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An Acton museum invites kids and families with disabilities to discover
Sensory friendly and accessible programs are becoming more common at museums and cultural institutions. -
Thousands of wheelchairs are damaged on flights every year. New federal rules could prevent that.
“You really can’t put a price tag on somebody’s independence and freedom to move,” one Massachusetts advocate said. -
'We're terrified': In the face of denied medical claims, families are constantly on edge
Jacob Dickison relies on ABA therapy, but insurers often push back about the necessity of his treatment. -
Residents sue assisted living facility over fees that drain their income
Low-income disabled residents say fees at Prospect House in Revere are illegal and discriminatory. -
One year after Lewiston shooting, sorrow and unity in Maine’s Deaf community
"It’s a heavy grief." A gathering in Portland honored the four Deaf people killed in Lewiston -
Innovative ‘reverse’ job fair helps blind job seekers in Mass. connect with employers
Organizers say people who are legally blind are underutilized in the labor market despite their many strengths. -
Boston Center for Independent Living marks 50 years of helping disabled people live on their own
BCIL's work is "groundbreaking" advocates say, on transportation, housing and the landmark Personal Care Attendant program. -
Whittier Street aims to close gaps for diagnosing developmental disabilities in kids of color
Low-income and families of color frequently face long delays and barriers to getting their kids diagnosed and into care. -
Boston's adaptive sports community cheers on Team USA at Paralympics
The staff at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital hopes that attention on the Paralympics this week can lead to more awareness about local adaptive sport opportunities. -
Gus Walz’s moment brings joy to parents of neurodivergent kids
Local families say they hope the attention can lead to more acceptance of people who move through the world differently.
