NYC Gallery Displays Works By Artists With Special Needs
A Manhattan gallery known for displaying works by world-famous names is hosting a rare exhibit by a unique group of relative unknowns: artists with autism and other special needs. The…
More Kids In The Hospital With COVID Renew Fears For Medically Fragile Children
The coronavirus surge is alarming for families of children with disabilities and those who are medically fragile, particularly for kids younger than 5 — the age group still not eligible…
A Catch-22 Trips Up Some In Legal Guardianship Who Try To Regain Independence
Once a person with a disability is in a guardianship, getting out is extremely difficult. Some states are beginning to allow less-restrictive alternatives. The post A Catch-22 Trips Up Some…
Feel the sequins: touch tours and headset hosts are a sensation for visually impaired audiences
Theatre Feel the sequins: touch tours and headset hosts are a sensation for visually impaired audiences ‘It brings their movements to life in my mind’ … A Chorus Line at…
Life, Love, Death & Disability in Russia
What life is like as a wheelchair user in Russia.
For Parents Of Kids With Special Needs, Mask Mandates Can Be Difficult To Navigate
In places with mask mandates, children with disabilities who are unable to wear face coverings are being barred from entering some indoor spaces. The post For Parents Of Kids With…
Nonverbal Teen With Autism Stars In Reality Show
A new reality show featuring the family of a nonverbal teen with autism is coming to television. The post Nonverbal Teen With Autism Stars In Reality Show appeared first on…
Family of autistic man plan legal challenge over care conditions
Social care Family of autistic man plan legal challenge over care conditions Mother says her 24-year-old son’s care at a hospital in Cheshire is ‘worse than being in prison’ Campaigners…
New film introduces world to Berkeley's disability rights pioneer Hale Zukas
Community New film introduces world to Berkeley’s disability rights pioneer Hale Zukas ‘Hale’ is a new short documentary film about Hale Zukas, diagnosed with cerebral palsy as a child, who…
Why disabled people like me fear medically assisted suicide (Commentary) – syracuse.com
By Special to syracuse.com 200373577-001 The proposed legislation that would legalize medically assisted suicide in New York state does not contain sufficient safeguards to prevent coercion, says a Rochester disability…