Science Nov 23 European Space Agency selects first astronaut with a disability By Thomas Adamson, Associated Press
Health Aug 27 Watch 6:54 How airports can make travel more accessible for flyers with disabilities 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… By Megan Thompson
Economy Jul 26 California federal judge says Uber doesn’t have to offer wheelchair-accessible vehicles A California federal judge has rejected a legal push to require Uber to provide wheelchair-accessible vehicles, finding that such a mandate would be too onerous on the ride-hailing company. By Associated Press
Arts Jun 17 Watch 3:50 A Brief But Spectacular take on finding independence while birdwatching Virginia Rose, who has been using a manual wheelchair for more than 40 years, knows how difficult it can be to enjoy nature as a disabled person. With her organization "Birdability," Rose finds ways to increase access to nature for… By Elizabeth Burton, Ana Davila, Alyssa Ortega Coppelman
Arts Jun 14 Watch 9:11 How a sculptor transformed his life’s work after accident What happens to an artist when one of the very tools he uses -- his hands -- are changed in an instant? Jeffrey Brown visited a sculptor in New York's Hudson Valley, who has had to pivot on how he… By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Alison Thoet
Mar 24 Federal judge sides with 12 disabled kids seeking masks in schools By Sarah Rankin, Associated Press A federal judge says 12 Virginia schoolchildren who are particularly vulnerable to getting sick from COVID-19 can seek a "reasonable accommodation" such as requiring their classmates to wear masks. Continue reading
May 07 Why people with disabilities are at greater risk of going hungry during the pandemic By Melissa L. Caldwell, The Conversation While long lines and food shortages are frustrating for most consumers, they can be physically and emotionally grueling for people with disabilities. Continue reading
Nov 02 On screen and on stage, disability continues to be depicted in outdated, cliched ways By Magda Romanska, The Conversation Despite recent social movements that have garnered greater inclusivity in the arts, disabled actors are still waiting for their moment in the spotlight. Continue reading
Oct 16 Can my ex bar me from his retirement benefits? By Philip Moeller Can an ex-wife file for a Social Security benefit based on a former husband’s earnings record, even if he stated that she has no rights to his retirement benefits? "Such benefits have no impact on his own Social Security entitlements,"… Continue reading
Aug 21 This young scientist studies wild animals. Bias against disability won’t stop her By Vicky Stein Field biologist Charlotte Devitz is part of a trend: researchers expanding the boundaries of accessible science. Continue reading