic neighborhoods, beaches, and disability-friendly museums.

Suicide Prevention: Risk Factors & Life-Saving Help

Evidence-based suicide prevention for people with disabilities: risk factors, protective factors, crisis resources, and how life experience reduces suicidal ideation.

Cape May: Victorian Charm Meets Beach Accessibility

Cape May, NJ offers accessible beaches with ramps and surf chairs, 600+ Victorian buildings, and rich history including Harriet Tubman's legacy.

Wilmington's Accessible History: Du Ponts to Freedom

Explore accessible Wilmington, Delaware attractions: du Pont estates, Wyeth art, Underground Railroad history, and Civil War sites in the Brandywine Valley.

When Autism, Writing, and Parenting Intersect

Tsara Shelton explores how parenting children with autism taught her that both craft and caregiving require nurturing authenticity while building skills.

2026 COLA Brings 2.8% U.S. Social Security Increase

Social Security benefits increase 2.8% in 2026, adding average $56 monthly for 75 million Americans. Digital COLA notices available through my Social Security.

Supporting Disabled Professors in Higher Education

Disabled professors face unique barriers in academia. Learn about their adaptations, institutional challenges, and why supporting faculty diversity strengthens higher education.

Genetic Defect Linked to Autism and Epilepsy Corrected

Scientists develop gene therapy reversing autism and epilepsy symptoms in mice with SYNGAP1 disorders, offering hope for effective human treatments.

FIFA Toolkit Expands Global Disability Football Access

FIFA's disability football toolkit provides guidance for global organizations to develop inclusive football programs and increase participation among disabled people worldwide.

The Post-Roe World and the Disability Community: A Forgotten Frontier of Reproductive Rights

How post-Roe restrictions threaten disabled people's reproductive autonomy, medical safety, and bodily freedom while echoing historical eugenics practices.

Take a Pain Check Foundation Annual Scholarships

Scholarship for Canadian students with rheumatic diseases pursuing STEM or other post-secondary programs.

How Travel Companies Give Back to Communities Visited

Tour companies are making travel accessible while supporting communities through sustainable practices, conservation efforts, and local development programs.

2026 Social Security COLA: What Retirees Should Expect

Experts project a 2.7% Social Security COLA for 2026, signaling modest inflation relief and a steady year ahead for retirees.