Living as an active member of the community while retaining independence is one of the most sought-after goals for people with disabilities, their families, and supporters. Living in a home, either ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Andrew Pulrang writes about disability practices, policy, and culture. Where can people with disabilities and their families turn ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. During the 1960s, disability activists fought for the right to live independently, ...

In 2011, Jessica Slice took a strenuous summer hike on the Greek Island of Santorini. She didn't drink enough water and when she returned to her cruise ship, she felt dizzy and nauseated. She thought ...

Having a disability hinders one from doing simple tasks with ease. Aside from the physical limitations, many disabled individuals suffer from emotional challenges resulting in anxiety and depression.

Disabled workers are underpaid, but union membership helps ensure they earn the same wages as their nondisabled peers. A chalk drawing reading "Honk for justice" on the UC Berkeley campus during a ...

Unnecessary barriers make accessing basic supports extremely difficult for disabled people across the country. For disabled people in America, barriers to critical, lifesaving safety net programs are ...

This article was originally published by The 19th on Nov. 9, 2023. One in 5 voters with disabilities either needed assistance or had difficulty voting in 2022 — three times the rate of people without ...