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.
Disability Rights
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
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
Accessible Housing Is Important for Everyone
People want to continue living in the home where they are comfortable. Read more
Jun 4, 2024
It’s Not Always As Easy As Hailing a Cab
New York City was ordered to make at least half of its taxi fleet wheelchair accessible. Right now, the city is trying to skirt that responsibility. Read more
May 24, 2024
Many Churches Aren’t Accessible—Here’s Why That’s a Problem for Voters
Churches account for 20 percent of all polling places in the United States, but religious entities are exempt from the ADA. Read more
May 10, 2024
Smart Ass Cripple: When Worker Insecurity Is a Must
Devotion to capitalism requires leaving a lot of people behind. Our system has made about as much room as it is going to make for disabled people, columnist Mike Ervin writes. Read more
May 6, 2024