Arts Jul 10 Opera uses AI to give people with non-verbal disabilities a voice By Jeffrey Brown, Simon Epstein
Nation Apr 28 Watch 10:19 People with disabilities explain how Medicaid cuts could impact their lives Congress is back in D.C. with plans to move forward on a budget framework that could include cuts to Medicaid. About one in three people with disabilities is enrolled in the program which helps them access health care and live… By Stephanie Sy, Layla Quran
Politics Apr 28 LISTEN: Supreme Court hears case involving rights of students with disabilities A disability-rights case at the Supreme Court grew unusually heated on Monday, including accusations of lying and references to one side's position being a potential “five-alarm fire.”… By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press
Arts Nov 10 Watch 5:13 Inside a Massachusetts studio showcasing the work of artists with disabilities As major American museums reexamine their collections to ensure diversity and inclusion, there’s a growing realization that they need more art by people with disabilities. In Massachusetts, one organization has been celebrating that work for half a century. Special correspondent… By Jared Bowen, GBH
Nation Nov 03 Watch 5:54 Voters with disabilities want to see these issues addressed as they rally for visibility By one estimate, more than 40 million Americans with disabilities are eligible to vote in this election. But some say they feel excluded from the process by hurdles at polling places and candidates who don’t address their needs and concerns. By Blair Waltman-Alexin, Austin PBS
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
Jun 01 Watch 4:41 As COVID precautions vanish, people with disabilities struggle with safety and isolation By Andrew Corkery The pace of COVID fatalities in the U.S. has slowed significantly, with the nation’s death toll standing at more than 1 million people. With precautions like mandatory masking no longer in place, it can seem as if worries about the… Continue watching
Feb 10 Watch 8:10 The unique challenges of dating and finding love while living with disabilities By Stephanie Sy, Lena I. Jackson, Claire Mufson With Valentine’s Day around the corner, love is on many people’s minds. For people with disabilities or chronic illnesses, navigating the dating world can come with many challenges. Stephanie Sy reports. Continue watching
Jan 05 Watch 7:54 The stars of ‘How to Dance in Ohio’ on exploring connections among autistic adults By Jeffrey Brown, Alison Thoet A new musical recently debuted on Broadway that puts the stories of seven autistic young adults front and center as they face the challenges of leading independent lives. Jeffrey Brown talks to the creators behind "How to Dance in Ohio"… 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