People who are blind experienced the solar eclipse as it happened thanks to technology that allowed them to feel a real time changing image.
Conference of the States Parties will also discuss the impact of multiple discrimination on persons with disabilities and promoting participation for achieving Sustainable Development Goals.
Students customized stroller for local child with special needs, adding improvements to make mobility simpler and safer for him and his family.
States must urgently step up their work to ensure that persons with disabilities can take their place as equal members of society - United Nations human rights expert.
Conference supports DEWA strategy to empower people with disabilities and contribute to integrating them into society as individuals capable of innovation and creativity.
Holly Robinson Peete speaks at Gatepath Event on importance of hiring people with disabilities - Special announcement about son RJ landing job with Los Angeles Dodgers.
A new charter to significantly improve living conditions of persons with disabilities during emergencies has been endorsed at the United Nations World Humanitarian Summit.
St. Louis Health Equipment Lending Program will revitalize and lend the equipment for free.
In her report, Ms. Devandas Aguilar urges all governments to engage in direct consultation with organizations of people with disabilities.
ALS Disability Insurance Access Act introduced in Congress to eliminate waiting period for Social Security Disability Insurance for people with ALS.
A list from the U.S. Social Security listing the top 200 baby names for boys and girls.
Many servicemembers are separated on other than honorable terms for behavioral symptoms related to PTSD which disqualifies them from VA benefits, including VA healthcare.
Netflix will make movies and videos accessible by adding audio description for their blind customers.
Medicare rule is being exploited by private health care insurers to deny coverage to amputees for previously approved medical care and devices.
John W. Caltabiano, Jr. sentenced to 57 months prison after jury found him guilty of fraudulently obtaining federal and state disability benefits.
Study reveals increased longevity not necessarily indicative of good health, as most age groups live longer with disability or health problems.
Stem cell treatment improves established disability in patients with progressive MS and shows there is hope future treatment is possible.
John Corcoran, brother of Barbara Corcoran, became paralyzed after a horrific motorcycle accident last fall and is now getting back to life as he always knew it.
Ruling ensures persons with disability have access to same level of accessible housing as people without disabilities.
New federal policies for education of homeless children to take effect next year; decision impacts every school district nationwide.
As popularity of ziplining grows so do related injuries so researchers call for adoption of uniform safety standards across America.
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