It’s a big election year. People are already declaring candidacy for office, and the political ads will start ramping up soon. With all the time and money spent to convince voters who to support, I ...

People with disabilities are poised to be a powerful voting bloc in the upcoming election, but issues important to this population are getting little attention, advocates say. A report out this week ...

Some of the most prominent voices in Congress for home and community-based services, Supplemental Security Income reform, competitive integrated employment and other disability issues are heading for ...

O. Rose Broderick reports on the health policies and technologies that govern people with disabilities’ lives. Before coming to STAT, she worked at WNYC’s Radiolab and Scientific American, and her ...

Yesterday, July 26, 2024, was the 34th anniversary of the day the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed. The ADA is still the biggest single policy victory in history for disabled Americans. But ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The city of Columbus is another step closer toward strengthening its role in addressing disability issues citywide. At Monday night’s final city council meeting ahead of the ...

Sarah Massengale, a 36-year old undecided voter in rural South Carolina, felt empowered when she first reached out to Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign to tell her story. “Their website was ...

Catherine Johnson and Piper Haugan of Disability Rights Iowa are coordinating candidate forums across the state focused on issues faced by Iowans with disabilities. Two disability rights groups are ...

Two disability rights groups in Iowa are hosting candidate forums focused on issues faced by Iowans with disabilities. The seven forums across the state next month will feature candidates for the Iowa ...

Disabled workers are getting louder and more effective as they push their unions to be more accessible and inclusive. All workers are benefiting. Members of Performers with Disabilities and Seniors ...