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Purple washing is when organizations use disability imagery or language for credibility while neglecting accessibility, hiring, and structural inclusion. Published: By

Personal account from a 43 year old man in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, living with tetraplegia for 22 years following a 2004 cervical spinal cord injury. Published: By

Examines how autism diagnosis draws a clinical line through continuous human variation, and how environments shape when traits become impairment. Published: By

TactivoPlay is a Windows PC collection of 20 accessible audio games designed for blind and low-vision players, built around sound, speech, and simple controls. Published: By

An authoritative look at current FDA-approved weight loss medications, their brands and results, and how obesity intersects with disability. Published: By

New USC research finds non-smoking adults under 50 who eat more fruits, vegetables and whole grains may face a higher risk of early-onset lung cancer. Published: By

A two-day eco-retreat in Muglin brought together over 100 participants to promote inclusive tourism for persons with disabilities across Nepal. Published: By

A Michigan State University expert examines whether social media meets clinical addiction standards and what research and the APA still need to resolve. Published: By

A Swedish study using non-invasive sensors reveals how incomplete spinal cord injury disrupts motor unit coordination at both low and high levels of muscle effort. Published: By

Rooftop hotel pools across the U.S. provide accessible, hassle-free alternatives to beach trips with stunning views and unique amenities. Published: By

Latest U.S. disability statistics for adults and children, including prevalence by type, age, race, and key federal data from the CDC and Census Bureau. Published: By

Ancient stromatolites from Shark Bay have yielded the first visual evidence of an Asgard archaeon physically interacting with a bacterium via nanotubes. Published: By

Xenobots are AI-designed living robots made from frog stem cells with potential to transform drug delivery, tissue repair, and disability-related medicine. Published: By

NYPD officers often rely on disability pensions to bridge the gap between standard retirement pay and New York City's high cost of living. Published: By

A heartfelt review of Grace, a short film by Anna Rodgers exploring autonomy, love, and self-determination for a young woman with Down Syndrome. Published: By

A global analysis ties phthalate chemical DEHP to nearly 2 million preterm births in 2018, pointing to urgent gaps in plastic additive regulation worldwide. Published: By

The IPC's Paralympic digital channels achieved record-breaking video views and engagement during the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games competition. Published: By

Explore hands-on cooking classes across the United States that pair culinary learning with sightseeing, from bakehouse workshops to college culinary programs. Published: By

Explore Palm Beach, Riviera Beach and Singer Island, Florida - where gilded history, accessible beaches, wildlife and diverse dining meet. Published: By

A review of the NaviFut xStep foot mouse, a hands-free assistive device for cursor control and clicking designed for users with hand disabilities or injuries. Published: By

Cognitive debt describes how negative thinking and AI over-reliance can erode mental capacity, with key implications for disability. Published: By

Sydney Anne Bennett shares how becoming disabled at 22 led to writing, a community of 300K, and her new book Fearfully and Wonderfully Broken. Published: By

Milano Cortina 2026 sets new Paralympic Winter Games records in athletes, global reach, female participation, and historic achievements. Published: By

The SSA will process medical Continuing Disability Reviews federally, freeing US state agencies to reduce initial disability claims backlogs. Published: By

Learn whether people with disabilities can qualify for a mortgage in New York City and explore federal programs that may help with homeownership. Published: By

How grocery store markups, slotting fees, and shelf space pricing scams drive up food costs for seniors, low-income families, and people with disabilities. Published: By

Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games sets records with 612 athletes from 56 nations across 79 events in six sports. Published: By

Jacob Sida makes history as the first postal carrier with a 100% disability rating hired in Alamogordo, New Mexico through ADA-supported accommodation. Published: By

Disabled people and carers moving to Scotland must apply for Scottish benefit equivalents to avoid losing Attendance Allowance and DLA support. Published: By

Explore the BAFTA Tourette syndrome incident involving coprolalia, racial impact, and public accountability through disability and social justice perspectives. Published: By

IPC monitors Middle East conflict impact on Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games travel and operations for competing delegations. Published: By

Religious organizations are fully exempt from ADA Title III, leaving millions of Americans with disabilities without legal protection in faith-based spaces. Published: By

Examines the major models of abnormality in psychology and how biological, behavioral, cognitive, and sociocultural frameworks shape our understanding of disability. Published: By

Examining cosmetic psychiatry, its ethical debates, and how psychiatric enhancement beyond diagnosis affects seniors and people with disabilities. Published: By

The Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Flame was lit at Stoke Mandeville on 24 February, beginning an 11-day relay to the Winter Games opening in Verona on 6 March. Published: By

Explore how embryonic selection based on polygenic scores works, its connection to disability rights, and the scientific and ethical debate shaping its future. Published: By

Learn how polygenic risk scores work, what they predict, and why they matter for seniors facing age-related diseases and disabilities. Published: By

Learn what language justice means and why it matters for seniors and people with disabilities who face communication barriers in healthcare, legal, and civic life. Published: By

Discover what hyperthymesia is, how it affects daily life, its connection to disability, and what science reveals about the brain that never forgets. Published: By

Learn what elderspeak is, why it harms older adults and people with disabilities, and how patronizing baby talk speech patterns reinforce ageism and stereotypes. Published: By

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