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Arts Jul 28

How Lois Curtis paved the way for equal rights for Americans with disabilities

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Health Sep 23

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Grassroots movement seeks to make hiking trails more accessible to all

Outdoor enthusiasts know well the physical and restorative benefits of spending a beautiful day in the woods on a trail. But for many people, there are a lot of barriers to taking a simple hike because of a disability or…

By Jennifer Rooks

Nation Dec 21

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‘This chair gives me my life back’ : Disabled passengers beg airlines to handle with care

Millions of Americans are traveling this week for the holidays. But for passengers with disabilities, the challenges of air travel can be significantly heightened. People continue to report embarrassing security pat downs, damaged and even lost mobility devices. In July…

By Karina Cuevas

Nation Dec 21

U.S. Vice President Harris participates in a virtual townhall about different care policies in the Build Back Better Agend...
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Sen. Duckworth on legislation to improve airline handling of mobility, medical devices

Disabled travelers in the United States often face embarrassing security pat downs, damaged or even lost mobility devices. In July, there were 834 reported incidents of damaged wheelchairs or scooters— an average of 28 a day. For more about the…

Arts Dec 01

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Collective voice of disability community captured by new song, ‘Spaces’

James Ian’s new song called "Spaces" is made by, and for, the disabled community. While the song highlights a disease known as spinal muscular atrophy, or SMA, it also celebrates the talent of the much broader disability community. This report…

By Alison Thoet

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