Disability Support & Independent Living
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Trump Administration Rescinds Key ADA Guidance on Integration for People with Disabilities
In a significant shift that has sent ripples through the disability rights community, the Trump administration has officially withdrawn its…
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2026 Disability Impact Awards
Washington D.C. – The nation’s capital buzzed with an atmosphere of progress and recognition on July 16th, 2026, as Disability…
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La Dame aux Roulettes: Gisèle Caumont’s Memoir Charts a Life of Resilience, Advocacy, and the Pursuit of Independent Living
In a poignant and powerful self-portrait, Gisèle Caumont, at the remarkable age of 87, has unveiled her autobiography, "La Dame…
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London’s Embrace: A Wheelchair User’s Triumph Over Functional Neurological Disorder and a Journey of 120 Cities
Liam Virgo’s remarkable recovery from a sudden and debilitating diagnosis of Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) at the age of 13…
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Colleges Significantly Underestimate, Yet Serve Vast Numbers of Autistic Students, New Research Reveals
New research published in the journal Autism in Adulthood indicates that U.S. colleges and universities are serving a far greater…
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Disability Belongs Announces Future Event Schedule and Reflects on Past Successes
Disability Belongs, a prominent disability-led nonprofit organization committed to transforming societal perceptions and valuations of individuals with disabilities, has recently…
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Independent Living Movement Gains Official Representation on Human Rights Council
The burgeoning Independent Living movement has achieved a significant milestone with the appointment of its first dedicated representative to the…
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Fiji Opens Its Shores to All: Accessible Fiji Bridges the Gap for Travelers with Disabilities
Fiji, a dream destination renowned for its crystal-clear turquoise waters, pristine tropical islands, and the unparalleled warmth of its people,…
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Colleges Enroll Significantly More Students with Autism Than Previously Estimated, New Research Reveals
New estimates indicate that U.S. colleges and universities are serving a substantially larger population of students on the autism spectrum…
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Disability Belongs Announces Fifth Annual Disability Impact Awards to Celebrate Trailblazers in Advocacy and Inclusion
Washington, D.C. – July 13 – Disability Belongs, a prominent disability-led nonprofit organization dedicated to systemic societal change and the…
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