Disability Support & Independent Living
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The Current State of Wheelchair Air Travel Regulations and the Impact of the Department of Transportation Enforcement Pause
In late 2024, the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) finalized a landmark rule intended to address the long-standing grievances…
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Social Security and Supplemental Security Income Benefits Expected to Rise in 2027 Following New Economic Projections
Millions of Americans who rely on federal financial assistance are poised to see an increase in their monthly disbursements in…
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John Petrous Joins Disability Belongs Advisory Council to Champion AI-Driven Mobility and Inclusive Infrastructure
The landscape of modern transportation is undergoing a seismic shift driven by artificial intelligence and connected vehicle ecosystems, yet the…
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Elevating the Wheelchair Travel Experience Through Purpose-Built Gear and Practical Innovation
For millions of individuals living with mobility impairments, the act of traveling—whether commuting to work, embarking on a cross-country road…
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Groundbreaking Study Maps Autism-Linked Proteins and Points Toward Unified Treatments
Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), alongside an international consortium of geneticists and molecular biologists, have published…
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Michael Tyler Evola: A Profile of Leadership, Advocacy, and Systems Change for the Disability Community
Michael Tyler Evola has emerged as a transformative figure in the landscape of disability advocacy and public service within North…
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Lawsuit Challenges Connecticut Department of Developmental Services Over Strict IQ Cutoff Rules for Disability Support
Families and disability advocates in Connecticut are sounding the alarm over what they describe as an arbitrary and outdated bureaucratic…
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Shalanda J. Pinder-Jones Joins Disability Belongs Advisory Council to Champion Systemic Inclusion and Health Equity
The appointment of Shalanda J. Pinder-Jones, MSW, MPH, to the Disability Belongs Advisory Council marks a strategic addition to the…
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The Future of Global Tourism: Why Accessible Travel is the Industry’s Most Important Frontier
Travel has long been recognized as a transformative human experience, offering the unique opportunity to bridge cultural divides, foster personal…
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A Five-Million-Dollar Initiative Seeks to Close Critical Research and Mental Health Gaps for Neurodivergent Youth
The intersection of neurodivergence and mental health has long been recognized as an area of profound complexity, yet it remains…
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