Elon Musk’s first human experiment with a computerized brain device developed significant flaws, but the subject, who is paralyzed, has few regrets.
Category: Disabilities
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Paris Promised the Olympics Would Be Accessible. The Clock Is Ticking.
The city, which put inclusivity at the center of its bid, has improved access for people with disabilities, but with the opening ceremony about 12 weeks away, obstacles remain.
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What to Know Before Booking a National Park Trip This Summer
Additional routes in popular parks now require reservations, the annual pass gets a big change, Juneteenth is now a new free entrance day and more changes for 2024.
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Photographer Shannon Collins Is Changing Weddings for People With Disabilities
Shannon Collins, a “queer, awkward, anxious photographer,” wants to change the way disabled people are viewed, one picture at a time.
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Tips on How to Plan an Accessible Road Trip
If you have a disability, you’ll want to review route planning, lodging options, food requirements and finding the right rental vehicle.
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Pedal Steel Noah’s Covers Charm Fans Online. Up Next: His Own Songs.
This 16-year-old from Austin, Texas, plays New Wave and post-punk hits with his brother and dog beside him. This week, his first EP, “Texas Madness,” comes out.
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Cola Boyy, Indie Singer and Disability Activist, Dies at 34
Cola Boyy, whose real name was Matthew Urango, sang and produced his own brand of disco music. Born with spina bifida, he had been a vocal advocate for people with disabilities.
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Paid Family Caregivers in Indiana Face Steep Cutbacks
Now that federal pandemic-era funds are shrinking, states like Indiana are ending or curtailing programs that finance home care by relatives of seriously ill children and adults.
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U.S. Proposes New Rules to Ease Flying for Travelers in Wheelchairs
The Transportation Department said the proposed regulations would make it easier to hold airlines accountable for mishandling passengers’ wheelchairs.
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Why Can’t My Friend Accept That My Disabled Son Has a Great Life?
Put off by pitying displays of concern for her son’s paralysis, a reader wonders how to handle a well-meaning friend whose support misses the mark.
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He Doubted He’d Find ‘the One.’ She Made Him a Believer.
Danni Liu and David Choi, who was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy as a child, quickly embraced the joys and challenges in their relationship together.
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Chloé Cooper Jones on Love and the ‘Cost’ of Care
My disability means I’ll need long-term care. If I pay for more now, will my boyfriend care for me later?