disabilities

The D-MAN Foundation's 14th Annual 'Dreams Come True on Woodward Avenue' event is taking place in Metro Detroit. Founder Ziad Kassab discusses the event's impact on individuals living with disabilities during Brandon Hudson's 1pm show.

California’s largest ICE facility, the California City detention center, failed to comply with a judge’s order to provide adequate healthcare. The court-appointed monitor found major flaws, including gaps in emergency care, delayed medications, inadequate health screenings, and lack of disability accommodations.

Homeless individuals in New Orleans face extreme heat with temperatures reaching 115°F, exacerbating health risks. Victor Tate, unsheltered for over a decade, describes limited relief under the Pontchartrain Expressway. Over 1,563 people experience homelessness in Orleans and Jefferson parishes, with rising heat-related health issues impacting vulnerable populations like seniors.

Support A Sport aims to get more kids with disabilities on the field to achieve their goals. The organization focuses on empowering young adults with disabilities through sports participation.

Support A Sport aims to help young adults with disabilities achieve their goals by getting them on the field. The organization's mission focuses on increasing participation in sports for kids with disabilities.

Karla Gilbride, a blind attorney and former general counsel of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, discussed challenges for people with disabilities with CBS News' Dr. Jon LaPook. The conversation focused on considerations abled people should have when thinking about people with disabilities.

A judge refused to block Meta from terminating employees who filed a lawsuit alleging that the company's AI tools targeted them for job cuts due to their disabilities or medical leave. The employees claimed the AI-powered tools led to their job cuts based on their disabilities or medical leave.

Current and former Meta employees have filed a lawsuit against the company, alleging discrimination through the use of AI in making layoffs. The case highlights growing concerns about AI's impact on employment and its effects on people with disabilities in the workforce.

A South Carolina bill, The Safe Act, aims to improve communication between law enforcement, first responders, and individuals with disabilities or debilitating medical conditions. The legislation, sponsored by State Sen. Deon Tedder, is moving to the governor’s desk for potential signing.

Melinda Nelson, a woman with severe arthritis, needed a wheelchair ramp for her Idaho home but faced high out-of-pocket costs not covered by insurance. A local church group, Love INC, began renting durable medical equipment, including ramps, providing an affordable solution. The article highlights broader challenges for people with disabilities, including poverty, limited accessibility, and insurance coverage gaps for home modifications.

A youth from Coimbatore with disabilities successfully cleared the UPSC exam on their first attempt. The achievement highlights their perseverance and academic capability despite challenges.

A 2025 survey by the Urban Institute found 46% of U.S. adults struggled to afford healthcare, with 60% of uninsured adults facing affordability challenges. Disparities were noted across insurance types, disabilities, race, and regions like the South and rural areas.

A survey of 10,000 U.S. adults found 46% struggled to afford healthcare in 2025, with 60% of uninsured adults reporting affordability challenges. Disparities were noted among people with disabilities, Black and Hispanic adults, and those with chronic health conditions, while regions with limited Medicaid expansion, like the South, saw higher rates of affordability issues.

Massachusetts lawmakers passed a bill to remove outdated and offensive language related to disabilities from the state's General Laws, replacing terms like 'handicapped' and 'disabled' with more respectful phrasing. The legislation, introduced by Sen. Pat Jehlen, updates 346 legal sections and will be signed by Gov. Maura Healey.

A report by Democratic senators, including Elizabeth Warren, criticizes Trump administration cuts to the Social Security Administration (SSA), citing 'customer service chaos' for seniors and disabled Americans. The investigation revealed phone wait times over 10 times higher than SSA's claimed durations, with many calls unanswered.