Disability Rights
Stories from the front lines of the struggle for disability rights
Our daily reporting covers aspects of health, community, economy, international relations, and social justice relative to the struggle for disability rights.
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I Never Thought Polio Would Come Back
Israel’s assault on Gaza has brought the disease back, decades after it was nearly eradicated. Read more
Sep 10, 2024
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The Wisconsin GOP Is Afraid of Disabled Voters
Republicans are pushing back against voting accommodations for disabled people. Read more
Sep 3, 2024
Rachel Litchman
Medicaid Unwinding Unfairly Puts Patients at Risk
Without Medicaid, patients like me are forced to make drastic health care decisions. And as an estimated seventeen million people get cut from the program, many patients may abruptly become unable to access regular chronic disease treatments. Read more
Aug 26, 2024
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When Polling Places Aren’t Accessible, Either
Despite ADA requirements, voting remains a challenge for many people with disabilities. Read more
Aug 12, 2024
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Reflecting on Thirty-four Years of the ADA
Despite positive change, we still have a long way to go to make the United States truly accessible and inclusive. Read more
Jul 25, 2024
The Right to Education for Disabled Young Adults
A law in Pennsylvania makes it possible for schools to kick out disabled students as soon as they turn twenty-two. Read more
Jul 9, 2024
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Donald Trump Continues to Mock People With Disabilities?
Of course he does! What else would you expect from someone who hurls insults at anyone he does not know? Read more
Jun 14, 2024
Smart Ass Cripple: Reducing Health Care Inequities for People with Disabilities
A proposed federal rule could improve access to medical equipment for people with disabilities. It highlights how entrenched discrimination is in our healthcare system—and how far we still have left to go to reach equitable healthcare access. Read more
Jun 13, 2024
