The Social Security Administration’s staffing and customer service issues have been mounting, and budget disputes in Congress could make them worse.
Category: Disabilities
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How the Rollettes Dance Team Created a Sisterhood for Women with Disabilities
How Chelsie Hill, the founder of the Rollettes dance team in Los Angeles, created a sisterhood for women and girls with disabilities.
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Disabled New Yorkers Face Extra Costs in Finding Housing
Some landlords are asking disabled people to foot the bill for accommodations, leaving even those with ample resources without an accessible place to live.
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For Disabled Couples, a Plea for Marriage Equality
Twenty couples gathered in Washington to show their commitment to each other and the fight against laws that make it financially difficult for people with disabilities to marry.
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He Admired Her ‘Grit and Grace.’ She Was Struck by His Kindness.
Bri Scalesse, model and disability advocate, knew Sheldon Nguyen was different right away. “We knew we could spend forever together,” she said, after quarantining together during the pandemic.
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In Wheelchair Football, Camaraderie Comes With Metal-on-Metal Contact
A collision-heavy wheelchair football team in Buffalo is giving players community and purpose.
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U.S. Moves to Improve Airplane Bathrooms for People With Disabilities
New regulations announced by the Transportation Department will mandate that more new planes have accessible lavatories, though the requirement will not take effect for years.
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How Can Employers Better Support Workers With Disabilities?
Obtaining reasonable accommodations is often a messy, frustrating process for both employees and their managers. But there are solutions.
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Achilles Runners Confront Challenges Together
Both volunteer guides and runners with disabilities find community and support on the run through Achilles International.
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Why ‘Freaks’ Is a Milestone for Disability Representation
Though it has detractors, scholars and advocates have largely embraced this film for the way it shows people just living their lives while disabled.
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A Trail Guide for Disabled Hikers
We highlight a selection of paths, overlooks and other sites in several U.S. parks that outdoor enthusiasts with disabilities can enjoy this summer.
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These Wheelchairs Are Helping Disabled Travelers Enjoy the Beach
Wheelchairs with balloon-like tires are available at a growing number of U.S. beaches, giving disabled people and their families more options for fun in the sun.