People who are blind experienced the solar eclipse as it happened thanks to technology that allowed them to feel a real time changing image.
Author: American Printing House for the Blind
Publish Date: 2017-08-22 - Updated: 2018-05-01
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.
Author: United Nations
Publish Date: 2017-06-15
Students customized stroller for local child with special needs, adding improvements to make mobility simpler and safer for him and his family.
Author: Johns Hopkins
Publish Date: 2017-05-01 - Updated: 2018-04-25
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.
Author: Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
Publish Date: 2016-12-19 - Updated: 2018-02-28
Conference supports DEWA strategy to empower people with disabilities and contribute to integrating them into society as individuals capable of innovation and creativity.
Author: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA)
Publish Date: 2016-12-07
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.
Author: Gatepath
Publish Date: 2016-06-09
A new charter to significantly improve living conditions of persons with disabilities during emergencies has been endorsed at the United Nations World Humanitarian Summit.
Author: U.N.
Publish Date: 2016-05-25
St. Louis Health Equipment Lending Program will revitalize and lend the equipment for free.
Author: St. Louis Health Equipment Lending Program
Publish Date: 2016-05-22 - Updated: 2016-11-05
In her report, Ms. Devandas Aguilar urges all governments to engage in direct consultation with organizations of people with disabilities.
Author: UN Human Rights
Publish Date: 2016-05-21
ALS Disability Insurance Access Act introduced in Congress to eliminate waiting period for Social Security Disability Insurance for people with ALS.
Author: The ALS Association
Publish Date: 2016-05-11
A list from the U.S. Social Security listing the top 200 baby names for boys and girls.
Author: Social Security
Publish Date: 2016-05-06 - Updated: 2016-05-07
Many servicemembers are separated on other than honorable terms for behavioral symptoms related to PTSD which disqualifies them from VA benefits, including VA healthcare.
Author: Collins & Collins, P.C
Publish Date: 2016-05-02 - Updated: 2017-04-03
Netflix will make movies and videos accessible by adding audio description for their blind customers.
Author: American Council of the Blind
Publish Date: 2016-04-26 - Updated: 2016-05-07
Medicare rule is being exploited by private health care insurers to deny coverage to amputees for previously approved medical care and devices.
Author: The American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association, Alexandria, VA
Publish Date: 2016-04-21 - Updated: 2018-01-26
John W. Caltabiano, Jr. sentenced to 57 months prison after jury found him guilty of fraudulently obtaining federal and state disability benefits.
Author: U.S. Department of Justice
Publish Date: 2016-04-18 - Updated: 2021-06-04
Study reveals increased longevity not necessarily indicative of good health, as most age groups live longer with disability or health problems.
Author: University of Southern California
Publish Date: 2016-04-15 - Updated: 2022-03-05
Stem cell treatment improves established disability in patients with progressive MS and shows there is hope future treatment is possible.
Author: Tisch MS Research Center of New York
Publish Date: 2016-04-15 - Updated: 2016-05-07
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.
Author: Atlantic NeuroSurgical Specialists (ANS)
Publish Date: 2016-04-13 - Updated: 2016-05-07
Ruling ensures persons with disability have access to same level of accessible housing as people without disabilities.
Author: Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC
Publish Date: 2016-04-06 - Updated: 2021-06-05
New federal policies for education of homeless children to take effect next year; decision impacts every school district nationwide.
Author: National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth
Publish Date: 2016-04-05 - Updated: 2016-05-07
As popularity of ziplining grows so do related injuries so researchers call for adoption of uniform safety standards across America.
Author: Center for Injury Research and Policy (CIRP)
Publish Date: 2016-01-14 - Updated: 2020-11-20
A list of newsletters regarding disability issues and news that can be read online or subscribed to via email.
Author: Disabled World
Publish Date: 2009-01-01 - Updated: 2022-02-12