As of last week, more than 22,000 Marylanders had done just that, asking the Motor Vehicle Administration for the logo that was made possible under what became known…
Read more Butterfly stampede: More than 22,000 Marylanders sign up for ID logo alerting to hidden disabilities – WTOP NewsKey points: Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, which prohibits discrimination against students and other individuals with disabilities, is far less visible than the Individuals with Disabilities Education…
Read more Mis-identifying “504-only” studentsKey points: America’s special education system is facing a slow-motion collapse. Nearly 8 million students now receive services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), but the number of…
Read more Modernizing the special education workforce is a national imperativeOn Sunday, more than 50,000 people from all over the world will lace up for the New York City Marathon. From amateurs to seasoned marathoners, these athletes will…
Read more Achilles International helps athletes with disabilities compete in New York City MarathonGOLDEN, Colo. — Two chess masters from Golden are preparing to travel thousands of miles to represent the United States in an international competition for players with disabilities…
Read more Golden brothers headed to international chess tournament that could help chess become an Olympic sportRTD directors faced a barrage of public opposition and were locked in debate Tuesday night over how to restructure the agency’s Access-on-Demand service, which provides free rides to…
Read more RTD directors face barrage of opposition, set fare for Access-on-DemandEarlier this month, Rinearson was recognized with a humanitarian award for her work employing people with disabilities at Jake’s Ice Cream and Jake’s Gourmet Popcorn shops in Falls…
Read more Northern Virginia business owner honored for creating jobs for people with disabilities – WTOP NewsAlmost one-third of the budget cuts and sweeps of unused money that Gov. Jared Polis used to close a $249 million budget hole will come from Medicaid, and providers…
Read more One-third of Gov. Jared Polis’ budget cuts involve MedicaidThe Justice Department is suing Uber, accusing it of allegedly discriminating against passengers with disabilities. The rideshare company denies the claims. Ryan Honick, who is named in the…
Read more Disability advocate says Uber drivers frequently refuse to pick him and his service dog upKey points: Approximately 1 in 5 children in the United States are estimated to be neurodivergent, representing a spectrum of learning and thinking differences such as autism, ADHD,…
Read more Supporting neurodiverse learners requires more than accommodation: It demands systemic changeTherapeutic riding program helps people with disabilities go horseback riding Therapeutic riding program helps people with disabilities go horseback riding 02:47 We Can Ride is both Minnesota’s oldest…
Read more Minnesota’s oldest therapeutic riding program provides horseback riding for those with disabilitiesA program in Prince George’s County, Maryland, provides mental health services to those already facing big intellectual challenges. Anjolene Smack-Whaley’s son can struggle to control his anger and…
Read more Program provides mental health services to those who can’t express themselves well – WTOP NewsUZURV aims to boost transportation for Minnesotans with disabilities UZURV aims to boost transportation for Minnesotans with disabilities 01:42 Getting around town can be tough for some, but…
Read more Metro Mobility adds new option to help people with disabilities to get around easierPeople who want to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine at CVS or Walgreens pharmacies in Colorado this fall will need to present a prescription. State law allows pharmacists…
Read more CVS, Walgreens now require prescriptions for COVID vaccines in ColoradoIn September 2022, U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson claimed he was leaving office with “unemployment…down to lows not seen since I was about 10 years old and bouncing…
Read more 25% of working age Britons are on disability. Why is the U.K. government paying millions to stay home?The Kind Mind Co.™ aims to bring accessibility back into the act of creativity, breaking down barriers for those with physical impairments or disabilities. The debut collection includes…
Read more Introducing the Kind Mind Co.(TM): Introducing Accessible Art Tools for All AbilitiesMore public bathrooms across the country are adopting adult-sized changing tables for people who have disabilities and need a caregiver’s help. WTOP’s Kate Ryan speaks with Rachel London,…
Read more More local restrooms adding adult-size changing tables to help people with disabilities – WTOP NewsSeptember is National Service Dog Month, and RAWZ Natural Pet Food wants to say “Thank You” to all the service dogs who enhance the quality of life and…
Read more RAWZ Celebrates 8 Incredible Ways Service Dogs Support People | Animal Wellness MagazineThis story originally appeared on WIRED Italia and has been translated from Italian. The 2024 Paris Paralympics have shown the general public how vast, extraordinary, and too often…
Read more How Blind Soccer Is Played at the 2024 Paris ParalympicsOpinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Disability Awareness Month is not just about acknowledging the hardships that come with having a disability — it’s also about…
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