Politics Dec 10 LISTEN: Supreme Court considers Alabama’s appeal to execute man with an intellectual disability By Mark Sherman, Kim Chandler, Associated Press
Nation Dec 08 Disney changed the disability policies for their parks. Here’s what to know The battle over who can skip long lines on popular rides because of their disabilities marks the latest struggle by Disney to accommodate disabled visitors while cracking down on past abuses. But some Disney fans say the company has gone… By Mike Schneider, Associated Press
Arts Jul 10 Watch 9:20 Opera uses AI to give people with non-verbal disabilities a voice At an Omaha, Nebraska, festival this summer, new work explores the intersection of art, disability and technology, asking questions like "who has a voice?" and "who gets to be heard?" Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown reports on this unusual undertaking… 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
Nov 10 Watch 5:13 Inside a Massachusetts studio showcasing the work of artists with disabilities By Jared Bowen, GBH 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… Continue watching
Nov 03 Watch 5:54 Voters with disabilities want to see these issues addressed as they rally for visibility By Blair Waltman-Alexin, Austin PBS 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. 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
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