No one should have to sit on the sidelines because of a disability. A West Michigan organization is making sure people of all abilities can find joy a do a lot— from rollerskating to self-defense, ...

I was surprised when my niece Sophia told me that she had applied for a summer staff position at Landmark College, which she had attended for three weeks the summer between 11th and 12th grades. At ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A new app is creating a safe space for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to build community and lasting ...

“Enable: The Disability Podcast” is a new podcast featuring stories of amazing people with disabilities and different abilities. In this episode, NJ Advance Media reporter Eric Conklin talks about his ...

Under federal law, students with disabilities can receive special education services until age 21. In Nevada, services end at ...

Eating cookies with friends is better for you than eating broccoli alone, and the science backs this up. According to a 2023 report published by the U.S. surgeon general, our nation is facing a crisis ...

Two of Alice Wong’s friends and collaborators honor the disability activist’s life. Alice Wong lived longer than she expected, but not long enough. The celebrated disability activist lived by the ...

As someone who's neurodivergent, Amy Rannabargar says it can be hard to make friends with people who don't have similar disabilities. She sometimes struggles with miscommunication, especially when ...

A Massachusetts nonprofit is making sure everyone has a community and purpose, helping people with disabilities live more independent lives. The Road to Responsibility houses and employs more than ...

Like most young adults, Ruth Faragher is navigating independence. The 29-year-old, who has Down syndrome, has lived in a share house, managed her money, gone on holidays with friends and secured work ...