Oct 22 Watch 5:27 Making the joys of surfing accessible to kids with disabilities On the beaches of Little Compton, Rhode Island, a nonprofit is knocking down barriers to surfing for children with disabilities. Justin Kenny reports. Continue watching
Sep 28 WATCH: President Biden celebrates Disability Pride Month at the White House By Associated Press The president said despite the advances in the 30 years since ADA was passed, disabled Americans still face an uphill battle when it comes to employment and wage equality. Continue reading
Aug 27 Watch 6:54 How airports can make travel more accessible for flyers with disabilities By Megan Thompson A recent report from the Department of Transportation showed that complaints from flyers with disabilities have more than doubled since before the pandemic, leading the department to announce a "Bill of Rights" to help people understand their protections under federal… Continue watching
Sep 17 Federal judge says Tennessee governor’s mask opt-out can endanger kids with disabilities By Adrian Sainz, Associated Press Parents in two Memphis suburbs are suing on behalf of their children with health problems. They argue that the governor's executive order has endangered these students. Continue reading
Aug 19 U.S. to erase student debt for those with severe disabilities By Collin Binkley, Associated Press The Biden administration says it will automatically erase student loan debt for more than 300,000 Americans with disabilities that leave them unable to earn significant incomes. Continue reading
Apr 22 Watch 5:13 ‘It was like freedom:’ How a camp for disabled children changed lives By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Rebecca Oh Can summer camp change the world? The documentary “Crip Camp” makes the case that one particular camp impacted the lives not only of the young people there but the culture at large, through the fight for disability rights. The film,… Continue watching
Apr 01 Watch 7:39 Americans with disabilities, high-risk conditions struggle with vaccine eligibility By William Brangham, Alison Thoet Even as the U.S. sets records for daily COVID-19 vaccinations, disparities in availability persist. We cover the stories of some medically vulnerable people, most of whom are still waiting for their shot. And for more on the reasons behind the… Continue watching
Mar 31 Watch 8:05 Relative invisibility makes for uphill battle to get COVID vaccines for Americans with IDD By William Brangham, Frank Carlson, Deema Zein 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… Continue watching
Jul 19 Watch 9:02 Caring for an adult child with disabilities in retirement By Connie Kargbo, Christopher Booker 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… Continue watching
Jun 10 Watch 8:22 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… Continue watching