By Andrew Pulrang, Forbes
The year-end holiday season is a complex time for people with disabilities, and for their family and friends. Continue reading How To Make Your Holidays More Accessible
By Joe Hernandez, NPR
A new study suggests that people who face discrimination at a young age are more likely to develop behavioral and mental health problems later in life. Continue reading A study links facing discrimination at a young age with future mental health issues
By Selome Hailu, Variety
Series 19 of British dance competition series “Strictly Come Dancing” has its winner. Actress Rose Ayling-Ellis became the first deaf contestant ever to be crowned the series’ winner on Saturday night. Continue reading Rose Ayling-Ellis Wins ‘Strictly Come Dancing,’ Becoming Series’ First Deaf Champion
By Regina F. Graham, Refinery 29
One in four adults in the U.S. are living with a disability, but you wouldn’t know it given the lack of representation in the workforce, Hollywood, and media coverage. Continue reading I’m A Black, Disabled Actor. This Is How I’m Making My Place In Hollywood.
By Kerry Justich, Yahoo! Life
Abigail Heringer made history with her appearance on Season 25 of The Bachelor as the franchise’s first deaf contestant. Now, the 26-year-old is reflecting on her experience and sharing gratitude for how Bachelor Nation welcomed her. Continue reading First deaf ‘Bachelor’ contestant, Abigail Heringer, celebrates her disability with photo of cochlear implant
By L. Carol Ritchie, NPR
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has a warning about the mental health of young people. Continue reading The U.S. surgeon general issues a stark warning about the state of youth mental health
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When Ryan O’Connell created his Netflix series Special, he knew it was good. But he didn’t imagine the comedy would earn four Emmy nominations, including best comedy, in its first season. “I always believed in the show,” said O’Connell. “But having that validated is sort of incredible.” Continue reading How actors with disabilities are changing the narrative in Hollywood
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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
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