By Natalie Rodgers
This year’s presidential inauguration was different than any other inauguration in the past. Not only did the United States swear in its first woman Vice President and introduce the world to the youngest inaugural poet, this year’s ceremony could arguably be one of the most inclusive ceremonies to date for people with disabilities. Continue reading A More Perfect Union: Celebrating Inclusivity at Inauguration
By Disability Scoop
In his first major undertaking, President-elect Joe Biden wants to do away with a decades-old option to pay workers with disabilities less than minimum wage while giving stimulus payments to more people in this population.
As the November election draws near, new research finds that the number of voters with disabilities across the nation has grown exponentially and could make the difference in how races are decided.
Continue reading Eligible Voters With Disabilities Increase By Nearly 20%
Voting is one of our most important civil rights, but it isn’t always accessible for paralyzed veterans and other people with disabilities.
By Elaine Sanchez
A year after his accident and the loss of his leg, Spc. Ezra Maes is still amazed at the circumstances that led to his survival. If you ask, he’ll credit his survival to Continue reading Tank Crewmen Saved by One Soldier’s Cell Phone
The future looks bright for this veteran entrepreneur, who miraculously regained his once lost eyesight. Continue reading One Warrior’s Illuminating Journey
By Kathleen Wroblewski, Director of Communications, Bay Path University
It’s difficult for many people to approach a stranger’s house and knock on their door. It’s quite another matter if you are knocking on doors and running for public office. Continue reading Meet the first openly autistic woman elected to political office
World Disability Day 2018 is meant to promote rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of development and society. Continue reading World Disability Day 2018 Focuses On Equal Opportunities And Inclusiveness For People With Disability
Gene Crayton was born on a southern Illinois farm, 15 miles north of where the Ohio and Mississippi river’s meet, the fifth of six kids, Crayton learned early about duty, service and a hard day’s work. Continue reading Gene Crayton, Paralyzed Veterans’ First African-American President
