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PCA union and state reach ‘historic’ contract to address worker shortage
The program is pivotal for people with disabilities to live independently, advocates say. -
Fitchburg singer Lavender Darcangelo heads to 'America's Got Talent' finale
Lavender Darcangelo will compete in the "America's Got Talent" finale on Sept. 26. But her dreams "go far beyond music." -
Turn closed captions on: Why Gen-Z loves subtitles on movies, shows and TikToks
Whether you're scrolling through TikTok or watching Netflix with your teenage kid, you might be noticing more words on the screen. -
At Open Door Theater, inclusivity and accessibility take center stage
All theatrical performances feature a diverse cast and accommodations for disabled audience members. -
Prisoners with mental disabilities claim discrimination by Massachusetts Parole Board
They say the state has “essentially ignored” directives in a 2017 Supreme Judicial Court decision. -
Union presses Healey on PCA promises
Workforce woes are putting independence out of reach for some. -
Adaptive clothing is empowering disabled people and hitting the runways
Local entrepreneurs hope inclusivity and accessibility will stick around — and not just be a trend. -
Healey sets first-ever goals to spend state dollars with LGBTQ- and disability-owned businesses
New target would double state's spending with LGBTQ-owned businesses over the last year. -
‘We’re in a crisis’: PCA shortage is a matter of life and death for people with disabilities
The MassHealth personal care attendant program is facing a worker shortage. Advocates say raising pay would help. -
Rick Hoyt, a Boston Marathon fixture, has died at 61
With his father Dick Hoyt pushing his wheelchair, the two completed the course 32 times.
