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Disability Support & Independent Living
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shift that has sent ripples through the disability rights community, the Trump administration has officially withdrawn its…
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Disability Support & Independent Living
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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Disability Support & Independent Living
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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Disability Support & Independent Living
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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Disability Support & Independent Living
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 Support & Independent Living
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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Disability Support & Independent Living
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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Disability Support & Independent Living
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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Disability Support & Independent Living
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 Support & Independent Living
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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