Nation Apr 12 New book ‘Unfit Parent’ provides valuable parenting lessons from the disabled community 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
Nation Jan 26 Watch 5:45 Why some disabled workers are paid less than the federal minimum wage 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… By Ali Rogin, Veronica Vela
Nation Aug 27 Watch 10:26 People with disabilities face extra hurdles amid national housing shortage 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… By Judy Woodruff, Layla Quran
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
Oct 05 Watch 10:18 Advocates concerned about workers with disabilities earning below minimum wage By Judy Woodruff, Layla Quran, Sam Lane Even with the low unemployment rate in the United States, the situation for people with disabilities is much tougher. Only about 20% of them have a job and some who do are paid less than the federal minimum wage. After… Continue watching
May 22 Watch 10:31 Oklahomans with disabilities face long waitlists for home and community-based services By Judy Woodruff, Layla Quran, Adam Kemp More than half a million Americans are on waiting lists to receive long-term care in their homes. Most people on these lists have intellectual and developmental disabilities and sometimes need help with daily activities like cooking, maintaining a job or… Continue watching