Arts Jul 28 How Lois Curtis paved the way for equal rights for Americans with disabilities By Ali Rogin, Andrew Corkery
Health Sep 23 Watch 4:57 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 Watch 4:03 ‘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 Watch 5:56 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 Watch 3:29 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