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Living without disabilities, for many, means taking certain seemingly simple tasks for granted. When’s the last time you put on your antiperspirant and actually thought for a moment how challenging that action — something you do each and every day without obstacle — might be for someone else? Continue reading Degree Designed a Deodorant for People With Upper-Limb Disabilities and Visual Impairment
By Eric Garcia, The SoapBox
In 1969, Bob Dole gave his maiden speech on the Senate floor on a topic with which he was intimately acquainted. From the moment he lost the use of his right arm and the feeling in his left, in Italy as a soldier in World War II, Continue reading Bob Dole’s Disability Rights Legacy Marked the End of a Bipartisan Era
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Regardless of age or health history, taking care of yourself and forming strong healthy habits is one of the most important things you can do. Achieving wellness looks different for all of us, but may be especially challenging for those with disabilities or special needs. Continue reading SPAN Program provides specialized health care for adults with special needs
By Megan Marples, CNN
Talking about mental health is good for you, according to pop star, actor, and producer Selena Gomez, and she’s determined to be the catalyst for positive change. Continue reading Selena Gomez launches new media platform with a focus on mental health
By Glenn Garner, People
Christina Applegate is kicking off a new chapter after revealing her multiple sclerosis diagnosis earlier this year. Continue reading Christina Applegate Marks 50th Birthday After MS Diagnosis: ‘May We Find That Strength’
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Despite 15% of the world’s population living with some form of a disability, research into the effects of climate change on the disabled community is still emerging. Continue reading Climate activists with disabilities fight for inclusion
By Morgan Smith, Make It
For nearly 20 months, debates about the future of work have dominated meetings and Twitter feeds as the coronavirus pandemic upended every aspect of our jobs from commutes to office dress codes. These conversations continue to influence companies’ return-to-office plans and their remote work policies. Continue reading People with disabilities still face barriers finding work during the pandemic—here’s how companies can help
By Jennifer Liu, CNBC
Britt Dorton, 25, is meticulous about her budget. She has multiple spreadsheets to document her earnings, bills and goals, and feels comfortable knowing every dollar is accounted for. Continue reading How a 25-year-old with a disability lives on $33,000 in Chicago: ‘People don’t realize how expensive it is to be disabled’
By Helu Wang, Yahoo! Sports
By the time Joey Harrington was in kindergarten, his mother, Kathy, realized that he was struggling with reading and writing. While his teacher at Wallkill Central School District said he would outgrow it, his reading scores kept going down. He was not identified as a child with special needs until five years later. Continue reading Dyslexia: The learning disability that is overlooked
By Russell Chesnut, Six Smile Post
Students were given hands-on experience with American Sign Language and insight into the deaf community at Student Engagement’s ASL basics event on Oct. 18. Continue reading ‘Deaf’ is not a bad word: ASL event teaches students deaf etiquette
