By Stephanie Lollino
Last week, disability communities across the nation celebrated the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Jul 29, 2022
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ADA 32nd Anniversary Advances
By Stephanie LollinoLast week, disability communities across the nation celebrated the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Jul 29, 2022![]()
Here’s What I Want You To Know Before You Grieve For My Disabled Body
By Amy KennyIn this article, Dr. Amy Kenny explains the concept of “pre-grief." Mar 4, 2022![]()
Britney Spears Guardianship is a Disability Rights Case
By Ben MattlinLast month, pop star Britney Spears went to court to protest the guardianship she’d been under since 2008. She told a judge in Los Angeles that Jul 27, 2021![]()
Madison opens its first playground accessible to children with disabilities
The playground includes intellectually stimulating puzzles, an accessible merry-go-round and a smooth rubber surface around the play equipment. Oct 31, 2017![]()
New Chicago Hospital Invests $600 Million into Bringing Discoveries to Patients Sooner
The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, the new home of the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago is now open. The state-of the-art facility is a rehabilitation ho Apr 12, 2017![]()
‘Finding Dory’ Makes Disability Relatable
Finding Dory, the long-awaited Disney/Pixar sequel to Finding Nemo (2003), is swimming its way to the top of the box office. Jun 29, 2016![]()
Indiana Woman with Quadriplegia Gives Birth
Being a parent is tough. Being a mother who can’t move her arms and legs seems insurmountable. Jun 2, 2016![]()
Keeping and Strengthening Friendships Post-Injury
A spinal cord injury can change friendships — in some cases making them stronger, and in other cases, causing them to end abruptly. Apr 5, 2016![]()
Nova and Don, a Love Story…
Spinal cord injuries are now occurring later in life. The average age at injury is now 42.6 years. Here's how one senior couple is coping. Feb 23, 2016![]()
Trick or Treat — In a Wheelchair
Everybody loves Halloween and the idea of trick-or-treating – adults included. Children with spinal cord injuries can join in the fun. Oct 26, 2015![]()
Dr. Lawrence C. Vogel is Co-Editor of a New Book on Pediatric SCI
Children with SCI need specialized care throughout their childhood and teenage years. This is an important new resource for pediatricians. Oct 1, 2015![]()
ADA at 25: The Changing Face of Disability
An important summary of the advances brought by the Americans with Disabilities Act by disability rights leader, Marca Bristo. Aug 24, 2015 |