Latest News
Walmart To Offer Carts For Shoppers With Disabilities At Every Store
The nation's largest retailer is planning to provide special carts at every one of its locations designed to alleviate the need for caregivers to push both a cart and a wheelchair while shopping.
‘It’s So Broken Right Now’: How A Voc Rehab Agency Failed To Help People Find Work
An analysis finds the state agency helped fewer and fewer people with disabilities find jobs, and those who did were often funneled into positions as fast-food workers, janitors, stockers or cashiers.
This City Has Become A Top Travel Destination For Those With Autism. Here’s Why
With more than 30 certified autism-aware and trained restaurants, hotels, attractions and services, a popular beach destination is prioritizing the needs of people on the spectrum and their families.
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
Feds To Enforce Accessibility Standards For Medical Equipment
The U.S. Department of Justice is finalizing a new rule aimed at increasing the availability of exam tables, weight scales and other diagnostic equipment that's accessible to people with disabilities.
School District Needs 270 Special Educators. How It Plans To Hire Before Classes Start
The number of students in special ed has doubled nationally in the last several decades, but fewer people are looking to teach them, likely due to poor pay and difficult conditions.
Trump Suggested Some With Disabilities ‘Should Just Die,’ Nephew Says
In a new book, Donald Trump's nephew Fred C. Trump III says that the former president told him that people like his son, who has intellectual and developmental disabilities, "should just die."
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
SpongeBob SquarePants Has Autism, Voice Actor Confirms
"Of course" SpongeBob SquarePants is on the spectrum, says the voice actor who's been behind the character for 25 years. "That's his superpower."
American Airlines Looks To Improve Travel Experience For Passengers With Disabilities
A major U.S. airline says it is taking a first-of-its-kind step to help people with disabilities.
Barbie Unveils Dolls With Down Syndrome, Blindness
A year after introducing its first doll with Down syndrome, Barbie will add another doll with the chromosomal disorder and debut a blind Barbie.
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
Nonprofit Uses 3D Printing To Quickly Produce Assistive Technology
To help people with disabilities solve problems they encounter in daily life, a nonprofit is making customized devices that are inexpensive and quick to produce, but make a big difference.
Another State May End Subminimum Wage
Fifteen states have passed laws eliminating their 14(c) programs that legally pay people with disabilities below the federal minimum wage. Another state could join the list.
Pediatricians Get Guidance On Dental Care For Kids With Developmental Disabilities
Children with IDD often struggle to access dental care even though they are at increased risk of tooth decay and other issues. Now, new guidance is detailing what pediatricians should do to help.