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Nation Apr 01

Americans with disabilities, high-risk conditions struggle with vaccine eligibility

By William Brangham, Alison Thoet

Nation Mar 31

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Relative invisibility makes for uphill battle to get COVID vaccines for Americans with IDD

People with intellectual and developmental disabilities like Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy and Autism often have underlying health conditions that make them more susceptible to COVID-19. Plus, many receive care in group living facilities, putting them at further risk. But despite…

By William Brangham, Frank Carlson, Deema Zein

Nation Jul 19

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Caring for an adult child with disabilities in retirement

Hundreds of thousands of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in America are living and receiving care at home. But their aging caregivers, many of whom are parents or siblings, are worried about who will continue to care for their…

By Connie Kargbo, Christopher Booker

Health Jun 10

Robyn Esaw sits in her a wheelchair in her room at Hammonton Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing amid a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Hammonton, New Jersey, U.S., in this undated handout photo. Photo by Robyn Esaw/Handout via REUTERS
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Americans with disabilities need more support during pandemic, say advocates

Nearly one in four Americans lives with a disability. For some, that means a compromised immune system and greater risk for the coronavirus. Advocates are sounding the alarm that Congress needs to do more to help this population of society’s…

Health May 11

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Pandemic means Americans with disabilities aren’t getting the services they need

For more than 60 million Americans with disabilities, the rapid spread of COVID-19 is especially dangerous. Many live in long-term care facilities, and they are twice as likely to experience poverty as those without disability. But so far, legislation has…

By Stephanie Sy, Lena I. Jackson, Casey Kuhn

Oct 02

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How wheelchair tennis provides a successful model for adaptive sports

By William Brangham, Anne Azzi Davenport

Recreational and competitive sports played by people with disabilities are growing in popularity, and the skill levels of the athletes are rising. One of the more established adaptive sports is wheelchair tennis. William Brangham went to the U.S. Open in…

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Sep 09

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How Marca Bristo took down barriers for Americans with disabilities

Marca Bristo may not have been a household name, but her influence permeated American society. At age 23, Bristo was paralyzed from the waist down in a diving accident. She became a disability rights activist, working to improve access, fight…

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Jul 04

How Medicare can be used for people with disabilities

By Philip Moeller

Figuring out what benefits Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security each provide for a person with disabilities can be complicated.

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Jun 10

Ali Stroker becomes first actor in a wheelchair to win a Tony Award

By Associated Press

Stroker earned the trophy for her portrayal of Ado Annie in Daniel Fish's dark revisionist revival of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic "Oklahoma!"…

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Mar 14

How the admissions scandal could hurt students with learning disabilities

By Scott Jaschik, Inside Higher Ed

Those who advocate for students with learning disabilities say the scandal has the potential to undercut progress they have been making in gaining acceptance.

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