Nation Jan 30 How people with disabilities could bear the burden of Medicaid funding cuts By Judy Woodruff, Mike Fritz
Nation Dec 22 Watch 6:54 Why finding childcare for kids with disabilities is so difficult in the U.S. More than a quarter of all parents of children with disabilities say they struggle to find appropriate childcare for their kids. And even for those who do, many say their kids routinely encounter discrimination, like being excluded from field trips… By Judy Woodruff, Mike Fritz
Nation Apr 12 Watch 6:33 New book 'Unfit Parent' provides valuable parenting lessons from the disabled community Last year, parents in the United States reported being overwhelmed and burnt out. One group of parents is often overlooked: the 1 in 15 with disabilities. Author Jessica Slice shares how her experience being disabled prepared her for parenthood. Ali… By Ali Rogin, Claire Mufson, Satvi Sunkara
Nation Mar 17 Watch 9:55 Why police still lack training to effectively respond to people with disabilities Despite the rise of people diagnosed with autism, explicit training for law enforcement to respond to people with developmental or intellectual disabilities is still rare. Misunderstandings between officers and people with disabilities can lead to tragic consequences. Judy Woodruff reports… By Judy Woodruff, Layla Quran, Sam Weber
Nation Feb 25 Watch 10:03 How Department of Education cuts could hurt resources for students with disabilities As the Trump administration continues to downsize and dismantle government agencies, the Department of Education could be next on the chopping block. At stake are resources for more than seven million students with disabilities who depend on the agency to… By Judy Woodruff, Layla Quran
Jan 26 Watch 5:45 Why some disabled workers are paid less than the federal minimum wage By Ali Rogin, Veronica Vela The national minimum wage today is just over $7 an hour. But a provision in a landmark labor law from nearly 90 years ago allows employers to pay certain workers with disabilities less than that. Ali Rogin speaks with Maria… Continue watching
Aug 27 Watch 10:26 People with disabilities face extra hurdles amid national housing shortage By Judy Woodruff, Layla Quran Millions of Americans are priced out of homes and apartments. For people with disabilities, finding an accessible place they can afford can be even more challenging. Judy Woodruff reports on the affordable housing shortage for our series, Disability Reframed. Deaf… Continue watching
Dec 20 Watch 10:18 What's behind the shortage of workers who support people with disabilities By Judy Woodruff, Layla Quran The nearly five million direct care workers who support older adults and people with disabilities are the largest workforce in the U.S. But despite high demand, many are paid little more than minimum wage. A longstanding workforce shortage means people… Continue watching
Nov 09 Watch 9:00 How climate change risks impact people with disabilities By Judy Woodruff, Sam Lane, Sarah Clune Hartman As the planet warms scientists say natural disasters are becoming more destructive and more frequent, and the data shows certain communities are hit harder than others. Judy Woodruff reports from Florida on the disproportionate impact on people with disabilities as… Continue watching
Nov 01 Watch 9:46 Former NYC deputy mayor raises millions for ALS research while facing his own mortality By Judy Woodruff, Ryan Connelly Holmes Some 30,000 Americans have been diagnosed with ALS, the rare neurodegenerative condition also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. As researchers work for a cure, one patient is raising millions for the cause while he reckons with his own mortality. Judy… Continue watching