New York City MTA Introduces Courtesy Buttons for Passengers With Disabilities
The Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) began a pilot program designed to help people with disabilities, senior citizens and pregnant women get a seat on the city's buses and trains.
Please Don't Feel Sorry About My Disability
Lylly Blare explains why she's not sorry she became disabled.
Why My Mother Has Been My Greatest Ally as a Person With a Disability
Tara D'Souza thanks her mother for encouraging her as a child and adult with a disability.
The Question I Hate Most as a Person With Nonverbal Learning Disability
Katie D. explains why nonverbal learning disability means the amount of effort she puts into a task isn't necessarily reflected in the result.
What the Medicaid Fight Means to Me as Someone With a Disability
Ashley Burnside explains why Medicaid is essential for many people with disabilities to have access to health care.
ABC's 'Speechless' Renewed for a Second Season
"Speechless" has been renewed for a second season, Minnie Driver, who plays Maya DiMeo, tweeted on Friday.
When a Publisher Said Kids With Disabilities Were 'Too Niche' for Children's Books
Adiba Nelson explains why she wrote a children's book after not finding any kids like her daughter with cerebral palsy in books.
4 Stories From Mothers Adopting Children With Disabilities
In honor of Mother's Day, Reece's Rainbow profiles four mothers who have or are planning to adopt children with disabilities.
What Joey Papa Doesn't Get About Relating to People With Disabilities
Mighty Community Manager Carla Lohr responds to an offensive Joey Papa video in which he suggests disabilities are shameful.
I Have a Disability, and I'm Not Ashamed
Karin Willison, disability editor at The Mighty, responds to an offensive Joey Papa video.
Why I'm Never 'Sitting Alone' as a Person With a Disability
Kelly Douglas explains why having a connection to the disability community, as well as a supportive family, means she never feels alone.
To People Who Feel Sorry for People With Disabilities
Larissa Martin writes an open letter explaining why society shouldn't feel sorry for people with disabilities.
4 Tips to Help Medically Complex Families
A mother with medically complex issues shares about her son with autism and her daughter who died of a congenital heart defect.
To Those Who Mock People With Intellectual Disabilities
Vanessa Short writes an open letter to people who mock people with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
When I Heard Why 'Share a Smile Becky' Was Discontinued
Amy Keys criticizes Mattel for discontinuing their Barbie doll "Becky" who uses a wheelchair.
Standing for the 56 Million With Disabilities in the U.S. on 5-6
There are 56.7 million individuals in America alone living with a disability. May 6th is being declared a day to celebrate those with disabilities, showing the world we stand for
How People With Disabilities Can Build Savings Without Losing Social Security Benefits
Linda Atwell explains how the ABLE Act can help people with disabilities save money without losing state or federal benefits.
7 Colin Farrell Quotes Parents of a Child With a Disability Should Hear
Jodi Murphy shares helpful quotes from Colin Farrell about parenting a child with a disability.
The Family the Family and Medical Leave Act Leaves Out
Carla Charter explains why the Family and Medical Leave Act needs to cover next of kin to help sibling and other caregivers.
Why Repealing the ACA Would Make America Sick Again
Barbara Saunders explains why the ACA's pre-existing condition protections are critical for children and adults with disabilities.
My Child’s Disability Is Not a Disadvantage, It's Just Different
A mother lists the different ways in which her child's disability has given her a different vantage point.
To HUD Secretary Carson, From a Former Low-Income Housing Resident With a Disability
Laura Steenerson explains why she's glad Ben Carson got stuck in an elevator while touring low-income apartments, and what she hopes he learned about disabilities and affordable housing.
It's Time to Talk About Wheelchair Barbie
Allison Cardwell explains how the cancellation of Barbie's friend Becky who uses a wheelchair reflects a larger pattern of social exclusion of people with disabilities.
8 Questions That Might Keep You Up at Night When You Parent a Child With Complex Medical Needs
A mother of a child with complex medical needs shares 8 questions that sometimes keep her up at night as she worries about her daughter.
What I Wish Others Understood About Nonverbal Learning Disability
Katie Nora describes her experiences growing up with a nonverbal learning disability.
New York City Is Being Sued Over Inaccessible Subways. It's About Time.
The recent lawsuits against New York City's MTA over lack of disability access to subways is just one example of pervasive inaccessibility throughout the city.
Observations From a Part-Time Wheelchair User
Chloe Tear describes how people treat her differently depending on whether she uses a cane or her wheelchair.
How 'Speechless' Is Breaking New Ground in TV Disability Representation
Daniel Smrokowski discusses disability representation in media and how 'Speechless' is changing perceptions.
How Wildlife Photography Has Improved My Life With a Developmental Disability
Lauren Bianco, who has a developmental disability, shares her passion for wildlife and nature photography.
Voting at an Inaccessible Polling Place as a Woman With a Disability
What it was like for a woman with a disability to vote at an inaccessible polling place.
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