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‘I have had nightmares for 14 years’: Former Canton school student testifies for bill to ban shock devices
Jennifer Msumba says she is still traumatized by her time at Judge Rotenberg Educational Center, the only facility in the country that uses electric shock devices as an aversive therapy. -
‘Shocked and devastated’: Tight-knit Deaf community mourns 4 killed in Lewiston shooting
Four Deaf people who had gathered for a cornhole tournament in Lewiston died. -
A deaf football team will debut a 5G-connected augmented reality helmet to call plays
The helmet, developed by AT&T and Gallaudet University, will debut at the school's Saturday game. When a coach chooses a play on a tablet, it will then display on a small lens on the player's helmet. -
Day 14 with no elevator for disabled and elderly residents in a Boston public housing building
With no repairs in sight, some residents who are disabled have been told they'll be moved to hotels at some point. -
Elderly and disabled residents stranded in Boston public housing apartments due to broken elevator
“This is the ninth day I’ve been held up in the apartment,” said one resident, who uses a wheelchair. “I’m trapped.” -
Electric shock therapy is still allowed in one Mass. treatment facility. Advocates say change is long overdue.
The Judge Rotenberg Center in Canton is the only psychiatric facility in the nation that continues to use electric shock therapy on its patients. -
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.
