disabilities
Coverage of disabilities in the Nexus archive.
- SC bill aims to help communication between law enforcement, first responders, and those with disabilities
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.
- Insurance Doesn’t Cover Wheelchair Ramps. In Idaho, a Church Group Finds a Solution.
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.
- Coimbatore youth with disabilities clears UPSC exam in first attempt
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.
- Nearly half of adults struggled to afford healthcare last year, survey finds
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.
- Nearly half of adults struggled to afford healthcare last year, survey finds
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 pass bill to scrap 'offensive language' from state's General Laws
Massachusetts lawmakers passed a bill to remove outdated and offensive language related to disabilities from the state's General Laws, replacing terms like 'handicapped' and 'disabled' with more respectful phrasing.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.
- Democrats say cuts to social security have caused ‘customer service chaos’ for American seniors
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.